AIRMAN CORPORATION

Started manufacturing and sales of stationary reciprocating compressors simultaneously with establishment. Capital: 15,000 yen.

Since its start in 1938, 《AIRMAN》 has been continuously engaged in the development of new technologies and new markets as a manufacturer, with a focus on improving the performance and quality of industrial and construction machinery. The air compressor products born from this attitude are recognized as cutting-edge technology know-how from both design and production technology perspectives worldwide, and at the same time, have acquired a leading position in this field.

AIRMAN is an air compressor manufacturer with over 80 years of history since its founding in 1938.

Since its start in 1938, AIRMAN has continuously focused on enhancing the performance and quality of industrial and construction machinery, and has been working as a manufacturer to develop new technologies and explore new markets.

Started manufacturing and selling stationary reciprocating compressors at the time of establishment. Capital of 15,000 yen.

Started manufacturing and selling stationary reciprocating compressors at the time of establishment. Capital of 15,000 yen.

Became a designated factory for the former Imperial Japanese Navy, supplying large quantities of compressors. Opened Tokyo branch.

Shifted from military to civilian demand by developing small high-speed reciprocating portable compressors.

Exported large stationary compressors to Korea. Became the first export.

Export of large stationary compressors to Korea. The first export.

Delivered 200 portable compressors to the U.S. military in the Far East. Recognized for excellent performance comparable to foreign products.

Delivered 200 portable compressors to Far East US military. Performance recognized.

Adopted brand name

Completed the first domestically produced rotary compressor. Operated at the Okugawa Dam construction site.

Launched a three-year plan for equipment rationalization. Aiming for mass production system. Capital: 6 million yen.

Initiated a 3-year equipment rationalization plan. Capital of 6 million yen.

Established Osaka branch. Capital: 12 million yen.

Opened Osaka branch. Capital of 12 million yen.

Started a four-year plan for equipment rationalization due to significant increase in demand. Capital: 45.88 million yen.

Initiated a 4-year equipment rationalization plan due to increased demand. Capital of 45.88 million yen.

Completed the four-year equipment rationalization plan. Finished the world's largest compressor factory with a 200m assembly line. Began technical export to India. Recognized as an export contributing company.

Completed the 4-year equipment rationalization plan. Completed the world's largest compressor plant with a 200m assembly line. Began technology exports to India. Received certification as an export-contributing company.

Signed a technical partnership agreement with the Republic of South Africa. Started knockdown factory.

Airman compressors loaded onto the Japanese Antarctic Observation Ship

Airman compressors loaded onto the Antarctic research vessel 'Fujiyama'. Capital of 100 million yen.

Signed an annual export agreement with the People's Republic of China. Developed screw compressors with proprietary technology independent of foreign technology.

Signed an annual export agreement with the People's Republic of China. Completed Airman's proprietary screw compressor independent of overseas technology.

Surpassed 10,000 units produced annually. Became the world's leading compressor manufacturer in both name and reality. Developed Airman Unloader (unloaded power reduction device) and Airman Profile (special arc screw tooth shape). Launched Japan's largest portable screw compressor (Airman Jumbo).

Surpassed 10,000 units per year in production. Became the world's leading compressor manufacturer. Developed Airman Unloader and Airman Profile. Released the largest domestically produced portable screw compressor (Airman Jumbo).

Launched diesel generators. Diversified product lineup.

Received the Prime Minister's Excellent Work Award for outstanding working environment. Capital: 150 million yen.

Received the Minister of Labor's Excellent Highest Award. Capital of 150 million yen.

Established the registered sales store system "Airman Association." Awarded the "Machine Promotion Association Award" with Airman Unloader. Launched engine welding machines. Capital: 212.85 million yen.

Established the registered sales system 'Airman Association'. Won the Machinery Promotion Association Award with Airman Unloader. Released engine welding machine. Capital of 212.85 million yen.

Launched small single-phase generators. Capital: 300 million yen.

Released small single-phase generators. Capital of 300 million yen.

Capital: 630 million yen.

Capital of 630 million yen.

Yoshida Factory completed and started operation. Listed on Niigata Securities Exchange (October 29th).

Yoshida Factory completed and started operation. Listed on Niigata Securities Exchange (October 29th).

Completed and started operation of the Yoshida factory. Listed shares on the Niigata Stock Exchange.

Designated as a credit stock on Niigata Securities Exchange. Launched mini backhoe. Capital: 1.0101 billion yen.

Designated as a credit stock on the Niigata Stock Exchange. Released mini backhoe. Capital of 1.01 billion yen.

Won the "Excellent Energy-saving Equipment Award" from the Japan Machinery Industry Federation for the Screw Compressor PDS Series.

Received the energy-saving award for the screw compressor PDS series.

Nikkei Sangyo Newspaper

Nikkei Sangyo Newspaper

Formation of AIRMAN RENTAL ASSOCIATION (ARA) in Western Japan.

Established ARA in western Japan.

Formation of AIRMAN RENTAL GROUP (ARG) in Eastern Japan.

Established ARG in eastern Japan.

Received the Minister of Labour's Progress Award for workplace safety.

Received the Minister of Labor's Progress Award.

Implemented online systems company-wide, establishing an integrated order, production, and delivery system. Celebrated the 50th anniversary.

Implemented an online system company-wide, celebrating the 50th anniversary of founding.

Received the "Niigata Prefecture Economic Promotion Award." Expanded Yoshida Factory, consolidating compressors and generators, and dedicated the water separation factory to mini backhoes.

Received the Niigata Prefecture Economic Promotion Award. Expanded Yoshida factory.

Established a local subsidiary "HOKUETSU INDUSTRIES EUROPE B.V." in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Established local subsidiary 'HOKUETSU INDUSTRIES EUROPE B.V.' in the Netherlands.

Completed the Mini Backhoe AX Series.

Mini backhoe AX series completed.

Established "A.S.C. Corporation" in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture.

Established 'ASCC Co., Ltd.' in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture.

Obtained ISO9001 certification.

Obtained ISO 9001 certification.

Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (March 1st). The automatic start-stop system for compressors received the "Invention Association President's Encouragement Award" and "Achievement Award."

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section (March 1st). The automatic start/stop system for compressors received the Encouragement Award and Achievement Award from the Invention Association.

Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The invention of an automatic start-stop system received an association award.

Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (March 1). The automatic start-stop system for compressors received the 'Invention Association President's Encouragement Award' and 'Implementation Achievement Award' from the Invention Association.

Presented a paper on TCR activities at the National Convention of the U.S. VE Association. Awarded the "President's Award" by the VE Association. Received the "Outstanding VE Activity Award" at the 34th VE National Convention. Established "Foundry Co., Ltd." in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture.

Presented a paper at the National VE Association conference and received the Chairman's Award. Received the VE Activity Excellence Award. Established 'Fundry Co., Ltd.' in Niigata.

Presented a paper on TCR activities at the International Conference of the American VE Association. Received the 'American VE Association President's Award.'

Received the 'VE Activity Excellence Award' at the 34th National VE event.

Established Fundry Co., Ltd. in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture.

Established "E.N. System Co., Ltd." in Bunseicho, Niigata Prefecture. Formed joint ventures "Shanghai Fusheng Airman Electromechanical Co., Ltd." in China and "Fusheng Company (Taiwan)."

Established 'EN System Co., Ltd.' in Funsui Town, Niigata Prefecture. Formed a joint venture with Fushō Company in China.

Established EN System Co., Ltd. in Funsui Town, Niigata Prefecture.

Established the joint venture Shanghai Fusheng Airman Electrical and Mechanical Co., Ltd. with Fusheng Company (Taiwan) in China.

Obtained ASME certification. Achieved ISO14001 certification. Awarded the "Miles Award" by the Japan Value Engineering Association.

ASME-certified factory, obtained ISO 14001 certification. Received the Value Engineering Association award.

Obtained ASME certified plant qualification.

Obtained ISO 14001 certification.

Received the 'Miles Award' from the Japan Value Engineering Association.

Changed the head office location from Otake New Town, Tsubame City to Shimo-Aozu, Tsubame City. Launched three types of PTO (Power Take Off) generators. Launched two types of 6.1m high-altitude work vehicles.

Changed headquarters location. Released PTO generators and high‑altitude work vehicles.

Headquarters moved from Ōtani Shinden, Tsubame City to Shimoawazumi, Tsubame City.

Three models of PTO (Power Take Off) generators released.

Two models of 6.1-meter high‑height work vehicles released.

The Airman Society, ARA, ARG, and Asuka Society are dissolved and the new "Airman Society" is established. Launch of the SDG-F series of integrated oil fence generators. Launch of the outdoor-mounted air-cooled oil-free compressor SMAD75.

Dissolved the Airman Association and others; established a new 'Airman Association'. Released new products.

The Airman Association, ARA, ARG, and Asuka Association were dissolved, and a new 'Airman Association' was founded.

The SDG‑F series of integrated oil‑fence generators released.

The outdoor‑installed air‑cooled oil‑free compressor SMAD75 released.

Celebrating its 70th anniversary. Launch of 8m and 9.9m aerial work platforms. Received the Green Factory Award from the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry in FY 2008 (October 1st).

70th anniversary of founding. Started IoT solution business.

Celebrated its 70th anniversary.

8‑meter and 9.9‑meter high‑height work vehicles released.

Celebrating 70 years since establishment. Launched 8m and 9.9m high-altitude work vehicles. Received the Greenification Excellent Factory Award from the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (October 1st).

Received the Kanto Economic and Industrial Bureau Director's Award for Green Excellent Factory, FY 2008 (October 1).

Launch of energy-saving screw compressor "PROAIR Series".

Released energy‑saving screw compressor.

The oil fence integrated generator is registered with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's New Technology Information System (NETIS).

Oil‑fence integrated generator registered with NETIS.

Released energy‑saving variable‑speed diesel engine generator VSG.

World first! Energy‑saving variable‑speed diesel engine generator VSG released.

Received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for Green Factories in FY 2012.

Received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry award for green and excellent factories.

Received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for Green Excellent Factory, FY 2012 (November 1).

Established a local subsidiary "HOKUETSU INDUSTRIES ASIA SDN.BHD." in Selangor, Malaysia.

Sequentially started installing the new energy-saving AS rotor (5×6 tooth profile) in compressors.

New painting factory completed.

New paint shop completed.

New paint shop completed (August 23).

Established a local subsidiary "AIRMAN USA CORPORATION" in Georgia, USA.

Designated on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Designated to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (March 4).

Changed the company name from "HOKUETSU INDUSTRIES ASIA SDN. BHD." to "AIRMAN ASIA SDN. BHD.".

Changed company name from 'HOKUETSU INDUSTRIES ASIA SDN.BHD.' to 'AIRMAN ASIA SDN. BHD.'.

Company name changed from 'HOKUETSU INDUSTRIES ASIA SDN. BHD.' to 'AIRMAN ASIA SDN. BHD.' (July 1).

Changed the unit stock to 100 shares.

Changed the number of shares per unit to 100 shares.

Number of shares per unit changed to 100 shares (December 1).

Established local corporation 'AIRMAN USA CORPORATION' in Georgia, USA.

Launched the Leak Guard generator series.

Launched the Able Generator series.

World's first! Outdoor-mounted inverter-controlled oil-free screw compressor SMAD22VD launched.

Released generator series equipped with Able Generator. Released outdoor‑installed inverter‑controlled oil‑free screw compressor SMAD22VD.

Launched 15 models of new series aerial work platforms from 4.0m to 9.9m.

Released 15 models of high‑altitude work vehicles ranging from 4.0m to 9.9m.

Celebrating its 80th anniversary.

Started IoT solution business with Good Smile Service PLUS (screw compressor warranty maintenance plan + remote monitoring device).

80th anniversary of founding. Launch of IoT solution business.

Completed the Welfare Building.

Completion of the Welfare Building.

Health and Welfare Building completed (March 22).

Completed Osaka Branch.

Completion of Osaka branch.

Osaka branch completed (November 27).

EN System Co., Ltd. Tsubame Factory Completed.

EN System Co., Ltd. Tsubame Factory completed (December 3rd).

Completion of EN System Co., Ltd. Tsubame factory.

EN System Co., Ltd. Tsubame Factory completed (December 3).

Transition to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.

Transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (April 4).

West Kanto Branch Completed.

Completion of West Kanto branch.

Western Kanto branch completed (April 11).

China Branch Completed.

Chinese branch completed.

Chinese branch completed (November 7).

Niigata Headquarters Development Management Building Completed.

Niigata Headquarters Development Management Building completed (November 20th).

Completion of the Niigata headquarters development and management building.

Niigata headquarters Development Management Building completed (November 20).

Changed company name from "Hokuetsu Industries Co., Ltd." to "AIRMAN Co., Ltd.".

Name change from Hokke Kogyo Co., Ltd. to AIRMAN Co., Ltd.

Name changed from Kitakyo Industrial Co., Ltd. to AIRMAN Co., Ltd. (April 1).

Hydrogen Technology Test Site Completed.

Completion of hydrogen technology test site.

Hydrogen Technology Test Facility completed (July 11).

Generator for Reaper Container (Refrigerated Container) Released.

Launch of generators for Reefa containers.

Power generator for Reef Container (refrigerated container) released (December).

Absorbed and merged with group company EN System Co., Ltd.

Absorbed and merged with "EN System Co., Ltd." (April 1st).

Absorption merger of EN System Co., Ltd.

Absorbed merger of EN System Co., Ltd. (April 1).