Established Japan Powder Alloy Co., Ltd. in Yamashina-ku, Kyoto City
Established Tokyo Sintered Metal Co., Ltd. in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
Yokohama Sakuragicho National Electric Railway fire accident occurred.
Triggered by the vehicle fire at Sakuragicho Station, our slip plates with low risk of catenary disconnection were fully adopted by the national railway
Start of operation at Yamashina factory
Started production of pistons for shock absorbers, entered the automobile industry
Built Kasugai Factory in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
First in Japan, delivery of high-strength transmission hubs with complex shapes started
Established Kawaguchi Factory (hydraulic equipment factory) in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture
Open a branch office in Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Completed Kawagoe Factory in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Started delivery of brake linings for Shinkansen
Started delivery of sintered flywheels
Triggered by the lead poisoning incident at Ushigome Yanagicho, gasoline in automobiles changed from leaded to unleaded, requiring improved wear resistance of seat surfaces.
Started sales of sintered vents
Started delivery of valve seats for automobile engines
Completion of Shiga Factory in Aisho Town, Shiga Prefecture
Production of oil pump parts rotors and cam rings for power steering
Installation of full-size brake lining testing machine at Shiga Factory for Shinkansen
Start of delivery of brake pads for motorcycles
Start of production of shock absorber resin-wound pistons
Relocation of hydraulic equipment factory to Higashikanto District, Saitama Prefecture (Tamagawa Factory established)
Establishment of Tohoku Sintered Metal Co., Ltd. (now Fine Sinter Tohoku)
Start of mass production of ABS sensor parts
Establishment of Thai Fine Sinter Co., Ltd.
Start of mass production of sintered synchronizer rings
Start of mass production of titanium valve billets
Start of mass production of variable valve timing parts
Creation of a technology development center by Toyota Motor Corporation, Tokyo Sintered Metal, and three powder alloy companies
Start of development of EPS torque sensor assembly parts made of complex soft magnetic materials
Decision to adopt brake lining for 700 series Shinkansen
Start of production of lead-free valve seats
Start of production of nozzle vanes for turbochargers using MIM process
Establishment of American Fine Sinter Co., Ltd.
Start of mass production of motor cores for ABS
Decision to adopt wear plates for 500 series Shinkansen
Fine Sinter Corporation was established
Acquired SanShin Corporation (now Fine Sinter SanShin Corporation) as a subsidiary
Obtained ISO 14001 company-wide certification
Started mass production of reclining seat cams
Started mass production of aluminum vanes for electronic control rotary steering dampers for motorcycles
Started mass production of high-strength sintered sprockets using hot mold lubrication
Received the
Establishment of a joint venture company, Precision Sintered Alloy (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.
Start of production of carbon-based grinding plates for conventional trains.
Mass production of sintered arms through green processing.
Construction of a new head office building in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture, consolidating headquarters and technical departments.
Obtained ISO/TS16949 certification.
Establishment of a joint venture, PT. Fine Sinter Indonesia, in Indonesia.
Exhibition at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show.
Exhibition at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show.
Listed on the Second Section of the Nagoya Stock Exchange.
Exhibition at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show.
Start of production of carriers for DAT at AFS.
Start of production of disconnect parts.
Start of production of reactor cores for inverter boost mechanisms for HV vehicles.
Japan Powder Metallurgy Industry received the "Industrial Association Award" (Disconnect Parts)
Exhibited at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show
Achieved a total production of 7 million motor pumps
Certified as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2020 (Large-scale Corporation Division)
Expanded into insect food business
Started production of new HV vehicle reactor cores
Fine Sinter Co., Ltd. was interviewed by the Mirakin Future Finance Research Club, which introduced the company’s business and growth strategy. The interview provided an opportunity to share the company’s perspectives and social initiatives with students and investors.
Fine Sinter Co., Ltd. has opened applications for its 2026 internship program. See the Mynavi link for details.
Fine Sinter Co., Ltd. was interviewed by Mirakin, the Future Finance Research Department, which introduced the company’s business and growth strategy. The interview was an opportunity to share the company’s perspective and social role with students and investors.
Fine Sinter Co., Ltd. updated its recruitment information on August 10, 2026. It published a recruitment page with information about new openings and numerous links.
FineSinter Corporation will exhibit at Techno Frontier 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from July 15 to 17, 2026. The company will showcase actuation and component technologies that control the operation of industrial equipment, aiming to expand its magnetic material product business. They will promote their products and development to visitors.
FineSinter Inc. will exhibit at the 4th Interpets Osaka held at Intex Osaka from June 19 to 21, 2026. It is the largest pet industry trade show in western Japan featuring the latest pet products and services, business forums, and seminars. The company will showcase zinc-enhanced dog cookies and jerky, proposing pet care to visitors.
Fine Sinter Co., Ltd. was recognized on March 9, 2026, as a "Healthy Management Excellent Corporation 2026 (Large Corporation Division)" jointly conducted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Conference. This recognition is based on the health declaration established in 2019 and is the result of efforts to promote the health of employees and their families. This is the eighth consecutive recognition.
Fine Center Inc. has released the 2026 company calendar. The calendar includes dates and holidays for each month.
Fine Center Inc. will exhibit at Automotive World held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 to 23, 2026. The event is the world's largest showcase of cutting‑edge automotive technology, and the company will promote its products and development centered on electrification. We look forward to welcoming visitors.
FineCinder Inc. has begun recruiting for its summer 2025 internships. Multiple schedules are set in Aichi and Saitama, and details can be checked on the Mynavi website.