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Representative Director and President: Seiichiro Kataza
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Since our founding in 1940, Aishin Iron Works has contributed to the growth of industry and society by continuously refining our technologies in fields such as valve maintenance, large crane manufacturing, and machinery production for chemical plants.
At the heart of our manufacturing lies one belief — developing people is the foundation of creating great machines.
With passion and skill, we strive to enhance the speed and reliability with which we solve our customers’ challenges, creating genuine value through our work.
The words we hold most dear — “When in trouble, come to Aishin” — reflect the trust our customers have placed in us, and we are deeply proud of that trust.
Every member of Aishin Iron Works continues to grow through their craft, sharing the joy of each new discovery and embracing challenges with a spirit of curiosity and determination.
Together, we aim to inspire and surprise our customers — and to keep building a future that supports both people and society.
- History
| April 1940 | Founded in Shinsukacho, Niihama City under the name Aishin Iron Works |
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| Started maintenance business for Sumitomo Chemical | |
| June 1961 | Kataza Jiro becomes president |
| December 1961 | Due to business expansion, the company was renamed Aishin Iron Works Co., Ltd. |
| January 1968 | Due to business expansion, the head office and factory were relocated to Shimizu-cho. |
| January 1996 | Hiroshi Kataza becomes president |
| 1997 | Acquired 10,000㎡ land in Takihama |
| 2004 | Can manufacturing factory expansion |
| 2007 | Assembly and painting factory expansion |
| 2012 | Start of solar business |
| 2018 | Established a new pine woodworking factory with an area of 1200m² |
| 2021 | Start of measurement business |
| February 2022 | Obtained construction business license (machinery and equipment installation work) |
| September 2023 | Seiichiro Kataza becomes president |
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- Company overview
| Trade name | Aishin Iron Works Co., Ltd. |
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| Establishment | December 1961 |
| Representative | Seiichiro Kataza |
| Location | 12-50 Shimizu-cho, Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, 792-0861 |
| Capital | 10 million yen |
| Business content | Crane-related equipment manufacturing, valve maintenance for plants, design and manufacturing of machinery for chemical plants |
| Major Clients | Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd., Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Daio Paper Co., Ltd. |