A family business for three generations.

We proudly commemorate over seventy-five years of being a trusted automotive parts supplier.

Katayama Manufacturing's legacy began in 1947 when the late Kakuji Katayama founded Japan High Pressure Flexible Pipe Manufacturing Co., Ltd. With a vision rooted in innovation and a strong commitment to community, the company laid the foundation for what would become a global leader in automotive parts manufacturing.

Today, we remain a family business and a trusted automotive parts supplier, serving markets across Asia and North America while staying true to our founding values.

We continue to innovate and provide the highest quality automotive parts to our valued clients.

A brief overview of our history

Explore milestones and achievements that have shaped Katayama Manufacturing's history of quality and reliability.

1947
Kakuji Katayama founded Japan High Pressure Flexible Pipe Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (Katayama Kogyo Company Ltd.).
1950-1955
Started business with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (now Mitsubishi Motors) and Toyo Kogyo (now Mazda Motors).
1980
Kakuji Katayama steps into Chairman role and Noriyuki Katayama becomes President.
1988
Katayama American Company, Inc. (KACI) established in the United States of America. Launched production of flexible exhaust bellows, trim moldings and door sashes.

Started business with Chrysler Corporation.
1999
Started business with Honda Motors.

Awarded 'Best Quality Supplier' of Mazda Motors.
2001
Masayuki Katayama becomes President of KACI.
2002
Started North American business with Honda Motors US.
2008
Started business with Suzuki Motors.

Masayuki Katayama becomes President of Katayama Kogyo Co., Ltd. and Motonori Tanimoto becomes Vice President.
2012
Started sash production for GM through working with global purchasing team.
2014
KMEX (Katayama Mexico) established in Mexico. Began production of trim moldings.
2015
Started business with Subaru Motors.
2023
KML founded and established R&D, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing in North America.
Inside original factory (1950s)
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Unveiling ceremony of “Statue of Founder Kakuji Katayama” (1987)
KMEX 5 Year Anniversary (2019)
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