Katayama Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Asia
Katayama Kogyo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Okayama, Japan, boasts a wide array of manufacturing and design capabilities tailored to meet the diverse requirements of both automotive and non-automotive clientele. With over 75 years of experience, Katayama Kogyo's has been a global leader in technology and tooling development. We provide comprehensive, detailed support from development and design to extrusion molding, roll forming, bending, and welding.
IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 Certified
100% Product Validation on-site
Custom Tooling & Design
R&D Technical Center
Katayama Manufacturing's legacy began in 1947 when the late Mr. Kakuji Katayama founded Japan High Pressure Flexible Pipe Manufacturing Co., Ltd. His commitment to community was a guiding principle from the start, a value that remains central to our company today. We are proud that our original facility continues to be an integral part of the Ibara community, where our roots first took hold.
Over seventy-five years later, we commemorate a legacy of trusted partnerships and innovation. Our journey began with the development of flexible exhaust tubes for automotive applications and expanded steadily into a diverse range of exterior components, such as door sashes and moldings. Through these decades of growth, our dedication to quality and community remains unchanged, standing as a testament to Kakuji Katayama's original vision.
1947:
The late Mr. Kakuji Katayama founded Japan High Pressure Flexible Pipe Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
1949:
Began manufacturing automotive fuel pipes.
1950:
Started business with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (currently Mitsubishi Motors).
1955:
Started business with Toyo Kogyo (currently Mazda Motors).
1959:
Changed our company name to Katayama Kogyo Company Ltd.
1978:
Established our first joint venture with Younjjang Industries of Korea for automotive door sash and molding engineering technology.
1980:
Kakuji Katayama becomes Chairman and Noriyuki Katayama became President.
1997:
Started business with TOTO industries.
1998:
Started business with Honda Motors. Became certified as the Best Quality Supplier of Mazda Motors.
2000-2005:
Expanded into hydroforming. Became ISO, QA and ISO/TS certified.
2007:
Opened business with Suzuki Motors.
2008:
Assigned Masayuki Katayama as President and Motonori Tanimoto as Vice President of Katayama Kogyo Company.
2013:
Awarded a KURUMIN seal by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare in recognition of being ready for the next generation work force.
2015:
Started business with Fuji Heavy Industries (currently Subaru Motors).
