Nippon Gasket Co., Ltd.
Japanese manufacturer of automotive gaskets and sealing components, a domestic top maker and wholly owned subsidiary of Taiho Kogyo.
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Overview
Nippon Gasket Co., Ltd. (日本ガスケット株式会社) is a Japanese manufacturer of automotive gaskets and sealing components, headquartered in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The company traces its origins to 1947, when the gasket division of Oshitani Sangyo was separated to establish Okumura Kogyo Co., Ltd. in Toyono District, Osaka. It was reorganized as Osaka Gasket Kogyo Co., Ltd. in 1952 with the participation of Nippon Hatsujo (Nippon Spring), and in 1963, through a joint venture with the gasket division of Nippon Pillar Packing, it adopted its present name, Nippon Gasket Co., Ltd. The company specializes in gaskets that are essential to automobile engines. Its product range includes cylinder head gaskets, exhaust manifold gaskets, turbocharger gaskets, resin gears for pulp molding, carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP), and fuel cell components. Gaskets are described by the company as one of the five particularly difficult engine components, requiring high sealing technology. Nippon Gasket positions itself as a domestic top manufacturer, leveraging manufacturing know-how dating from the 1940s and a strength in pioneering new fields. Nippon Gasket became affiliated with NOK (formerly Nippon Oil Seal Industry) in 1971 and later with Taiho Kogyo Co., Ltd. in 2003. In 2005 it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiho Kogyo and was delisted from the Osaka Securities Exchange, where it had listed in 1985. The company relocated its headquarters to Toyota, Aichi in 2007. It operates a plant in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture, and has overseas subsidiaries and affiliates in Thailand, Indonesia, the United States, and China. Its main customers include Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Industries Corporation, Otics Corporation, Daihatsu Motor, Mazda, Yanmar Power Technology, Subaru, and Kubota. As of its company profile, Nippon Gasket has consolidated employees of 624 and non-consolidated employees of 368, with capital of 758.7 million yen. Its representative director and president is Shigeki Awazu. The company emphasizes sustainability and aims to contribute to a sustainable society through its business activities.
History
Nippon Gasket Co., Ltd. was established through a series of reorganizations and joint ventures. In 1947, the gasket division of Oshitani Sangyo was separated to found Okumura Kogyo Co., Ltd. in Toyono District, Osaka Prefecture. In 1952, with the participation of Nippon Hatsujo Co., Ltd., the company was reorganized as Osaka Gasket Kogyo Co., Ltd. In 1960, the head office and main plant were relocated to Higashiosaka City. In 1963, the company merged with the gasket division of Nippon Pillar Packing Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Nippon Gasket Co., Ltd. In 1971, Nippon Gasket received capital participation from Nippon Oil Seal Industry Co., Ltd. (now NOK Corporation) and formed a business alliance. In 1973, it established NHK Gasket (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (now Nippon Gasket (Thailand) Co., Ltd.) in Thailand. In 1982, the Shiga Plant began operations. In 1985, the company was listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange. In 1996, it established PT. NHK Gasket Indonesia as a joint venture with Astra Auto Parts (now PT. Astra Nippon Gasket Indonesia). In 2001, it obtained QS9000 certification, followed by ISO14001 certification in 2002. In 2003, it received capital participation from Taiho Kogyo Co., Ltd. and formed a business alliance. In 2005, it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiho Kogyo and was delisted from the Osaka Securities Exchange. In 2007, the head office was relocated to Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. In 2008, its wholly owned subsidiary Nippon Gasket of America, Inc. acquired a stake in Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee LLC, and it established Yantai Nikkei Sealing Co., Ltd. in China. In 2010, the Technical Center was consolidated from Taiho Kogyo's Hosoya Plant to the head office in Midorigaoka. In 2012, a papermaking plant was newly established at the Shiga Plant. In 2013, Nippon Gasket of America, Inc. made Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee LLC a wholly owned subsidiary. In 2016, a truck yard and mold factory were newly established at the Shiga Plant. In 2017, a training center named 'Keishokan' was established adjacent to the Shiga Plant. In 2018, Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee LLC changed its corporate form from LLC to Inc., and Nippon Gasket of America, Inc. was integrated into Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee Inc., with Nippon Gasket directly owning 100% of its shares.
- 2018
Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee LLC changed to Inc.; Nippon Gasket of America, Inc. integrated into Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee Inc., with Nippon Gasket directly owning 100% shares.
- 2017
Established training center 'Keishokan' adjacent to Shiga Plant.
- 2016
Newly established truck yard and mold factory at Shiga Plant.
- 2013
Nippon Gasket of America, Inc. made Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee LLC a wholly owned subsidiary.
- 2012
Newly established papermaking plant at Shiga Plant.
- 2010
Consolidated Technical Center from Taiho Kogyo's Hosoya Plant to head office (Midorigaoka).
- 2008
Nippon Gasket of America, Inc. acquired stake in Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee LLC; established Yantai Nikkei Sealing Co., Ltd. in China.
- 2007
Relocated head office to Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture.
- 2005
Became a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiho Kogyo Co., Ltd. and delisted from Osaka Securities Exchange.
- 2003
Received capital participation from Taiho Kogyo Co., Ltd. and formed business alliance.
Products and positioning
Domestic top manufacturer of automotive gaskets, emphasizing high sealing technology and manufacturing know-how since the 1940s.
Cylinder head gaskets
Exhaust manifold gaskets
Turbocharger gaskets
Resin gears for pulp molding
Carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP)
Fuel cell components
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