Tokyo Automatic Machinery Works, Ltd.
Japanese manufacturer of automatic packaging and production machinery, founded in 1908 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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Overview
Tokyo Automatic Machinery Works, Ltd. (TAM) is a Japanese manufacturer of automatic packaging machinery and production machinery, headquartered in Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The company traces its origins to 1908, when it was founded in Adachi-ku, Tokyo as Shimane Kogyosho, specializing in the production of tobacco manufacturing machinery and factory facility contracting for the Monopoly Bureau of the Ministry of Finance (the predecessor of Japan Tobacco). It was incorporated as Shimane Kogyo Co., Ltd. in June 1944 and changed its name to Tokyo Automatic Machinery Works, Ltd. in June 1949. The company has maintained a business relationship with Japan Tobacco since its founding. TAM develops, designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of automatic packaging machines and production machines. Its product portfolio includes overwrapping machines for boxed products (particularly for local specialties and gift items, where it claims the top delivery record in Japan), vertical pillow packaging machines, bag-filling packaging machines, powder filling machines, film packaging machines, line systems, cardboard casers, palletizers, box-making and box-sealing machines, cartoners, paper product packaging machines, tobacco machinery, special-purpose packaging machines, balers (compression packing machines), and the Urel® VC vibrating conveyor. The company also offers unique packaging formats such as Wide Top Bag®, hem seal, and Quattro. TAM is listed on the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. As of the fiscal year ended March 2026, the company reported capital of 954 million yen, 331 employees (including quasi-employees), and net sales of 9,692.99 million yen. Its main customers include Lotte Co., Ltd., Morinaga & Co., Ltd., Meiji Co., Ltd., Kao Corporation, Key Coffee Inc., Doutor Coffee Co., Ltd., Nintendo Co., Ltd., and Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT). The company has domestic offices in Sapporo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Osaka, a factory in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, and a design and development center in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture. Overseas, it has a partnership with Enterprise Baler Co. in the United States and a joint venture in Indonesia, PT TAM Packaging Asia (TPA), which began operations in January 2013. Its main bank relationships are with Mizuho Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, and Mizuho Trust & Banking. Under the catchphrase "Packaging safety, wrapping trust, repeating challenges," TAM positions itself as a "value-creating company" that continues to provide new value to society through advanced automation lines, high-quality packaging machinery, and recycling initiatives. The company is led by President Yasumasa Sato.
History
Tokyo Automatic Machinery Works traces its history to 1908, when it was founded in Adachi-ku, Tokyo as Shimane Kogyosho. The business specialized in manufacturing tobacco production machinery and undertaking factory facility contracts for the Monopoly Bureau of the Ministry of Finance, the predecessor of Japan Tobacco. In June 1944, the business was reorganized into a corporate entity, Shimane Kogyo Co., Ltd. In June 1949, it changed its name to Tokyo Automatic Machinery Works, Ltd. In the post-war period, the company expanded into packaging machinery. In 1952, it completed its first W2 cellophane wrapping machine. In 1954, it received the Tokyo Governor's Award and the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award at the Tokyo Invention Exhibition for a roll film machine. In 1958, it received the Tokyo Invention Association Chairman's Award and the Tokyo Packaging Association Chairman's Award, and opened an Osaka office. In 1963, it listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, completed and started operation of the Kashiwa Factory, and developed a high-speed plate gum wrapping machine. In 1960, it established Tokyo Shisetsu Kogyo Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary. In the 1970s, TAM developed a twist bag (for bread) packaging format in 1970, completed a high-speed tobacco packaging line (P52/W322) in 1971, entered the compression packing field in 1974, and developed an accumulation wrapping machine (W42) in 1975. In 1980, it opened Nagoya and Fukuoka offices, developed a souvenir wrapping machine (W43), and developed a vertical pillow packaging machine (TWX1). In 1981, it developed a filter plug carton feeder/storage unit (MTL57) and completed the Tojiki Building in Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, moving its head office there. In 1984, it developed a tobacco filter plug feeder (M66), a 5-pack box tissue (with handle) packaging format, and established a research laboratory in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture. In 1985, it entered the auger filling machine field, opened a Sapporo office, and developed a high-speed tobacco packaging line (PB2). In 1986, it developed an overwrapping machine for local specialties and gifts (AR2000 series) and a small box filling machine for pharmaceuticals (CX). In the 1990s, TAM continued to develop new machines: an auger filling machine (PF1) and media film overwrapping machine (CD, MD specifications: MW100) in 1991; vertical pillow packaging machines (TWR series, TWA200) in 1992; a rotary transport auger filling machine (PF6) and high-speed MD media film overwrapping machine (MW200) in 1993; a linear transport auger filling machine (PF3) and kraft wrapping machine for printed materials (PK1) in 1994; and a general-purpose high-speed film overwrapping machine (W3701) and accumulation overwrapping machine (W4201) in 1995, along with a sales partnership with Teigarten Packtech. In 2009, Tokyo Shisetsu Kogyo was changed from a subsidiary to an affiliated company. In January 2013, PT TAM Packaging Asia (TPA), a joint venture in Indonesia, began operations. The company continues to operate as a listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market, developing and selling packaging and production machinery for a wide range of industries.
- 2013
PT TAM Packaging Asia (TPA) joint venture began operations in Indonesia in January.
- 2009
Tokyo Shisetsu Kogyo changed from subsidiary to affiliated company.
- 1995
Developed general-purpose high-speed film overwrapping machine (W3701) and accumulation overwrapping machine (W4201); formed sales partnership with Teigarten Packtech.
- 1994
Developed linear transport auger filling machine (PF3) and kraft wrapping machine for printed materials (PK1).
- 1993
Developed rotary transport auger filling machine (PF6) and high-speed MD media film overwrapping machine (MW200).
- 1992
Developed vertical pillow packaging machines (TWR series, TWA200).
- 1991
Developed auger filling machine (PF1) and media film overwrapping machine (MW100).
- 1986
Developed overwrapping machine for local specialties and gifts (AR2000 series) and small box filling machine for pharmaceuticals (CX).
- 1985
Entered auger filling machine field; opened Sapporo office; developed high-speed tobacco packaging line (PB2).
- 1984
Developed tobacco filter plug feeder (M66) and 5-pack box tissue packaging format; established research laboratory in Nagareyama, Chiba.
Products and positioning
Value-creating company providing advanced automation and high-quality packaging machinery under the catchphrase "Packaging safety, wrapping trust, repeating challenges."
Overwrapping machines for boxed products
Machines that wrap box-shaped products in paper or film; especially for local specialties and gift items, with claimed No.1 delivery record in Japan.
Vertical pillow packaging machines
Machines that form film rolls into bags and fill and wrap confectionery, food, powder, and industrial parts.
Powder filling machines
Auger filling machines for powder products.
Tobacco machinery
Tobacco manufacturing and packaging machinery, a core business since founding.
Balers (compression packing machines)
Machines for compressing and baling waste paper, aluminum, industrial waste, and PET bottles.
Urel® VC vibrating conveyor
Vibrating conveyor for production lines.
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