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URYU Seisaku, Ltd.

Japanese manufacturer of pneumatic tools and nutrunner systems, founded in 1915 as the first domestic pneumatic tool production factory in Japan.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

URYU Seisaku, Ltd. is a Japanese company based in Higashinari Ku, Japan. It was founded in February 1915 in Osaka when Uryu Yasumichi started Japan's first domestic pneumatic tool production factory. The company was reorganized as a joint-stock company in 1921 and later renamed to its current name in 1936. It manufactures pneumatic tools including bolt and nut setters, screw drivers, abrasive tools, drills and tappers, percussion tools, controllers and testers, nutrunner systems, and robot options.

History

In February 1915, Uryu Yasumichi founded Japan's first domestic pneumatic tool production factory in Osaka. In April 1921, the business was reorganized into a joint-stock company with capital of 1 million yen. In February 1922, it became a designated factory of the Navy Ministry. In 1926, it became a designated factory of the Railway Ministry and the Army Ministry. In 1931, it was recommended by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry as an excellent domestic product manufacturer and received awards at exhibitions. In December 1934, the head office and factory were relocated to their current location. In November 1936, it merged with sister company Uryu Koshoten and changed its name to the current company name. In April 1944, it was designated as a munitions company under the Munitions Company Act. In December 1948, it became a designated factory of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. In June 1963, it became a Japanese Industrial Standards licensed factory. In 1969, it was recognized by the Minister of International Trade and Industry as an export contribution company for fiscal years 1970 and 1971. In July 1969, a factory was built in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, as a specialized small-size factory. In October 1969, a Tokyo sales office was opened in Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo. In August 1979, the Nagoya sales office was moved to Ozone. In September 1982, the head office heat treatment plant was expanded. In December 1982, a two-story material warehouse was built. In January 1985, a three-story technology center was built at the Kamiji plant, and two factory buildings were added at the Nara plant. In November 1996, ISO9002 certification was obtained. In December 1997, ISO9001 certification was obtained. In September 1998, an oil pulse liner processing line was introduced at the Nara plant. In March 1999, ISO14001 certification was obtained. In March 2005, a sensor building was established for in-house production of torque sensors for MC tools. In December 2012, the head office heat treatment plant replaced aging muffle carburizing furnaces with high-performance gas carburizing furnaces and vacuum carburizing furnaces. In February 2015, the company celebrated its 100th anniversary. In March 2017, ISO14001 (2015 version) certification was obtained. In November 2017, ISO9001 (2015 version) certification was obtained. In November 2018, a new multi-tasking machine was introduced. In April 2019, sales began for tools equipped with the new pulse mechanism "PHOENIX Pulse".

Products and positioning

  • Bolt & Nut Setters

    Tools for tightening and removing bolts and nuts.

  • Screw Drivers

    Tools for tightening and removing screws and nuts.

  • Abrasive Tools

    Tools for grinding and polishing.

  • Drills & Tappers

    Tools for drilling and tapping.

  • Percussion Tools

    Tools for riveting, chipping, and cutting.

  • Controller & Tester

    Controllers and testers.

  • Nutrunner System

    Nutrunner systems.

  • Robot Option

    Robot options.

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