1925
Established Press Mfg. Works, as a limited partnership company
Tosuke Yamamoto (2nd generation) purchased the factory and facilities of Hattori Shoten in Oi, Ebara-gun, Tokyo Prefecture, and established the company. Shigezo Mouri served as the general partner.
1927
Received orders for rolling stock related parts
Started prototyping passenger car components—such as center pillars, corner pillars, and end pillars—for the Ministry of Railways.
1929
Received orders for automotive parts
Received orders for chassis frames and other automotive parts from Ishikawajima Automotive Works and Tokyo Gas and Electric Industrial Co.
1934
Established PRESS KOGYO CO., LTD.
Resolved to establish a joint-stock company at the Osaka head office of Yamamoto Tosuke Shoten. Capital: 500,000 yen. President: Tosuke Yamamoto (3rd generation). Executive Director: Shigezo Mouri.
1937
Head Office & Kawasaki Plant Completed / Functions and Facilities Relocated
To increase production capacity, a new plant was constructed in Shiohama, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and all head office functions and equipment were relocated from Oi.
1939
Opened Press Kogyo School for Youth (private)
Built a school building within Kawasaki Plant. First principal: Shigezo Mouri.
1940
Placed under the control of the Japanese Army
Received a factory management order from the Minister of the Japanese Army. The majority of orders were now for military supplies.
1941
Introduced a 1,500-ton press manufactured in Germany by WEINGARTEN
Expanded equipment capacity to handle the large volume of military orders. Gained attention for its high precision.
1944
Established BANKIN KOGYO CO., LTD.
Established in Honcho, Ota-ku, Tokyo. Supplied parts as a partner company of Press Kogyo.
1945
Closed the plant when WWII ended
Forty-seven employees remain after being dissolved.
1945
Resumed production
Production resumed in October after retrieving machinery that had been sent to Nagano Prefecture. The company began manufacturing bicycle parts, agricultural tools, and other consumer products.
1946
Formed a labor union
Chairperson: Kiyozumi Yanai
1951
Started production of steel cabins for trucks
Developed with a focus on safety, weight reduction, and mass production through pressing. Later, in 1957, established Truck Body Co., Ltd. as a joint venture with Isuzu.
1953
Started production of bogie parts for rail cars
Contributed to the weight reduction and higher speeds of rail cars by replacing cast steel components with pressed parts.
1953
Succeeded in developing stamped axle cases for heavy-duty trucks
Aimed to reduce weight by replacing malleable cast iron parts with pressed components. Mass production began in January 1954.
1956
Established KYOWA MFG. CO., LTD.
Established in Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo, and started production automotive parts for Press Kogyo.
1959
Expanded facilities Including Installation of 3,000-ton hydraulic press
Due to increased production, land adjacent to the Kawasaki Plant was acquired. Buildings were expanded and press machines were added in phases.
1961
Listed on the First Section, of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
1961
Fujisawa Plant commenced operations
To expand production capacity in response to increased orders, a plant was constructed in Endo, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The press shop began operations first, and Phase 1 was completed in May 1962.
1964
BANKIN KOGYO CO., LTD. constructed Fujisawa Plant
A new plant was constructed in Kirihara-cho, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa, to supply parts to our Fujisawa Plant.
1965
New head office building completed
To commemorate the 40th anniversary, a five-story head office building was constructed. A completion celebration was held in June along with an anniversary ceremony.
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1967
Started production of Isuzu Unicab
At the Fujisawa Plant, production of the Isuzu Unicab began with a monthly output of 200 units. This marked the company’s entry into the vehicle assembly business.
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1967
Established Press Kogyo Saitama Mfg. Co., Ltd.
A new company was established in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, as a manufacturing base in northern Kanto. Operations began in March 1968.
1968
An unveiling ceremony was held at the Onomichi Plant after the completion of the 1st construction phase
Constructed a plant in Takasu-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, as a manufacturing base for western Japan. Partial operations began in April.
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1970
Launched “PK House,” an assembled steel storeroom
Entered the housing-related market. Later developed products such as PK Cycle Port and Rainbow Roof.
1970
KYOWA MFG. CO., LTD. constructed Moka Plant
Constructed a new plant within the Moka First Industrial Complex in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture.
1970
Established PK Engineering Co., Ltd. (now: TECMO CORPORATION)
Established in Miyamae-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, as our engineering subsidiary.
1970
Completed vehicle assembly plant in the Fujisawa Plant. Started production of the Nissan Patrol
Constructed a vehicle assembly plant with a monthly production capacity of 2,500 units and began production of the Nissan Patrol. This marked the start of full-scale vehicle manufacturing operations.
1973
Tochigi Plant began its operation
Constructed a plant adjacent to Isuzu’s Tochigi Plant in Shimotsuga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture. Began operations as a production base for axle cases for heavy-duty trucks.
1975
PK Engineering Co., Ltd. relocated to Fujisawa
Relocated its headquarters from Kawasaki to Ishikawa, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
1976
Developed and began production of pressed parking pallets
Jointly developed pressed parking pallets with Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, and supplied them for Nissan Motor’s finished vehicle warehouses.
1976
Utsunomiya Plant began its operation
Constructed a plant in Kawachi-gun, Tochigi Prefecture, as a press center. Introduced a 5,000-ton rail press manufactured in West Germany by SIEMPELKAMP.
1977
Started production of cabins for construction machinery
Started production of cabins for wheel loaders for Kawasaki Heavy Industries at the Onomichi Plant. Entered the assembly business for construction machinery cabins.
1977
Established
PK Service Co., Ltd.
Established a new company to enhance employee welfare and benefits.
1981
Started production of Isuzu’s first-generation Bighorn
Started production of a four-wheel-drive vehicle jointly developed with Isuzu at the Fujisawa Vehicle Assembly Plant, with a monthly production target of 2,000 units.
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1988
PK Engineering Co., Ltd. renamed to TECMO CORPORATION
Renamed the company to a simpler name to improve brand recognition in recruitment and external communication.
1988
Launched specialty vehicle and equipment business
Started with the establishment of the Special Equipment Development Department, followed by the launch of the RV shop “ZIG” in 1989.
1988
Established PK U.S.A., INC.
Established as a joint venture with Mitsui & Co. in Shelbyville, Indiana, USA. The opening ceremony was held in October 1989.
1989
Established THAI SUMMIT PK CO., LTD.
Established as a joint venture with Thai Summit Autoparts Industry Co., Ltd. in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand.
1989
Established PKC Co., Ltd.
Established a new trading company in Higashi-Kojiya, Ota-ku, Tokyo, to manage procurement and supply of production materials for the group.
1991
Started production of axle units for light-duty trucks
Started production of axle units for light-duty trucks for Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. at the Fujisawa Plant.
1992
Concluded capital participation in Press & Plåt Gruppen AB (PPG), a Swedish company
Invested in the Swedish holding company through mediation by Volvo. Adopted the technologies, production systems, and quality control expertise of its group company, Press & Plåt Industri AB.
1993
PRESS & PLÅT NV began operations in Belgium
Established a group company of Press & Plåt Gruppen AB in Tongeren, Belgium, and built a factory which began operations. The factory produces truck parts for Volvo and other items.
1993
Hiratsuka Plant began its operation
Constructed a plant within the Oe Kogyo premises in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, as a base for the specialty equipped vehicle business.
1995
Opening ceremony held for THAI SUMMIT PK CO., LTD. Laem Chabang Plant
In response to increased orders for auto parts, a sister company of TSPK was established and a new plant was constructed in Laem Chabang, Chonburi Province, Thailand. An opening ceremony was held. The factory started production of chassis frames.
1996
P&K Logistics Co., Ltd. established (now: PK Logistics Co., Ltd.)
Acquired Kubomoto Transport Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary to manage the company’s logistics operations and renamed it. The headquarters was located within the Kawasaki Plant.
1997
Started production of construction machinery cabins using variant shaped steel pipe technology
Started production of the first cabin for construction machinery that uses variant shaped steel pipes at Onomichi Plant.
1999
Tochigi Plant closed
Closed the Tochigi Plant as part of a production system reorganization. Production was consolidated into Utsunomiya Plant.
2001
Started production of axle units for heavy-duty
Started production of axle units for heavy-duty trucks at Press Saitama after receiving assembly equipment transferred from Nissan Diesel.
2001
Hiratsuka Plant closed
Closed the Hiratsuka Plant due to the downsizing of the specialty equipped vehicle business. Ongoing product orders were transferred to a subsidiary.
2001
Fujisawa vehicle assembly plant closed
Ended vehicle assembly operations in the Kanto region to focus on core products, removed equipment, and developed the site of the demolished factory to be used as a receptacle for core products.
2002
Cross-Functional Team was established
Launched activities of Cross-Functional Team, an organization-wide project team. Focused initiatives were implemented in profitability management by customer and product.
2003
Began vehicle assembly of commercial trucks ordered by Mazda Motor Corporation
Concluded a contract manufacturing agreement with Mazda in October 2002, relocated assembly equipment, and started production. Later assembled commercial vehicles such as the Bongo and Titan Dash.
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2004
Established PM CABIN MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. in China
Established a joint venture with Metal One in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, to manufacture construction machinery cabins. Operations began in May 2005.
2005
Absorbed Press Kogyo Saitama Mfg. Co., Ltd. and started production as Saitama Plant
Press Saitama was merged to enhance group management, marking the end of its operations as a subsidiary. It began operating as the Saitama Plant.
2008
Established THAI SUMMIT PK CORPORATION LTD. in Thailand
Established a new company in Hemaraj District, Rayong Province, Thailand, to expand operations and integrate joint venture management. Operations began in December 2010.
2010
Belgian company, PRESS & PLÅT NV (PPB) dissolved.
Closed the production base in Belgium due to overseas location consolidation. European operations were integrated into Press & Plåt AB in Sweden.
2010
Established PK MANUFACTURING (SUZHOU) CO., LTD., a subsidiary in China
Established as a wholly owned subsidiary in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, to manufacture parts for construction machinery. Operations began in November 2011. It supplies pressed parts to PM Cabin.
2011
Established PT. PK MANUFACTURING INDONESIA
Established in Karawang City, Indonesia, as a joint venture with Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc. The opening ceremony was held in September 2012.
2012
Established PRESS KOGYO MINI CABIN (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. in China
Established as a wholly owned subsidiary in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, to produce cabins for construction machinery. Operations began in November 2013.
2012
Renamed P&K Logistics Co., Ltd. to PK Logistics Co., Ltd.
Renamed the company following its full acquisition as a wholly owned subsidiary.
2012
PRESS & PLÅT INDUSTRI AB renamed PRESS KOGYO SWEDEN AB
Renamed the company following its transition to a wholly owned subsidiary.
2012
Opened Yokohama Office
Due to the relocation of welfare facilities from the Kawasaki Headquarters following demolition, headquarters functions were moved to the 27th floor of the Yokohama Landmark Tower and Fujisawa Plant.
2015
Started selling the earthquake shelters
Developed as a new business leveraging variant shaped steel pipe technology.
2021
Established the “Vision / Mission / Values” and the corporate slogan
Updated corporate philosophy to serve as a guideline for further growth amid changes in the business environment.
2021
PM CABIN MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. dissolved
Dissolved PM CABIN MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. to integrate the construction machinery cabins business amid a market downturn in China. Its business was consolidated into PRESS KOGYO MINI CABIN (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.
2022
Transitioned from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to its Prime Market
2022
Started module process production for construction machinery cabins
2023
installed a roll forming machine
