History

1920s - 1950s

1925	Established as "Press Mfg. Works", Started press stamping for rolling stock parts and construction material parts.
1929	Started production of automotive parts (chassis frames).
1934	Reformed to publicly-quoted company, "PRESS KOGYO CO., LTD."
1937	Relocated head office and plant to Kawasaki city.
1953	Succeeded to develop stamped heavy duty rear axle housing for the first time in Japan.

1961	Started production of Fujisawa Plant.
1967	Started Vehicle Assembly business.
1968	Started production of Onomichi Plant.
1976	Started production of Utsunomiya Plant.
1977	Started production of Cabin for Construction Machinery.
1988	Established U.S. operation, PK U.S.A., INC.
1989	Established Thai operation, Thai Summit PK Co., Ltd.,

1991	Started production of Axle Unit Assembly.
1993	Started production of specially equipped vehicles.
1999	Applied newly developed technology, variant shaped steel pipe forming to Construction Machinery.
2000	Started assembly of Axle Unit for heavy duty truck.
2001	New management strategy introduced: Aim at "specialized manufacturer in core products" by structural reform.
2004	Established China operation, PM Cabin Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.
2005	Absorbed Press Kogyo Saitama Mfg. Co.,Ltd. and started production as Saitama Plant.
2008	Established Thai operation, Thai Summit PK Corporation Ltd..
2011	Established Indonesia operation, PT PK Manufacturing Indonesia.
2012	Established China operation, PRESS KOGYO MINI CABIN(SUZHOU) CO., Ltd.
2015	Started production of Earthquake shelters.