7 Companies in Aichi

Kowa Kasei Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer established in 1969, headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi, producing profile extrusion molded goods, electric wiring components and EMC countermeasure parts. Its catalog spans wiring ducts, cutting ducts, coil tubes, corrugated tubing, slit tubes, spiral tubes, cable protectors, gaskets, flap seals, shielding tubes, noise protectors, conductive tapes, DIN rails, linear guide rails, nippers, end cutting pliers and duct cutters. The company holds ISO 9001 certification, granted in 2002, and ISO 14001 certification, obtained in 2003, and its products are certified RoHS compliant.

DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED is a Japanese manufacturer founded in 1976 and located in Aichi. The company develops and produces automatic identification equipment, industrial robots, controllers and system solutions built on its own manufacturing technology. Its AUTO-ID range covers handheld terminals, scanners, RFID systems and supporting software, alongside automotive relays, SCARA robots and collaborative robots. DENSO WAVE is the originator of QR codes and related cloud services, which are registered trademarks used for anti-forgery purposes and on business cards and catalogs. Customized offerings include QR code and IoT system solutions. The company employs 1,277 people.

FUJI CORPORATION is a manufacturer of electronic assembly equipment and machine tools established in 1959 and based in Chiryu, Aichi, Japan. Its product lineup includes SMT equipment, compact multijoint robots, mobility support robots, atmospheric pressure plasma devices, and public stocker systems. The public stocker system is sold under the Quist brand, while the electronic 3D printer range carries the FPM-Trinity name. The company has exhibited at trade events including SMTA International 2023, NEPCON Asia 2023, MECT 2023, and Productronica 2023. FUJI CORPORATION employs approximately 2,848 people. Its plasma equipment includes the Tough Plasma FPB20 attachment plasma unit, used for adhesive pre-treatment and oil cleaning.

Howa Machinery, Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer established in 1907 and located in Aichi. Its principal output is machine tools, a category that encompasses transfer machines, flexible transfer lines (FTL) and flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). The company also builds pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, including cylinders, rotary actuators, air chucks, hydraulic chucks, oil dampers and machining centers, together with electronic machines intended for the IT sector. Firearms form a further part of its production; the Type 64 and Type 89 rifles have been adopted as official equipment by the Japan Defense Agency (Ministry of Defense).

Okuma Corporation is a Japanese machine tool manufacturer founded in 1898 as the Okuma Noodle Machine Company, rebranding in 1918. It is based in Oguchi, Aichi Prefecture. The company produces CNC lathes, multi-axis machining centers, grinders, and multitasking machines, along with software and automation solutions that can be customized to enhance product performance and functionality. Okuma Corp. operates a global support network through 28 subsidiaries across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific regions.

CKD Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer headquartered in Komaki, Aichi, founded in 1943 as Japan Aircraft Electric Co., Ltd. The company produces automation machinery alongside a broad range of manufacturing components, including pneumatic and fluid control devices, fine system components, drive components, and labor-saving components. Its machinery line covers transparent object inspection systems and packaging machines for pharmaceutical products. Food packaging systems built by the firm are engineered to preserve food quality and hygienic conditions, while its fluid control components serve the solar cell production process. Among its component offerings are the PPLX mechanical index linear pick-and-place unit, which uses a cam mechanism for high-speed operation and supports multiple conveyance types, and the ZRS mecha index roller gear cam unit, featuring orthogonal input and output shafts.

NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd. was established in 1936 in Nagoya, Japan. The company manufactures spark plugs for internal combustion and other engine types used in automobiles. Its product line also includes spark igniter plugs, glow plugs, glow controllers and resistor cables. These spark plugs are designed to be temperature-resistant, safe, environmentally sustainable and to lower fuel consumption through improved ignition. Sensors and ceramics are additionally produced for applications in automobiles, semiconductors and medical equipment. The company serves a global clientele.