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MESSAGE

Message from the President

Opening Tomorrow Through Technical Excellence and Challenge.

Since our founding in 1934, TOKUSEN KOGYO has devoted more than 80 years to supporting Japanese manufacturing as a trusted specialist in specialty metal wire.
Building on decades of technical expertise and the inherent strengths of a materials manufacturer, we continue to provided high-quality wire solutions for a wide range of industries—from automotive tires and engine components to medical devices, semiconductors, home appliances, and solar power generation.

In a world that is changing at an unprecedented pace, expectations for technology continue to rise. At TOKUSEN KOGYO, we are committed to consistently exceeding those expectations by driving continuous innovation in both technology and our organization.
By pursuing value that only we can deliver, we aim to contribute meaningfully to our customers and to society, and to help shape the future of manufacturing.

Kohsuke Kanai
President & COO

President & COO

PROFILE

Profile

Company Name: TOKUSEN KOGYO CO., LTD.

Location: 1081 Minamiyama, Sumiyoshi-cho, Ono City, Hyogo 675-1361, Japan
Tel: +81-794-63-1050
Fax: +81-794-63-2153

Established: 1934

Incorporated: 1973
Become independent from Kanai Juyo Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Capital: 100 million yen

Business: Steel cord and Bead wire for Automobile tire, Various types of Shaped wire, Saw wire, Medical wire, and other Special metal wire

Directors

Chairman & CEO: Hiromi Kanai

President & COO: Kohsuke Kanai

Managing Director: Makoto Ishii

Director: Ryoichi Kamon

Number of Employees: 722 (as of March 31, 2025)

Technical Center: 1081 Minamiyama, Sumiyoshi-cho, Ono City, Hyogo 675-1361, Japan

HISTORY

History

1934

Established Kanai Special Steel Wire Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Amagasaki city, Hyogo. Started Domestic production of wire for Textile machinery.

1968

Open a new factory in Ono City, Hyogo. Started Production of Steel cord for Automobile tire.

1973

Become independent from Kanai Juyo Kogyo Co., Ltd.

1989

Established TOKUSEN U.S.A., Inc. (Closed in 2025).

1995

Established TOKUSEN ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

2001

Acquired JAPAN FINE STEEL CO., LTD.

2003

Established KANAI TOKUSEN SHANGHAI CO., LTD. (Closed in 2024).

2014

Acquired TOKUSEN HYTECH, Inc.

2018

Obtained ISO13485 certification.

ACCESS

Access

Location: 1081 Minamiyama, Sumiyoshi-cho, Ono City, Hyogo 675-1361, Japan
Tel: +81-794-63-1050
Fax: +81-794-63-2153

Access

Access from Osaka

From Kansai International Airport

Take JR train or Airport Limousine Bus to Sannomiya Station in Kobe. At Sannomiya Station, transfer to Shinki bus bound for Yashiro and get off at Ono city.
Travel time: Approx. 3hours
From Osaka City

Take JR train to Sannomiya Station in Kobe. At Sannomiya Station, transfer to Shinki bus bound for Yashiro and get off at Ono city. Travel time: Approx. 2.5hours

Access from Kobe

From Kobe Airport

Take Port Liner train to Sannomiya Station in Kobe. At Sannomiya Station, transfer to Shinki bus bound for Yashiro and get off at Ono city.
Travel time: Approx. 2.5hours
From Kobe City

Take Shinki bus bound for Yashiro and get off at Ono city. Travel time: Approx. 2hours

If you need any assistance with access, please feel free to contact us.

GROUP

Group Company

TOKUSEN ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

1081 Minamiyama, Sumiyoshi-cho, Ono City, Hyogo 675-1361, Japan
Tel: +81-794-63-6267 Fax: +81-794-63-7678
- Manufacture and sale of bobbins, wire drawing dies, mechanical parts, and various types of rolls
JAPAN FINE STEEL CO., LTD.

1-19-1 Ishiide, Sanyo Onoda City, Yamaguchi 756-0063, Japan
Tel: +81-836-83-4982 Fax: +81-836-83-2953
― Manufacturing and sales of saw wire
TOKUSEN HYTECH, Inc.

950 Lincoln Parkway Plainwell, MI 49080 U.S.A.
Tel: +1-269-685-1768
― Manufacture and sales of secondary metal products for medical and aerospace applications
KANAI JUYO KOGYO CO., LTD.

1-2-9 Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0003, Japan
Tel: +81-6-6346-1471 / Fax: +81-6-6346-0621
― Manufacture and sales of textile machinery and nonwoven fabrics