COMPANY INFORMATION

Company Information

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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