History & Milestones
1993 - 2003
NACHI-FUJIKOSHI has been steadily promoting the NACHI Business in keeping with globalization and changes in the industrial structure.
1993 |
Masamichi Honda was appointed as President. management restructured due to Japan's deflationary economic environment and appreciating yen. |
1994 |
cooperated with Koyo Seiko., Ltd. in the area of bearings. |
1997 |
obtained ISO 9001 certification in 1995 for each division and overseas plant. |
1998 |
Kensuke Imura was appointed as President. setup new corporate brand mark at the 70th anniversary. established NACHI Techno Square in the Toyama plant. |
1999 |
set up new management system in keeping with the philosophy "Prospective Selection and Integration". changed eight-division structure to three main manufacturing divisions and three strategic divisions. concluded technical assistance agreement with TISCO (India) for the manufacture of bearings. comprehensive business tie-up with Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in the area of cutting tools. |
2000 |
expanded overseas supply systems (Thai plant and others) to enhance sales bases. cooperated with Daido Steel Co., Ltd. in the material field. announced mid-term management plan "NACHI Business Plan 03". |
2001 |
built a new factory for broaches, high speed steel wire materials, and hydraulic pumps. cooperated with Daihen Corporation in the robotic field. obtained ISO14001 Certification. introduced Meister system. |
2002 |
established Marketing Strategy Headquarters and Development Headquarters. formed Gear Production Alliance in the gear-processing field. cooperated with Erasteel S.A. (France) in the high speed steels field. introduced performance-based salary system. expanded stock Ownership Plan. |
2003 |
The 75th anniversary. built QA Lab, Kohki Hall and Development Office in NACHI-BUSINESS Galaxy. integrated the ultra-precision machining field into machine and cutting tool business. formed a joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. in bearing business. created a mid-term management plan, "Prospect of NACHI Business 2006". begun recruitment on an as-needed base. |