About
Corporate Information
Message
Message from the President
Our Mission of Expanding the Possibilities of Steel
Ever since our establishment in 1882, we have continued to change and evolve, making our way through a great many challenges and turning points over the course of our company history spanning well over a century.
At the root of our success is our pride in having pioneered a new era through the development, manufacture, and sale of cast and forged products and services, along with our propensity to continually think and challenge ourselves to create an even better tomorrow. Leveraging the extensive experience and impressive record of achievements we have built up over the course of our lengthy history, we remain committed to working with all stakeholders to make meaningful contributions to society by taking on the challenges of manufacturing quality cast and forged products, keeping an eye on the world and the future and staying abreast of the tides of the time and needs of society.
Our spirit of challenge in forever pursuing further growth and evolution knows no bounds.
President Takaaki Kido
Management Philosophy
Corporate Philosophy
Always Put the Customer First
We aim to provide outstanding products and services, keeping a primary focus on the value of our customers.
Challenge Ourselves to Evolve Further
We work to continuously take on the challenge of changing and evolving without settling for the status quo.
Keep a Focus on Technology
We work to refine original techniques and technologies of our own, staying up to date on the latest developments in society.
Maintain Respect for People
We aim to cultivate an organizational culture conducive to mutual respect, learning, and growth.
Outline
Company Profile
| Company name | Sumitomo Heavy Industries Himatex Co., Ltd. |
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| Established | April 1, 1980 |
| Capital | 310 million yen (Sumitomo Heavy Industries: 100％ share) |
| Stockholder | Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd., 100％ |
| Address | 5-2 Sōbiraki-chō, Niihama-shi, Ehime Prefecture, 792-0001, Japan |
| TEL | 0897-32-6484 |
| FAX | 0897-32-6546 |
| Executives | President Takaaki Kido Director Noriharu Uejyo Director Hirotugu Kōno Auditor Toshikazu Okada |
| No. of employees | 135 (as of April 1, 2025) |
| Business items | ① Rolls for rolling mills ② Chains, including anchor chains, iron chains, and related components ③ Various surface-hardened products |
Office
Business Locations
Head Office
| Address | 5-2 Sōbiraki-chō, Niihama-shi, Ehime Prefecture 792-0001 |
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| TEL | 0897-32-6484 |
| FAX | 0897-32-6546 |
Tōkyō Sales Office
| Address | 26th Floor, ThinkPark Tower, 1-1-2 Ōsaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tōkyō 141-6025 |
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| TEL | 03-6737-2560 |
| FAX | 03-6866-5115 |
Western Japan Sales Office
| Address | 9th Floor, Ōsaka Mitsui Bussan Building, 3-33, Nakanoshima 2-chōme, Kita-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka 530-0005 |
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| TEL | 06-7635-3652 |
| FAX | 06-7711-5113 |
Nagoya Sales Office
| Address | 5th Floor, Sakae Ohno Building, 10-24, Higashisakura 1-chōme, Higashi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 461-0005 |
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| TEL | 052-971-3062 |
| FAX | 052-971-3916 |
History
History
| 2023 | New horizontal centrifugal casting machine installed Two new 3-t high-frequency furnaces installed |
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| 2022 | Honored with the Energy Conservation Grand Prize Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Director-General’s Award |
| 2021 | Acquired ISO 45001 certification (for Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. Ehime plant) Five heat treatment furnaces updated to LNG use |
| 2017 | New LNG satellite facilities installed |
| 2016 | LMD (laser metal deposition) equipment introduced Automatic transformation point measuring equipment introduced |
| 2008 | Absorbed and merged with Shin Nippon Chain & Machinery |
| 2005 | Withdrew from the cast steel business |
| 2004 | Inclined centrifugal casting machine completed |
| 2002 | Acquired ISO 9001 certification |
| 2001 | Company name changed to Sumitomo Heavy Industries HIMATEX Co., Ltd. Shin Nippon Chain & Machinery made a 100％ subsidiary |
| 2000 | Shin Nippon Chain & Machinery Co., Ltd. established |
| 1999 | Acquired ISO 14001 certification (for Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. Ehime plant) |
| 1988 | Surface-hardening plant completed |
| 1987 | One of Japan’s largest vertical centrifugal casting machines completed |
| 1986 | Success at marketing the Osprey Roll, a world-first product |
| 1980 | Sumitomo Heavy Industries Foundry & Forging Co., Ltd. launched |
| 1975 | Early success at SIP-DCI development |
| 1974 | State-of-the-art steel casting foundry completed |
| 1969 | Company name changed to Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. |
| 1953 | Success at manufacturing Japan’s first DCI rolls |
| 1952 | Company name restored to Sumitomo Machinery Industries Co., Ltd. |
| 1937 | Roll plant completed |
| 1885 | Casting begins at Sumitomo Besshi Mine Shop |
| 1882 | Forging begins at Sumitomo Besshi Mine Shop |
