Since 1961, we have been a pioneer of industrial components in Japan.
We listen to customers' voices, and keep up improving.
We impress customers with innovative products.
Since our establishment in 1961, we have provided a wide variety of standard machine elements and fixture components, always keeping in mind our commitment to contribute to the global industry through improving productivity and increased added value.
We will keep developing unique and innovative products to improve our customers' productivity, realize higher added value, and maximize the satisfaction of customer as well as our team members.
Since 1967 when we were the first in the industry to introduce standard machine elements in Japan, we have pursued the development of unique standard machine elements with superior functionality.
We confidently offer our unique and distinctive products with one-of-a-kind functions to the global market aiming to satisfy customers in the world.
In 1983 we started manufacturing and selling our first standard fixture components "Block Jig System". Since then, we have been expanding our lineup with creative fixture components to contribute to improving productivity for our customers engaged in manufacture.
Now we are one of the most well-recognized and appreciated manufacturers of fixtures and clamping components among global customers. We, as a professional supplier of standard fixture components, will continue contributing to our customers' manufacturing.
- October 1935
- 290 in Japan
- Tatsuki Imao [President]
- Headquarters in Seki Gifu,Japan
- 6 locations in Japan
- 1 sales office in China
- Over 30 partners worldwide
Imao Corporation is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by an Accredited Certification Body.
ISO 9001 certification sets requirements for quality management systems and helps ensure that our products consistently meet customer expectations. We continuously improve our processes for the highest standards.
The international standard ISO 14001 specifies effective management practices for environmental aspects that organizations can control and influence. We are actively working to reduce our environmental impact.
Our head office is located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. We receive and ship orders from customers in Japan and also from overseas at this headquarters.
Our manufacturing facilities are located in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, where we have our first and second factories.
We also have a base in Shanghai, China, where we provide services and receive orders from customers in China.
2002 Senbiki, Seki, Gifu 501-3954, Japan
1-3, Techno Plaza, Kakamigahara, Gifu, 509-0109, Japan
605, Suhara, Mino, Gifu, 501-3706, Japan
510-2, Suhara, Mino, Gifu, 501-3706, Japan
Rm E502A, Sun Plaza, No.88 Xianxia Rd., Changning District, Shanghai 200336, China
Products are shipped from our automated warehouse at our headquarters.
We conduct intensive temperature control to ensure precision machining with no instability in machining accuracy due to temperature changes.
Part machining area equipped with combination lathes and other equipments to machine standard machine parts and standard fixture components.
Assembly area with ergonomic workbenches that provide a comfortable working environment for operators.
We handle orders and deliveries here at our headquarters, as well as marketing and management operations.
Development and manufacturing sections are located in Mino Plant I, which is surrounded by a beautiful nature.
Parts machining, assembly, inspection, and packaging of standard machine parts and standard fixture components are performed at this MINO Plant II.
1935
Nobuichi Imao, the first president, starts Imao Foundry
1961
Reorganization as Imao Seisakusho Corporation, successor to the Imao Foundry operations
1967
Enters into manufacturing and sales of standard machine parts such as handles and grips
1974
Starts importing standard parts from overseas manufacturers
1976
Establishment of Mino Plant I
1982
Relocation of the headquarters to its current location in Senbiki
1983
Starts manufacturing and sales of standard fixturing components
1991
Expansion of headquarters with a new building
1998
Receives ISO 9001 certification, the international quality management system standard
2001
Receives ISO 14001 certification, the international environmental management system standard
Establishment of the second plant in Mino
2004
Starts production and sales of One-Touch Clamps
2006
One-Touch Clamp receives Good Design Award
2012
Starts production and sales of One-Touch Fasteners
2014
Establishment of Shanghai office to support customers in China
2023
One-Touch Fasteners lineup grows to 116 items
