- CEO
- Toshihiko Suzuki
- Full Time Employees
- 2,042
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- Address
- 2-10 Ohyama-cho Sagamihara KN Japan 252-5181
- IPO Date
- Apr 3, 2013
- Business
- Aida Engineering, Ltd. functions as a prominent global entity in the engineering and production of sophisticated metal forming systems and related automation machinery, delivering comprehensive solutions across Japan, China, the wider Asian region, the Americas, and Europe. The company’s operations are structured across divisions dedicated to its Press Machines, extensive Service offerings, and other business activities. Its diverse product range features various advanced press models, including general-purpose servo presses, mid-size and large servo presses, standard mechanical presses, high-speed automatic presses, precision forming presses—such as the unique UL series vital for electric vehicle battery packs and fuel cell separators—and cold forging presses. Furthermore, Aida Engineering provides essential ancillary equipment, which includes transfer systems, coil feeders, various material handling devices, industrial robots (dating back to Japan's first industrial robot, "Autohand"), piling systems, and specialized tooling dies. The firm also offers a complete suite of after-sales support, encompassing prompt troubleshooting, readily available spare parts, modernization and retrofit services, routine inspections, along with full machine overhauls and relocation assistance to ensure optimal and extended operational life for its equipment. Established in 1917 as AIDA Ironworks, the company adopted its current corporate identity in 1970 and is headquartered in Sagamihara, Japan. Recent strategic moves include the acquisition of HMS Products Co. in April 2025, an integration that has bolstered the company's financial performance and supported its ongoing expansion initiatives. The innovative "BEX Series Dedicated Metal Separator Forming Presses" also received the esteemed "2024 Ten Greatest New Products Award," highlighting its continuous dedication to technological leadership in next-generation manufacturing, particularly for electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells. With a significant portion of its products, approximately 70%, dedicated to the automotive sector, Aida Engineering remains committed to enhancing factory automation, promoting labor efficiency, and driving productivity through the adoption of advanced IoT and AI technologies.