- CEO
- Hiroshi Kuroda
- Full Time Employees
- 641
- Sector
- Producer manufacturing
- Industry
- Metal fabrication
- Address
- Kawasaki Tech Center Kawasaki KN Japan 212-8560
- IPO Date
- Oct 2, 1961
- Business
- Kuroda Precision Industries Ltd. is a Japan-based precision equipment manufacturer specializing in the production of precision ball screws, ball screw actuators, precision molds, surface grinding machines, gauges, and measuring instruments. The company offers a diverse product portfolio including precision rotary grinding machines (GSR-600), magnet resin fixing technology (MAGPREX®) which supports the miniaturization of electric vehicle motors, clean actuators (SC Series) compliant with Clean Class 3 standards (ISO 14644-1), and environmentally friendly precision surface grinding machines (GS-64/65CV(s)). Additionally, Kuroda provides repair services and replacement parts for ball screws. Its products serve industries requiring ultra-precision and high-accuracy measurement and processing, including automotive, electronics, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and medical devices. The company's operations extend globally with manufacturing and sales activities concentrated in Japan, Southeast Asia, China, Vietnam, and Europe through subsidiaries and strategic alliances.
Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Japan, Kuroda Precision Industries maintains a strong global presence through subsidiaries such as KURODA JENATEC, Inc. in the United States and Germany, blending Japanese and German precision engineering expertise. A significant recent development includes Parker Hannifin Corporation’s acquisition of a 70 percent stake in Kuroda Pneumatics Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary, to strengthen automation business capabilities and expand market reach in Asia Pacific. The company has also relaunched its group subsidiary websites to enhance user experience and continues to focus on sustainable product innovation and strategic global expansion through partnerships and technological advancements.
Kuroda operates mainly within the industrial machinery and precision equipment sectors, serving both domestic and international markets with high-precision components and systems. Its key business segments include Drive Systems, Mold Systems, and Mechanical and Measurement Systems, facilitating sophisticated manufacturing and automation processes worldwide. The company's strategic initiatives over the last 1-2 years encompass enhanced digital engagement, product lineup expansion particularly focused on environmentally friendly and miniaturization technologies, and consolidation of its global network to reinforce its position as a trusted brand in precision manufacturing. These efforts align with its century-long philosophy of contributing to industrial advancement through precision and innovation.