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From our founding in 1986 in Kobe, Japan to becoming a global partner in precision automation, KOSMEK’s journey is driven by engineering excellence, long-term vision and continuous growth.
Modern KOSMEK headquarters building in Japan under a clear blue sky, representing decades of innovation, precision automation, and global growth since 1986.

Engineering Progress Year by Year

  • 2019/10 - The second factory completed in Nishi-ku, Kobe city.

  • 2016/09 - New KOSMEK (USA) office completed in a new place in Chicago.

  • 2015/12 - KOSMEK EUROPE GmbH established at Europe.

  • 2014/12 - KOSMEK LTD. - INDIA is established.

  • 2011/07 - KOSMEK(CHINA)LTD. is established.

  • 2008/04 - Poland Office is established.

  • 2007/09 - Kyushu Office is established in Fukuoka.

  • 2006/08 - A new plant at Seishin High-tech Park, Nishi-ku, Kobe completed, and headquarters relocated. Core system innovated.
  • 2005/07 - Shanghai Office is established in Shanghai, China.

  • 2005/06 - Capital is increased to 100 million yen.

  • 2004/11 - KOSMEK is awarded PI Grand Prix "Exhibition Jury Special Prize" for Datum Clamp at Product Innovation Fair.

  • 2004/10 - Production section is transferred by KOSMEK Engineering CO., LTD.

  • 2003/12 - ISO9001 certification is acquired.

  • 2003/10 - Headquarters plant extension is completed. 

  • 1998/05 - Air conditioning is installed in machinery plant of headquarters.

  • 1997/03 - Shizuoka Sales Office is merged into Chubu Sales Office.

  • 1996/12 - Core computer system introduced.

  • 1995/03 - Nagoya Sales Office is moved to Anjo City, Aichi and renamed Chubu Sales Office.

  • 1995/01 - Business is heavily damaged by Great Hanshin Earthquake, but quickly recovers.

  • 1994/08 - PPORF Activity starts.

  • 1993/10 - Osaka Sales Office is moved into headquarters and renamed Kansai Sales Office.

  • 1992/09 - Minamikanto Sales Office is moved to Shizuoka City and renamed Shizuoka Sales Office. Kitakanto Sales Office is renamed Kanto Sales Office.

  • 1992/05 - KOSMEK Engineering CO., LTD. established in Kobe City.

  • 1992/03 - Additional structure is completed at head office and plant.

  • 1991/12 - Capital is increased to 60 million yen.

  • 1989/09 - KOSMEK (USA) LTD. is established.

  • 1989/05 - Head office and plant are completed in Seishin Hitech Park, Nishi-ku, Kobe City, and headquarters is relocated. Osaka Sales Office is established in Amagasaki City.

  • 1989/01 - Kitakanto Sales Office is established in Omiya City, Saitama Tokyo Sales Office renamed Minamikanto Sales Office.

  • 1988/12 - Capital is increased to 40 million yen.

  • 1988/02 - Nagoya Sales Office is established in Nishi-ku, Nagoya City.

  • 1987/04 - Headquarters is moved to Tsugiya, Amagasaki City.

  • 1986/10 - Tokyo Sales Office is established in Yamato City, Kanagawa.

  • 1986/05 - KOSMEK Ltd. is established with 20 million yen in capital in Santanda, Amagasaki City.

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