Company History

1934-1974 Transition from the textile industry to the light metal industry

Asuka Industries began manufacturing insect screens in 1934 (Showa 9) and was established in 1942 (Showa 17) as 'Kokoro no Ami Co., Ltd.' its predecessor. In 1957 (Showa 32), an aluminum secondary alloy plant was added, and thereafter, by strengthening analytical technology, expanding manufacturing plants, and establishing a system for importing raw materials from overseas, it grew into a top manufacturer in the Tokai region of Japan.

History

1934（Showa 9）	Company was established. Began manufacturing insect screens
1942（Showa 17）	Reorganized into Kokoro no Ami Co., Ltd. Hanzo Amano appointed as president
1958（Showa 33）	Set up a production plant of aluminum secondary alloy. Dispatched Director Hisashi Amano to the United States for an industry inspection tour.
1961（Showa 36）	Constructed a new light metal plant in Nishio City(previous Head Office & Plant). Officially renamed the company Asuka Industries Co., Ltd. Launched the first issue of Asuka Aluminum News.
1964（Showa 39）	Inaugurated the first "Asuka Seminar".
1967（Showa 42）	25th Anniversary Celebration Held. Closed textile operations. Introduced an emission spectroscopy analyzer.
1969（Showa 44）	Hisashi Amano appointed as President.
1971（Showa 46）	Commenced raw material intake via maritime containers, establishing a rapid import system for overseas materials. Dispatched a U.S. industrial inspection delegation to mark the 10th anniversary of Asuka Aluminum News.
1972（Showa 47）	30th Anniversary Celebration Held.
1974（Showa 49）	Executive training trip to the US and Canada. Long-service employee trip to Hong Kong.