Tochigi Nitto Kohki is a key factory in the Nitto Kohki Group that manufactures couplings “CUPLA”, which are used to connect pipes for air, gas and liquid in factories and homes, pumps for sending clean air to medical equipment and septic tanks, and medical equipment that incorporate the technology. The factory can also handle special-order production of “CUPLA” and an extensive range of products.
Tochigi Nitto Kohki has a sophisticated, streamlined, coherent production system from parts processing and product assembly to the inspection of finished products. The factory is also equipped with self-developed auto assembly robots, auto inspection system and many other facilities that boast the group’s best power- and labor-saving capability.
Tochigi Nitto Kohki began operation as a manufacturing factory of Nitto Kohki Co., Ltd. in 1977. The
company demerged in 2000 to start business as current Tochigi Nitto Kohki Co., Ltd. Our key products
are couplings, “CUPLA”, and pumps mainly with linear drive system and applied products, "MEDOMER". We
also began production of “HHV CUPLA” used to supply and fuel compressed hydrogen, which is fuel for
fuel-cell vehicles that has been attracting attention recently, for the first time in Japan. In 2013,
we completed one of the group’s largest factory buildings, the seventh factory building, and added
merchandise warehouse. By building our unique production lines that cover from material processing,
inspection to shipping, we ensure that our manufacturing process is of the highest quality and
reliability to meet our clients’ needs. Tochigi Nitto Kohki is committed to pursuing user- and
eco-friendly manufacturing in compliance with the law with a spirit of challenge. We will work as one
to keep growing. We appreciate your support.
Takashi Chiba
Representative Director, President
Company Name | Tochigi Nitto Kohki Co., Ltd. |
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Representative Director, President | Takashi Chiba |
Founded | May 1, 2000 |
Capital | JPY 100 million |
Number of Employees | 90 [143*] (as of the end of March 2024) *included temporary workers |
Main Business | Production of quick connect couplings, pumps & compressors and medical equipments. |
Major Shareholder | Nitto Kohki Co., Ltd. |
Sales | 5.4 billion yen (as of the end of March 2024) |
Address (Headquarters/Factory) |
3473-2 Ujiie, Sakura-shi, Tochigi Prefecture 329-1311 |
Company brochure |
June 1977 | Nitto Kohki begins operation of the Ujiie factory (completes office, the first and second factory) |
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October 1978 | Completes the third factory. |
May 1979 | Acquires the permit for production of medical equipment. |
October 1980 | Completes the fourth factory. |
January 1981 | Acquires the factory certification for the UL standard. |
February 1984 | The factory receives the certification and permission for the JIS mark. (Gas Touch) |
October 1985 | Acquires the approval from The High-Pressure Gas Safety Institute of Japan (bulk Cupla). |
May 1990 | The fifth factory completes. |
November 1990 | Launches the TPM activity. |
October 1994 | Receives the TPM Excellent Award. |
November 1995 | Acquires the ISO9002 certification. |
April 1997 | Transfers production of blowers for septic tanks to Nitto Kohki Industry (Thailand). |
June 1997 | Completes the sixth factory. |
October 2000 | Begins operation as Tochigi Nitto Kohki Co., Ltd. after company split-up. |
November 2001 | Acquires the ISO14001 certification. |
January 2003 | Partially transfers production of Cupla to Nitto Kohki Industry (Thailand). |
November 2003 | Acquires the upper-level ISO9001 certification. |
June 2004 | Launches the PI activity. |
March 2008 | Acquires the new JIS mark certification. |
July 2009 | Absorbs and merges Nitto Kohki Logistics Co., Ltd. |
May 2010 | Nitto Kohki Co., Ltd. transfers repair operation to the company. |
October 2013 | Completes merchandise warehouse and parts warehouse. |
December 2013 | Completes the seventh factory. |
April 2014 | Returns repair operations to Nitto Kohki Co., Ltd. |
September 2014 | Acquires the ISO13485 certification. |
May 2015 | Begins production of machine tool. |
February 2017 | Returns the JIS certification with the end of production of Gas Touch. |
December 2017 | Complete the office building. |
October 2020 | Transfers production of machine tools to Medotech. |
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April 1, 2022.
Masaki Takahashi, Plant Manager