history

Founded in the Tsubame Sanjo region of Niigata Prefecture, where metal processing is a local industry, Endo Manufacturing began focusing on the sewing machine market, where demand was growing. We began manufacturing various sewing machine parts, starting with screwdrivers. Utilizing metal processing technology developed in the region, we began reliably manufacturing products to meet market needs.

With the rapid growth of the western tableware industry in Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture, we began manufacturing kitchen tools such as kitchen flippers, ladles, spoons, and forks. We sought out overseas sales channels and obtained a large share of the export market for stainless steel kitchen tools.

The company expanded to six businesses as we diversified our manufacturing lineup to include sewing machines, kitchen tools, utensils, western tableware, molds, and golf club heads. We also begin approaching customers for domestic sales in addition to exports.

We merged our six businesses and reorganized to focus on manufacturing products for our golf, stainless steel, and precision machinery businesses. We began full-scale development and manufacturing of golf clubs under our own brand “EPON GOLF”.

Recognizing the need for an overseas manufacturing system, we expanded into Thailand. Starting with the establishment of ENDO THAI CO., LTD. in 1989, we established a mass production system in each business for golf club heads, stainless steel parts, and forged parts, in order to strengthen our business structure.

Leveraging the strengths of our golf club head manufacturing, stainless steel parts manufacturing, and forging manufacturing businesses, we began seeking new businesses to develop. We began full-scale manufacturing of new products centered on our Metal Sleeve technology.

We began establishing a mass production system for our three businesses. We set a goal of gaining market share in the Asian region through establishing a manufacturing system that leverages our network between Japan and Thailand. We also began using the forging technology we had developed in order to manufacture medical devices.

We began manufacturing high-precision parts in fields such as the golf, automobile, and OA device fields. We also leveraged technological innovations to enter new markets such as the medical and aircraft markets. We strengthened our global manufacturing system centered on our plants in Thailand, to improve competitiveness inside and outside Japan. We also built long-term trust relationships with our OEM partners and continue to maintain a stable business foundation.