History


Incorporation and Development of Japan's First Superhard Alloy


1929

The two predecessor companies Shibaura Engineering Works Co., Ltd. and Tokyo Electric Company succeeded in developing a superhard alloy for the first time in Japan. The product was sold on the market as "Tungaloy" from 1930.


1934

Shibaura Engineering Works Co., Ltd. and Tokyo Electric Company co-invested in founding Special Alloy Tools Co., Ltd.

Omiya-cho Plant (Omiya-cho, Kawasaki)

Omiya-cho Plant (Omiya-cho, Kawasaki)


1935

Develop TX and GX Superhard alloy for hard cutting.
This development freed Japan from blindly worshipping foreign products, and ignited growth of the machining industry in Japan.

TX/GX Catalog

TX/GX Catalog

Former indexable toolholder

Clamping Tool holders of Initial Type


1937

Became a plant manufacturing special alloy tools for Shibaura Mazda Industry Co., Ltd.


1942

Shibaura Mazda Industry Co., Ltd. was merged into Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co., Ltd. and became a plant manufacturing special alloy tools for Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co., Ltd.

Opening Ceremony of New Plant (Tsukagoshi, Kawasaki)

Opening Ceremony of New Plant (Tsukagoshi, Kawasaki)

Wartime Difficulties and Restoration


1944

Publicly disclosed Tungaloy's exclusive technology under the instruction of the Ministry of Munitions.


1945

Keihin Air Raid devastated 75% of the building and 90% of the machinery.

No.4 Plant that Escaped Devastation of War

No.4 Plant that Escaped Devastation of War


1950

Became independent from Toshiba, to eliminate excessive concentration of economic power, and started as Tungaloy Industry Co., Ltd.
At this time, the company successfully became an industry that made commercial and "peaceful" products.


1958

Changed the company name to Toshiba Tungaloy Co., Ltd.
Developed indexable insert, ceramic tools, and thermet tools. This supported the rapid economic growth in Japan and greatly contributed to further growth of the market.

Main Office Plant Back in Those Days(Tsukagoshi, Kawasaki)

Main Office Plant Back in Those days
(Tsukagoshi, Kawasaki)

Social Globalization and Growth of Tungaloy


1961

Introduced the Nagoya Plant as the domestic manufacturing base.


1962

Toshiba Tungaloy Stock is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchanges Second Section.


1970

Introduced the Nirasaki Plant as the domestic manufacturing base.
Hanta Co.,Ltd became a subsidiary.
Toshiba Tungaloy Stock is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchanges First Section.


1973

Tungaloy Kyushu Corporation became a subsidiary.


1980

Launched sales base in Singapore.


1983

Founded Tungaloy Logistics & Technology Co.,Ltd.


1985

Founded Tungaloy Precision Co.,Ltd.
Founded Tungaloy Taiwan Corporation.
Founded Tungaloy Europe GmbH.


1986

Launched sales base in the U.S.A.


1988

Founded New Fine Tool Co.,Ltd.


1989

Introduced the Iwaki Plant as the domestic manufacturing base.

Iwaki Plant

Iwaki Plant


1992

Founded Tungaloy Italia S.p.A.


1995

Founded Tungaloy Xiamen Co., Ltd.


2003

Founded Tungaloy Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Founded Tungaloy Cutting Tool (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Founded Tungaloy Xiamen Cutting Tool Co., Ltd.


2004

Toshiba Tungaloy Stock is delisted of the Tokyo Stock Exchanges First Section.
Became independent from the Toshiba Group and changed the company name to Tungaloy Corporation.


2006

Founded Tungaloy Friction Material Vietnam Ltd.


2007

Founded Tungaloy Czech s.r.o.


2008

Notice regarding the Business Collaboration with IMC International Metalworking Companies B.V., Change in the Parent Company.


2009

Founded Tungaloy do Brasil Comercio de Ferramentas de Corte Ltda.
Founded Tungaloy Iberica S.L.
Founded Tungaloy Scandinavia AB
Founded Tungaloy Rus, LLC
Founded Tungaloy Polska Sp. z o.o.
Founded Tungaloy Korea Co., Ltd.


2010

Headquater moved from Kawasaki to Iwaki / Fukushima pref.

Head Office

Head Office

Founded Tungaloy India Pvt. Ltd.
Founded Tungaloy Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Founded Tungaloy Australia Pty Ltd
Founded Tungaloy UK Ltd


2012

Founded Tungaloy Hungary Kft
Founded Tungaloy Turkey
Founded PT. Tungaloy Indonesia


2013

Founded Tungaloy Benelux b.v.