Kobayashi Metals invites suppliers of industrial fasteners
Dealing with more than 100,000 types of industrial fasteners, Kobayashi Metals is Japan's largest importer and supplier of nuts, bolts and screws. For 88 years, the company has supported Japan's industrial growth by catering to myriad sectors from civil and residential construction to heavy equipment and vehicle manufacturing.
Dealing with more than 100,000 types of industrial fasteners, Kobayashi Metals is Japan's largest importer and supplier of nuts, bolts and screws. For 88 years, the company has supported Japan's industrial growth by catering to myriad sectors from civil and residential construction to heavy equipment and vehicle manufacturing.
"By offering complete product sets, we save our customers the trouble of sourcing individual parts from many different suppliers," says Toshiyuki Higaki, president of Kobayashi Metals. "They also do not need to keep their own inventories because we can supply them with what they need, exactly when they need it."
Kobayashi Metals is Japan's only listed company that extensively imports industrial fasteners. With the help of offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai, which handle shipping and product testing to ensure global standards, the company maintains a network of large international suppliers.
The company complements this strong sourcing base with a broad domestic distribution network. Such is comprised by many branch offices nationwide spanning from Kyushu in the south to Sapporo in the north.
Kobayashi Metals continues to expand its product offering. Early in 2012, the company acquired Nakasho Machine, distributor of machine tools such as power wrenches and drills. This line complements the company's portfolio, which includes hardware for concrete products.
To maintain industry leadership, Kobayashi Metals will build a warehouse in China next year. Focused on expanding its product line and supplier network, the facility will accommodate items coming from other Asian manufacturers. The company will especially focus on smaller or mid-sized companies from the mainland and Taiwan.
"We welcome manufacturers from Asia to join our growing base of international suppliers," Higaki says. "Having the strongest distribution network in Japan makes us an ideal pipeline for their products coming into the country."
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