Kiya Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Cold forging progressive die bringing costs down

Kiya Corporation was established in Japan in 1946 as a company manufacturing and distributing metal parts used for power poles and soon expanded into the communications field. By applying technology cultivated in power and communications to other industries which require higher precision, the company started production of precision components for automobiles and home appliances. Today their advanced technologies are adopted in various fields such as internal combustion engines, driving parts and exterior components, and in recent years they entered the lithium-ion battery market.

The main processing technology behind business expansion is their originally developed method of cold forging progressive die, which led to a substantial reduction in costs while producing metal components of high precision, strength and durability.

In January 2015, Kiya expanded into Thailand, where the automotive industry is concentrated, and demand for automobile and other types of components will likely remain strong due to elements such as the production of next-generation automobiles. The company intends to deliver the same high quality as they do in Japan, and are obtaining IATF 16949:2016 certifications regarding quality management systems, a new standard for the automobile industry, and also considering applying for certifications regarding environment.

“Timing is everything,” said Mr. Yuichi Yokoyama, Managing Director, as Kiya were introduced to Hemaraj Chonburi Industrial Estate (CIE 2) through a property company. A number of factors led to their signing with CIE 2, especially the newly divided lots of commercial land. “There were no shielding walls around, and construction of buildings was freely customizable,” Mr. Yokoyama explained. “Thailand is a significant market and our expectations are quite high.”

Remarks: The article was written for WHA Group Newsletter April 2018 Vol. 39