Jul. 21, 2015
Participation in “IE(Industrial Engineer)Pro. Training Course” organized By Toyukai Affiliated Corporation.

Futaba Kogyo has encouraged our employees to participate actively in various external trainings to progress knowledge and skill.
One of these trainings, which is “IE Pro. Training Course” organized by Toyukai Affiliated Corporation, was held on July 21 at our Hofu plant.
The participants from Toyukai Affiliated Corporation were divided into some groups and discussed how we can improve our work-place and increase productivity along with considering the IE method.
The IE method is; Predicting improvement effect by assessing quantitatively various wastes come up at the production lines. For wastes reduction, reducing unnecessary walking/bringing stuff closer/preventing equipment from accidental stop/etc.
This training course offers us the lecture study once or twice a monthly for 6 months, including practical trainings at Toyukai Affiliated Corporation’s plants.
To cultivate human resources capable of understanding and practicing IE method, we participate in it every year. This experience has made positive effects on our actual improvement activity.  

 


Explain the outline of the Hofu plant


Address the common theme

 
Presentation by groups

 

May. 21, 2015
Mazda Roadster Released

Sales of the new Mazda Roadster commenced on May 21.
The new Roadster incorporates a Futaba Kogyo instrument panel member, one of the Company’s key products, as well as our aluminum rear bumper reinforcement, side sill reinforcement, link bracket, fuel lid and fuel box and other body shell parts.
With the goal of achieving vehicle weight reductions, we diversified our use of high-tensile-strength steel plate materials and implemented advanced press molding techniques to achieve stable product quality. Furthermore, we implemented steady improvements such as enhancing yield rates to save resources and reduce costs, enabling us to make significant contributions in terms of environmental conservation.

Feb. 27, 2015
Mazda CX-3 Released

Sales of the newly-developed compact Mazda CX-3 SUV commenced on February 27.
The CX-3 incorporates a Futaba Kogyo instrument panel member, one of the Company’s key products, as well as our roof rail interior member, roof reinforcement, B-pillar reinforcement, fuel lid and fuel box and other body shell parts.
With the goal of achieving vehicle weight reductions, we diversified our use of high-tensile-strength steel plate materials and implemented advanced press molding technigues to achieve stable product quality.Furthermore, we implemented steady improvements such as enhancing yield rates to save resources and reduce costs, enabling us to make significant contributions in terms of environmental conservation.

Sep. 26, 2014
Mazda Demio Released

Sales of the new Mazda Demio commenced on September 26.
The new Demio incorporates a Futaba Kogyo steering member(instrument panel member), one of the Company’s key products, as well as our roof rail interior member, roof reinforcement, B-pillar reinforcement, fuel lid and fuel box and other body shell parts.
With the goal of achieving vehicle weight reductions, we diversified our use of high-tensile-strength steel plate materials and implemented advanced press molding techniques to achieve stable product quality. Furthermore, we implemented steady improvements such as enhancing yield rates to save resources and reduce costs, enabling us to make significant contributions in terms of environmental conservation.

 

May. 18, 2014
Ceremony Celebrating the Hiroshima Factory’s (Kabe Plant) Completion

Hiroshima Factory (Kabe Plant) which was under construction have been completed. This factory is located near DaikyoNishikawa Corporation Kabe Plant, one of our main clients. We reconstruct our production base by the establishment of this factory. And we keep on trying to make comfortable and highly efficient factory.

   

Mar. 20, 2014
FY 2013 Award for Outstanding Business Dealings and Continued Excellence in Delivery Quality Achievement Award Received from Mazda Motor Corporation

In recognition of our performance in areas such as product quality, costs, product delivery deadlines and technological capabilities, Futaba Kogyo received the FY 2013 Award for Outstanding Business Dealings from Mazda Motor Corporation. This is the ninth time we have been honored with this award. In addition, our company also received the Continued Excellence in Delivery Quality Achievement Award. This commendation was granted based on 5 consecutive years of superior achievements in delivery quality of motor parts. Both of these achievements have been made possible thanks to the generous support of customers and clients as well as the numerous good deeds of each and every Futaba Kogyo employee.

   

Moving forward, we will endeavor to satisfy customer needs based on the slogan “Steadily, Honestly, Completely” as we strive to make even further improvements.
Nov. 21, 2013
Mazda Axela Released

Sales of the new Mazda Axela commenced on November 21.
The new Axela incorporates a Futaba Kogyo steering member (instrument panel member), one of the Company’s key products, as well as our roof reinforcement components, fuel lid and fuel box, seat bracket components and other body shell parts.
With the goal of achieving vehicle weight reductions, we diversified our use of high-tensile-strength steel plate materials and implemented advanced press molding techniques to achieve stable product quality. Furthermore, we implemented steady improvements such as enhancing yield rates to save resources and reduce costs, enabling us to make significant contributions in terms of environmental conservation.

Oct. 31, 2013
Sakurae Factory Celebrates its 40-year Anniversary

The Sakurae Factory is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. This has been made possible thanks to the continuing patronage and guidance of our customers and clients, and for this we express our deepest gratitude.
We intend to repay this kindness by making even greater efforts to please customers and clients, and we hope that you will continue to offer your support and guidance in the coming years.

Jun. 28, 2013
Hofu Factory Celebrates its 10-year Anniversary

The Hofu Factory is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. This has been made possible thanks to the continuing patronage and guidance of our customers and clients, and for this we express our deepest gratitude.
We intend to repay this kindness by making even greater efforts to please customers and clients, and we hope that you will continue to offer your support and guidance in the coming years.

Mar. 22, 2013
FY 2012 Award for Outstanding Business Dealings Received from Mazda Motor Corporation

In recognition of our performance in areas such as product quality, costs, product delivery deadlines and technological capabilities, Futaba Kogyo received the FY 2012 Award for Outstanding Business Dealings from Mazda Motor Corporation.
This is the eighth time we have been honored with this award, an achievement that has been made possible thanks to the generous support of customers and clients as well as the numerous good deeds of each and every Futaba Kogyo employee.
Moving forward, we will endeavor to satisfy customer needs based on the slogan “Steadily, Honestly, Completely” as we strive to make even further improvements.