Company Information

Company Information

Learn more about Kasakura Metec, which has supported
manufacturing through over a century of inherited casting expertise.

Message

Since our founding in 1919, we have dedicated ourselves to the manufacture of cast iron products.

We sincerely appreciate the continued support and patronage of our customers, business partners, and local communities, which have enabled us to continue our operations for more than a century.

Building on the casting expertise inherited from Kawaguchi, we continue to advance our equipment, quality control, and production systems in response to changing times, while pursuing manufacturing that earns the trust of our customers.

By combining the skills of experienced craftsmen with data-driven quality control, and through our two-site production network in Japan and China, we have established a flexible production system capable of meeting a wide range of customer requirements.

We will continue to make full use of the technology and experience we have accumulated over the years and contribute to society through the supply of high-quality castings.

Casting production

QualityQuality

In addition to the casting expertise we have developed since our founding, we conduct chemical composition analysis, dimensional measurement, non-destructive testing, and other inspections under a quality management system based on ISO 9001:2015.

By managing quality through measurable data, we have established a system capable of consistently supplying reliable products.

Global CompetitivenessGlobal Competitiveness

In 2003, we established a production base in Tianjin, China, creating a two-site production network in Japan and China.

This enables us to meet the diverse needs of customers in Japan and overseas while providing flexible production capabilities ranging from small-lot orders to mass production.

PeoplePeople

Casting cannot be achieved by equipment alone. Our greatest assets are our people, who possess many years of experience, technical expertise, and a strong sense of responsibility for quality.

We are committed to transferring the skills of experienced technicians and developing younger employees so that our casting expertise can be passed on to the next generation.

Company Profile

Company Name Kasakura Metec Co., Ltd.
Head Office 24-1 Zaike-cho, Kawaguchi-shi,
Saitama 333-0866, Japan
Factory 3078 Higashiyamada, Koga-shi,
Ibaraki 306-0112, Japan
TEL +81-280-78-2635
FAX +81-280-78-2557
Founded May 5, 1919
Capital JPY 30 million
President Jun Horiguchi
Business Manufacture and sale of high-grade cast iron products (FC and FCD)
Site Area 13,149 m²
Building Area 4,336 m²
Employees 32 (as of July 2026)
Monthly Production Capacity 400 metric tons
Member Organizations Japan Foundry Engineering Society
Japan Foundry Society, Inc.
Kawaguchi Foundry Cooperative Association
Banks Joyo Bank, Sakai Branch
Mizuho Bank, Kawaguchi-Higashiguchi Branch
Saitama Resona Bank, Satte Branch
Quality Certification ISO 9001:2015 Certified

History

1919
Founder Yasuharu Kasakura began casting operations in Yodobashi, Tokyo.
1927
Kenzo Kasakura established Kasakura Foundry in Kawaguchi City.
1933
First factory expansion completed.
1938
Second factory expansion completed, with further investment in equipment, increased production capacity, and workforce development.
1940
To establish an integrated machine-tool production system, Toa Seiki Co., Ltd. was founded.
1945
Kenzo Kasakura passed away unexpectedly, and management was temporarily entrusted to Kosaku Kasakura.
1948
Hisanori Kasakura assumed management responsibility.
1950
The business was reorganized as a joint-stock company, with Hisanori Kasakura appointed Representative Director.
1978
Introduced the furan no-bake molding process.
1981
Became an authorized Meehanite foundry.
1985
Established a five-year medium-term plan and officially announced the relocation plan to the Ibaraki Factory.
1986
Operations commenced at the Ibaraki Factory.
1990
Hironobu Kasakura was appointed President and Representative Director.
1991
Chairman Hisanori Kasakura passed away.
1994
Introduced an optical emission spectrometer and universal testing machine.
1995
Company name changed to Kasakura Metec Co., Ltd.
1998
Hisashi Kasakura was appointed President and Representative Director. A 20-ton batch annealing furnace was introduced.
2003
Tianjin Kasakura Foundry Co., Ltd. was established in Tianjin, China.
2005
Full-scale production commenced at the China factory.
2018
Jun Horiguchi was appointed President and Representative Director.
2019
Celebrated the 100th anniversary of the company’s founding.
2020
Introduced two 2-ton high-frequency induction furnaces and an optical emission spectrometer.
2023
Introduced ultrasonic testing equipment.
2024
Introduced a wide-area 3D measuring system and obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Historical Materials

Traditional cupola used at the time of founding
Traditional Cupola Used at the Time of Founding
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Historical information plate
Information Plate
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Major Customers

Listed in no particular order

Komori Corporation
Komori Machinery Co., Ltd.
NACHI Tohoku Seiko Co., Ltd.
Etsuki Co., Ltd.
Murata Machinery, Ltd.
Nimei Seiki Co., Ltd.
TMT Machinery, Inc.
Yamazaki Mazak Corporation

Major Business Partners

Listed in no particular order

Shimakyu Co., Ltd.
Kitashiba Electric Co., Ltd.
Kusano Co., Ltd.
Kao Quaker Co., Ltd.
Sintokogio, Ltd.
Osaka Special Alloy Co., Ltd.
Sankei Co., Ltd.
BrotherS Co., Ltd.

More Information

Affiliate

Tianjin Kasakura Foundry Co., Ltd.

Tianjin Kasakura Foundry Co., Ltd.

Tianjin, China

We established our affiliated company, Tianjin Kasakura Foundry Co., Ltd., in Tianjin, China, creating a two-site production network in Japan and China.

The China factory is capable of meeting a wide range of production requirements, from small-lot orders to large castings.

View China Factory

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