Company Profile
May 2005.｜Kenichi Nakamura was inaugurated as chairman of Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association.
Kenichi Nakamura was inaugurated as chairman of Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association.
Kenichi Nakamura was inaugurated as chairman of Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association, which represents domestic machine tool manufacturers in Japan.
He was charged with this duty at the helm of the Japanese Machine-Tool Industry, which takes pride for not only being at the forefront of technology, but also leading world production for over 25 years.
September 2000.｜Accredited with OHSAS18001 from BVQi
Accredited with OHSAS18001 from BVQi
In order to improve occupational health and safety for all employees, company-wide preparations were started in April 2000 to get OHSAS 18001 certification, and in September of the same year, Nakamura-Tome was accredited with OHSAS18001 from BVQi.
Nakamura-Tome OHSAS18001 certification
Nakamura-Tome OHSAS18001 certification
May 2000.｜Super Multi-Tasking Machine "STW-40" announced
Super Multi-Tasking Machine STW-40
Based on the high-productivity of the TW series, the Super Multi-Tasking "STW-40" was introduced as a machine, combining the capabilities of a both a turning center and a machining center. Having twin-spindles, twin-turrets, a tool spindle and ATC, the STW-40 gained a high reputation as a multitasking all-in-one machine.
November 1998.｜Nakamura Forest completed - 50th year celebration.
Nakamura-Forest tree-planting ceremony
Tree-planting ceremony was held at Nakamura-Forest in celebration of the company's 50th year since its establishment. After Mr.Nakamura's speech, all the employees planted 420 trees.
September 1998.｜Accredited with ISO14001 from BVQi
Accredited with ISO14001 from BVQi
In April 1998, action was started to establish environmental management systems, and in September the same year, accreditation with ISO14001 from BVQi was granted.
Nakamura-Tome ISO14001 certification
Nakamura-Tome ISO14001 certification
November 1994.｜Accredited with ISO9001 from BVQi
Accredited with ISO9001 from BVQi
In December 1993, the project for getting ISO9001 was started, and in November in the next year, Nakamura-Tome was accredited with ISO 9001 from BVQi.
Nakamura-Tome ISO9001 certification
Nakamura-Tome ISO9001 certification
April 1993.｜LCD Panel Products announced
LCD Glass Grinding system NCF-500
Nakamura-Tome also focused on developing machinery in the field of glass processing technology. By announcing the LCD Glass Grinding system NCF-500 in 1993, Nakamura-Tome expanded business as glass proccessing machine manufacturer.
May 1988.｜Kenichi Nakamura was inaugurated as President
Inaugural ceremony
Tomeo Nakamura took office as Chairman, and Kenichi Nakamura was promoted to President.
While keeping in line with company climate and policies established by the former president, aiming at embracing change through flexibility, made Nakamura-Tome enter a new period of challenges and breakthroughs.
While keeping in line with company climate and policies established by the former president, aiming at embracing change through flexibility, made Nakamura-Tome enter a new period of challenges and breakthroughs.
April 1988.｜Twin-spindle Twin-turret CNC turning center, TW machine series completed
Twin-spindle Precision CNC turning center TW-20
By launching the Twin-spindle Twin-Turret Precision CNC turning center TW-20 onto the market, it became possible to perform simultaneous one-hit machining. The Highly-efficient and highly- accurate TW20 machine became a best-seller on a global level, and a base for the later development of WT series and Super NT series.
September 1985.｜Customer-Friendly FA series announced
Customer-Friendly FA series : Shaft loader "Zen-Bei"
Customer-Friendly FA series, realizing lavor-saving and easy automation even in small factories, were introduced.
Since Customer-Friendly FA series were introduced at the Osaka International Machine Tool Fair in 1986, they made their way through into the market. They were praised for achieving a drastic reduction of production costs, which led to a substantial increase in sales figures.
Since Customer-Friendly FA series were introduced at the Osaka International Machine Tool Fair in 1986, they made their way through into the market. They were praised for achieving a drastic reduction of production costs, which led to a substantial increase in sales figures.
May 1983.｜Had the honour of the visit of the Emperor of Japan to the factory.
Royal visit of the Emperor of Japan
On the occasion of National tree-planting ceremony held in Ishikawa, the Emperor of Japan visited Nakamura-Tome factory.He looked very interested in the company's new products and manless factory, which were introduced by Tomeo Nakamura, the former president. A memorial garden, called "Memorial Park", with trees and a statue, are in front of the head office.
Nakamura-Tome had also the honour of the visit of Prince Takamatsu in 1968. Additionally, Tomeo Nakamura had the honour of receiving the 'yellow ribbon' in 1980 as well as an invitation from the emperor of Japan for the garden party.
Nakamura-Tome had also the honour of the visit of Prince Takamatsu in 1968. Additionally, Tomeo Nakamura had the honour of receiving the 'yellow ribbon' in 1980 as well as an invitation from the emperor of Japan for the garden party.
April 1982.｜CNC Integrated Center (machining and turning) announced
CNC Integrated Center TMC-5LAM
In 1982, CNC Integrated Center TMC-5LAM was exhibited at the 20th Ishikawa Modern Machinery Exihibition.
The machine attracted a lot of attention as a machine developed for streamlining, especially for diversified small lot production.
The machine attracted a lot of attention as a machine developed for streamlining, especially for diversified small lot production.
October 1975.｜Establised overseas offices in the United States and West Germany
Nakamura-Tome America
In 1971, a ceremony for shipping the ATM to U.S.A. and Australian markets was held. In 1975, service stations were opened in Chicago and Los Angeles U.S.A., as well as in Hamburg, Germany.
January 1974.｜NC Precision Turning Center announced
NC Precision Turning Center ATM-4M
The first NC Turning Center "ATM-4M" developed in 1974 was released at the 7th JIMTOF held in Osaka in October 1974. The ATM-4M, developed by Nakamura-Tome comprehensive technology, received a lot of attention and was praised by specialists.
June 1972.｜Automatic Lens Grinding Machine announced
Automatic Lens Grinding Machine OMT-XC
This optical machine (automatic lens grinding machine) was announced after a year and a half of research and development, got a great response as a micron-unit-accuracy machine, and was highly publicized.
In 1972, the Medium and Small Business Research Institute awarded Nakamura-Tome for the first time in Ishikawa prefecure, in recognition for high achievements in developing the hydraulic automatic turret lathe and automatic Lens Grinding Machine, for having a good harmony in the company, and for making efforts in establishing an administration system,
In 1972, the Medium and Small Business Research Institute awarded Nakamura-Tome for the first time in Ishikawa prefecure, in recognition for high achievements in developing the hydraulic automatic turret lathe and automatic Lens Grinding Machine, for having a good harmony in the company, and for making efforts in establishing an administration system,
June 1965.｜Hydraulic automatic turret lathe announced
Hydraulic automatic turret lathe NT-5
As business expanded, the number of employees and that of equipement were increased, and there was no more space in the factory. In 1963, the factory was moved to the current location and product development reached another turning point.
During this year, the first hydraulic automatic turret lathe, whose development was started in the former factory, was born.
December 1960.｜Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co., Ltd.was founded by Tomeo Nakamura.
Hydraulic automatic turret lathe N-22
In order to progress from a job shop to a manufacturer, a new organization was establised and its corporate name was renamed to Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Tomeo Nakamura took office as President. The unique name "Nakamura-Tome" took root in the market and in society, and its products dominated in both domestic and international markets.
In 1962, the first product, a hydraulic groove turning center, was announced. Nakamura-Tome made steady steps as a machine tool manufacturer.
In 1962, the first product, a hydraulic groove turning center, was announced. Nakamura-Tome made steady steps as a machine tool manufacturer.
January 1949.｜Tomeo Nakamura started an enterprise in Kanazawa city
Mr.and Mrs. Nakamura
Tomeo Nakamura, the founder of Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry, retired from working in textile machinery, and after 2 years, he founded "Nakamura-Tome Iron Works" in 1949 with his wife. At the beginning, there were only a turning center and a drillling machine in the factory.
The ironworks, that started businees as a sub-sonctractor, had a good start, and the numbers of workers and machines increased as time went by.
In 1956, they moved the factory to another location for expanding business. At that time, there were around 60 workers.
The ironworks, that started businees as a sub-sonctractor, had a good start, and the numbers of workers and machines increased as time went by.
In 1956, they moved the factory to another location for expanding business. At that time, there were around 60 workers.