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Corporate Philosophy
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As a hand tool manufacturer representing Japan, KTC with its high-quality performance and unique technology leads the market under the concept of manufacturing light, durable, and comfortable products. KTC has developed a wide range of more than 10,000 products, representing the highest number of products and overall production quantity in Japan. Our track record has won us the trust of our customers.
KTC was established in 1950, when it started producing mainly on-board tools. KTC established an in-company integrated production system in the following year. In response to an increasing demand as a result of the spread of motorization, KTC started full-fledged marketing of tools. Since then, KTC products have been approved as Class A automotive parts by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in Japan and designated by the Japanese Defense Agency and Japan National Railways.
Japan's car technology represents the highest level in the World and demands advanced functionality and high quality from maintenance tools. In response to customer needs and expectations, KTC gives top priority to production of high-quality tools.
In 1995, KTC marketed the Nepros Tools, a high-class, high-quality tool line developed using KTC's accumulated technology, to support the world's professional mechanics. It was the world's first tool line of outstanding quality officially approved by the Suzuka International Racing Course, where top-level mechanics gather to participate at the front lines.
In 2001, KTC succeeded in concluding a technical partner agreement with Toyota's F1 Team to provide KTC brand tools, such as the Mirror Nepros Tool, with technical support as a result of KTC's track record of tool supply that won the trust of Toyota. KTC tools are used for Formula One Racing, the highest level of automotive racing. Presently, we have four operating production bases, including the Kumiyama Plant and 10 sales bases to provide complete services to our customers.
KTC also utilizes custom-made technology cultivated in the tool field in different fields, such as high-tech business, to achieve integrated production of plastic molded parts, including molded tool production, molding, and assembly stages and precision casting business using the lost wax process. Moreover, KTC is diversifying business, such as establishing antenna shops to grasp the trends of the new era, unique DIY stores that provide serious tools, and temporary staffing services.

KTC will continue providing products and services at the highest level while maintaining a challenging spirit and contributing to society as a company that satisfies customer needs.