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Ansei has a proud history as a door latch developer and manufacturer.<\/div>\n
\nWe started as a small parts factory. In the more than 70 years that have passed since then, Ansei has left a clear footprint in the automobile business, not only in Japan, but also globally.If we trace that history, it would be no exaggeration to say that this represents the evolution of the \u201cdoor latch\u201d product itself. The single-minded pursuit of one path. Not staying on that path alone, but continuing with further challenges. Our strong will, built from the \u201cpride\u201d of having achieved both of these, has enabled Japanese manufacturing to shine brightly.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ANSEI HISTORY<\/div>\n
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ANSEI HISTORY #01<\/div>\n
1947<\/div>\n
The first step in achieving this was from establishment to the manufacturing and marketing of electrical parts<\/div>\n
Masao Uemura (deceased) founded \u201cAnsei Kogyosho\u201d, the predecessor of Ansei in August 1947 as Japan started to walk the long road to recovery after the war. At the time of establishment, we were mainly involved in the manufacturing and maintenance of electrical parts. Based in Nakadecho, Atsuta-Ku, Nagoya City (current location of the technical center), we handled the processing of a variety of parts including press machining, pipe bending, and braze welding.Commodities were still scarce at that time. Ansei Kogyosho formed during this time, which can be said to be the dawn of manufacturing that linked to modern Japan, and took the first assured step along this path.<\/div>\n
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August 1947<\/div>\n
Masao Uemura (deceased) founded Ansei Kogyosho, and manufactured and marketed electrical parts, and Ryowa Equipment Manufacturing (predecessor of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Inc)) became a partner factory (Nakadecho, Atsuta-Ku, Nagoya City)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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July 1953<\/div>\n
It was reorganized into a corporation, and became Ansei Kogyosho LLC (capital of 500,000 yen)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ANSEI HISTORY #02<\/div>\n
1967<\/div>\n
Mass production of originally-developed door latches<\/div>\n
After the corporate reorganization in 1953 (becoming an LLC), it became Ansei Kogyo Inc. in July 1967. This era saw the growing popularization of the automobile, and the various domestic automobile manufacturers in Japan pushed forward towards mass production. In 1966, they embarked on the development of the first-generation latch, and loaded this in the first mass production vehicle in 1967. In 1969, a second-generation door latch incorporating a new mechanism was adopted in a model with a huge production volume, necessitating a supply increase. In 1968, the Mie Factory (January) and then the Obu factory (March) were opened. Along with the increase in the automobile factory, there was another trigger for expansion of the corporate scale at this time.
\nAt that time, there were many cases of domestic manufactures developing products through technological collaboration with overseas manufacturers, but Ansei Kogyo forged an independent path, and carried out original product development. This way of doing things itself is a historical cornerstone that has continued to this day.<\/div>\n
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July 1967<\/div>\n
Becomes Ansei Kogyo Inc.(capital 5M yen)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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January 1968<\/div>\n
Opened the Mie factory in Anocho, Akigun, Mie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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March 1968<\/div>\n
Opened the Obu factory in Kitasakimachi, Obu-shi, Aichi<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ANSEI HISTORY #03<\/div>\n
1970<\/div>\n
Rapidly increasing quality of door latches<\/div>\n
In the 1970s, automobiles reached a large number of people, and demands for safety increased. With legal regulations surrounding automobiles becoming ever more strict, we utilized new technologies and ideas in our manufacturing to respond to this from the manufacturer side. During this period, we developed an in-type door latch which both met legal regulations and guaranteed 200% strength with a superior appearance. Then, in 1976, we developed a door latch with improved sound when the door closed. This approach not only responded to the needs of the period, but pursued even higher quality manufacturing. During this period, the trust we received from automobile manufacturers increased. At the time, the production volume of door latches continued to increase, and we moved into heater controls as new products. The approach of boldly challenging new product development while honing the development and production of door latches has been one we have carried with us to today.<\/div>\n
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July 1971<\/div>\n
Increased capital to 10M yen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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February 1972<\/div>\n
Relocated head office to the Obu Factory<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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August 1975<\/div>\n
Increased capital to 20M yen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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August 1976<\/div>\n
Increased capital to 30M yen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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August 1977<\/div>\n
Increased capital to 50M yen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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January 1978<\/div>\n
Established 2nd factory in Komaba, Kitasakimachi, Obu-shi, Aichi<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ANSEI HISTORY #04<\/div>\n
1980<\/div>\n
Developed door latches with new materials, improving quality<\/div>\n
In the 1980s, the main things requested of door latches was that they be compact and offer improved door-closing sound. At this time, other parts manufactures started to promote the use of resin in the door latches, but Ansei Kogyo, focusing on increased safety, continued to use metal plating, developing compact door latches with improved door-closing sounds that we quickly attached to mass production vehicles. After various investigations and trial and error, in 1987, we finally succeeded in creating a resin door latch. The resin door latch developed by Ansei Kogyo, dispelled the \u201cheavy\u201d demerit of sheet metal products, and was extremely well received. During the latter half of the 1980s, we started to supply door actuator products. Additionally, in 1984, we licensed our door latch technology to overseas companies, and this was the trigger for spreading the advanced technology of Ansei Kogyo around the world.<\/div>\n
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July 1984<\/div>\n
Technical assistance contract (TAC) with Henderson Inc., in Australia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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November 1985<\/div>\n
Expanded Mie factory (resin plant)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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August 1986<\/div>\n
Expanded 2nd factory (laboratory)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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April 1988<\/div>\n
Appointed Koyu Uemura (currently consultant) as President<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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April 1989<\/div>\n
Expanded Mie factory (packaging, machinery plant)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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August 1989<\/div>\n
Expanded 2nd factory (precision press, tools and jigs, relocated assembly)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ANSEI HISTORY #05<\/div>\n
1990<\/div>\n
Became Ansei and made strides in overseas markets<\/div>\n
This started in the 1990s, with the change in trading name from Ansei Kogyo to \u201cAnsei Corporation\u201d. Additionally, the 90s became the age in which we embraced the staking out of global markets. With the world trend for moving to automobile manufacture\/local procurement overseas, in July 1997, we established a joint venture SUMMIT ANSEI AUTO PARTS CO., LTD. (SAA) in Thailand (Chonburi Province). In the same month, the subsidiary ANSEI AMERICA INC. (AAI) was started in America (Illinois) as we continued to open bases of operation overseas. Domestically, as well, we opened the Okayama factory in 1991 (expanded in July of same year, and 1992, 1994, and 1997). In 1992, the technical center, as a base for design, was opened in Atsuta-Ku, Nagoya City, as we also strengthened domestic operations. Furthermore, during that period, we developed integrated door lock actuator products and door actuators in 1992. We greatly strengthened our track record during this age of increased sophistication.<\/div>\n
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March 1990<\/div>\n
TAC with Shari Cut Metal in Malaysia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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September 1990<\/div>\n
Changed trading name to Ansei Corporation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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April 1991<\/div>\n
Opened Okayama factory<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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July 1991<\/div>\n
Expanded Okayama factory (resin plant)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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May 1992<\/div>\n
Opened Technical Center<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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July 1992<\/div>\n
Expanded Okayama factory (assembly plant)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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February 1994<\/div>\n
Expanded capital to 70M yen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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April 1994<\/div>\n
Expanded Okayama factory (assembly plant)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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June 1994<\/div>\n
Expanded Okayama factory (assembly plant)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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October 1995<\/div>\n
Expanded capital to 90M yen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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July 1997<\/div>\n
Established joint venture SUMMIT ANSEI AUTO PARTS CO., LTD. (SAA) in Thailand (Chonburi Province). Established ANSEI AMERICA, INC. (AAI) in Americal (Illinois)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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August 1997<\/div>\n
TAC with Heiwa Seiko, Korea<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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October 1997<\/div>\n
Expanded Mie factory (assembly plant)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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November 1997<\/div>\n
Expanded Okayama factory (resin plant)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ANSEI HISTORY #06<\/div>\n
2000<\/div>\n
Continue with new challenges for tomorrow<\/div>\n
Acceleration in overseas expansion as we move into the 21st Century. In 2002, relocated ANSEI AMERICA, INC. (AAI) in America (Tennessee) and opened Tennessee factory. Established a local environment providing for all processes from production to assembly. Established FUZHOU AN CHANG AUTOMOTIVE PARTS CO.LTD in China (Fujian Province) in 2012. In 2014, established PT.ANSEI INDONESIA JAYA (AIJ) in Indonesia, building a firm foothold in the Asia region. In the development field, we promoted increased efficiency through cost reductions and unit-based door actuators. Achieved advanced safety through the incorporation of cutting-edge technology, with the development of Japan\u2019s first door latch with a built-in inertia lock (mechanism that detects collisions and mechanically prevents the door from opening) to assist with collision safety in 2010. We developed and mass-produced slide door latches in the 2000s, and, in 2012, we started development of a slide door latch system with excellent water\/frost durability, closure and safety features. In 2016, this was installed in our mass-produced vehicles. In recognition of our long track record and high level of technology, we are steadily increasing the number of new contracts with automobile manufacturers. Ansei celebrated its 70th anniversary. Moving forward, we will continue to embrace new challenges, such as new product development and the staking out of new markets, considering automobile motorization and automatic driving, with the development of our main product, the door latch, as the core.<\/div>\n
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August 2000<\/div>\n
Received ISO9001 accreditation (main factory, 2nd factory, technical center, Mie factory)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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March 2001<\/div>\n
ISO9001 expanded examination certification (Okayama factory)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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April 2001<\/div>\n
Expanded capital to 180M yen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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July 2002<\/div>\n
Relocated ANSEI AMERICA, INC. (AAI) in America (Tennessee) and opened Tennessee factory<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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July 2002<\/div>\n
Received ISO14001 accreditation\u3000(main factory, 2nd factory,\u3000Mie factory, Okayama factory)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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January 2003<\/div>\n
Increased capital to 205M yen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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July 2003<\/div>\n
Received ISO14001 accreditation (SAA)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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April 2004<\/div>\n
TAC with HSIN CHONG MACHINERY WORKS CO. LTD.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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April 2004<\/div>\n
Received ISO\/TS16949 accreditation (SAA)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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July 2006<\/div>\n
Received ISO\/TS16949 accreditation (main factory, 2nd factory, technical center, Mie factory, Okayama factory)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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February 2007<\/div>\n
Expanded main factory (office warehouse)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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July 2008<\/div>\n
Received ISO\/TS16949 accreditation (AAI)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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February 2009<\/div>\n
Received ISO14001 accreditation (AAI)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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January 2012<\/div>\n
Established FUZHOU AN CHANG AUTOMOTIVE PARTS CO.LTD in China (Fujian Province)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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January 2014<\/div>\n
Appointed Mitsuyoshi Uemura as President<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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April 2014<\/div>\n
Established PT.ANSEI INDONESIA JAYA (AIJ) in Indonesia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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August 2017<\/div>\n
Celebrating our 70th anniversary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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