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Since its establishment in 1935, Horikiri has contributed to the development of commercial vehicles over the years as a manufacturer specializing in suspension springs for commercial vehicles.。

We have been highly trusted by our customers both in Japan and overseas for our suspension parts, which greatly affect the driving performance and ride comfort of commercial vehicles, and have received a wide variety of requests from our customers.

As a specialized manufacturer of suspension components for commercial vehicles, we will continue to promote further technological development and provide our valued customers with products brimming with creativity and unique technologies. We will also actively engage in SDGs and aim to be a company that is loved by all stakeholders, aiming to reduce CO₂ and to realize women's activities.

President & CEO

Yukihiro　　Seki

Management Philosophy

We aim to contribute to the development of society and the happiness of our employees
through the provision of attractive products to our customers,
each of whom has an unrelenting spirit of challenge.

About Us

Company Name

HORIKIRI, INC.

Location

1827-4 Kamikoya, Yachiyo-shi, Chiba 276-0022, Japan　
Map

TEL：047-484-1111
FAX：047-484-2442

Creation of business

October 30, 1935

capital stock

37 million yen

Executive Officer

President and Representative Director　　Yukihiro Seki

Number of Employees

174

Business

Manufacture and sale of the following products
Suspension springs (leaf springs, stabilinkers, stabilizers)

Qualifications & Certifications

IATF 16949:2016 Registration No. JQA-AU0025
ISO 9001:2015 Registration No. JQA-QM8424
ISO14001　JSAE　378

Main shareholders

NHK SPRING Co.,Ltd.,Hino Motors, Ltd.

Main Banks

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Yachiyo Branch, Chiba Bank, Katsutadai Branch, Mizuho Bank, Yokohama Corporate Branch

Head Office & Factory

History

October 1935

Horikiri-Spring Seisakusho founded in Horikiri-cho, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo with capital of 100,000 yen.

December 1939

Capital increased to 480,000 yen

Jun. 1950

Begins delivery of leaf springs for heavy-duty vehicles to Hino Motors, Ltd.

January 1953

Capital increased to 7.5 million yen
Began supplying 100% of assembly leaf springs to Hino Motors, Ltd. and also began supplying leaf springs for repairs through Hino Motors' nationwide sales network.

Feb. 1953

Chiba Plant is constructed in Makuhari-cho, Chiba City, and the coil spring division is relocated from the head office to increase production.

Feb. 1962月

Capital increased to 90 million yen
Constructed a new plant and production facilities for leaf springs division at Chiba Plant

May 1969

Head office relocated to Makuhari-cho, Chiba City, and Chiba Plant renamed the Head Office Manufacturing Plant.

December 1969

Capital alliance with Nippon Shojo Co.

Aug. 1971

Export of large leaf springs to the U.S. begins.

Apr. 1973

Construction of Yachiyo Plant begins at Kamikouya Industrial Park in Yachiyo City to accommodate new product development and increased production.

Nov. 1974

Received the Deming Prize 1974 Implementation Award for Small and Medium Enterprises

Jan. 1975

Leaf spring manufacturing facilities were relocated to the Yachiyo Plant at the head office manufacturing facility, completing the consolidation of the leaf spring division.

Feb. 1977

Capital increased to 225 million yen

May 1977

Closed the Chiba Plant and completed consolidation at the Yachiyo Plant.

Jul 1985

Successful development of new leaf spring “Tufflex^®”

Jun. 1987

Started delivery of “Tufflex^®” to PACCAR in the U.S.A.

Aug. 1988

Started delivery of “Tufflex^®” to Toyota Motor Corporation

Jun. 1989

Started delivery of “Tufflex^®” to Hino Motors, Ltd.

Jan. 1990

Started delivery of “Tufflex^®” to Mack Trucks, U.S.A.

Apr. 1995

Leafspring 2nd MAF line completed.

Mar. 1997

Capital increased to 37,500 million yen

Apr. 1997

Company name changed to HORIKIRI Inc.

May 1997

New office completed

Jan. 1999

ISO9001 certification acquired

Dec. 1999

Completed stabilinker line and began delivery to Hino Motors, Ltd. and UD Trucks, Ltd.

May 2001

ISO 14001 certification acquired

Oct. 2002

Started delivery of Monolief to MAN Truck & Bus in Germany

Dec. 2002

Started delivery of stabilinker to PACCAR in the U.S.A.

Jan. 2003

Revised to ISO9001-2000 version.

May 2003

Started delivery of Stabilinker to Isuzu Motors Limited.

Oct. 2003

Ltd. becomes the largest shareholder of Nippon Shokubai Co.

Mar. 2004

ISO/TS16949:2002 certification

May 2004

Updated registration to ISO14001-2015

Jul. 2004

Mass production of the second stabilizer linker line begins.

Jun. 2006

Started delivery of stabilizers to Hyundai Motor Co.

May 2009

Completed new combined heat treatment line

Mar. 2018

Registered for IATF 16949 certification

Apr 2018

New materials warehouse completed

Feb. 2020

Automated parts warehouse completed.

Oct. 2021

Leaf Spring 3rd MAF line completed.

Jan. 2024

Expanded the automated parts warehouse.

Access Map

1827-4 Kamikoya, Yachiyo-shi, Chiba 276-0022, Japan　TEL：047-484-1111

Traffic Guide

①When using the Toyo Rapid Transit (direct connection to the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)
Take the train bound for Toyo Katsutadai and get off at Toyo Katsutadai Station. 5 minutes by cab.
②When using the Keisei Main Line (directly connected to the Keihin Kyuko Line)
From Tokyo, take the train bound for Narita, get off at the north exit of Katsutadai Station, and then take a cab for 5 minutes.
③When using the JR Sobu Line (directly connected to the JR Yokosuka Line)
From Tokyo, take the train bound for Chiba and transfer to the Keisei Main Line at JR Funabashi Station. After that, same as ②
④When using the Higashi-Kanto Expressway by car
From Chiba Kita Interchange, take R16 toward Kashiwa and Yachiyo. 30 min.