In 1888, the first product that we presented to the world was the hair clipper. As we soon entered the 20th century, we started production of hairdressing clippers at our factory, which was purported to be the largest in Japan. On our 40th anniversary, we started production of the monkey wrench. Before long, we succeeded in producing the country's first fully-closed die forging process and established a firm position in the tool industry. Since then, we have produced work tools one after another, such as energy-saving tools, diamond tools as well as many other electric, hydraulic and piping equipment. The Lobster brand now covers the entire range of tools gaining absolute reliance in the market place.

Constantly running at the forefront of reorganization, we continue to implement new systems and adopt the latest management innovations. The two most important aspects of our products, namely safety and ease of use, as embodied in a tool such as the hair clipper, have sufficiently taken root in our company. The past century had been one that was built on the trust established between a man and his tools. It is this heritage that will be an asset for us to earn that trust for the next century.