Kasugai Shanghai, a subsidiary of Kasugai Group headquartered in Osaka, Japan, was established in 2003 as a representative office in Shanghai, China, and was upgraded to a company in 2008. Kasugai Shanghai serves as an important force of Kasugai Group in Asia, and over the past 20 years, it has become a key player in the industrial pipes, fittings, flanges, and valves market.
Kasugai Shanghai leverages the resources and manufacturing capabilities of local suppliers in China to provide a wide range of products, including stainless steel, carbon steel, duplex/super duplex steel, alloy steel, nickel alloy, and titanium alloy, according to various international standards such as ASTM/ASME/ANSI, JIS, EN, and DIN. The company also has a local support team and an on-site quality inspection team to ensure that products meet the specifications and quality requirements of customers.
With the support of high-quality local suppliers and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Kasugai Shanghai strives to provide reliable products and services to customers in Asia and beyond. Kasugai Group's establishment of Kasugai Shanghai and other international operations demonstrates their proactive approach to globalization and their commitment to meeting the needs of customers in a rapidly changing global market.
Kasugai Group Company Profile:
Foundation : June, 1925
Legal Representative : Akinori Kasugai
Number of employees : 140 persons (150 persons including employees of the affiliates) As of March 21, 2023
Scope of business : wholesaler and trade firm of industrial pipe/tube, fittings, flanges and valves
Kasugai Group Locations:
Head Office
4-14-2 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka 5500013, Japan
TEL: 81-6-6538-7281
FAX: 81-6-6538-2273
E-MAIL: contact@kasugai-group.co.jp
Shanghai
Rm. A8415 Building A8, No. 808 Hongqiao Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200030, China.
TEL: 86-21-6447-1967
FAX: 86-21 6447-7841
E-MAIL: zhanghb@kasugai-group-co.jp
Other Branch Offices and Joint Ventures:
Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Tokai, Kyoto, Shunan, Tokyo, USA (Watchung, N.J.), Jiangyin (Jiangsu, China)
Our Strengths:
Since our foundation in 1925, we have continuously taken steps to further grow our businesses. Global capabilities, professionalism, and trust. These three strengths are the reason that customers continue to choose Kasugai, regardless of the period.
-Global capabilities
We embarked on overseas procurement ahead of our competitors in the industry and have established a supplier network that can meet a variety of market demands. We are successfully chosen by many overseas customers
as a global procurement partner.
- Professionalism
Leveraging expertise cultivated over many years, we deliver optimal products to the optimal place at the optimal time. Our excellent information gathering and problem-solving abilities are also invaluable for solving customer issues.
- Trust
We provide smooth, prompt services by cultivating solid relationships of trust with suppliers. We believe that building stronger partnerships is the source of our growth.
Core Competences of Kasugai Shanghai
Local suppliers ensure efficient communication and implementation
Localized on-site inspection team ensure the high quality products delivered.
Long-term, large-scaled procurement volume ensure most competitive price gained.
Kasugai Group History
| 1925 | Tesuro Kasugai started sales of iron pipe fittings and valve corks in Itachibori Nishi-Ku, Osaka. |
| 1986 | Had started procurement globally before competitors did in view of the inevitable trend for globalization of the economy and laid the foundation for the future globalization of the industry. |
| 1990 | Taking the 65th anniversary as a good opportunity changed the company name from Kasugai Shouten, Ltd. to Kasugai Co., Ltd. |
| 1993 | Honored as a company with excellent return and management by the Nishi Tax Office in November |
| 1995 | Celebrated the 70th anniversary, while the exchange rate between the Japanese yen and US dollar is 80 yen to one dollar, which required better responses to the changing global economy. Kasugai gradually increased overseas procurement from new sources in addition to the existing supplier base |
| 2002 | With the landmark anniversary of 50 years in business, Akinori Kasugai was appointed president in place of Yoshio Kasugai. |
| 2003 | Opened an office in Shanghai, China. Third excellent tax report company award received from Nishi Tax Office |
| 2005 | Celebrated its 80th anniversary |
| 2006 | Established Kasugai Corporation of America, Inc. In New York |
| 2007 | Established Jiangyin Shengda Brite Line Kasugai Flange Co., Ltd. in Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province, China as a stainless forging flange manufacturing joint venture between the US, Japan and China |
| 2008 | Opened a sales office in Fukuoka., Established Kasugai Shanghai Corporation Ltd. |
| 2010 | Celebrated its 85th anniversary. Opened a sales office in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka |
| 2011 | Opened a sales office in Tokai, Aichi |
| 2013 | Opened a sales office in Kyoto |
| 2015 | Opened a sales office in Shunan, Yamaguchi. Celebrated its 90th anniversary. |
| 2016 | Opened a sales office in Tokyo and warehouse in Ichihara, Chiba. |
| 2019 | Sixth excellent tax report company award received from Nishi Tax Office |
We have a local support team and an on-site quality inspection team to ensure that products meet the specifications and quality requirements of customers.