Kitamura Machine Works Co., Ltd. was founded in 1893 in Sumida, Tokyo, beginning as an exclusive factory for Seikosha (now SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION). Over the years, we strengthened our expertise in high-precision machining and expanded our production capabilities, including the establishment of our Miyagi factory.
Building on more than 130 years of craftsmanship and continuous improvement, we have grown into a trusted manufacturer of high-precision, high-quality machine tools that support Japan’s manufacturing industry.

Corporate History

1893	Kitamura Machine Works Co., Ltd. was founded by Kintarō Kitamura in Taihei-chō, Sumida-ku (current location).
1897	At the request of Mr. Tsuruhiko Yoshikawa of Seikosha, the company began operating as an exclusive machine-tool factory for Hattori Watch Shop.
1945	The factory was destroyed in air raids during World War II, and operations were temporarily suspended.
1949	After leaving Seikosha, Takashi Kitamura re-established the business as a privately owned company.
1951	Takashi Kitamura became the third president and founded Kitamura Machine Works Co., Ltd. as a limited company.
1957	Reorganized as Kitamura Machine Works Co., Ltd. (corporation) with increased capital.
1967	Established the Miyagi Factory, strengthening mass-production capabilities.
1977	Opened a new assembly plant for precision automatic lathes.
1985	Opened a new assembly plant for NC lathes.
2000	Established Xi’an Kitamura Precision Co., Ltd., the company’s first overseas base.
2004	Opened the ASEAN/Malaysia office.
2016	Opened the Chubu Sales Office, enhancing the sales network.

Product History

1897	Manufactured machine tools for watch production.
1954	Started production of the No. 3 belt-driven lathe.
1955	Started production of the three-spindle fan-type milling machine.
1965	Started production of the No. 3 simplified direct-drive bench lathe.
1970	Started production of precision automatic lathes.
1972	Started production of precision automatic turret lathes.
1979	Started production of compact precision CNC lathes.
1982	Started production of precision bench lathes.
1983	Started production of compact precision CNC turret lathes.
1987	Manufactured machines equipped with air-type loaders (L-3 loader).
1990	Manufactured machines equipped with robots.
1992	Manufactured machines equipped with linear loaders.
1994	Manufactured machines equipped with NC-controlled linear loaders.
1996	Started production of compact precision CNC multi-thread screw-cutting lathes.
1997	Started production of compact precision two-spindle CNC lathes.
2006	Started production of compact precision CNC turret lathes with Y-axis.
2010	Started production of CNC internal grinders. Started production of high-frequency spindle units.
2012	Started production of CNC grinding lathes.
2016	Started production of improved CNC grinding lathes.