1905 | Isoda Metal founded; Started manufacture and sales of bearing alloy in Takanawa, Tokyo. |
1912 | Reorganized into a limited partnership; Founded Dainippon Alloy Labo in Sugamo, Tokyo. |
1920 | Reorganized into a joint-stock company; Moved the factory to Osaki, Tokyo. |
1931 | Started manufacture and sales of white metal bearings applied to automobiles. |
1933 | Started manufacture and sales of kelmet bearings (copper alloy). |
1934 | Founded Japan Kelmet Factory Co.; Started manufacture and sales of internal-combustion engine bearings for aircrafts and tanks. |
1937 | Moved the factory to the current site (484 Yaguchi-cho, Kamata-ku, Tokyo City) |
1941 | Designated as a factory under the control of three ministries (Army, Navy and Munitions) |
1942 | Designated as a factory supervised by Transportation Department of Army and Air Force Department of the Army Ministry. |
Designated as an authorized factory (Class 1) based on Article 2, Clause 1 of the National Total Mobilization Act by the Minister of Health & Welfare in April. | |
Designated as an authorized factory (Class 1) based on Article 2, Clause 1 of the Labor Adjustment Ordinance by the Minister of Health & Welfare. | |
1943 | Merged Japan Kelmet Factory Co. |
1953 | Started the kelmet centrifugal casting. |
1955 | Designated as a JIS Standards certified factory (Certification No. 3960). |
Permitted notation Name: White Metal; JIS No. JISH5401 | |
1959 | Proceeded R&D for silver plated bearings and materialized as products. |
1961 | Started manufacture and sales of 3 layers and 4 layers bearings upon completion of the development. |
1966 | Completed a new energy saving plating factory that has the leading-edge equipment and the thorough anti-pollution facility. |
1971 | Completed a new energy saving casting factory that has the leading-edge equipment and the thorough anti-pollution facility. |
1980 | Started development and application of white metal reinforced alloy “11XXS.” |
Started manufacture and sales of bearings for government organizations. | |
1981 | Introduced an auto continuous sintering furnace for production of sintered copper alloy. |
1988 | Completed construction of three stories building housing the office, factory and labo at the current place. |
2005 | Celebrated 100th foundation anniversary. |

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