Since our founding in 1972, we have been working on the development of electronic component manufacturing equipment and factory automation equipment in various fields, with dissimilar metal welding as our core technology.
- 1972
- HiMechanic Enterprises (Inc)’s production division is separated from the parent company and establishes itself in Yonezawa with a startup capital of 5,000,000 yen.
- 1973
- The capital increases to 8,000,000 yen; work is begun to expand the company owned factory.
- 1980
- The capital increases to 20,000,000 yen.
- 1981
- All sections move as construction of Hi-Mecha’s new plant and new company headquarters are completed. New advanced, modern high capacity machines are purchased and all sections are upgraded and improved in order to increase the company’s production rate.
- 1983
- Chip Tantalum Capacitors Manufacturing Line condenser production line is developed.
- 1985
- The capital increases to 40,000,000 yen.
- 1987
- Hi-Mecha is recognized as meeting the standards of an industrial training center.
The company’s commitment to the TL movement is announced. - 1988
- Nanyo City’s Hi-Mecha Yamagata’s Human College are completed.
- 1989
- Trainees from China are welcomed
- 1991
- Hi-Mecha receives a prize and recognition from the Small and Medium Size Companies Research Center, representing the Hokkaido and the Northeastern regions of Japan.
The main branch’s assembly factory is completed.
Development and marketing of the [Clean Spot] High Efficiency Welding Power Supply is begun.
The Kubota Medical Clinic is opened in December.
- 1992
- The MAC-V21 Chip Aluminum Capacitor Manufacturing Equipment assembly machine is designed and developed.
Trainees from Korea are welcomed.
The representative offices in Chengdu and Chungking are established. - 1994
- Under joint management, Hi-Mecha Korea, Ltd. is established.
- 1997
- The Lithium-Ion Cell Manfacturing Equipment battery assembly Pilot-Line LBA-C and P are developed.
- 1998
- We receive official recognition from the Ministry of Labor for working to promote and maintain a pleasant and comfortable work environment.
- 2000
- The production of the Tantalum Capacitors series is expanded. (HIC-P5, HIC-A5) Special Aluminum Capacitor Manufacturing Equipment assembly machine APC series is completed.
Hi-Mecha receives official certification of ISO9000S (9001).
We receive first place for safety at the workplace in the Yamagata County Safety and Sanitation Competition. - 2001
- Hi-Mecha receives a special award from Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. We receive a prize from the prefectural government of Yamagata for work done to develop the local economy.
- 2002
- Attained the official certification of ISO9001 2000 standard.
- 2003
- The FIS and the Discrete Handler MAG are developed.
The energy storage cells manufacturing line is developed.
- 2004
- Hi-Mecha receives a prize from the Head of Bureau of Labor of the prefectural government of Yamagata at the Industry Convention for Safety and Hygiene and the Environment.
- 2005
- Tag manufacturing machine is developed.
- 2006
- Mass storage ultra capacitor manufacturing machine is developed. Hi-Mecha is chosen as one of the 300 of Japan’s Exciting Manufacturing SMEs: Small to medium-sized Enterprises: by the Ministry of economy, Trade and Industry.
- 2007
- The Pick and Taping machine for semiconductor wafer is developed
- 2008
- Hi-Mecha receives official certification of ISO14001.
- 2009
- Hi-Mecha established our Korea office.
- Oct. 2010
- Integration of EMS into ISO9001.
- Oct. 2012
- The establishment of QINGDAO Hi-MECHA MACHINERY CO.,LTD.
- May. 2014
- Implement the 40th anniversary celebration