Amada Co

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Amada Co,. Ltd.
Public TYO: 6113
Industry Manufacturing
Founded May 1948; 75 years ago (1948-05)
Headquarters Kanagawa, Japan
Products Metal Working Machines
Revenue €2.1 billion (2013)[1]
Number of employees
7,678 (2013)
Website amada.co.jp

Amada Co,. Ltd. (株式会社アマダ Kabushiki-gaisha Amada?) is a large Japanese manufacturer of metal processing equipment & machinery based in Kanagawa The company is headed by Mitsuo Okamoto.[2] The company manufactures metal cutting, forming, shearing, and punching machines. The Company also develops factory automation systems and electronic equipment in addition to machine tools. Amada's products are used in fields such as the auto, computer, camera, and electric appliance industries.[3][4] [5]

History

The company was incorporated in 1948. The company stocks are listed in Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges.

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In March 2013, Amada Co completed an approved takeover of Miyachi Corporation (MHC), making Miyachi America a consolidated subsidiary.[citation needed]

Citations

External links

(English) Official website