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The 28th Japan International Machine Tool Fair

2016.11.24

 

Ogura exhibited at the 28th Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF2016) held between November 17th (Thursday) and 22nd (Tuesday) at Tokyo Big Sight. This was Ogura’s first participation at this show, and Ogura showcased its high pressure coolant equipped with 20MPa screw pump, oil mist collector, electrical dust collector and air blower. In particular, high pressure coolant grabbed attention of the attendees. The show itself was a great success, and Ogura found the exposure at the show extremely worthwhile.

Ogura Corporation receives Ford World Excellence Award

2016.06.02

 

 On May 19th, the 18th Annual World Excellence Awards was held at the Ford headquarters.
 Award’s 11 pillars are: Quality Brand, Green Brand, Safe Brand, Smart Brand,Lincoln Luxury, Aligned Business Framework, Special Recognition, Diverse Supplier of the Year, Supplier Diversity Development Corporation of the Year, Gold and Silver.
 81 top global suppliers were honored by Ford. 12 suppliers received Gold award, 14 received Silver, and other 31 suppliers (total 57 suppliers) were awarded other awards.
 Ogura Corporation was recognized of its performance of quality, delivery and cost, was ranked one of top 15% suppliers and was awarded Silver Award.
 This is the second time Ogura Corporation received this honor since it received World Superior Supplier award in 2012.
 Ogura Corporation has been delivering coils for electromagnetic differential lock for Ford. Coil assembly is made in Ogura China, and Ogura Corporation performs finishing process, assembly, inspection before being delivered to Ford. Currently this is used in large and small pickup trucks.

OCW awarded Superior Quality Award

2016.03.29

 

 

 On March 18th, Panasonic Motor (ZhuHai) Co.,Ltd. held a business strategy and policy seminar. An award ceremony for 2016 superior supplier was held at the same time where Ogura Clutch subsidiary in China, Ogura Clutch Wuxi (OCW) received the superior quality award for stable high quality (no major quality issues for many years) and trust it has earned from Panasonic Motor by quickly responding to their concerns.
 The head of Ogura’s sales department, Mr. Inokoshi (right in the picture) received the award from president of Panasonic Motor, Mr. Kondo.
 The award was presented to the entire staff of OCW at its morning meeting,which heightened the moral and sense of responsibility among them to maintain the current status of as a trusted supplier.
 OCW, as a comprehensive clutch and brake manufacturer will continue improving QCDDM (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Development, Management) and strive to exceed customers’ expectation.

OCD was awarded Best Partner Award

2016.03.08

 

 The 13th Guangzhou International Automotive Air-Conditioning & Cold Chain Technology Exhibition China 2016 was held between February 25th and 27th at Pazhou Complex of Chinese Import and Export Commodities Fair.Ogura Clutch (Dong Guan) CO., LTD. has been exhibiting at this show since 2007. Ogura’s continuous participation was recognized by the promoter, and Ogura was awarded Best Partner Award.
 In addition to introductions of various products on a rotary panel, video images of the rallying in which Ogura participated were displayed at the booth. Also Ogura racing products attracted attention of many attendees.
 By exhibiting primarily automotive air conditioning clutches and other products, such as GT clutch/brake, industrial clutches and brakes, office automation clutches, roots blowers (supercharger), racing clutches, elevator brakes, etc.,Ogura was able to put forward its image as a comprehensive manufacturer of clutches and brakes.

OCT Supplier Conference

2016.02.26

 On February 12th, the second supplier conference was held at Ogura Clutch Thailand Co., LTD.
 44 people from 30 suppliers participated in it.
 Ogura’s purchasing policy for 2016 was discussed, and two suppliers were awarded Best Supplier Award and Excellent Supplier Award.
 Currently in manufacturing industry, not only improvement of quality but also how to be cost competitive has been a big theme.
 OCT will continue its effort to streamline its operations and aim to achieve higher competitiveness together with its suppliers.

Ogura India beings operation

2016.02.18

 In February Ogura’s subsidiary, Ogura Clutch India PVT.LTD (located at Gurgaon Manesar Industrial Park in Haryana State of Republic of India) began its operation to produce clutches for Japanese compressor makers.
 India has become the 5th country where Ogura produces electromagnetic clutches for automotive air-conditioning compressors.
 India has a rapidly growing automotive industry, and Ogura India will play a key role in Ogura’s global operations.

■Ogura Clutch India PVT.LTD. profile
 Location: Haryana State of Republic of India
 President: Yasunori Uemura
 Capital: 300 Million INR
 Employee:28 people
 Property Size: 1acre
 Floor Space: 13000sqft
 Operations: manufacturing and sales of automotive clutches, industrial clutches and brakes

Ogura participates in 2016 All Japan Road Race Championship J-GP2 class

2016.02.15

On February 13th, a professional motorcycle racer, Mr. Iwasaki’s new team, “Ogura Clutch with Power Builder” had a press conference in Kiryu and made an announcement about the new team’s organization and that it will participate in 2016 All Japan Road Race Championship J-GP2 class.
 Ogura is making racing clutches for motorcycles and is supporting Mr.Iwasaki as the primary sponsor.
 Ogura is excited to participate in Japan’s most reputable motorcycle road race.
 Ogura is to use its expertise developed from having been in car racing business over the years, to advance its motorcycle racing clutch design and visibility in the market.

Tokyo Auto Salon 2016

2016.01.21

 

Ogura exhibited at Tokyo Auto Salon 2016 held at Makuhari Messe on January 15th (Fri)~17th (Sun). 
 Ogura showcased many racing clutches it has developed–among them, clutch for new Roadster.
 Ogura also exhibited a new clutch for motorcycle, named Slipper Clutch―technologies Ogura had developed for racing clutches for 4 wheel vehicles are now being applied to 2 wheel motorcycle.
 Kawasaki motorcycle, ZX6R equipped with Slipper Clutch and Inter Proto Series vehicle, named Kuruma equipped with racing clutch attracted interest of many attendees.
 A talk show was also held at Ogura booth―among the guests, Inter Proto Series producer, Mr. Sekiya and two racing drivers, Mr. Nakayama and Mr. Hirakawa. When Mr. Iwasaki from All Japan Road Race Championship took the stage, the conversation on race clutches on motorcycle excited the packed audience.
 Video images from TRD Rally Challenge were shown at the talk show–Ogura sponsored team has participated since 2014 and finished the 3rd last year, and it promoted Ogura’s active involvement in motor sports.

International Robot Exhibition (IREX) 2015

2015.12.07

Ogura exhibited at International Robot Exhibition (IREX) 2015 for the first time on December 2nd (Wed)~5th (Sat) at Tokyo Big Sight. Ogura showcased its various clutches and brakes, and particularly, spring actuated brake line-up and the demonstration machine for newly developed grip sensor attracted interests of the attendees.
 Ogura also exchanged information with many people in robot industry, which was stimulating and worthwhile.
 The exhibition was a great success.

Ogura was awarded best contributor of Isesaki Industry

2015.11.02

 

An Awards ceremony was held on October 26th, 2015 for the companies in the city of Isesaki that contributed to the growth of local economy. Ogura Clutch was recognized again this year thanks to recommendations from its suppliers.
 With the ongoing quest for superior quality, global competitiveness and customer satisfaction, Ogura Clutch continues to contribute to the growth of the industries in the city of Isesaki.

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