History of Fuji Seimitsu

The founding of our company began with the development of our patented product, "FUJILOK U-NUT".

Fuji Seimitsu started as Fuji Seimitsu Manufacturing in 1962.
The company started by developing and marketing the patented product "FUJILOK U-NUT" locknut. In its nearly 60 year history, our company has not only grown as a corporation, but its products, such as "FUJILOK U-NUT", undergo rigorous inspections and continue to evolve on a daily basis.

History

1962February

Founded Fuji Seimitsu Manufacturing.

Developed and marketed "FUJILOK U-NUT", a new patented locknut product.

1965 OctoberConstructed manufacturing plant in Hiroshima.
1967 MayThe Tokyo Branch Office was established to expand sales in the Kanto area.
1968 JuneObtained patent for "FUJILOK U-NUT" in the USA.
1969 JulyDeveloped and marketed anti-loosening "FUJILOK BOLT N".
1970 JuneObtained patent for "FUJILOK U-NUT" in Canada.
SeptemberConcluded a distribution agreement with Champion Parts in Australia.
Established Fuji Seimitsu Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
1971 AprilEstablished Kitakyushu Branch Office in Kokura-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka.
Upgraded Tokyo Branch Office to Tokyo Branch.
1974 AprilProducts approved for use under Japanese National Railways Standards (JRS).
Concluded a distribution agreement with SPAENAUR Inc. in Canada.
OctoberBuilt new office and moved Head Office to its current location.
1976 FebruaryTakeji Wada, our first company President, assumed the position of Chairman.
Hiroyuki Wada assumed the position of president.
1978 FebruaryConcluded a distribution agreement with F.LLI GALLY in Italy.
MarchConcluded a distribution agreement with Staytite Ltd. in the UK.
1981 MayDeveloped and marketed the anti-loosening "FINE U-NUT" for bearings.
1982 FebruaryChairman Takeji Wada awarded as a person of merit by the Osaka Institute of Invention and Innovation.
1983 MayChairman Takeji Wada awarded the Medal with Yellow Ribbon.
1984 October"Registered trademark for "FINE U-NUT®︎".
1988 NovemberChairman Takeji Wada received the Fifth Order of the Sacred Treasure.
1989 MarchDeveloped and marketed "CLIP U-NUT."
AprilEstablished Taiwan Fuji Seimitsu Mfg. Co., Ltd.
1990 JuneEstablished Noto Recreation Center.
1991 JulyCompleted Hiroshima Plant and Product Center.
1997 OctoberRegistered trademark for "CLIP U-NUT®︎".
1999 AprilChanged company name to Fuji Seimitsu Co., Ltd.
Created the character "Gugu".
NovemberDeveloped and marketed "TWIN FU-NUT".
DecemberAcquired ISO 9000 certification.
2000 DecemberEstablished P.T. Fuji Seimitsu Indonesia.
2001 AprilRegistered trademark for "TWIN FU-NUT®︎".
2003 JanuaryUpdated to ISO 9001:2000.
2004 MayISO 9001:2000 certification acquired by Taiwan Fuji Seimitsu Mfg. Co., Ltd.
ISO 9001:2000 certification acquired by P.T. Fuji Seimitsu Indonesia.
2011 SeptemberDeveloped, marketed, and registered utility model for "BLU-NUT."
2012 JanuaryWon the Osaka Monodzukuri Sprits, Excellent Company of Osaka 2011 Excellent Company Award.
NovemberAcquired ISO 14001:2004 certification.
Developed, marketed, and registered utility model for "SU-NUT."
2013 November

Registered "FUJILOK U-NUT" as a NETIS product.
NETIS No.: KT-130064-A

2014 March

Registered trademark for "FUJILOK U-NUT®︎".

2015 MayDeveloped and marketed "FSW U-NUT".
AugustAccepted as A-type locknut by Metropolitan Expressway Company Limited.
2016 April Hiroyuki Wada assumed the position of chairman.
Masataka Wada assumed the position of president.
2020 JanuaryRegistered trademark for "GU-NUT®︎".
NovemberEstablished training center.
2021 SeptemberObtained patent for exterior member mounting method.
2022 MayEstablished Takano Factory.