Company

Corporate philosophy

We continue to improve our technology know-how, and through the new machine design we contribute our customers development, employees growth, their happiness and the social development.
  • Fulfill his / her own duty proactively with passion.
  • Keep in mind that challenges for customers are our own challenges and pursue customer satisfaction.
  • Ambitiously adopt new technology, and continue to explore new product development.
  • Observe ethics and laws of society, and strive to act in good faith.
  • Make safety the first priority, strive to preserve the global environment and do not neglect hygienic environment.

CEO Message

We pay attention to every detail and operate our business with a "customer first" approach.

We appreciate your continued patronage and support.

Representative Director and President山下宣行

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History

  • 1968～2000
  • 2001～
  • History of Product Development
    • 1968
      Jan.
      Established in Nanatsuji, Rokugo, Ota-ku, Tokyo
    • 1969
      Apr.
      Moved to Tsunashima-higashi, Yokohama（former Minami-tsunashima）
    • 1970
      Apr.
      Moved to Tsunashima-Nishi, Kouhoku-ku, Yokohama
      Sep.
      Moved to Nippacho, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama
    • 1977
      Mar.
      Moved to Tsunashima-higashi, Yokohama（current location）
    • 1984
      Jan.
      Cumulative shipment of machines exceeded 1,000
      Apr.
      Developed the first thermosensitive labeler
    • 1985
      Aug.
      Founded Shin Yokohama Plant
    • 1986
      Apr.
      The founder Kyoichi Yamashita received the Science and Technology Director Award for developing and improving roll labeling machines
    • 1988
      Oct.
      Received grand prize of Industrial Technology Award of Kanagawa
    • 1990
      Feb.
      Received the Best Product Award by Nihon Keizai Shimbun
      Jun.
      NHK broadcasted "high-tech bike parking system" in its program "Economy Magazine"
      Nov.
      Awarded as the excellent corporation by Kanagawa prefecture
    • 1991
      Sep.
      NHK broadcasted "Great small company: the master of labeling" in its program "Economy Magazine"
    • 1993
      May.
      NHK broadcasted "Aeolus Z: high-speed multi-story parking lot" in its program "Sunday Economic Scope"
      Jul.
      Cumulative shipment of machines exceeded 2,000
    • 1996
      Apr.
      The founder Kyoichi Yamashita received the Ojuhosho Award (Yellow Ribbon Medal of Honor) for invention of roll labeling machines
    • 2003
      Nov.
      Acquired ISO9001-2000
    • 2005
      May.
      Cumulative shipment of machines exceeded 3,000
    • 2006
      Jan.
      Developed high performance drink roll labeler of 1500pcs/min.
    • 2008
      Aug.
      Evaluated as AAA in corporate and business evaluation by Yokohama city
    • 2009
      Aug.
      Evaluated as AAA in corporate and business evaluation by Yokohama city
    • 2010
      Feb.
      Certified as an IT management practice company at the "Small and Medium-sized Business IT Management Power Award 2010" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
      Aug.
      Evaluated as AAA in corporate and business evaluation by Yokohama city
    • 2011
      Jan.
      Developed high performance PET bottle labeler of 750pcs/min.
      Aug.
      Certified as a Yokohama Chizai Mirai Enterprise
    • 2012
      Aug.
      Certified as a Yokohama Chizai Mirai Enterprise
    • 2013
      Mar.
      Certified as Yokohama Good Balance Award 2012 by Gender Equality Division of Yokohama Municipal Policy Bureau
      Aug.
      Certified as a Yokohama Chizai Mirai Enterprise
    • 2014
      Aug.
      Certified as a Yokohama Chizai Mirai Enterprise
    • 2015
      Aug.
      Certified as a Yokohama Chizai Mirai Enterprise
    • 2016
      Aug.
      Certified as a Yokohama Chizai Mirai Enterprise
    • 2017
      Aug.
      Certified as a Yokohama Chizai Mirai Enterprise
    • 2018
      Mar.
      Supplied machine system for Yokohama City Hino Komorebi Charnel Chapel.（6500 compartments）
      Dec.
      Certified as a Yokohama Chizai Mirai Enterprise
    • 2021
      Apr.
      Certified as a Yokohama Chizai Mirai Enterprise
    • 1971
      Feb.
      Exported the first machine to Taiwan
    • 1975
      Jul.
      Developed roll labeling machine
    • 1979
      Apr.
      Developed punching type roll labeler
    • 1982
      Mar.
      Developed high speed labeler of 600 pcs/min
      Nov.
      Developed the first tack labeler
    • 1984
      Apr.
      Developed the first thermosensitive labeler
    • 1986
      May.
      Developed the first shrink labeler
      Oct.
      Developed a high-speed logistic system "Aeolus"
      Developed top surface sealer
      Dec.
      Developed the first cartoning machine
    • 1987
      Jun.
      Developed a labeler using Solvelt solvent
      Jul.
      Developed a roll/foliage dual-purpose labeler
      Nov.
      Developed mechanical bike parking system "Aeolus A"
    • 1989
      Mar.
      Developed high speed labeler of 800 pcs/min
    • 1991
      May.
      Operation of the first heat sensitive roll labeler
    • 1992
      Sep.
      Developed unmanned multi-story parking lot with elevator slide system "Aeolus Z4"
      Nov.
      Developed the first auto stocker
    • 1993
      Mar.
      Developed a high-speed heat sensitive labeler
      May.
      Developed stretch labeler
      Dec.
      Developed roll labeler with automatic label supply system
    • 1995
      Mar.
      Developed labeler for CR2 lithium cell
    • 1996
      Jan.
      Automatic charnel stage system "Seireido"
      Apr.
      Developed stretch & shrink dual purpose labeler
    • 1999
      Mar.
      Developed syringe labeler
      Developed high performance stretch labeler of 600 pcs/min
    • 2002
      Jun.
      Developed inline printing labeler
      Jul.
      Developed straight type middle speed shrink labeler of 250 pcs/min
    • 2005
      May.
      Cumulative shipment of machines exceeded 3,000
    • 2008
      Aug.
      Evaluated as AAA in corporate and business evaluation by Yokohama city

Company

  • Company Name
    KOYO Automatic Machine Co., Ltd.
  • Founded
    Jan. 6, 1968
  • Corporate Capital
    24 million Yen
  • Founder / Chairman
    Kyoichi Yamashita
  • CEO
    Nobuyuki Yamashita
  • Business Contents
    Development, manufacturing, sales and maintenance of automatic packaging machines and automatic containment machines
  • Head Office / Plant
    6-12-1, Tsunashima-higashi, Kohoku-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
  • Shin Yokohama Plant
    1381 Nippa-cho, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
  • Number of Employees
    105employees（as of April, 2025）
  • Construction Industry Permission
    General Construction Business, Permitted by Kanagawa Prefecture Governor（Machine Tool Installation Industry）
  • Secondhand dealer license
    Permitted by Kanagawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission（Machine and tools）
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Access

Head Office / Plant

〒223-0052
6-12-1, Tsunashima-higashi, Kohoku-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Approx. 8 min. walk from "Shin-Tsunashima Station" of Tokyu Shin-Yokohama Line.
Approx. 13 min. walk from "Tsunashima Station" of Tokyu Toyoko Line.
Approx.12 menutes by car from "Musashikosugi Station"of JR Yokosuka line.
Approx.15 menutes by car from "Shin-Yokohama Station"of JR Tokaido Shinkansen.

Shin Yokohama Plant

〒223-0057
1381 Nippa-cho, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Approx. 15 min. walk from "Kita Shin-Yokohama Station" of Yokohama Municipal Subway.
Approx.1menute by car from "Shinyokohama IC";Yokohama Kita line of Metropolitan Expressway.

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