With the advancement of science, we continue to evolve to create products that meet the latest needs by combining the technologies and ideas we have cultivated over the years.
The history of Kobe Nagata’s “shoes” and our company starts here.
Founded in 1972 by the first president, Kunihiko Ikkaku, our company began with the manufacturing of specialized adhesives for footwear in the Nagata district of Kobe, which developed into a “shoe town.” Later, with the development of the petrochemical industry, we began to bond compound materials such as synthetic rubber and nylon fibers together. This technology has now gone beyond the field of shoes and is used in industrial fields such as vehicle drive belts.
Making the impossible possible with knowledge and technology.
Combining two or three materials can solve problems that are impossible with one material. Adhesives help with this. Is it enough to just stick them together? No, it’s not. Adhesive strength that makes the most of the material’s capabilities, and the ability to withstand acids and alkalis etc., must be maintained in various environments. And above all, is the adhesive work suitable? We will continue to meet these requests from our customers.
President Yasuhiko Ikkaku
The second-generation president, Yasuhiko Ikaku, is a doctor of engineering with a thorough knowledge of adhesion. He has contributed papers and given lectures to spread the word about adhesion technology.
History
| 1971 | Kunihiko Ikkaku opened Kobe Technical Research Institute |
| 1972 | Established Ikkaku industry Co., Ltd |
| 1973 | Akashi City factory completed first phase of construction |
| 1983 | For a short while we added more equipment due to an increase in orders |
| 1985 | Buil a two-story research building |
| 2003 | IS09001 acquired |
| 2022 | 50 years since establishment |
