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It is believed that Leonardo da Vinci gave birth to the first roller chain concept more than 500 years ago. Today, these mechanical components play an indispensable role in transmitting drive energy.
For over 100 years, Tsubaki has been dedicated to improve the quality of roller chain.
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OUR STORY
WHO ARE WE?
Tsubaki was established over 100 years ago, in 1917, as a bicycle chain manufacturing company. However, Tsubaki shifted its business completely in less than 10 years, and wanted to accomplish more challenging work by producing more sophisticated chains for machinery. Tsubaki brushed up its technology and ideas and developed new chains one after another. Currently, Tsubaki manufactures more than 20,000 types of chain.
OUR HISTORY & LEGACY
Established by Setsuzo Tsubakimoto in Kita-ku, Osaka as a private enterprise known as Tsubakimoto Shoten manufacturing bicycle chains.
Ceased bicycle chain production to concentrate on industrial chains.
Became the first roller chain manufacturer in Japan approved by JIS (Japan Industrial Standards).
Solving drive train problems by mounting Tsubaki industrial chains to motorcycles.
The Dutch TT Grand Prix of Assen was won by Jack Middelburg with Tsubaki chain.
First inclusion in Isle of Man TT (the most dangerous road race on earth) and on the podium ever since.
Started sponsoring teams in the Superbike World Championships.
Introduced the 1st generation of the Alpha and Sigma chain series.
Introduction of the Racing Pro series of chain built for the professional racer.
Second generation Alpha and Sigma chain, improving wear life by lowering friction.
Adrian Huertas of MTM Racing winning the Supersport 300 World Championship with Tsubaki chain.
Tsubaki and the Environment
Environmental Philosophy - Tsubaki Group
The Tsubaki Group has, since its founding in 1917, endeavoured to achieve sustainable growth by fulfilling its corporate social responsibilities as a manufacturer by providing products that are directly connected to power and energy saving. This is truly the culmination of Tsubaki's Mission, to "advance the 'art of moving' beyond expectations," as stated in our corporate philosophy. We believe this will directly contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's), adopted by the United Nations, that represent the challenges currently facing the global community.
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