KITZ Corporation Company Profile

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Description

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Company Name

KITZ Corporation

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Website

www.kitz.com

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Established Date

1951

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Headquartered

Tokyo, Japan

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Market Position/ History

Founded in 1951 as Kitazawa Seisakusho, KITZ evolved from manufacturing bronze valves to a global leader in fluid control. Key milestones include the company’s first ISO certifications in 1989, significant international expansions in the 2000s, and major acquisitions like Perrin GmbH in 2009. Celebrating 70 years in 2021, KITZ continues to innovate and expand its global presence with recent moves including a new headquarters in Tokyo and strategic acquisitions.

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Sales Area

Worldwide

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Manufacturing Location

Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, China, India, Brazil

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Ticker

TYO: 6498

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No. of Employees

5,382 (As of December 31, 2023)

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Competitors

Emerson Electric Company

Crane Company

IMI plc

Spirax Sarco Limited

KSB SE & Co KGaA

The Flowserve Corporation

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CEO

Makoto Kohno

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Ownership Type

Public

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Contact Information

Tokyo Shiodome Building, 1-9-1, Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-7305, Japan

TEL: +81-3-5568-9241

Product

Product Description

Valve Products

Main Materials

Bronze and Brass Valves:

High-quality valves known for durability and reliability. KITZ Group is recognized globally for excellence in production and delivery.

Cast Iron Valves:

Commonly used in building equipment and various industrial applications. Suitable for a range of factory environments.

Ductile Valves:

Economical compared to cast steel and stainless steel valves. Suitable for a wide range of pressures and temperatures. Used in water, air, gas, and oil applications.

Stainless & High Alloy Steel Valves:

Durable and suited for high/low temperature processes. Complies with standards such as JIS, ANSI/ASME, and API.

Cast Carbon Steel Valves:

Ideal for high temperature applications. Customizable body/bonnet and trim materials based on use and operating conditions.

Corrosion Resistant and Special Materials:

Valves made from various materials including bronze, brass, cast steel, cast iron, and special alloys. Designed for corrosion resistance and durability.

Application and Valve Types

Ball Valves:

Available in various materials, including those for high temperatures (up to 500°C) and slurry fluids. Complies with ANSI/ASME, API, MSS, ISO, DIN, JIS standards.

Butterfly Valves:

Diverse options in body materials and seats to meet specific needs.

Gate, Globe, Check Valves, and Strainers:

Wide range including gate valves of various sizes, globe valves with adjustable flow characteristics, check valves for maintaining unidirectional flow, and strainers for removing debris.

Actuated Valves:

Equipped with electric actuators for automation. Actuator bodies are aluminum die-cast with planetary gears for compactness and efficiency.

Industries Served

Building and Construction:

Used in high-rise buildings, hotels, public facilities, and residential buildings. Applications include air conditioning, heat exchange piping, and hot water supply.

Machinery and Equipment:

Valves with actuators for fluid and gas supply in machinery, equipment production, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Industrial Plants:

Valves for petroleum refining, chemical complexes, and special applications like stainless steel and lined ball valves. Also used in gas conveyance and delivery facilities.

Hydrogen and Clean Energy:

Valves designed for hydrogen and clean energy applications, leveraging cryogenic technology and fluid control expertise.

Functional Chemicals (Fine Chemicals):

Supporting production facilities for electronics chemicals, semiconductor materials, and ultra-pure water.

Semiconductor Equipment:

Valves and fittings tailored for the semiconductor manufacturing process.

Filters:

Industrial precision filters using hollow fiber membranes for fluid separation.

Year

Latest News

Apr. 25, 2024

MGA Celebrates New Plant Completion in Brazil

Metalúrgica Golden Art’s Ltda. (MGA), a KITZ Group company, inaugurates a new 6,189-square-meter plant in Brazil, boosting industrial ball valve production by 30%. KITZ President Makoto Kohno and Senior Executive Officer Yasunori Sugita attended the ceremony, highlighting the plant’s role in enhancing productivity and supply stability.

Feb. 15, 2024

KITZ Announces New Factory in Vietnam for Semiconductor Equipment

KITZ Corporation will build a new facility in Tang Long ? Industrial Park, Vietnam, to produce high-purity gas compatible valves for the semiconductor market. Set to start in November 2025, the ¥4.5 billion investment aims to boost production capacity by 30% and ensure a stable supply.