Kubota’s history can be traced back to the 19th century, and it has a history of more than 130 years. Helped local people solve problems in the water, food, and environment. As Kubota’s equipment became widely used and trusted by customers around the world, the need for reliable aftermarket parts and components also grew. With a deep understanding of Kubota’s equipment and a commitment to customer satisfaction, FridayParts offers a wide range of high-quality Kubota aftermarket parts.
OKAY, without further ado, now have a look through Kubota’s story.
Kubota’s story
February 1890
In its early days, it was a foundry, producing weighing equipment and daily necessities castings. There is an outbreak of cholera and other waterborne infectious diseases in Japan, and there is an urgent need to improve water supply and drainage channels. The 19-year-old Kubota Gonshiro studied hard with the strong belief that “he can do it.”
1893
Successfully mass-produced cast iron pipes for water supply and sewerage for the first time in Japan, laying the foundation for providing safe and reliable drinking water to many people.
1897
Renamed “Oide Foundry” to “Kubota Iron Works”, producing accessories such as fire hydrants and water pipe valves.
1922
It began to produce agricultural engines that ran on oil, Settanki (a fuel-saving device that utilizes exhaust gas), and heat-resistant cast iron.
1930
“Kubota Oil Engine” was recognized as an “Excellent Domestic Product” by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Around 1935
Ginzo Kubota began to have forward-thinking ideas about the future of machinery replacing manual labor and started researching agricultural mechanization.
1947
Ginzo Kubota successfully developed a tillage machine to increase food production. Subsequently, it developed tractors, combine harvesters, rice planters, and other agricultural machinery to reduce the physical labor of farmers.
1953
Changed its name from K.K. Kubota Tekko-jo to Kubota Tekko K.K. and established Kubota Kenki K.K., entering the construction equipment industry. Produced excavators, other construction equipment, and marine deck machinery.
1957
Expanded into the field of housing materials.
1960
Developed and sold Japan’s first agricultural tractor.
1962
Fully entered the environmental improvement business and started production of paddy field tractors.
1980
Received an irrigation system order for Egypt’s Sharkia Province and engaged in desert greening projects.
1990
On its 100th anniversary, the company rebranded itself as Kubota Corporation, unveiling a fresh company logo and a revamped visual identity system. Additionally, Kubota Corporation engaged in a collaborative effort to construct exquisite fountains and cutting-edge water-splitting equipment known as ALEPH.
1992
Commenced research and development of incinerators equipped with highly efficient waste-to-power facilities.
2002
Industrial engine production exceeded 20 million units.
2006
The “Sewage Sludge Thickener (Belt Type)” received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for Excellent Environmental Equipment.
2010
Commenced production of combine harvesters in Thailand (SIAM KUBOTA Corporation).
Established a water pump manufacturing and sales company in China.
2012
Successfully acquired the Grans Company, establishing Kubota Chemicals, a wholly-owned subsidiary engaged in water treatment engineering.
2013
In Thailand, Kubota Procurement & Trading (Thailand) Co., Ltd. was established, expanding its presence in the region.
Across the ocean, a medium-sized tractor production factory was established in the United States by Kubota.
In Singapore, Kubota Rice Industry (Singapore) PTE Ltd. was formed, furthering Kubota’s involvement in the rice industry.
2014
Established Kubota Farm Machinery Europe S.A.S., a large-scale operation in France.
Now
Kubota Corporation continues to drive technological innovation, ensuring excellent quality, and actively promotes the advancement of the machinery industry.
Final words to say
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