Kubota Iron Works Co., Ltd.

August 3, 2005	Received the prize of excellence of the first "Japan Manufacturing Award" by The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
January 10, 2005	Transmission shaft (light weight and low cost) manufactured by new process draws attention in the world. (Chugoku Newspaper)
October 10, 2004	Received the highest prize in P.I.(Product-Innovation) contest at Product-Innovation exhibition.
July 22, 2004	Practical use of new forming process for metal parts. (Chugoku Newspaper)