nippon wiper blade co., ltd.

NIPPON WIPER BLADE CO., LTD.
Management Philosophy
To contribute to society through the creation of
new values Meeting the Global Challenges of
the Future Today
Company Mission
・Contribute to society through creation of new value.
・Breakthrough the global future.
Company Objectives
・Develop attractive products and services for the world market
which respond to the needs of customers.
・As a responsible corporate citizen contribute to the development of
culture and the economy while maintaining harmony with the environment.
・Endeavor to improve the capabilities of each and every individual
while building a dynamic corporation based on trust and harmony.
Company Message
・Open our future through Heartech.
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Company Profile
Company Name
NIPPON WIPER BLADE CO., LTD.
Established
25 March, 1965
C a p i t a l
￥450 million
N e t
￥38.7 billion (as of March 31,2014)
S a l e s
Employees
3,047 NWB Group (as of March 31,2014)
Headquarters
Kazo-shi, Saitama-Ken, Japan
Oversea Affiliates
Nippon Wiper Blade (M) Sdn.,Bhd. (Malaysia)
Nippon Wiper Blade (M) Sdn.,Bhd. (Malaysia)
NWB USA, Inc.
Korea Wiper Blade Co.,Ltd.
Korea Wiper Blade Co.,Ltd.
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History
1965 Technical assistance agreement concluded　with Trico － Folberth Ltd.（UK）
1966 NWB wiper assembly mounted to Mazda Luce as standard equipment
Genuine parts contracts concluded with other automobile manufacturers,
including Toyota and Nissan
1971 Winter Blade introduced to market
1974 Wiper blade For the ‘SHINKANSEN’ bullet train and express put on sale
Total wiper blade and arm production exceeded 100million units
1976 Pouder spray paint starts
1982 Release a Tournament type blade
1984 Automatic wiper blade assembly line starts
1987 Korea Wiper Blade Co.,Ltd. established
1990 Technical assistance agreement concluded with Torico Products Corporation of USA
1991 Kazo plant, Co-located with company headquarters, begins operation
1995 Nippon Wiper Blade(M)Sdn.Bhd. established in Malaysia
Total Wiper blade and arm production exceeds 1,000 million units
1996 NWB USA, Inc. established
1998 NWB USA, Inc. starts operation
KWB becomes a subsidiary company from a joint concern
1999 Obtained QS － 9000 and ISO9001 Certifications Nippon Wiper Blade Co., Ltd.
Release Rear Resin Wiper
2000 Obtained ISO14001 Certifications Nippon Wiper Blade Co., Ltd.
2001 Die casting plant construction completed
2002 Release wiper blades with more durability on coated glass
2010 45th Anniversary
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Products
NWB is the top maker which adopt genuine parts to
11car makers in Japan. NWB supply functional and
attractive wipers that are safe and pleasent to use,
equipping a wide range of vehicles from cars, ships,
"Shinkansen" bullet trains and other railcars.
Design Wiper
Tournament Wiper
Rear Resin Wiper
4 Link Wiper Arm
Wiper for Touring Bus
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