2018
In 2018 we gained independency and became officially known as Advanex de Mexico.
2016
Advanex Querétaro in Central Mexico was established. Advanex Americas also acquired a stamping business in Rancho Dominguez, California.
2011
Kato Spring of California officially changed name to Advanex Americas, Inc.
2010
Kato Precison (U.K.) and Kato-Entex merged and changed to Advanex Europe.
2005
Advanex Nogales was established in Mexico.
2004
Listed on first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange.
2002
Established Advanex Dongguan and Dalian.
2001
Corporate name changed to ADVANEX INC.
2000
Established KATO SPRING INC.
1998
Kato Precision Thailand was established.
1996
Headquarters moved to Tokyo and a new factory in Fukushima was established.
1994
Kato Precision Hong Kong was established.
1930
Mr. Inokichi Kato, who was our first president, founded the spring factory in Sakai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo.