Kubota Metal Corporation News

April 27, 2012

Kubota Announces North American Manufacturing Expansion

Kubota Corporation has announced that a new manufacturing facility will be built on the property of the local subsidiary, Kubota Metal Corporation (KMF), to establish business to manufacture TXAX brand friction material for use in the production of automotive brake pads. Construction will start in June 2012 with completion by December and planned full production of the initial phase by April 2013. A planned future expansion will double the capacity of the facility. This plant will supply current North American markets and also provide capacity for global growth.

June 8, 2006

Kubota Metal Environmental Management System Awarded ISO 14001 Accreditation

Kubota Metal Corporation is pleased to announce that its environmental management system has been awarded the prestigious ISO 14001 accreditation in recognition of its consideration for the environment throughout its business activities. The ISO 14001 certification complements the ISO 9001 certification that Kubota has had for many years, which attests to the consistent standard of quality to which Kubota is committed.

The ISO 14001 certificate is awarded to companies who establish, implement and maintain documented environmental objectives and targets, including a clear environmental policy, as well as identifying and controlling environmental aspects of its activities, products and services. ISO 14001 provides the methodology for companies to develop an environmental management system (EMS) to ensure that all environmental programs and procedures attain the highest standards. The certification also calls for a program of continuous improvement.

The final certification auditing process was carried out by the internationally known SGS International Certification Services Canada Inc.

Kubota believes that ISO 14001 will make an ongoing significant contribution to the company's success in its environmental behaviour.

Kubota Metal Corporation, a subsidiary of Kubota Corporation of Osaka Japan, operates an alloy steel foundry and fabrication facility in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Making centrifugal and sand castings for high temperature corrosion and wear applications, Kubota supplies over 4000 tonnes of castings and fabrications annually to the petrochemical, steel, mining industries on a global basis.

December 5, 2005

Kubota Metal Receives Supplier Award

NOVA Chemicals Corporation has selected Kubota Metal Corporation Fahramet Division as one of "Purchasing & Supply's 2005 Global Supplier Excellence Award" winners. This award recognizes key strategic suppliers such as Kubota Metal Corporation that have worked closely with NOVA Chemicals to help create exceptional value. This award acknowledges Kubota's extraordinary focus on providing a high level of customer service and technical support. Only three companies out of 8,000 eligible suppliers received the "Purchasing & Supply's Global Supplier Excellence Award" this year. The award is based on service and technical support provided to both the Corunna, Ontario and the Joffre, Alberta facilities. An award ceremony will be held at the Kubota Metal Corporation Orillia facility on Monday, December 5th.

Kubota Metal Corporation is a manufacturer of Heat, Corrosion & Wear Resistant steel castings to the Petrochemical, Steel and Mining industries worldwide.

March 16, 2005

Kubota Metal Launches New Site

Kubota Metal Corporation, today launched their completely redesigned web site. The site features improved navigation, clearer organization of information, new photographs, better readability and a fresh new look. We hope that you enjoy it and welcome your feedback.