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OUR HISTORY

From Local Craftsmanship to Professional Kitchen Innovation

Since 1885, Hattori Kogyo has continued to support professional kitchens through craftsmanship, manufacturing expertise, and a long-standing commitment to food, service, and community.

HATTORI HISTORY

The Beginning of Hattori Manufacturing

From its early manufacturing roots, Hattori continued to develop products that supported professional cooking and foodservice operations in Japan.

YEAR

1919

FOUNDATION

Established Hattori Casting Co., Ltd.

Hattori Casting Co., Ltd. was established, marking an important step in the company’s early manufacturing history.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

1920

Succeeded in manufacturing and distributing Japan’s first large aluminum kettle.

1920 large aluminum kettle history

HATTORI HISTORY

Expansion, Manufacturing, and Product Innovation

From the 1930s onward, Hattori expanded its manufacturing capabilities and continued developing products that supported schools, meal service centers, and professional food operations across Japan.

MANUFACTURING EXPANSION

1930–1939

Machinery and foundry operations expanded, mainly supplying ship castings to a wide range of private and public offices. A precision machine factory was also established.

Hattori manufacturing history from 1930 to 1939

YEAR

1940
1941

COMPANY DEVELOPMENT

Company Name Changed to Hattori Kogyo K.K.

During this period, the company name was changed to Hattori Kogyo K.K., marking another important step in its development as a manufacturing company.

Hattori traditional casting history in 1945

CASTING BUSINESS

1945

Specializing in the traditional casting business, the company expanded its production of commercial brewing kettles, household pot kettles, steam kettles, and general machine parts.

1953
1954

SCHOOL LUNCH SUPPORT

Developed new products such as gas kettles, gas appliances, and gas rice cookers, which were widely supplied to schools when the School Lunch Law came into effect in 1954.

1966
1968

MARKET NEEDS

Developed new products such as gas fryers and gas baking machines to meet changing market needs. These products were widely supplied to meal service centers.

1974

PLANT DEVELOPMENT

Japan Equipment Industries Co., Ltd., now known as the Azukizaka Sheet Metal Plant, was established.

1975
1986

RICE COOKER INNOVATION

Developed timer-type gas automatic rice cookers and Japan’s first commercial microcomputer gas rice cooker, while entering the field of the food industry.

HATTORI HISTORY

Solutions, Innovation, and Community Development

From the 1990s onward, Hattori expanded beyond manufacturing by developing kitchen solutions, advanced equipment, community facilities, and foodservice operations.

KITCHEN SOLUTIONS

1990

A group company was established to help solve kitchen challenges beyond the sale of Hattori products, supporting customers with broader solutions for their operations.

Hattori history in 1990

YEAR

1995
2005

EQUIPMENT INNOVATION

New Cupola and Advanced Kettle Development

A new cupola was constructed, and Hattori developed and manufactured advanced products such as the ultimate kettle “Hit” and IH kettles.

Hattori Living School established in 2006

COMMUNITY AND LEARNING

2006

The Hattori Public Welfare Foundation Living School was established. It continues to serve as a culture center where people can learn about the mind, health, and wisdom for daily living in the community.

YEAR

2007

TECHNOLOGY AWARD

Japan Gas Association Technology Grand Prize

Hattori received the Japan Gas Association Technology Grand Prize for “Cool Gas Kitchen Appliances.”

COOK-CHILL OPERATIONS

2011

The Okazaki Cook Chill Center opened as a food service center using the cook-chill system. It was established to help solve customer challenges in the kitchen and produces more than 2,000 meals per day for preschools, nurseries, and delivery lunches.

Okazaki Cook Chill Center opened in 2011

HATTORI HISTORY

Recent Innovation and Community Growth

In recent years, Hattori has continued to receive recognition for technology development while expanding foodservice operations and sharing its history with the community.

2020

TECHNOLOGY AWARD

Received the Japan Gas Association Technical Award for the development of a low-radiation, high-rate Super Kettle.

2021

COOK-CHILL EXPANSION

The Okazaki Cook Chill Center was expanded due to an increase in the number of meals distributed.

HISTORY AND FOOD CULTURE

2022

A café was opened to showcase the history of Hattori Kogyo and the Okazaki Cook Chill Center’s commitment to food. The space also displays cauldrons and other items from the time of the company’s founding.

Hattori history cafe opened in 2022

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