Kobe Steel, Ltd. is a leading Japanese steelmaker headquartered in Kobe, Japan. The company specializes in high-grade steel products, aluminum and copper materials, and welding consumables. Through a focus on advanced metallurgy and process innovation, Kobe Steel supplies critical components to automotive, construction, shipbuilding, electronics and energy sectors worldwide.
The company operates across four primary business segments: Materials, which includes steel, aluminum and copper products; Welding, offering electrodes, wires and fluxes; Machinery, covering hydraulic equipment, forging presses and industrial machinery; and Engineering, which provides environmental solutions, water treatment facilities and power generation services. This diversified portfolio enables Kobe Steel to serve customers with integrated solutions that combine materials expertise with engineering capabilities.
Founded in 1905 as Kobe Seikosho, the company has grown into a global enterprise with manufacturing and sales operations in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Its international network of production sites and research facilities supports partnerships with major manufacturers and infrastructure projects around the world. Committed to sustainability and technological advancement, Kobe Steel continues to invest in low-carbon steelmaking, lightweight materials development and digitalization initiatives to meet evolving customer needs.
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