Amada (company) explained

Amada Co,. Ltd.
Type:	Public (K.K)
Location:	Kanagawa, Japan
Revenue:	€2.1 billion (2013)^[1]
Num Employees:	7,678 (2013)
Industry:	Manufacturing
Products:	Metal Working Machines

is a large Japanese manufacturer of metal processing equipment & machinery based in Kanagawa.The company is headed by Mitsuo Okamoto.^[2] The company manufactures metal cutting, forming, shearing, and punching machines. The Company also develops factory automation systems and electronic equipment in addition to machine tools. Amada's products are used in fields such as the auto, computer, camera, and electric appliance industries.^[3] ^[4] ^[5]

History

The company was incorporated in 1946. The company stocks are listed in Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges.

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In March 2013, Amada Co completed an approved takeover of Miyachi Corporation (MHC), making Miyachi America a consolidated subsidiary.

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Notes and References

http://www.amada.co.jp/english/ir/document/2013.html
http://www1.amada.co.jp/amada_jp_en/about/index.html Greetings
http://www.usitoday.com/article_view.asp?ArticleID=853 US Industry Today - Amada America, Inc. - Metal Working
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2001_Dec_17/ai_80858511 Amada Group Settles Securities Fraud Case Against Two HSBC Units for $88.5 Million | Business Wire | Find Articles at BNET
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/08/10/stories/2004081002020700.htm The Hindu Business Line : Amada moves software unit to Chennai, Shanghai
https://archive.today/20120905211137/http://www.nni.nikkei.co.jp/FR/AWG/recs/JPManuf0035882.html: Nikkei info
http://www.tse.or.jp/tseHpFront/HPLCDS0301E.do;jsessionid=0a064f0b30d5f545d78d220e475eb33882a0594666e3.e34Sch8Sb3uNe34Rbh0QbxeRbNb0.4 TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE Listed company search