Nippon Wico specializes in connecting rods – an indispensable & major part for reciprocating engines and compressors.
Our products are original, dedicated connecting rod parts. We meet customer requirements for shape, quantity & accuracy based on our 80 years of experience.
We have highly satisfied customers throughout Japan, US & Europe.
About Us
Our Locations
Dublin, Ohio Office
Our factory in Japan
Our History
2016
Opened NIPPONWICO USA, INC. office in Dublin, Ohio.
2015
Built new corporate headquarters
2015
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry selected “300 small and medium-sized businesses and small businesses”
2014
Registered NIPPONWICO USA, Inc.
2009
Updated certification registration to ISO 9001: 2008
2008
Osaka prefecture was selected as the “Osaka Monodzukuri company excellent prize”
2005
Eco Action 21 Certification Registration at the Toban Plant
2002
Launched wico.jp website
2002
Acquired ISO 9001: 2000 certification at headquarters and Toban plant
1984
Started exporting connecting rods for air conditioning refrigeration to the United States
1970
Established Tozo factory in Kami-cho, Hyogo prefecture (Kami-ku, Tonoi-gun, present Tono-gun, Japan)
1946
Company name changed to Japan Weco Co., Ltd.
Headquarters moved to current location · Osaka City Ikuno-ku
Headquarters moved to current location · Osaka City Ikuno-ku
1937
Started manufacturing and selling aluminum alloy connecting rods
1928
Reorganized Japan WEAKOMAGNET CORPORATION & opened sales office in Osaka City
1926
Established Japan Waikomagunetokai in Kobe
and imported WICO type magnets from USA to sell them to the domestic market in Japan.
and imported WICO type magnets from USA to sell them to the domestic market in Japan.