Chotaro Kubota establishes Kubota Seisakusho, Ltd. (Kubota Works) in Nagoya on October 2, 1934. Kubota develops the first jolt squeeze molding machine, the W-Series, which would see great success as the successor to Toyota’s first engine block casting. Sinto molding machines are used for casting in all kinds of industries.

Development of the impeller unit, which would become the heart of shot blasting machines

Japan’s first shot blasting machine (SCB) and the DC cyclone dust collector are delevoped, and initiatives for foundry and related industries continue.

First domestic foundry plant

The company is listed in the Nagoya Stock Exchange, laying the groundwork for future growth. In the same year, the company develops the first shell-mold machine, the SHM-Series, continuing to lead the way in the foundry industry.

The first phase of construction is completed at the Toyokawa Plant, and technical cooperation begins with Wheelabrator Corp. (U.S.A.) for shot blasting machines and dust collectors, signifying the company’s continued revival and growth both within and beyond Japan.

Kubota Works celebrates its 25th anniversary and is reborn as SINTOKOGIO, LTD.

The company is listed in the Osaka Securities Exchange. It is listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange the following year.

Sintobrator, Ltd. is established as a joint venture with Wheelabrator Corp. (U.S.A.), specializing in the production of abrasives. The establishment of Sintobrator marks an important moment in Sinto’s development overseas and its first steps toward becoming a global enterprise.

Sinto develops various shell-core machines in 1965, and the following year, the PM Series, an 8-station metal mold casting machine for aluminum products, is introduced.

Taiwan Sintong Machinery Co. Ltd. is established as a joint company in Taiwan, Sinto’s next entry into the world stage. Sinto continues its expansion of business with the development of a cold-box core making machine and technical cooperation with Fordath Limited (U.K.) for a continuous mix-muller. New industry developments and technical cooperation around the world would continue to be important initiatives for decades to come.

Korea Sinto Co. Ltd. is established as a joint company in South Korea.

Sinto develops the V-Process molding system and participates in the establishment of V-Process, Ltd. This year also marks the beginning of Sinto’s major efforts at overseas business development. In the coming years, the V-Process would gather worldwide attention and even more activities would begin with new international partners and in new locations.

Sinto’s international efforts continue at a rapid pace. Wheelabrator Sinto do Brasil is established as a joint company with Wheelabrator Corp. (U.S.A.) in 1974. The following year, Heinrich Wagner Sinto Maschinenfabrik GmbH (formerly Wagner Sinto) is established in West Germany. In 1977, Taiwanabrator Co., Ltd. is established in Taiwan, and Herman Sinto V-Process is established in the U.S. with partner Herman Pneumatic Machine Co.

Sinto develops the SEIATSU molding machine, APS Series and FBS Series. SEIATSU becomes the mainstream technology in casting worldwide.

Technical advancement continues to be a main theme for Sinto as the company develops new solutions not only in the foundry industry but in related industries such as ceramics. In 1986, the New Production System (NPS) is introduced as a method of increasing productivity and pride in the manufacturing process.

Sinto continues to develop overseas with the establishment of Roberts Sinto Corp. in the U.S. (1987) and Siambrator Co., Ltd. in Thailand (1988). Sinto’s power cylinder in the mechatronics industry is also developed during this time.

International efforts continue as companies are established in the United States, Thailand, China, and Brazil. Sinto continues to develop new solutions in the foundry, surface treatment, and environmental equipment industries.

Sinto introduces its world-renowned environmentally-friendly Aeration molding machine, ACE Series, as well as shell core molding machines with deodorizers and compact dust collectors and vacuum cleaners for dioxins.

Sinto enters new global markets such as India and Mexico, while strengthening long-running relationships with new companies in China. Sinto’s world-standard flaskless molding machines with Aeration sand filling technology, FCMX Series (2004) and FBOX Series (2007), are debuted.

Sintobrator merges with Sintokogio, signifying Sinto’s renewed commitment to its global endeavors, providing quality products and specialized support to manufacturers the world over.