Overview
- Summary
- LOBTEX is a venerable Japanese tool manufacturing company established in 1888. Its history began with the production of hair clippers and monkey wrenches. The company offers a wide range of hand tools, fastening tools, and cutting tools under the 'LOBSTER' brand. Its vision is to provide 'Monodzukuri Solutions for Professionals, Monodzukuri Fun for Everyone'. A leading Japanese tool specialist with over 130 years of tradition.LOBTEX is a venerable Japanese tool manufacturing company established in 1888. Its history began with the production of hair clippers and monkey wrenches. The company offers a wide range of hand tools, fastening tools, and cutting tools under the 'LOBSTER' brand. Its vision is to provide 'Monodzukuri Solutions for Professionals, Monodzukuri Fun for Everyone'. A leading Japanese tool specialist with over 130 years of tradition.
- Key Products/Technologies
- In the hand tool sector, the company boasts a long history and technical expertise as Japan's first manufacturer of monkey wrenches and pliers. The Hybrid Adjustable Angle Wrench X premium series PUM-X model incorporates innovative technologies such as the G-LESS (anti-looseness in vertical direction) mechanism, X-DRIVE (stress dispersion structure), B-Less (backlash-free) mechanism, a round-form RFH handle, and K-Finish (mirror finish).In the hand tool sector, the company boasts a long history and technical expertise as Japan's first manufacturer of monkey wrenches and pliers. The Hybrid Adjustable Angle Wrench X premium series PUM-X model incorporates innovative technologies such as the G-LESS (anti-looseness in vertical direction) mechanism, X-DRIVE (stress dispersion structure), B-Less (backlash-free) mechanism, a round-form RFH handle, and K-Finish (mirror finish).
- In the fastening tool sector, it offers various models of air riveters like R1A1, R2A1/R2A2, and cordless riveters such as R1B1/R1B2, R2B1/R2B2. The separate type air riveter ARV025M features Soft-Set shockless technology, Ultra Jaws, and ergonomically placed triggers. Cordless nut rivet setters like N1B1 and auto rivet feeders like ARF810E provide efficient fastening solutions.In the fastening tool sector, it offers various models of air riveters like R1A1, R2A1/R2A2, and cordless riveters such as R1B1/R1B2, R2B1/R2B2. The separate type air riveter ARV025M features Soft-Set shockless technology, Ultra Jaws, and ergonomically placed triggers. Cordless nut rivet setters like N1B1 and auto rivet feeders like ARF810E provide efficient fastening solutions.
- For cutting tools, the company has been producing diamond tools since 1983, including carbide-tipped saws for steel, stainless steel, ceramics, and aluminum, as well as hole saws and spiral stage drills. The product range also encompasses a wide array of general hand tools such as nippers, cutters, pliers, socket wrenches, and hammers.For cutting tools, the company has been producing diamond tools since 1983, including carbide-tipped saws for steel, stainless steel, ceramics, and aluminum, as well as hole saws and spiral stage drills. The product range also encompasses a wide array of general hand tools such as nippers, cutters, pliers, socket wrenches, and hammers.
- Core Advantages
- A company with a long history and tradition spanning over 130 years since its establishment in 1888. It has established a pioneering position in the tool industry by being the first in Japan to produce monkey wrenches and pliers.A company with a long history and tradition spanning over 130 years since its establishment in 1888. It has established a pioneering position in the tool industry by being the first in Japan to produce monkey wrenches and pliers.
- Strong capability in developing innovative products, incorporating proprietary technologies such as G-LESS, X-DRIVE, and B-Less. Continuous investment in technological advancements that enhance user convenience, like Soft-Set shockless technology.Strong capability in developing innovative products, incorporating proprietary technologies such as G-LESS, X-DRIVE, and B-Less. Continuous investment in technological advancements that enhance user convenience, like Soft-Set shockless technology.
- Proven design excellence and product quality, evidenced by numerous international design awards including the Good Design Award, iF Product Design Award, and Red Dot Design Award. Establishment of stringent quality and environmental management systems through ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.Proven design excellence and product quality, evidenced by numerous international design awards including the Good Design Award, iF Product Design Award, and Red Dot Design Award. Establishment of stringent quality and environmental management systems through ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
- A broad product portfolio covering hand tools, fastening tools, industrial fasteners, electrical tools, hydraulic tools, and cutting tools, enabling responsiveness to diverse industrial sectors. A customer-centric product development philosophy aimed at enhancing user satisfaction.A broad product portfolio covering hand tools, fastening tools, industrial fasteners, electrical tools, hydraulic tools, and cutting tools, enabling responsiveness to diverse industrial sectors. A customer-centric product development philosophy aimed at enhancing user satisfaction.
- Target Industries
- Construction and building industry: Utilization of construction equipment and tools such as bar cutters.Construction and building industry: Utilization of construction equipment and tools such as bar cutters.
- Automotive and transportation equipment industry: Extensive application of fastening tools like riveters.Automotive and transportation equipment industry: Extensive application of fastening tools like riveters.
- General manufacturing and assembly industry: Essential use of various hand tools and industrial fasteners.General manufacturing and assembly industry: Essential use of various hand tools and industrial fasteners.
- Electrical and electronic equipment industry: Supply of electrical installation tools and related equipment.Electrical and electronic equipment industry: Supply of electrical installation tools and related equipment.
- Water supply and HVAC plumbing industry: Provision of plumbing tools and related solutions.Water supply and HVAC plumbing industry: Provision of plumbing tools and related solutions.
- Major Markets
- JapanJapan
- EuropeEurope
- USAUSA
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification (obtained in 1996).ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification (obtained in 1996).
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification (obtained in 1999).ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification (obtained in 1999).
- JIS approval mark for Japan's first monkey wrench.JIS approval mark for Japan's first monkey wrench.
- Good Design Award for R1A1 Air Riveter and TC127 Tube Cutter.Good Design Award for R1A1 Air Riveter and TC127 Tube Cutter.
- iF Product Design 2014 Award for R1B2 Air Riveter.iF Product Design 2014 Award for R1B2 Air Riveter.
- Red Dot Design 2014 Award for R1B1 and R1B2 Air Riveters.Red Dot Design 2014 Award for R1B1 and R1B2 Air Riveters.
- Patent for the G-LESS (anti-looseness in vertical direction) mechanism applied in the Hybrid Adjustable Angle Wrench X premium series PUM-X.Patent for the G-LESS (anti-looseness in vertical direction) mechanism applied in the Hybrid Adjustable Angle Wrench X premium series PUM-X.
Introduction
Location
12-8 Shijōchō, Higashiosaka, Osaka 579-8053, Japan
클릭하여 위치 살펴보기
