From Hamamatsu, to the world
We are a company that shares the dream of everyone who loves gyoza, aiming to bring Japan's beloved gyoza to even more people.
We are committed to supporting gyoza businesses worldwide.
Toa Industry contributes to the Gyoza Food Business with both Machinery and the Know-How
Our journey into the world of gyoza machines began 50 years ago. Originally a manufacturer of molds for automobile parts, we received a request from a gyoza restaurant: “Could you create a way to make gyoza more efficiently through automation?” While we had expertise in press technology for bending metal sheets, wrapping soft fillings in thin gyoza skins and shaping them proved to be a continuous cycle of trial and error. However, the resilient technology we developed during this process culminated in groundbreaking products, such as the fully automatic TX-16 Gyoza Machine capable of producing 10,000 gyoza per hour and the compact tabletop TOA Gyoza Machine, known as the "Gyoza Innovation."
The strength of our gyoza machines lies in their ability to precisely replicate the gyoza crafted with care by skilled artisans across Japan. From size and shape to filling volume and skin thickness, our machines faithfully reproduce the characteristics of handmade gyoza. They could even be described as apprentices that carry forward the cherished flavors and traditions perfected by our customers.
Our other pillar of success lies in our software solutions: supporting the establishment of gyoza specialty restaurants. Through the production of gyoza machines, Toa Industry has cultivated a deep understanding of gyoza, aligning with our customers' dedication and needs. This expertise has been consolidated into our own gyoza specialty restaurant, Hamataro. By leveraging the operational and management experience gained from Hamataro, we aim to foster mutually prosperous relationships with clients who are starting new ventures in the gyoza business.
Today, Japanese gyoza is gaining global attention.
Toa Industry remains committed to working alongside our customers to meet new challenges, striving for the day when gyoza will be widely loved across the world.
Tadashi Ukei, President and CEO
Company Overview
| Name | Toa Industry Co., Ltd. |
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| Address | 260-1 Mikatahara Cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka-ken, Japan |
| Tel | +81 53 436 2101 |
| CEO | Tadashi Ukei |
| Founded | Aug. 1st, 1963 |
| Capital | 32,000,000 JPY |
| Business Activities | Manufacture and sale of large and small automatic gyoza machines, dough sheeters, auto-lineup machines, crushing machines, and other related food machinery. |
Affiliated Companies
| Name | US Machinery Co., Ltd. |
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| Address | 260-1 Mikatahara-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka-ken, Japan |
| CEO | Tadashi Ukei |
| Founded | April 28th, 1988 |
| Capital | 10,000,000 JPY |
| Business Activities | Sale and repair of Automated Gyoza Machine and parts |
| Name | US Foods Co., Ltd. |
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| Address | 260-1 Mikatahara-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka-ken, Japan |
| CEO | Tadashi Ukei |
| Founded | Oct. 28th, 1996 |
| Capital | 12,000,000 JPY |
| Business Activities | Design and consulting services for food factories, import and export and domestic sales of food items. |
| Name | Toa Automation Equipment (Dalian) Co., Ltd |
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| Address | 3, Baoling Street, Economic and Technology Development Zone, Dalian City, China |
| TEL | 0411-8764-5178 |
| CEO | Tadashi Ukei |
| Founded | January, 2011 |
| Capital | 15,000,000 JPY |
| Business Activities | Manufacturer, sale and export of automatic gyoza machines |
| General Manager | Ray Lee |
Corporate Timeline
| 1963 | Began individual business in Hagi, Hamamatsu City. Started accepting orders for automobile parts molds under the name Toa Industry. |
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| 1965 | Factory expansion completed with a new 165m² facility. |
| 1966 | Transitioned from an individual business to a corporate structure, establishing Toa Industry Co., Ltd. Capital: ¥1,000,000 Increased capital to ¥2,000,000 the same year. |
| 1967 | Began manufacturing and selling jigs. |
| 1968 | New 165m² factory completed. Increased capital to ¥4,000,000. Employee dormitory of 99m² completed. |
| 1969 | Installed the first numerically controlled vertical milling machine (Model 1), starting the NC processing department. |
| 1970 | Began processing parts for special machines (various types of cams). |
| 1972 | installed a numerically controlled vertical milling machine with an automatic tool changer (ATC-16). Began manufacturing and selling units for special machines (barrel cam indexers). |
| 1975 | Headquarters and factory moved to Mikatahara, Hamamatsu City. Installed a 5-axis (ATC-30) machining center and the FACOM-U200 computer. |
| 1976 | Began manufacturing and selling food processing machines. Began manufacturing and selling the automatic gyoza machine "T-16" |
| 1977 | Increased capital to ¥16,000,000. |
| 1978 | Achieved cumulative sales of 500 units of the automatic gyoza machine and related equipment. Established an affiliated company, US Industries Co., Ltd., with a capital of ¥5,000,000 to handle food machinery sales. |
| 1982 | Began manufacturing and selling the screw-type dough sheeter GDM-W220. Began manufacturing and selling the automatic aligning system "T-16-B" |
| 1986 | Began manufacturing and selling the automatic gyoza machine "T-24" |
| 1988 | Began manufacturing and selling the compact gyoza machine "MA-G-1030" Began manufacturing and selling dough crushing machines. Expanded the sales department, reorganizing US Industries Co., Ltd. into US Machinery Co., Ltd. |
| 1989 | Began manufacturing and selling the T-16 bud-shaped dumpling machine. |
| 1997 | Established US Foods Co., Ltd. as an affiliated company with a capital of ¥12,000,000. |
| 1998 | Increased the capital of affiliated US Machinery Co., Ltd. to ¥10,000,000. Received recognition as a "Product Development Excellent Company" from the Shizuoka Prefecture Science and Technology Promotion Foundation for research and development of the compact gyoza machine. |
| 2001 | Achieved cumulative sales of 3,000 units of the compact gyoza machine. |
| 2003 | Increased capital to ¥32,000,000. |
| 2005 | Established a local subsidiary, Toa Machinery Co., Ltd., in Thailand. |
| 2006 | Achieved cumulative sales of 4,000 units of the compact gyoza machine. |
| 2007 | Began manufacturing and selling the automatic gyoza machine "TX-16." |
| 2010 | Opened the gyoza specialty restaurant "Hamataro" in Handayama, Hamamatsu City. |
| 2011 | Established a China factory, Toa Automation Equipment (Dalian) Co., Ltd., with a capital of ¥15,000,000. |
| 2013 | Opened the second branch of "Hamataro" gyoza specialty restaurant in Koike, Hamamatsu City. |
| 2014 | Launched a new business venture in gyoza business consulting. |
| 2017 | Opened Hamataro Gyoza Center (Hosoe Store) in Hamamatsu. |
| 2018 | Opened the second Hamamatsu factory. |
| 2019 | Began selling the Three-tier Dough Sheeter GSM-230. Opened the new gyoza bar restaurant near the Hamamatsu Station. |
| 2020 | Opened the Shanghai Sales Office in China. |
| 2021 | Opened 9 unmanned gyoza vending stores in Hamamatsu City. |
| 2023 | Began selling Robot Auto-Loader and opened the 4th Hamataro (Kandatsu Store). |
| 2024 | Began selling Shuttle Loader and the automatic gyoza machine TX-24. |
Please also take a look at the "Corporate History" of Toa Industry.
Awards and Recognition
| October 23, 2007 | Recognized for long-standing contributions to the promotion of industrial technology, awarded the "Industrial Technology Promotion Achievement Award." |
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| November 9, 2007 | Recognized for contributions to the advancement of science and technology and industrial promotion, awarded the "Invention Encouragement Award." |
| November 13, 2007 | Recognized for contributions to the development and growth of the industry, awarded by the National Chinese Restaurant Hygiene Association. |
| May 20, 2008 | Recognized for long-term contributions to the development and strengthening of the industry, awarded by the Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers Association. |
| November 13, 2010 | Recognized for contributions to the improvement of scientific and technological standards, awarded the "Outstanding Inventor and Creator Award." |
| March 1, 2020 | Selected as one of the "300 Small and Medium Enterprises Set to Take Flight" in 2020. |
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Access Information
By Car:
Approximately 10 minutes by car from the Tomei Hamamatsu-Nishi Interchange.By Bus
From JR Hamamatsu Station, take bus No. 40 towards Kiga-Mikatahara, and get off at the "Haginohara-bashi" bus stop (approximately 45 minutes from Hamamatsu Station). From the bus stop, Toa Industry is a 1-minute walk.By Taxi:
Approximately 30 minutes from JR Hamamatsu Station, and about 15 minutes from the Enshu Railway "Enshu Nishikasaki" Station.
On our Corporate History page, you can trace our journey from our workshop beginnings in post-war Japan, fueled by the "Yaramaika" spirit of Hamamatsu (a regional phrase meaning "Let's Do It"), which led to the creation of our original gyoza machine.
