Message from the President & Corporate Philosophy

Message from the President

Supporting industry and comfortable living

Essential components for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of machinery and equipment while reducing energy loss, bearings are widely used throughout society.
Since its founding in 1920, Amatsuji Steel Ball Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (AKS) has continuously refined its ball-making technology as a manufacturer specializing in steel balls as well as balls made of other various materials. Every day we strive to create products tailored to our clients’ needs, earning widespread recognition, high praise, and trust from bearing manufacturers both domestically and overseas, establishing ourselves as a company that benefits society.

Mastering the perfect sphere

While our products are simple spherical balls, they demand a wide range of advanced technologies based on their intended uses. To meet these demands, we approach quality control and technological development from a variety of perspectives, striving to create high-quality steel balls that satisfy the diverse needs of our clients. We are committed to contributing to a prosperous future through ball-making technology, not only by developing higher quality products but also by creating environmentally friendly products and utilizing new materials.

Striving to become a leading company in the industry

AKS upholds safety, quality, compliance, and the environment as its core values. Based on these values, the company pursues a business strategy aimed at strengthening its corporate structure and achieving growth, striving to become a leading company in the industry.
Currently, AKS has overseas production bases in Europe and Asia. Utilizing its unique technological capabilities, AKS contributes to global technological advancement and has established a system to supply AKS-brand steel balls with uniform quality worldwide, earning extensive acclaim from across the globe.
Moving forward, we will continue to leverage the global network of the AKS Group to deliver even better products and services. We are deeply grateful for your continued support.

AKS company policy

AKS balls continuously shine in invisible places all over the world,
and support people with safe and prosperous lives.

AKS balls are in everything from ballpoint pens, home appliances, vehicles, industrial machines, and to rockets. Our balls make smooth all movements and reduce energy loss around the world.
We continue to pursue ball manufacturing, and aim to be an essential company in society working behind the scene to support people with safe and prosperous lives.