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Japanese precision · American partnership
Precision tooling.
Connected for life.
From design and electroforming through delivery and field service, KTX connects people, process and every tool’s complete story.
Future Customers
Explore capabilities, share a project challenge and discover what KTX could make possible.
Explore a project →Current Customers
Get help with an existing tool, request spare parts, or ask KTX to arrange customer access using your own business email.
Request support or access →KTX Employees
Connect to the KTX secure portal for authorized work orders, project information and employee resources.
Employee sign in →Our story
Rooted in Japan.
Built for exacting work.
KTX America was established in 2002 as the American expansion of KTX Corporation of Japan, founded in 1965 as Konan Tokushu Kogyo. Our foundation in leather wrapping, porous nickel electroforming, slush molding and compression molds continues in Livonia, Michigan.
In 2018, KTX America added three CNC centers to bring processing and tool builds in-house, strengthening our control over quality and timing. Careful preparation, respect for craft and continuous improvement guide every design, tool and customer relationship.
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Capabilities
One team across the tool lifecycle
Design and Development
Our engineers work from supplied designs or develop a complete tool around your part data and production requirements.
Prototype and Electroforming
Tooling-board prototypes, dedicated CNC and heated-press capability, backed by KTX’s experience in precision electroforming.
CNC and Toolmaking
Small and large compression tools, trim tools, foil lift tables, edge-folding tools, spray masks and slush tools.
Delivery and Service
Tool evaluation, repairs, engineering changes and spare parts to support your production throughout the life of the tool.
Global KTX network
Japanese origins.
Worldwide reach.
KTX connects technical resources and customer support across Japan, South Korea, China, Thailand and the United States—while developing new partnerships in Europe.
- JapanHeadquarters · Technical Center · Plants
- South KoreaKTX-Mold Korea
- ChinaShanghai Office
- ThailandKTX Thai · KTX Precision Thailand
- United StatesKTX America · Livonia, Michigan
- EuropeExpanding customer partnerships
Quality and trust
Quality information customers can find and understand.
“KTX America is committed to providing quality products to fully meet and exceed our customers’ expectations through the use of Kaizen and 5S principles.”
ISO 9001:2015 certified
KTX CARES
Customer Assessment Response Experience and Satisfaction
One connected way to listen—from the first inquiry through design, delivery and continuing field service.
Start a conversation
Bring us the challenge.
From a new tooling program to a production issue, tell us what you need. Our team will help identify the next step.
For customer access, include your company name and your own business email in your message.
Contact the KTX team →Support that stays with you
Keep production moving.
Service and repairs. Tool evaluation, engineering changes and repairs to help minimize downtime.
Spare parts. Cores, cavities, trim blades, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic components.
Press rental and production. Bring your team and use our presses, with support from KTX and an indoor truck well for loading.
Explore customer support →Meet the team
People behind the precision.
Experienced people connecting your project to the right technical knowledge, resources and support.
Jeffrey Shimizu
President
Dave Smoger
Sales Director
Contact salesDave Gifford
Accounts Payable · Subcontractor Management · Purchasing