Founded in 1905 as Kobe Seikosho [Kobe Steel Works] in Kobe, Japan; it has since developed from a steel casting and forging company to its present status of an international establishment know as Kobe Steel, Ltd. KOBELCO is the corporate logo and brand name of the Kobe Steel Group which symbolizes our commitment to excellence and quality in its businesses ranging from iron and steel to machinery and energy.

1915 marked the beginning of Kobelco compressors with the production of Japan’s first high pressure reciprocating compressors. In 1956, it completed Japan’s first oil-free compressors, and subsequently began manufacturing centrifugal compressors in 1966. Kobelco’s knowledge of material science, expertise in manufacturing, and its continuing strive for innovation and perfection has made it a well-known industrial leader.

The Singapore business was started way back in 1981 as the Machinery Division of Kobe International (S) Co Pte Ltd. In 1999, in line with our business expansion plan, Kobelco Machinery Asia Pte Ltd was formed.

BRAND/TRADE Name:
KOBELCO
Compressor (Air Compressor, Process Gas Compressor), Industrial Machinery (Tire & Rubber Machinery, Plastic Machinery, etc.)