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Name Change of a Group Company in Japan
Marking a milestone of 30 years with the KITZ Group, Shimizu Alloy Mfg. changes its name to KITZ SGS
KITZ Corporation announces that our consolidated subsidiary, Shimizu Alloy Mfg. Co., Ltd., has decided to change its name to KITZ SGS Corporation from April 1, 2025.
About the New Company Name
Shimizu Alloy Mfg. Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells various valves for water and sewage infrastructure, as well as water treatment equipment. To mark its 30-year milestone as a member of the KITZ Group, it has decided to change its name to KITZ SGS Corporation. The new name is a combination of “KITZ” and the well-known registered trademark “SGS” through the product.
| Company Overview | |
| Effective as of | April 1, 2025 |
| Name | KITZ SGS Corporation |
| Head Office | 928 Higashinonamicho, Hikone-shi, Shiga pref. 522-0027, Japan tel:+81-749-23-3131 |
| Executive Director and President | Hitoshi Oda |
| Number of Employees | 166 |
| Business Activities | 1.Manufacture of valves for water and sewage |
| 2.Heat-resistant control valves for steelmaking plant | |
| 3.Environmental business (water treatment related) | |
| 4.Specified construction industry (machinery and equipment installation work) |
Looking to the Future
Starting from January 2025, the KITZ Group will transition to strategic business units (SBUs). This is to achieve further growth by operating the business more efficiently through a market-oriented organization. Under the SBUs, Shimizu Alloy Manufacturing Co., Ltd. belongs to the Environmental Solutions BU. In addition to manufacturing a variety of water and sewage valves, it actively develops solutions to improve the aging water infrastructure in small municipalities. Moving forward, we will further unify as one Group and synergize our efforts to deliver products and services that consistently meet customer expectations.
From April 1, 2025, Shimizu Alloy Mfg. Co., Ltd. will take a new step forward as KITZ SGS Corporation. With its continued commitment to “contributing to society through water,” it aims to earn societal approval and instill employee pride.
New company logos
For your reference:
Notice concerning Reorganization (Released on November 8, 2024)