Founded by Kitaro Aoki (age 25 at the time), the eldest son of founder Bunshiro (passed away in 1873), at the present location
1877
Founded by Kitaro Aoki (age 25 at the time), the eldest son of founder Bunshiro (passed away in 1873), at the present location
1952
Aobun Orimono Limited was established, Kitaro’s eldest son Koichi Aoki was appointed as President
1955
Developed Jacquard Matelasse fabric
1977
Celebrated the company's 100th anniversary at Hotel Sunroute
1978
Introduced the Jacquard circular knitting machine,
established the Knitting Department, and started production
1981
Introduced Japan's first Tsudakoma ER rapier loom (test machine)
1983
Introduced 12 ER rapier looms to the Second Factory
1984
Reorganized Aobun Orimono Limited into Aobun Textile Co., Ltd
Ryoko Aoki was appointed as President; Koichi Aoki was appointed as Chairman
1985
Completed full-scale introduction of ER rapier looms of the First Factory
1987
Celebrated the company's 110th anniversary
1998
Takao Suzuki was appointed as President
2012
Takao Suzuki was appointed as Chairman, Norihito Terajima was appointed as President
2018
Celebrated the company's 140th anniversary
Company Name
AOBUN TEXTILE Co.,Ltd.
CEO
NORIHITO TERAJIMA
Post Code
992-0026
Head Office
2-7-163 HIGASHI, YONEZAWA-CITY, YAMAGATA, JAPAN >> MAP
Phone
+81238-23-8334
Fax
+81238-23-3179