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KTH Parts Industries Inc.: Growing its capabilities for opportunities

Dec 29, 2014


KTH Parts Industries, Inc., lo­cated in Saint Paris, Ohio, has been a stamping and welding supplier for Honda since 1985.

“The company came to the United States in order to sup­port the Honda manufacturing plant here in Ohio,” explained KTH Parts Industries President Takashi Kagaya. 

KTH Parts Industries President Takashi Kagaya

Currently, KTH is responsible for producing underbody structural frame components found in a wide variety of Honda mod­els produced in North America.

KTH’s engineering, production and quality processes ensure the company provides top-notch automotive parts.

The company strives to meet or exceed all customer expecta­tions in every aspect of its busi­ness.

The robust production capac­ity of its St. Paris plant allows it the opportunity to expand its business opportunities.

“With KTH’s expanding R&D capabilities and our ability to increase production volume, KTH is open to the possibility of entering new markets,” said Kagaya, who believes that the company’s competitive edge lies within its mission to provide quality performance products at competitive prices.

KTH’s manufacturing and technical capabilities, along with its strategic location, enhance its ability to meet the needs of its customers with reliability and affordability.

KTH’s longstanding history with one of the world’s larg­est automotive manufacturers proves it is poised to meet the demands of any operation look­ing for a partner in the automo­tive industry. 

- Originally prepared by Global Media for The Japan Times Special Report on the U.S. Midwest 2014 (Credit: Philippe Le SauxAngelo RomualdezElizabeth Arcega and Brian Banta)

U.S. Midwest 2014 was prepared for and originally printed in The Japan Times Newspaper.

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