Centennial Manga

Frontier Spirit — the Manga

The Frontier Spirit has been a cornerstone of Tsubakimoto Chain ever since the founder, Setsuzo Tsubakimoto, passed on his passion and appreciation for the various complexities of chains. The manga introduced below highlights that Frontier Spirit in an easy-to-understand manner.

• Tsubakimoto Chain — The Early Days

  1890–1945

  

  Part 1

  Founded in 1917, Tsubakimoto Chain started as a small-town factory making chains for bicycles.
  
  But what exactly was the Frontier Spirit the founder, Setsuzo Tsubakimoto, adopted during the difficult recession following World War I?

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• From Advancement during Post-War Reconstruction
  to Leading the Era

  1946–1966

  

  Part 2

  Setsuzo Tsubakimoto dedicated himself to popularizing highly durable chains for machinery, realizing that “Wherever there is a chimney, there is always a demand for chains.” Building on its foundation as a manufacturer of machine chains that cannot be found in other countries, Tsubakimoto Chain has continued to push the boundaries of chain and conveyor applications.
  Discover what role the Frontier Spirit had during this era.

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• Timeline
• History of Technologies and Products (PDF)