KOBAC is established as a subsidiary of KOBE STEEL, LTD. , a largest manufacturerof PVD equipment in Japan. KOBAC will provide a comprehensive toll service including new coating service, new coating layer, thin film analysis under the cooperation with KOBE STEEL, LTD.
| Since | Oct, 2007 |
| Business | PVD toll service mainly to cutting tool, die & mold, machinery & Automotive parts |
| President | Kaz Takahara |
| Background (KOBE STEEL's History) | 1986: Start PVD coating machine(AIP®) Sales |
| 1995: First AIP® coating machine in the US | |
| 1998: First UBMS™ coating machine for DLC | |
| 2000: Start Coating toll service in Japan | |
| 2007: Establish KOBAC in USA | |
| Unit Sold: | AIP® / 270 Units worldwide (12 units in USA) & UBMS™ / 30 Units |
| USA Office: |
KOBELCO Advanced Coating (America), Inc
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