Founder Stories
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The Life of Gonshiro Kubota
Kubota’s spirits to solve the world overcome various issues can be traced back to the company’s founder, Gonshiro Kubota.
“We can do it if we try”—Based on this firm belief, Gonshiro went about his work for the sake of people in all walks of life, for the advancement of their lifestyles, and for the benefit of society.
His enthusiasm and tenacity carved open entirely new possibilities, such as domestic production of water pipes.
Here we delve into the mind and work of Gonshiro Kubota, an industrialist who pioneered an era of significant change.
“We can do it if we try”—Based on this firm belief, Gonshiro went about his work for the sake of people in all walks of life, for the advancement of their lifestyles, and for the benefit of society.
His enthusiasm and tenacity carved open entirely new possibilities, such as domestic production of water pipes.
Here we delve into the mind and work of Gonshiro Kubota, an industrialist who pioneered an era of significant change.
THE HISTORY OF FOUNDER
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Chapter 1A vow made as a young boy to become a Western-style blacksmith -
Chapter 2Realizing his wishes by starting a casting works in the corner of an old house. -
Chapter 3Success at the domestic production of cast iron pipes for waterworks, something that had been though an almost impossible task -
Chapter 4Actively taking on challenges, such as diversification and expansion overseas -
Chapter 5Putting effort into developing human resources and activities to contribute to society -
Chapter 6The founder’s DNA continues to this day
The Life of an Entrepreneur