World-renowned pioneer, Mr. Hachiro Ogihara laid the technological foundation for accurate presswork die production, and succeeded in fabricating incompatible quality sheet metal parts. He also decided to offer technical support to competing manufacturers, and made a significant contribution to the growth of the Japan’s automotive industry. In recognition of these great achievements, the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame is honored to induct Mr. Hachiro Ogihara into the Hall of Fame.

Checking for flaws in panel-work.

The Ogihara factory started up with only 18 press experts in 1955.

A heavy-duty Nissan Junior truck with an Ogihara body being serviced.

Australian Holden executives visiting the Ogihara works in 1963. Eventually this led to the company’s first overseas contract.

A 1967 Ogihara catalogue made for overseas clients.

This special form die weighing 30 tons needed a trailer to transport to a Russian customer.

A 1977 Christmas card from Saab, showing its appreciation for the Ogihara factory.