First Quarter 2008 (Vol 34)
In this newsletter you can read about the new production improvements at the Akabori plant. Our new sales rep firm in Australia is introduced along with a new lost cost spring applied brake. The featured application story is sure to blow you away.

Fourth Quarter 2007 (Vol 33)
The Ogura fourth quarter newsletter details a new automated torque tester being used in the plants and an application story on Smithco's Sweepstar 60. The newsletter introduces a new sales firm in Italy and gives a follow up on the GIE Expo in Louisville, Kentucky.

Third Quarter 2007 (Vol 32)
In the third quarter newsletter Ogura acquires a new plant in Japan and makes changes to the armature assembly line at the Akabori facility. In addition, a new application engineer is introduced and there is an interesting application story on Kawasaki Jet Skis.

Second Quarter 2007 (Vol 31)
The 2nd quarter newsletter highlights the increase in productivity in Plant #1 in Japan. It also showcases the Hannover Fair and the Tokyo Auto Salon. There is an application story on Bercomac, along with an update on Bobby Cleveland.

First Quarter 2007 (Vol 30)
This newsletter highlights new land purchased for an additional facility. It also highlights 3 articles that were published in different magazines, as well as a new application for a ride-on lawnmower.

Fourth Quarter 2006 (Vol 29)
The 4th quarter newsletter highlights two trade shows, an award received and news on RoHS compliance. It also introduces a new Sales Representative and details a new application.

Third Quarter 2006 (Vol 28)
The 3rd quarter newsletter highlights the improvement of production at the Koubayashi plant, environmental updates, a plaque received and news on lawnmower racing. It also introduces a new Sales Representative, additions to the Ogura website and an interesting application.

Second Quarter 2006 (Vol 27)
The 2nd quarter newsletter highlights the improvement of rotor production, a new way to dispose of waste, awards received and news of the Ogura Clutch Cart Race. It also introduces a Sales Representative and new hires in Japan, a new search engine and an interesting application.

First Quarter 2006 (Vol 26)
The first quarter OIC newsletter has been added highlighting awards and plaques received, Ogura's contribution to the aircraft industry, a new product release, and up to date news on ORC racing. It also introduces a new Sales Representative and describes a new application.

Fourth Quarter 2005 (Vol 25)
The OIC 4th quarter newsletter has been added highlighting Ogura’s participation and various trade shows throughout the world, new website enhancements, new OIC employee, quality award from Canon and application story with rubber tire stripper.

Third Quarter 2005 (Vol 24)
Industrial Plant Improves Inventory Handling;Low Draft Boats help rescue efforts after Katrina;Lawnmower Racing finishes season in Mansfield, OH;New Higher Torque General Purpose Clutches released;

Second Quarter 2005 (Vol.23)
International training held; Ogura Japan unveils new website;New engineers hired for 2005;Ogura receives CMS certification from RICOH;Tokyo Auto Salon 2005; 2005 Lawnmower racing;SAE Show

First Quarter 2005 (Vol. 22)
Ogura Industrial Corp. unveils new website; Ogura Production continues to grow green and to save green; New DIN mounted power supply makes mounting a snap; All air conditioning production facilities including new operation in China receives Excellence in Supply form Matsushita

Fourth Quarter 2004 (Vol. 21)
New China Plant Announced; USA Manufacturing Plant Receives ISO/TS 16949 Certification; ORC's New Carbon Clutch Disk; Ogura exhibits at annual lawn and garden expo in Louisville

Third Quarter 2004 (Vol. 20)
Ogura Industrial's New Home; Ogura Products on Display at Tokyo Show; The Spider Mower; Lawn Mower Racing

Second Quarter 2004 (Vol. 19)
New China Factory Open for Business; Ogura Industrial Corp. is moving; Ogura Manufacturing plants to comply with new EU standards; Ogura Japan hires 36 new technical personnel who will go through six months high intense basic training.

First Quarter 2004 (Vol. 18)
Total Industrial Engineering (TIE) Program improves efficiency, reduces waste; new remote controlled mower manufactured in Germany can handle inclines up to 40 degrees; Ogura joins "kellysearch" to expand Ogura's presence in the UK market; Ogura Japan exhibits at Tokyo Auto Show and exhibits new D1 clutch and new triple plate and carbon clutches; also exhibits at Textile Show displaying their PHT tension control units.

Fourth Quarter 2003 (Vol. 17)
Akabori Japan Manufacturing Plant for PTO clutch/brakes and mobile clutch products introduces an automated transportation system in their manufacturing facilities, Ogura Japan receives ISO/TS16949 Certification for the two plants that manufacture mobile clutches, lawn and garden PTO clutch/brakes and automative related clutches, and Ogura Clutch has ground breaking ceremony for new manufacturing facility in Canton, China.

Third Quarter 2003 (Vol. 16)
Production at Akabori Plant (#4Japan) Reaches 700,000 Clutches Per Month

Second Quarter 2003 (Vol. 15)
New Manufacturing Plant for Mobile Clutches Planned for China. Ogura Clutch Motor Sports Participation Ceremony Held. Ogura becomes a supplier to the aircraft industry.

First Quarter 2003 (Vol. 14)
Ogura production continues to automate, production achieves 200 million mark, new dedicated elevator test lab built, oil well that ends well.

Fourth Quarter 2002 (Vol. 13)
Ogura buys competitor; expands production capacity. Cooling Applications. 2002 Textile Industry Show.

Third Quarter 2002 (Vol. 12)
Ogura announces new manufacturing operation in China, Ogura production improves manufacturing efficiency, Innovative Applications, Web Site Improvements, and much more.

Second Quarter 2002 (Vol. 11)
Ogura announces new manufacturing operation in Malaysia, Mr. Ichiro Ogura passes away, New series of Eddy Current Clutches, and more!

First Quarter 2002 (Vol 10)
OIC Targets 30 % growth for 2002 - Production responds with improved manufacturing process.

Fourth Quarter 2001 (Vol. 9)
Ogura micro clutch production goes 365 24/7, Web Site improvements, Ogura Japan CD-rom released, Reversing Drives for Double Sided copy machine, and much more!

Third Quarter 2001 (Vol 8)
Huron Precision Parts Corp. is Born, New Booth displayed at Louisville Expo, and much more.

Second Quarter 2001 (Vol. 7)
New Product Release, Machine Design Article, New CD Released, and much more information in the 2nd Quarter 2001 newsletter.

First Quarter 2001 (Vol. 6)
The First Edition of the new year. Feature Articles: "South American Production Plant Opened", "Speed is Key", and a New Product Release.

Fourth Quarter 2000 (Vol. 5)
The Fourth Edition of 2000. Feature Articles: "Industrial Test Labs Updated", "Ogura Magnetic Particle Brake Provides Computer Controlled Tension". This Newsletter is in PDF Format and is Downloadable.

Third Quarter 2000 (Vol. 4)
The Third Edition of 2000. Feature Articles: "Louisville Expo", "Ogura Clutches Allow Multiple Components to Run on Auxiliary". This Newsletter is in PDF Format and is downloadable.

Second Quarter 2000 (Vol. 3)
The Second Edition of 2000. Feature Articles: "New Test Lab Opened", "All Ogura Japan Plants Are Certified For ISO-14001". This newsletter is in PDF format and is downloadable.

First Quarter 2000 (Vol. 2)
The First Edition of the new year. Feature Article: "New Engineering Building Dedicated". This Newsletter is in PDF Format and is downloadable.

Fall 1999 (Vol. 1)
The Premier Edition of the Ogura Industrial Newsletter. Feature Article: "Ogura Industrial Holds 1999 National Sales Meeting". This Newsletter is in PDF Format and is Downloadable.