Aichi Forge USA, Inc.

Aichi Forge USA, Inc., is a division of the Japanese based, Aichi Steel Corporation. Our highly engineered hot impression die forging products serve global manufacturers with critical application solutions.

Aichi Forge USA, Inc. has the unique advantage of highly flexible production processes across a broad range of equipment sizes. We are one of the few forging companies in the world that have mechanical presses ranging in size from 1600 tons to 8000 tons under one roof. Furthermore, we operate three 8000 ton and two 6000 ton presses. We are able to forge symmetrical as well as asymmetrical shapes with emphasis on optimizing material yields. We can do more work with less tonnage as a result of our engineering and die design expertise. Often this can result in cost savings for our customers who would otherwise have to purchase products off of larger presses or hammers.

Our central Kentucky location and proximity to our key supplier partners positions us well to support lower logistics and utility related costs for our customers. Please take a few minutes to explore our site to learn more about our company.

Company History

> April 2009 - Aichi USA and Louisville Forge merge to create Aichi Forge USA, Inc.
> December 1999 - Aichi USA purchases remaining 80% of Louisville Forge
> August 1997 - Aichi USA purchases 20% of Louisville Forge
> September 1996 - Relocated facilities from Louisville, KY to Georgetown, KY
> July 1990 - Formed a Joint Technology agreement with Aichi Steel
> March 1985 - Louisville Forge purchased by Private Investor from International Harvester

Philosophy and Values

> To provide a Safe Working Environment
> Focus on Environment
> Open and Honest Communications
> Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
> Corporate Citizenship

Aichi Group Company Locations

> Aichi Steel Corporation (HQ – Japan)
> Aichi Forge USA, Inc. (AFU)
> Aichi Forging Company of Asia, Inc. (AFC) - Philippines
> Shanghai Aichi Forging Co., Ltd. (SAFC) - China
> Aichi International (Thailand) Co., Ltd (AIT) - Thailand
> PT. Aichi Forging Indonesia (AFI) - Indonesia

Custom forged complex engineered applications produced from carbon, alloy and micro-alloy grade steels for automotive, light truck and heavy duty applications.

Forgings for heavy duty and automotive applications can be forged up to 85 Kg; including steering knuckles, steer arms, tie rods, ball joint brackets and attachments.