CKD 

CKD Corporation is a global provider engaged in the design, manufacturing, sale, and export of industrial automation equipment and various components. The company operates through its Automatic Machinery and Component Products segments. Its extensive product range includes sophisticated packaging machines for the medical, pharmaceutical, and food sectors, alongside industrial machinery such as lithium-ion battery winding systems and solder paste inspection devices, as well as lamp-related equipment. CKD also offers labor-saving components like index units, direct drive motors, and pick-and-place units. Additionally, it supplies pneumatic control components, including directional control valves, and drive components such as pneumatic cylinders, auxiliary devices, and hand chucks. The company further provides fine system components and fluid control solutions, which comprise specialized valves and unit systems designed for managing and processing fluids. Established in 1943, the firm was formerly called Chukyo Electric Co., Ltd. until its rebranding to CKD Corporation in July 1979. Its headquarters are situated in Komaki, Japan.