Tsubakimoto Chain Co. engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial-use chains, motion control units, and other power transmission products. It operates through the following business segments: Chains, Motion Control, Mobility and Materials Handling. The Chains segment markets drive chains and conveyor chains for the machine tool, steel, and food industries. The Motion Control segment deals with the sale of reducers, locking devices, shaft couplings, and cam clutches for the machine tool, automotive, and steel industries. The Mobility segment develops timing drive systems such as chain and belt drives. The Materials Handling segment distributes conveyance and bulk handling systems for the machine tools and other industry. The company was founded by Setsuzo Tsubakimoto in December 1917 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.