February 1911
Yusaburo Kobayashi founded Kobayashi Gas Electric Appliance Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Furuwatachi, Nagoya City
Paloma Vietnam at a glance
Founded in 1911, Paloma Group is considered a pioneering and world-leading manufacturer of gas-powered appliances. Throughout our over 100-year history of establishment and development, Paloma has continuously strived and spearheaded technological innovations to deliver better benefits to consumers.
Over the years, Paloma has introduced more than 300 types of gas-powered products for household, industrial, and restaurant use. With the motto of “Integrity and Continuous Endeavors”, Paloma always listens to customers to satisfy diverse consumer needs not only in Japan but around the world.
Furthermore, we acknowledge that natural resources are finite, and the mission to create a green and clean planet is not solely the responsibility of one entity. Therefore, Paloma is committed to investing in R&D to reduce CO2 and NOx emissions in our business operations. The goal of conservation is also a guiding principle throughout Paloma’s activities.
Paloma has been present in the Vietnamese market for over 20 years with our products trusted by many Vietnamese people due to their safety, durability, and energy efficiency. In response to customer expectations, Paloma is determined to invest in constructing a manufacturing plant for assembling and producing Paloma-branded products in Vietnam.
In April 2015, after nearly 2 years of construction, the Paloma Vietnam plant was officially inaugurated and put into production.
PALOMA VIETNAM is a 100% foreign-owned plant under Japan Paloma Group, with our address at 114-116 Street 6, VSIP Hai Phong Industrial Park, Thuy Trieu Commune, Thuy Nguyen District, Hai Phong.
PALOMA VIETNAM takes pride in being the first plant of Japan PALOMA Group in Vietnam. With a professional team of staff trained in Japan and strict adherence to quality management processes according to Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), PALOMA VIETNAM aims not only to provide Vietnamese consumers with SAFE and JAPANESE-QUALITY products but also to bring long-term ECONOMIC BENEFITS through energy efficiency.
Vision - Mission
Motto: We are always striving to provide safety and convenience that meet our customers’ expectations. Paloma products are designed and manufactured in compliance with Japanese industrial standards, ensuring high-quality products worldwide.
Mission: At Paloma, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our valued customers, enhancing your lives with convenient solutions, and bringing peace of mind through our development, manufacturing, and business operations, as well as the services we offer. With this core commitment in all our contributions to society, we aim to become a respected and resilient group.
Our Story
February 1911
Yusaburo Kobayashi founded Kobayashi Gas Electric Appliance Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Furuwatachi, Nagoya City
1931
The company name was changed to “Kobayashi Seisakusho”.
November 1933
The first generation, Yusaburo Kobayashi, and his eldest son, Shinichi Kobayashi, inherited the business.
February 1938
A new factory was established at the current location of 24 Momozono-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya.
August 1945
Production of gas appliances resumed as soon as the war ended.
April 1952
Expanded production of gas stoves, gas ranges, gas water heaters, etc. Expanded nationwide using “Paloma” as the brand name.
1958
Released a gas rice cooker that uses fuse metal.
May 1962
Opened Paloma School (skill training course) for customers.
February 1964
The manufacturing department was separated from Kobayashi Seisakusho Co., Ltd. as Paloma Industries Co., Ltd.
In addition, the sales department was renamed Paloma Co., Ltd. (January 1965).
March 1965
Gas water heater PH-4 E was selected as Japan’s first Good Design Product (Ministry of International Trade and Industry) in the gas appliance category.
September 1968
Established a new factory in Nogata City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Established as “Paloma Industries Nogata Factory”.
April 1971
60th anniversary party held.
October 1972
Six models of gas rice cookers K type and KF type were selected as Good Design Products (Ministry of International Trade and Industry).
April 1973
Gas water heater received AGA (American Gas Association) certification.
Established local subsidiary “Paloma Industries, Inc.” in Chicago.
June 1977
We are the first in the industry to launch a water heater equipped with an incomplete combustion prevention device.
November 1977
President Shinichi Kobayashi received the Medal with Purple Ribbon in recognition of his contributions to the development of the industry.
March 1981
Shinichi Kobayashi, the second generation president, became chairman, and his eldest son, Toshihiro Kobayashi, managing director, became president.
September 1982
All models of stop-start instant water heaters are equipped with an incomplete combustion prevention device.
October 1984
Paloma’s unique safety mark setting.
April 1985
Pulse combustion fryer PF-18 received the Energy Saving Excellence Product Award.
October 1985
The ultra-thin table stove won the Grand Prize in the Good Design category.
November 1985
Decided to provide technical cooperation to the People’s Republic of China.
1986
Pulse steam boiler won the Energy Saving Excellence Product Award.
April 1988
Ream Corporation, a major U.S. water heater manufacturer and major air conditioner manufacturer, is now under the Paloma Group.
October 1988
Paloma Sapporo Research Institute opened.
April 1989
Development of pulse combustion method and its application” won the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers Award in 1988.
1992
Gururinpa Grill released.
August 1993
A new factory is completed in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido.
May 1994
We are the first in the industry to be equipped with an incomplete combustion prevention device (sensing burner) in our indoor FE water heaters.
December 1995
Head office main building completed.
September 1997
Installed the industry’s first wall fire prevention device on water heaters.
February 1998
The new Tokyo office building “Paloma Plaza Building” is completed in Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
January 1999
The waterless grill table stove “Kongaritei” won the Energy Saving Award (Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner’s Award).
February 2001
The eco60 series of high-efficiency stoves won the Energy Conservation Grand Prize and the Energy Conservation Center Chairman’s Award (Waward).
Bright Grill, a water heater with voice and intercom, is released.
January 2002
Newly established Kiyosu factory.
Three items received the Energy Conservation Grand Prize (Energy Conservation Center Chairman’s Award): a high-efficiency gas small water heater, a latent heat recovery gas high-efficiency water heater, and the gas fan stove “Hinatabokko.”
September 2005
3rd generation Toshihiro Kobayashi His eldest son, Hiroaki Kobayashi, was appointed as the 4th president of Paloma Co., Ltd.
October 2005
“Bistro Star” tabletop type won the 2005 Good Design Award.
December 2006
Established CS department and management department
February 2007
Jiro Kawase appointed as president of Paloma Industries Co., Ltd.
April 2007
Head office call center changed to CS department
June 2007
Jiro Kawase becomes president of Nogata, Ena, and Hokkaido factories
November 2007
Donation of heaters to areas affected by the Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu-Oki Earthquake
February 2008
Pulse Fryer receives the Technology Innovation Award in the United States
October 2008
General Affairs Department Public Relations Office established.
October 2009
Chubu Region Invention Award “Invention Encouragement Award”
March 2010
Started rebuilding work on the main factory.
November 2010
Established corporate philosophy and behavioral guidelines
February 2011
“Paloma Industries Co., Ltd.” and “Paloma Co., Ltd.” merged and the new “Paloma Co., Ltd.” was launched.
March 2011
Transporting relief supplies to areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
October 2012
Table stove “GRANDCHEF” wins Good Design Award
August 2013
Summer vacation parent-child factory tour project started
September 2013
Established a new slogan: “Give the warmth of gas a tangible form.”
October 2013
Built-in stove “crea” wins Good Design Award
October 2014
Gas bath water heater “BRIGHTS” wins Good Design Award
Built-in stove “Faceis” wins Good Design Award
March 2015
Nagoya City Mizuho Stadium becomes “Paloma Mizuho Sports Park” through naming rights agreement
September 2015
Paloma Co., Ltd. has been certified as an Eco Rail Mark by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Launch of the “New” Grill Revolution “La Cook”
October 2015
FELIMO, a remote control for bath water heaters, wins the Good Design Award
February 2016
Moved Tokyo branch and Kyushu branch
Tobitate! Started supporting Study Abroad JAPAN
March 2016
Developing “Si sensor stove popularization promotion activities” with Yokohama City Fire Department
Paloma 100 billboard project started at Tokyo Metro
September 2016
Signed a sponsorship contract with the Japan Disabled Ski Federation
March 2017
Donation of the latest surgical support robot, the first to be introduced in Japan
Special sponsorship of Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden’s 80th anniversary project
August 2017
FACEIS, La Cooke wins Kids Design Award
October 2017
Received the Good Design Award. Built-in stove FACEIS, hot water remote control Felimo Pure
October 2017
Received the Good Design Award. Built-in stove FACEIS, hot water remote control Felimo Pure
February 2018
Obtained certification as a “Company that supports childcare” and “Company that promotes women’s active participation” by Nagoya City
May 2019
Built-in stove “AVANCE” released
June 2019
Acquired Dutch boiler and water heater manufacturer Intergas Verwarming BV
Activities to preserve Kuguri Castle (part of the land owned by our company) in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture received the Urban Landscape Award
July 2019
Conducted awareness-raising activities to popularize Si sensor stoves in collaboration with the Nagoya City Fire Department
September 2019
Built-in stove AVANCE wins the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the Kids Design Awards
November 2019
Built-in stove AVANCE receives the Fire and Disaster Prevention Product Recommended Mark
December 2019
Acquired a memorandum of understanding and part of the shares of Italian gas equipment parts manufacturer Sabaf.
March 2020
Built-in stove AVANCE wins the Japan Gas Association’s Technology Award
August 2020
Launch of the first air conditioner jointly developed by overseas subsidiary Rheem and Fujitsu General
August 2021
Acquired American air conditioner manufacturer Friendrich Air Conditioning Co.
August 2022
Kita-Kanto branch relocated
October 2022
Saitama Training Center (Shushikan) opened
About the Group: Head company and other subsidairies
Japan
Paloma Co., Ltd
Vietnam
Paloma Vietnam Co., Ltd
USA
Rheem Manufacturing Company
Canada
Rheem Canada Ltd.
Netherlands
Intergas Verwarming B.V.
De Jong Gorredijk B.V.
Mexico
Rheem de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Brazil
Rheem do Brasil
China
Rheem (China) Water Heater Co., Ltd
Paloma Shanghai Gas Appliance Co.,Ltd.
Australia
Rheem Australia Pty Ltd
Chile
CEM,South America
New Zealand
Rheem New Zealand
Paloma Japan
Paloma is the world’s leading private manufacturer of gas appliances. Paloma Corporation, established in 1911, is considered a pioneer in providing gas appliances in the Japanese industry. More than 100 years of history, the Paloma Group has always grown and supplied not only gas products for the home, in the industry, and responded to the supply of gas appliances for high-end kitchens. in the restaurant business.
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Company Name |
Paloma Co., Ltd. |
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Address |
6-23 Momozono-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya |
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Representative |
Hiroaki Kobayashi |
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Incorporated |
1911 |
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Employees |
15,872 (total number of employees) |
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Sales |
Sales: ¥907.4 billion (December 2022) |
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Business scope |
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Sales office |
Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Chiba, Niigata, Saitama, Tachikawa, Yokohama, Sagamihara, Kanazawa, Shizuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, Fukuoka, and 78 other locations nationwide. |
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Manufacturing plants |
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Overseas subsidiaries |
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Institutes |
Nagoya (head office), Sapporo |
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Bank |
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Nagoya Branch, Mizuho Bank Nagoya Branch |
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Address |
606/56 |
Highlights
Corporate company highlight
Throughout its history, Paloma has achieved many achievements such as the Good Design Award of the “Faceis” built-in stove (October 2014), the Chubu Region Invention Award (October 2009) or the Innovation Award technology in the United States (February 2008). Especially on August 20, 2016, at Ben Thanh Theater, Ho Chi Minh City, Paloma Vietnam Co., Ltd. was honored to be voted as “Top 100 leading brands in Vietnam – 2016” by Nguoi Tieu Dung Newspaper in coordination with the Communications organization of VNPACO Group. Paloma Vietnam Co., Ltd would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our esteemed customers for voting for Paloma as one of the “Top 100 Leading Brands in Vietnam 2016.” We are also immensely thankful for your unwavering trust in choosing Paloma gas stoves as your home’s companion for over two decades because of our exceptional qualities: “Japanese Quality – Safety – Energy Efficiency.”