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Message from the President – Yasuhiro Tamai

Kagla Vaportech was founded by my father, Kaoru Tamai as a plant engineering company, during the early days of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) industry. Under the leadership of my elder brother, Kenichi Tamai, who succeeded as the second President, the company established itself as Japan’s leading manufacturer of vaporizers.
In 2028, Kagla Vaportech will proudly celebrate its 70th anniversary.
Since joining Kagla Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in 1989, I have gained extensive experience across various roles, including assignments at the Arima Plant, in domestic and international sales, and as General Manager of our local subsidiary in China.
As we approach this important milestone, I have assumed the role of President of Kagla Vaportech, with a deep sense of responsibility to carry on the legacy and aspirations of both Kaoru Tamai and Kenichi Tamai.
Over the years, we have faced a number of challenges, including the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the unwavering support of our valued customers and the dedication of our employees, our business performance has remained stable and on a path of steady growth. I extend my sincere appreciation to all those who have contributed to our success.
Last year, we launched a new initiative under the banner of “Team Management,” aiming to foster a more open, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels empowered to express their ideas freely and constructively.
Moving forward, we will continue to engage sincerely with our customers, striving to build even stronger relationships of trust and to remain a company that contributes meaningfully to society.
Thank you for your continued support.

Yasuhiro Tamai
President
Kagla Vaportech Corporation

Photo Kagla Vaportech - Arima Production Plant

Kagla Vaportech – Arima Production Plant

WHO WE ARE – Kagla Vaportech Corporation

KAGLA VAPORTECH CORPORATION was established in 1958 as a small manufacturer of LPG manual pumps. Since then, our unremitting efforts have made us widely recognized as a leading manufacturer of the vaporizers for LPG, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and Ammonia gas (NH3).
History of more than 60 years has earned us a reputation of being one of the most experienced LPG vaporizer manufacturer in the world. Through continuous research and development over the years, “KAGLA” brand has grown to be a symbol of durability, reliability and safety.
As for overseas business, we were among the first to expand overseas from Japan. Now we also have a manufacturing base in Shanghai, China.
We have been catering for the demands of small and niche field that are hard for the big enterprises to deal with. As a result, our sales network extends to more than 50 countries today.
While environment issues have become a common global concern, rapid increase of energy demand among developing countries and sense of distrust to nuclear power plants have made the situation further complicated. In this energy diversified era, we foresee the role of LPG as a major source of clean energy. And therefore, we wish to contribute to its further growth.

Photo of Japan factory production team

Photo of Japan factory production of liquid changeover regulator

Photo of Japan factory mechanical production

Photo of Japan factory operation check section

Photo of Japan factory warehouse for vaporizers

Photo of Japan factory welding work section

Company Profile

Company Name KAGLA Vaportech Corporation (President – Yasuhiro Tamai)
Headquarters 1-2-1 Tachibana-cho,Amagasaki Hyogo 661-0025 Japan
Founded February 18,1958
Capital JPY 57 million
Distributor Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanca, Taiwan, New Zealand, Australia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Russia, Kenya, South Africa, Chile, Peru
Factories Arima (Japan) / Shanghai (China)
Products LP Gas Vaporizer
LP Gas Supply equipment
LP Gas Bulk System
LP Gas Plants
Ammonia vaporizers
SNG system (Propane-Air mixer)
Hydrogen Water products
Licenses,Permits,and Qualifications Factory certified by the Ministry of Economy,Trade and Industry Welding- certified factory according to the High Pressure Gas Safety Law CE certified

Company History

1958

Developed LPG filling hand pump

Product photo of LPG filling hand pump

1958

The company founded as Okamoto “Zoki Mfg Co., Ltd.”

Photo of the first factory established in 1958

1961

Entered the LPG plant business

Image photo of the LPG plant in early 1960s

1962

Changed the company name to “KAGURA Mfg Co., Ltd.”

Image of the first company's logo

1966

Developed LPG vaporizer “Vapor Gold”

Product photo of Kagla's first generation LPG vaporizer

1966

Arima factory started operation

Image of Arima factory in 1966

1970

Started sales of small size Heat blower “ARIMAX”

Product photo of heat blower

1973

Established “Kagla Engineering Co., Ltd” for technical inspection / maintenance / installation

Image of LPG plant

1976

Liquid Changeover “Kirikae”

Product photo of the first generation liquid changeover

1983

Machining center newly established

Photo of the newly established machining center

1985

1986

LPG vaporizer
“Vapor Gold T”

Product photo of LPG vaporizer Vapor Gold T

1988

Small LPG vaporizer “EV-10” for overseas market

Product photo of EV-10 vaporizer for export

1990

LPG vaporizer “EX” for overseas market

1990

Changed the company name to “KAGLA INBEST CORPORATION”

New company logo and company owned building

1991

Computerized LPG vaporizer “Super Gold U”

Product photo of LPG vaporizer Super Gold U

1993

LPG vaporizer “SX” for overseas market

1995

LPG vaporizer “AX” for overseas market

1998

Small LPG vaporizer “Minimum”

Product photo of Minimum vaporizer

1998

Compact LPG vaporizer for bulk tank “Bulk Savist”

Product photo of Bulk Savist compact vaporizer

1998

LPG bulk tank + vaporizer skid “Bulk Compo” series

Product photo of Bulk Compo the packaged product of the bulk tank and vaporizer on a skid

2001

New office building added to the Arima factory

2003

Established off shore factory in Shanghai, China.
(100% Subsidary)

Photograph of the ceremony when the local subsidiary was established in China

2004,2005

LPG bulk system with built-in vaporizer “BAiO” series

Product photo of LPG Bulk system with built-in vaporizerd

2005

Packaged LPG auto-fuel dispenser “Auto Compo

Product photo of packaged LPG auto fuel dispenser

2006

LPG vaporizer “REX” for overseas market

2008

50th anniversary
Changed the company name to “KAGLA VAPORTECH CORPORATION”

Image of new company logo

2010

LNG vaporizer “Naturizer

Product photo of LNG vaporizer

2012

Compact vaporizer “Athlete

Product photo of compact vaporizer Athlete

2012

LPG vaporizer “AX5” for overseas market

Kagla history 2012 - Product image of EV-100AX5

2015

Entered into natural gas plant business

Image of natural gas plant

2015

LPG vaporizer “CX” for overseas market

Kagla history 2015 - Product image of EV-100CX

2016

New warehouse building added to the Arima factory

Photo of new warehouse at Japan factory

2017

Entered into Hydrogen health care business

2018

Compact LPG vaporizer “DX” for overseas market

Product photo of DX compact vaporizer for export

2018

Received the Best Manufacturer Award from Hyogo Prefecture for Auto Compo

photo at ceremony of manufacturers' award

2018

60th anniversary

Kagla's image character Mente-nyan and President Tamai

2020

Compact LPG vaporizer “ADX” for overseas market

Product photo of small size dry-electric vaporizer ADX for export

2022

Greater capacity model “EV-100ADX” for overseas market

Kagla history 2022 - Product image of EV-100ADX