"Too Big!" Giant Hexagon Bar Wrench Created by a Long-Established Tool Manufacturer in Tsubame City Goes Viral on Social Media

Approximately 440,000 impressions gained. Giant hexagon bar wrench "AW5000" with a 50mm width across flats.

In March of this year, when we posted an image of the giant hexagon bar wrench (weight: approx. 10kg, length: approx. 50cm, width across flats: 50mm) manufactured by our company on X, its impressive size caught the attention of many users, generating a huge response.

We received numerous replies and quote posts from users both in Japan and abroad, with comments expressing surprise and interest such as "Too big!" "It looks like a weapon!" "Where is it used?" and "I want to see the bolt it fits."

Furthermore, it gained approximately 30,000 likes on our official Instagram account and was featured on Yahoo! News, further increasing its visibility.

As a result, our follower counts on X and Instagram each increased by approximately 1,000 around the time of the post, providing an opportunity for many new users to learn about our company.

■ Applications and Demand for Giant Tools

These giant tools are primarily used for maintaining large machinery in power plants, shipyards, and factories. For those who do not normally use such large tools, it may be difficult to understand where they are used or the level of demand, but approximately 10 to 15 units of this product are shipped annually.

Product details: https://www.asahi-tool.co.jp/product/hexagon-key-wrench/cate-straight-short.html

Giant tools actually being manufactured

■ Exhibition of Giant Hexagon Bar Wrench at ASPAC Niigata EXPO

The giant hexagon bar wrench that has been the subject of discussion will be exhibited at the "ASPAC Niigata EXPO," a trade fair held at Toki Messe in Niigata from June 12 to 14, 2024.

This is a valuable opportunity to see the actual product, so please come to the venue and experience its scale for yourself.

About Asahi Metal Industry Co., Ltd.

Our company is headquartered in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, and has been a specialized manufacturer of work tools under the ASAHI brand, highly regarded by many users for 95 years.

Using advanced hot forging technology essential for creating robust tools, we manufacture tools for a wide range of sizes and applications, while also producing many innovative products with unique value.

We also manufacture custom tools according to customer needs. We have a system that can flexibly respond to various requests, such as tools with special sizes and shapes, and can manufacture from a single unit.

We will continue to strive to create high-quality tools that are useful to people and aim for further growth.

Hot forging process

[Company Overview]

Representative: President & Representative Director Tateo Kanayama

Location: 1444-1 Shimonakano, Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture 959-0215 (Head Office)

TEL: 0256-92-7121

Established: June 1931 (Showa 6)

Capital: 80,000,000 yen

Website: https://www.asahi-tool.co.jp/index.html

[Inquiries about this matter]

Asahi Metal Industry Co., Ltd., Planning and Development Section

Contact: Tsuchida, Baba

TEL: 0256-92-7121

FAX: 0256-91-1009

E-mail: madoguchi@asahi-tool.co.jp