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Work Co., Ltd.
Headquarters in Osaka, Japan
Native name
株式会社ワーク
Romanized name
Kabushiki-gaisha Wāku
Company type
Private
Industry
Motorsport
Founded
March 8, 1977
Founder
Takeshi Tanaka
Headquarters
Osaka, Japan
Products
Alloy wheels
Revenue
¥JPY 95,000,000 (June 2014)
Number of employees
160 (June 2014)
Website
work-wheels.net
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Work Co., Ltd. is a Japanese high-end wheel manufacturer for both motorsport and street use. They manufacture the "Work Equip" and "Work Meister" range of wheels.[1]
Work Wheels released their first range of wheels in 1977[2] under the name "Work Equip", which continue to be manufactured today under popular demand. Commonly regarded as the leading manufacturer of Single, Two and Three piece forged wheels for automotive use, Work Wheels adopt a "on demand system" in order to produce products under direct request of their customers and corporate customers.[3] Current major corporate customers include Dunlop, Falken, Toyo Tires, Toyota Modellista International Co, FUJI Corporation, Bridgestone, and Ralliart.[2]
Work Wheels is a long-standing member of both the Japan Light-Alloy Wheel Association (JAWA) and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).[2]
The company's founder, Takeshi Tanaka, died in 2015.[1]
^ abAcoba, Paulo (20 August 2015). "Takeshi Tanaka Founder And President Of Work Wheels Passes Away". Art of Gears. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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