About Maxco Chain
About Maxco Chain
Maxco Chain traces its history back to 1911 as the Tobata Foundry Company in Japan, a lineage that evolved through the Hitachi Group starting in 1956 and the formal establishment of Hitachi Chain Ltd. by 1972. This long manufacturing heritage gave the company decades of chain engineering experience before its more recent corporate transitions.
The company separated from Hitachi in 2016 to become SENQCIA Corporation, then transitioned to new ownership in 2021 under the MAXCO Chain name. In May 2023, MAXCO Chain completed a merger with HKK Chain Corporation of America, further strengthening its manufacturing and distribution capabilities across North America.
MAXCO Chain specializes in industrial roller chains, engineering class chains, and wastewater treatment chains and components, serving industries including steel, mining, construction, lumber, food and beverage, sugar, agriculture, and wastewater treatment. ChatMRO indexes the MAXCO Chain catalog so buyers can search by chain pitch, class, or application to find matching products.
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Frequently asked questions
What products does Maxco Chain manufacture?
Maxco Chain manufactures industrial roller chains, engineering class chains, and wastewater treatment chains and components. The company's manufacturing lineage traces back to 1911.
What is Maxco Chain's corporate history?
Maxco Chain's history began as Tobata Foundry Company in Japan in 1911, later joining the Hitachi Group and becoming Hitachi Chain Ltd. by 1972. The company separated from Hitachi in 2016 as SENQCIA Corporation before becoming MAXCO Chain under new ownership in 2021.
What industries use Maxco Chain products?
Maxco Chain serves industries including steel, mining, construction, lumber, food and beverage, sugar, agriculture, and wastewater treatment. Its engineering class chains are built for the heavy-duty demands of these applications.
What was the HKK Chain merger?
In May 2023, MAXCO Chain completed a merger with HKK Chain Corporation of America, strengthening its manufacturing and distribution capabilities in North America. This merger expanded the combined company's reach across the chain markets it serves.
What makes engineering class chain different from standard roller chain?
Engineering class chains are built with heavier components and tighter tolerances than standard roller chain, designed for higher-load, lower-speed applications such as conveyors and material handling equipment. Maxco Chain manufactures both standard roller chain and engineering class chain lines.