Working alongside people and society, we guide stainless steel toward expressions of beauty.

Abel’s origins trace back to 1965, when its predecessor, Kinki Yakuhin Kogyo, began working with stainless-steel surface treatments. Responding to the needs of the time, the company developed its expertise in electropolishing — a method that refines the surface using chemical solutions. In 1993, the company was renamed Abel Co., Ltd. Then in 2008, we introduced Abel Black®, a mirror-finish black stainless steel that embodies our commitment to precision manufacturing and expanded what stainless steel can express.

The name “Abel” was chosen by Chairman Hideki Iso. It reflects our philosophy of pursuing what is both Ace (exceptional) and Belle (beautiful). For us, beauty is the result of technical mastery and material understanding — not something added, but something drawn out.

We believe: “Beauty is not applied, but revealed.” “Beauty emerges through honest work.” “Beauty is created in partnership with people and society.” Guided by these values, we continue to work closely with designers and engineers — tackling projects that can only be realized through the materials and technologies we offer.

Company Motto
Pursue the highest beauty through world-class technology.

Guiding Principles
Act with integrity and work in harmony. Become a person who builds world-class technology.

Purpose
Create the highest beauty together with people and society, using world-class technology.

Mission
Produce products that impress discerning professionals worldwide. (BtoP)

Vision
Become a first-call company that makes a significant contribution to society.

Core Values — Five Commitments
1. We dedicate ourselves to creating high-quality products quickly and consistently, with sincerity.
2. We take initiative and strive to build a harmonious workflow.
3. We respect ideas and time, maintaining continuous research and effort.
4. We act responsibly, valuing the prosperity and fundamental principles of our partners.
5. We love our work, keep our passion and youthful spirit alive, and foster a positive workplace.

At Abel, our approach to beauty is rooted in our name itself — a name that reflects our founding principle: to pursue the highest (Ace) level of beauty (Belle) through engineering (Engineer). We don’t see beauty as surface decoration. Instead, we pursue a deeper, essential beauty that emerges through technical mastery and respect for material — a philosophy captured in our core belief: “To seek the highest beauty through world-class craftsmanship.”

Beauty Is Not Applied, but Drawn Out
Nothing embodies this philosophy more clearly than our proprietary black stainless-steel technology, Abel Black®.
Where conventional methods like painting or plating add color on top of the material, Abel Black® brings out a deep black tone from within the stainless steel itself. By precisely growing the oxide layer on the surface and controlling light interference, we achieve a black finish that enhances — rather than hides — the metal’s inherent texture and character. This approach reflects our respect for the material. We work to reveal its inner potential, expressing its depth and richness without compromising its integrity.

Beauty Emerges Through Honest Work

Our sense of beauty extends beyond the final product. Guided by our founding principle — “Integrity and cooperation above all” — we believe beauty is also found in how we work: Respecting ideas and time. Committing to ongoing research and careful craftsmanship.Creating a balanced, harmonious workflow. And above all, approaching our work with sincerity, passion, and optimism. It’s this accumulation of thoughtful, honest effort that gives our products their quiet dignity — a beauty that can’t be explained in words alone.

Beauty Is Created Together — With People and Society
Our goal isn’t just to make beautiful products. Our purpose is to create beauty at the highest level, in collaboration with people and society. We see ourselves as partners to designers, architects, and engineers around the world — professionals with sharp eyes and bold ideas. When our advanced materials and techniques meet their creative visions, something entirely new becomes possible. From architecture and design to cutting-edge industrial applications, we work hand-in-hand with our partners to bring projects to life — not only contributing to society, but sharing in the act of creation itself.

For Abel, the pursuit of beauty is the pursuit of stainless steel. It’s the pursuit of technology. And above all, it’s a conversation — between people, between materials, and with the world around us. Through honest craftsmanship, we’ll continue shaping the highest forms of beauty the times demand.

We partner with designers and engineers around the world who shape the future, advancing research and development to create new value across disciplines. At the same time, we pursue excellence in our work processes, balancing innovation with efficiency while fostering a creative workplace environment.

Through the decades, Abel Co., Ltd. has evolved by responding to society's needs,pioneering techniques that preserve the inherent beauty of metal while opening new design and industrial possibilities. We remain committed to providing technologies and materials that enable projects which could not exist without them.

1965
Founded as Kinki Yakuhin Kogyo; began stainless-steel surface treatment business.

1993
Renamed Abel Co., Ltd.

2011
Abel Black selected for Tokyo Skytree.

2016
Registered Abel Black® as a trademark for proprietary surface treatment technology.

2024
Exhibited at Milano Design Week in Milan, Italy.
Opened new headquarters and 2nd factory.

2025
Participated in Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 at the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion.