Use of Raw Materials and Diversification of Business

Would concepts taken from the raw materials used in crafting musical instruments inspire new opportunities

Creating new businesses from new materials

1959

Using FRP in sports and lifestyle products

1961

Success with metals

Building on the knowledge provided by research into piano frame casting, Yamaha embarked on full-fledged research into metals. We conducted research and development into a range of materials utilized to forge brass instruments, and to make snow ski edges and beryllium speaker cones.

NS-1000M
Speaker System／1974

GLASS SKI
Skis／1961

1961

Becoming Japan's foremost maker of metals

Starting with iron-aluminum alloys in 1961, Yamaha began external sales of metals such as copper alloys, sendust, and titanium, establishing itself as one of the big three special metal makers in Japan.

1982

Transforming golf with new materials

Yamaha applied its materials research to carbon composite and forged titanium heads, creating an extensive range of golf clubs.

EX C-200
Golf Club／1982

EOS Ti-22
Golf Club／1991

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