Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Logistics Partner in Laurens, SC
Since 1881, Kimura Unity Group Unity Group has dedicated itself to delivering top-quality services while fostering exceptional workplaces. Our philosophy centers on customer value creation and empowering motivated teams. With expertise in logistics, total car services, information services, and staffing, we provide global solutions tailored to client needs. Our U.S. operations in South Carolina, California, and Texas build on decades of automotive industry experience, offering warehousing, packaging, sequencing, and steel container production. We combine Toyota Production System principles with cutting-edge technology to ensure lean, efficient operations that exceed expectations. 
Services
Logistics Management
Steel Containers
Consulting Services
Warehousing
Packaging Solutions
Sequencing Operations
Delivery Services
Distribution Processing
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 140+ years combined experience in automotive logistics
- Our lean operations utilize Toyota Production System principles
- 24/7 warehousing services with real-time inventory tracking
- ISO 9001-certified quality management systems
- Global affiliates enable efficient container design and production
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Logistics Management
Kimura Unity Group Unity Group provides comprehensive logistics solutions including warehousing, inventory management, and transportation. Our Toyota Production System-based operations ensure efficiency through standardized work and continuous improvement. We handle diverse commodities from automotive parts to finished goods with 24/7 operations and real-time inventory tracking.
Steel Containers
Custom steel container solutions designed for maximum efficiency. Our collapsible bins, specialized racks, and transport carts optimize space utilization and shipping efficiency. With global manufacturing capabilities, we create industry-leading designs that maximize parts-per-unit capacity while maintaining durability for domestic and international shipping requirements.
Consulting Services
Our logistics experts analyze operations to implement safe, quality-driven systems. We create material flow charts and develop improvement schemes that enhance core business operations. Customized training programs cover forklift operation, safety protocols, and staffing orientation to improve overall operational efficiency and workplace safety standards.
Warehousing
Full-service warehousing operations with advanced inventory management systems. We handle receiving through shipping for diverse commodities including automotive parts, raw materials, and finished goods. Our facilities feature 100-space trailer drop yards and IT-aided operations to maintain high inventory accuracy and real-time tracking capabilities.
Distribution Processing
Custom distribution processing tailored to client requirements. Services include packing/unpacking, assembly operations, product sequencing to production plans, and label application. Our shuttle trucking services with full trailers and box trucks ensure efficient transportation between facilities while maintaining product integrity throughout the supply chain.
People
Yukihiro Koyama
Chairman / CEO
Leading Kimura Unity Group Unity Group's global strategy with decades of industry experience, Yukihiro Koyama drives innovation while maintaining our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives.
Motoharu Kimura
President / COO
Overseeing daily operations, Motoharu Kimura Unity Group Unity Group ensures efficient implementation of lean logistics solutions while maintaining strong client relationships and fostering employee development across all business divisions.
Michelle Barend
Sales Manager
Michelle Barend leads business development efforts, connecting clients with customized logistics solutions that leverage Kimura Unity Group Unity Group's extensive industry expertise and global manufacturing capabilities.
Kevin Long
Sales Assistant Manager
Supporting strategic growth initiatives, Kevin Long assists clients in optimizing their supply chain operations through Kimura Unity Group Unity Group's comprehensive logistics and container production services.
Questions
What logistics services does Kimura Unity Group Unity Group offer?
We provide warehousing, packaging, sequencing, transportation, and steel container production services tailored to automotive and manufacturing industries.
Where are Kimura Unity Group Unity Group's U.S. facilities located?
Our main operations are in Laurens and Piedmont, South Carolina, with branch offices in San Diego, California and Dallas, Texas.
How can I request a quote?
Visit our website's 'Get A Quote' page to submit your requirements and receive a personalized response within one business day.
Is Kimura Unity Group Unity Group ISO 9001 certified?
Yes, our quality management systems are ISO 9001 certified, ensuring consistent service excellence across all operations.
What automotive industry experience do you have?
We've served major automobile manufacturers as a logistics partner for over 140 years, developing specialized solutions for automotive supply chains.
Do you offer international logistics solutions?
Our global affiliates and experience enable us to provide efficient domestic and international shipping solutions for clients worldwide.
Reviews (2)
Terry Hall
Jul 19, 2018
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Not a regulated or fair place to work. No ethics or morals
Tesmleadd run crews with intimidation and harrassment. You can be mistreated and fired for keeping quiet and do s great job. This plcae should be under investigation.
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Tesmleadd run crews with intimidation and harrassment. You can be mistreated and fired for keeping quiet and do s great job. This plcae should be under investigation.
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PdrUpstateSC
Jul 24, 2016
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Our firm recently had a business transaction with Kimura where we dealt with Melissa. Everything was prompt, positive and most certainly 5 star!
