Kato Engineering Inc.

North Mankato, MN Part of Nidec Americas Holding Corporation

UEI
M467BSNHK9J8
CAGE
32770
Primary NAICS
335312 Motor and Generator Manufacturing
SAM.gov registration
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Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • Foreign Owned
  • For Profit Organization
  • Manufacturer of Goods
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
Corporate family
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
2075 Howard Dr W, North Mankato, MN 56003, USA
Website
nidec.com
Founded
1973
Employees
100K+
Estimated annual revenue
$250M-$500M
Industry
  1. Industrials
  2. Capital Goods
  3. Industrial Conglomerates
  4. Industrials & Manufacturing
SIC code
76 Miscellaneous Repair Services
Profiles

Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .

Recent federal awards

Kato Engineering Inc.'s 5 most recent federal contract and grant awards, newest first. Amounts are dollars obligated.
Award Agency Obligated Awarded
6115-01-121-8043 exciter, armature Contract · 70Z08026P20128B00 Coast Guard $74,880
Purchase order for emals ESS MG repair of the failed non-thrust end bearing temp 7 RTD on CVN 78 MG 2-2. Contract · N0001926P1007 Naval Air Systems Command $237,700
N104D/PM6 labor and material to accomplish SOW perry EDG SOR Contract · N4044325P0058 Military Sealift Command $93,270
Usns washington chambers emergency generator inspection Contract · N3220525P0005 Military Sealift Command $20,628
Open inspect and report of 01 motor-generator 6125-01-456-9753 Contract · 70Z08524P39017B00 Coast Guard $166,587

About Kato Engineering Inc.

Kato Engineering Inc. is a foreign-owned, for-profit manufacturer specializing in power generation systems, electrical components, and maritime equipment for U.S. government agencies, primarily within the Department of Defense. Registered in SAM.gov since 2003, the company is a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co. White-Rodgers Division and has established itself as a key supplier of advanced generator technologies and electrical systems for military branches, particularly the U.S. Navy.

The company has been awarded numerous federal contracts across multiple defense agencies, focusing primarily on generator inspection, maintenance, repair, and production. These contracts have been predominantly issued by the Military Sealift Command, Naval Sea Systems Command, Coast Guard, Naval Air Systems Command, and Air Mobility Command. Kato Engineering Inc. has performed work on critical maritime equipment, including emergency diesel generator maintenance for naval vessels like the USNS MATTHEW PERRY and USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS, and has been involved in complex projects such as the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) equipment for CVN 78 Gerald R. Ford Class Nuclear Aircraft Carriers. Most of their contracts are firm fixed-price purchase orders or definitive contracts, with varying set-aside designations, including some total small business set-asides.

Kato Engineering Inc. holds a significant single-award indefinite delivery contract (IDC) with the Naval Sea Systems Command valued at $18,429,216, focusing on procuring LHD brushless generators. This IDC, effective until September 25, 2027, enables the Navy to order approximately 5 generators per year to support vessel machinery requirements. The company has also been an active subcontractor for multiple prime contractors like Bath Iron Works Corporation, Leidos, Inc., Rolls-Royce Marine North America Inc., and General Atomics, supplying various components such as semiconductor devices, circuit card assemblies, bearings, transformers, and other specialized electrical and mechanical equipment.

Quick answers

What is Kato Engineering Inc.'s UEI?

Kato Engineering Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is M467BSNHK9J8.

What is Kato Engineering Inc.'s CAGE code?

Kato Engineering Inc.'s CAGE code is 32770.

What is Kato Engineering Inc.'s primary NAICS code?

Kato Engineering Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing).

Where is Kato Engineering Inc. located?

Kato Engineering Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 2075 Howard Dr W, North Mankato, MN 56003, USA.

Is Kato Engineering Inc. registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. Kato Engineering Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through July 27, 2027.

Who is Kato Engineering Inc.'s parent company?

Kato Engineering Inc. is part of Nidec Americas Holding Corporation.

What is Kato Engineering Inc.'s most recent federal award?

Kato Engineering Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is 6115-01-121-8043 exciter, armature (70Z08026P20128B00), from Coast Guard, on August 16, 2026.

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