Mr. S.Nishimura and Mr. H.Shinohara established Shinano Onkyo Institute in Shibuya, Tokyo to start manufacturing loudspeakers. Mr.S.Nishimura assumed of President.
In 1953, we also began research into in-house production of cone paper, a material that significantly influences frequency response.
The institute was organized Shinano Onkyo Co., Ltd. Trade name, 'Foster' registered.
Renamed Foster Electric Co., Ltd.
Akishima factory constructed.
Started the sales of microphones.
Company's stock listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Market.
Begin manufacturing headphones.
Established Foster Electric Co.,(H.K.)Ltd.
Begin production of audio amplifiers and tuners.
Mr. H.Shinohara assumed of President.
Established Foster Electric Co.,(Taiwan)Ltd.
The head office moved to Akishima, Tokyo.
Automation of Speaker Production
Established Foster Transportations Ltd.
Established Foster Electric(Singapore)Pte. Ltd.
Established Foster Electric(U.S.A), Inc.
Established Foster Electric (Europe) GmbH in West Germany.
Established Foster Electronics Ltd.
Automated manufacturing equipment began to be introduced into the factory starting in 1979.
The turning point came in 1981 with an inquiry from GM (Delco) in the United States for automotive speakers.
Merged with Tonegen Co., Ltd. Foster Electric Co., Ltd.
Started manufacturing loudspeakers in U.S.A.
Established Guangzhou Panyu Jiu Shui Keng Foster Electric Factory.
40th anniversary of the company's founding.
Established P.T. Foster Electric Indonesia.
Mr. M.Takada assumed of President.
Established holding company in U.S.A.
Established Detroit Office.
Established the warehouse in El Paso, U.S.A.
50th anniversary of the company's founding.
Transferred to the 1st section from the 2nd section in Tokyo Stock Exchange Market.
Strengths of In-House Parts Production
Established Taipei Office.
Established Shanghai Office
Established Chubu Sales Office(Aichi).
Established Foster Electric Co.,(Guangzhou)Ltd.
Merged with Fostex Corp.
Mr. Y.Higashi assumed of President.
Established Foster Electric (Vietnam)Co., Ltd.
Established Foster Electric Co., (Changzhou) Ltd.
Established San Jose Office.
Established Foster Electric Co., (Nanning) Ltd.
Established Foster Electric IPO (Thailand) Ltd.
Established Foster Electric (Da Nang) Co.,Ltd.
ESTec corporation was added to the consolidated subsidiary.
Mr.Y.Miyata assumed of President.
Established Foster Electric Co.,(Heyuan)Ltd.
Established Foster Electric(Bac Ninh)Co.,Ltd.
Established Foster Electric Co.,(Chongzuo)Ltd.
Established Foster Electric Co.,(Gaozhou)Ltd.
Established Myanmar Foster Electric Co.,Ltd.
Headquarters moved to 1-1-109, Tsutsujigaoka, Akishima City, Tokyo
Established Foster Electric (Quang Ngai)Co.,Ltd.
Took over the micro audio transducer business from Star Micronics.
Mr.H.Yoshizawa assumed of President.
Established Foster Electric(Thilawa)Co., Ltd., in Myanmar
Opened “Anfelit” Fostex showroom.
Joined “United Nations Global Compact(UNGC)”
FSK (THAILAND) CO., LTD was added to the consolidated subsidiary.
In 2018, revenue declined due to slowing growth in the smartphone market.
Established Nanjing Office.
The following year, revenue continued to fall amid market uncertainty caused by the novel coronavirus and yen depreciation.
Overcoming crises through teamwork
Mr.A.Narikawa assumed of President.
Established Guangzhou Fourstar Electroacoustic Tech Co.,Ltd.
Established FOSTER BUSINESS SERVICE LTD. (incorporation-type company split)
Transferred to the Prime Section in Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Interhaptics and Foster Electric have formed a strategic partnership to realize next-generation immersive haptic experiences, announcing the integration of haptic platforms with acoustic and vibration technologies.
Foster Electric Co., Ltd. has been listed as an "Asia-Pacific Climate Leader" in 2025. This list recognizes companies that have contributed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The selection criteria are the reduction rates of Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2018 to 2023.
Foster Electric has implemented a zero-tolerance policy that prohibits the acceptance of gifts and gratuities in response to increased global regulations. All employees are required to strictly adhere to these rules.
Foster Electric has implemented a zero-tolerance policy that prohibits the acceptance of gifts and benefits. This is to comply with strict anti-bribery regulations worldwide.
Foster Electric's Sustainability Report 2022 emphasizes the company's commitment to sincerity and CSR. The company aims to contribute to future society through acoustic products and solutions, aligning with its corporate philosophy of sincerity and its vision for creating a comfortable society.
The Foster Group upholds integrity as its corporate philosophy and incorporates CSR philosophy into its management core. Through products and solutions related to sound, it aims to provide society with comfortable living and communication, striving for the realization of a better society.