| 1949年 |
The Founders' Conviction |
| 1949年 |
Established |
| 1949年06月 |
Mr. S.Nishimura and Mr. H.Shinohara established Shinano Onkyo Institute in Shibuya, Tokyo to start manufacturing loudspeakers. Mr.S.Nishimura assumed of President. |
| 1953年 |
In 1953, we also began research into in-house production of cone paper, a material that significantly influences frequency response. |
| 1953年05月 |
The institute was organized Shinano Onkyo Co., Ltd. Trade name, 'Foster' registered. |
| 1959年05月 |
Renamed Foster Electric Co., Ltd. |
| 1960年03月 |
Akishima factory constructed. |
| 1962年02月 |
Started the sales of microphones. |
| 1962年05月 |
Company's stock listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Market. |
| 1964年04月 |
Begin manufacturing headphones. |
| 1965年02月 |
Established Foster Electric Co.,(H.K.)Ltd. |
| 1966年04月 |
Begin production of audio amplifiers and tuners. |
| 1966年08月 |
Mr. H.Shinohara assumed of President. |
| 1969年 |
Established Foster Electric Co.,(Taiwan)Ltd. |
| 1969年07月 |
The head office moved to Akishima, Tokyo. |
| 1970年 |
Automation of Speaker Production |
| 1970年12月 |
Established Foster Transportations Ltd. |
| 1972年07月 |
Established Foster Electric(Singapore)Pte. Ltd. |
| 1972年10月 |
Established Foster Electric(U.S.A), Inc. |
| 1973年10月 |
Established Foster Electric(Europe)GmbH in West Germany. |
| 1976年05月 |
Established Foster Electronics Ltd. |
| 1979年 |
Automated manufacturing equipment began to be introduced into the factory starting in 1979. |
| 1981年 |
The turning point came in 1981 with an inquiry from GM (Delco) in the United States for automotive speakers. |
| 1986年11月 |
Merged with Tonegen Co., Ltd. Foster Electric Co., Ltd. |
| 1987年09月 |
Started manufacturing loudspeakers in U.S.A. |
| 1988年04月 |
Established Guangzhou Panyu Jiu Shui Keng Foster Electric Factory. |
| 1989年06月 |
40th anniversary of the company's founding. |
| 1991年03月 |
Established P.T.Foster Electric Indonesia. |
| 1994年07月 |
Mr. M.Takada assumed of President. |
| 1995年10月 |
Established holding company in U.S.A. |
| 1997年02月 |
Established Detroit Office. |
| 1997年11月 |
Established the warehouse in El Paso, U.S.A. |
| 1999年06月 |
50th anniversary of the company's founding. |
| 1999年09月 |
Transferred to the 1st section from the 2nd section in Tokyo Stock Exchange Market. |
| 2000年 |
Strengths of In-House Parts Production |
| 2001年04月 |
Established Taipei Office. |
| 2001年04月 |
Established Shanghai Office |
| 2001年04月 |
Established Chubu Sales Office(Aichi). |
| 2001年10月 |
Established Foster Electric Co.,(Guangzhou)Ltd. |
| 2003年04月 |
Merged with Fostex Corp. |
| 2005年06月 |
Mr. Y.Higashi assumed of President. |
| 2006年01月 |
Established Foster Electric (Vietnam)Co., Ltd. |
| 2006年05月 |
Established Foster Electric Co., (Changzhou) Ltd. |
| 2006年10月 |
Established San Jose Office. |
| 2007年11月 |
Established Foster Electric Co., (Nanning) Ltd. |
| 2008年04月 |
Established Foster Electric IPO (Thailand) Ltd. |
| 2008年06月 |
Established Foster Electric (Da Nang) Co.,Ltd. |
| 2009年03月 |
ESTec corporation was added to the consolidated subsidiary. |
| 2009年06月 |
Mr.Y.Miyata assumed of President. |
| 2010年01月 |
Established Foster Electric Co.,(Heyuan)Ltd. |
| 2010年03月 |
Established Foster Electric(Bac Ninh)Co.,Ltd. |
| 2011年03月 |
Established Foster Electric Co.,(Chongzuo)Ltd. |
| 2011年12月 |
Established Foster Electric Co.,(Gaozhou)Ltd. |
| 2012年07月 |
Established Myanmar Foster Electric Co.,Ltd. |
| 2012年11月 |
Headquarters moved to 1-1-109, Tsutsujigaoka, Akishima City, Tokyo |
| 2013年02月 |
Established Foster Electric (Quang Ngai)Co.,Ltd. |
| 2014年01月 |
Took over the micro audio transducer business from Star Micronics. |
| 2014年04月 |
Mr.H.Yoshizawa assumed of President. |
| 2014年12月 |
Established Foster Electric(Thilawa)Co., Ltd., in Myanmar |
| 2015年08月 |
Opened “Anfelit” Fostex showroom. |
| 2017年01月 |
Joined “United Nations Global Compact(UNGC)” |
| 2017年10月 |
FSK (THAILAND) CO., LTD was added to the consolidated subsidiary. |
| 2018年 |
In 2018, revenue declined due to slowing growth in the smartphone market. |
| 2018年05月 |
Established Nanjing Office. |
| 2019年 |
The following year, revenue continued to fall amid market uncertainty caused by the novel coronavirus and yen depreciation. |
| 2020年 |
Overcoming crises through teamwork |
| 2020年06月 |
Mr.A.Narikawa assumed of President. |
| 2021年09月 |
Established Guangzhou Fourstar Electroacoustic Tech Co.,Ltd. |
| 2021年10月 |
Established FOSTER BUSINESS SERVICE LTD. (incorporation-type company split) |
| 2022年04月 |
Transferred to the Prime Section in Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 2022年12月 |
Established FOSTER ELECTRIC (HUNGARY) Kft. |
| 2023年06月 |
Mr.K.Kishi assumed of President. |
