| 1924年 |
1924年、八尾敬次郎の志と挑戦から、当社の歴史は始まりました。 |
| 1936年 |
Capital: 100,000 yen |
| 1936年 |
Becomes a major distributor for King Records; the procurement and sale of phonographs, records, and musical instruments begins. |
| 1936年 |
1936年には「株式会社八欧商店」を設立し、蓄音機、レコード及び楽器類の仕入・販売を開始。 |
| 1936-01-15 |
On Jan. 15, Keijiro Yao establishes Yaou Shop Co., Ltd. in Asakuasa Kuramae-cho, Tokyo. |
| 1938年 |
Koa Radio Electric Machinery Works established in Honjo-Mukojima, Tokyo; production of the “Seikwa” and “Concour” radio receivers begins. |
| 1938年 |
1938年にはラジオ受信機の製造を開始して、新たな第一歩を踏み出しました。 |
| 1941年 |
Capital: 198,000 yen |
| 1941年 |
Koa Radio Electric Machinery Works renamed Yaou Radio Electronics Ltd.. |
| 1941年 |
In addition to radio receivers, production of radio equipment, measuring instruments, loudspeakers, and electric phonographs begins. |
| 1942年 |
Yaou Shop Co., Ltd. renamed Yaou Electric Co, Ltd. |
| 1945年03月 |
Kuramae Plant and Mukojima Plant destroyed in the Bombing of Tokyo in March. The company constructs a new plant in Nakano, Tokyo and begins operations. |
| 1946年 |
The company starts using the trademark "GENERAL". |
| 1946年 |
1946年に誕生した「ゼネラル」ブランドと共に、今も私たちのDNAとして息づいています。 |
| 1947年 |
Capital: 2 million yen |
| 1947年 |
The company absorbs Yaou Radio Electronics Ltd.; Yaou Electric Co, Ltd. renamed Yaou Radio Manufacturing Co., Ltd. |
| 1947年 |
New plant constructed in Nakano, Tokyo; operations relocated from Shiroyama Plant. |
| 1948年 |
Head office relocated to Nakano, Tokyo; Yaou Radio Manufacturing Co., Ltd. renamed Yaou Radio Co., Ltd. |
| 1948年 |
The company begins production of the five-tube, three-band all-wave radio (5A-2), certified as No. 1 (5A-2/5NS-1), in response to the launch of the radio certification system by the Ministry of Communications (later the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications). |
| 1950年 |
The company begins production of six- and seven-tube superheterodyne radios with magic eyes. |
| 1950年 |
1950年代に技術を磨き可能性を広げて、家電領域への挑戦を始めました。テレビ・冷蔵庫・洗濯機などの家電で家庭に新しい快適を届け、消防無線やタクシー無線などの通信機器で街や地域を支える。暮らしに笑顔と快適を届けることが、我々の目標となりました。 |
| 1951年 |
Capital: 20 million yen |
| 1951年 |
Electric heater division established at Shiroyama Plant; expansion into the home appliance sector begins. |
| 1951年 |
Research into monochrome televisions begins. |
| 1952年 |
Capital: 50 million yen |
| 1952年 |
Omori Plant completed in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; all divisions except the home appliance manufacturing division relocated to Omori Plant. |
| 1952年 |
Prototype 17-inch monochrome television, 17T-1 completed. |
| 1953年 |
Capital: 100 million yen |
| 1953年 |
Company shares offered to the public. |
| 1953年 |
Medium- and shortwave mobile radio equipment receives Certification No. 1 from the National Fire Defense Headquarters. |
| 1953年 |
The first Japan-made production control device for television studios delivered to NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation). |
| 1954年 |
Head office relocated to Omori Plant. |
| 1954年 |
Delivers medium- and shortwave radio equipment to the National Fire Defense Headquarters. |
| 1954年 |
The company begins the production and sale of the world’s first 10-inch front-speaker monochrome television, the 10T-1. The model features the first Japan-made produced cathode-ray tube with electrostatic focus, and a 10-inch square screen with 70-degree deflection. |
| 1955年 |
Capital: 400 million yen |
| 1955年 |
Yaou Radio Co., Ltd. renamed Yaou Electric Co, Ltd.; Kawasaki Plant (current head office, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki) built; radio, audio, and television operations relocated from Omori Plant to Kawasaki Plant. |
| 1955年 |
Home appliance manufacturing division relocated from Nakano to Omori. |
| 1955年 |
Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 1955年 |
The company develops Japan’s first horizontal retrace blanking method for televisions and markets it as the Blanking System, and applies the technology to the 14T-7 and 17T-7. |
| 1956年 |
Capital: 800 million yen |
| 1956年 |
Radio device division relocated from Omori Plant to Kawasaki Plant; mass-production facilities for electric washing machines installed at Omori Plant. |
| 1956年 |
Listed on Nagoya Stock Exchange and Osaka Stock Exchange. |
| 1956年 |
The company begins development of color televisions. |
| 1956年 |
The company launches the absorption-type electric refrigerator, ER-101. |
| 1957年 |
Capital: 1.2 billion yen |
| 1957年 |
Home appliance plant completed at Kawasaki Plant; home appliance division relocated to Kawasaki Plant. |
| 1957年 |
General Lighting Equipment Co., Ltd. established in Osaka. |
| 1957年 |
The company begins development of studio equipment for color broadcasts. |
| 1957年 |
The company completes a prototype color television. |
| 1957年 |
The company launches the fluorocarbon-refrigerant compressor-type refrigerator, ER-351. |
| 1957年 |
The company enters the 150-MHz-band taxi radio market. |
| 1957年 |
Delivers medium-and shortwave SSB radio equipment to the Tokyo Fire Department and Tokyo Electric Power Company. |
| 1958年 |
Head office relocated to Kawasaki. |
| 1958年 |
The company launches the world's first 14-inch monochrome television with a wired remote control, the "Video Master," 14T-800M. |
| 1959年 |
The company installs direction-finding equipment and radio equipment on the helicopter of the Antarctic research vessel “Soya.” |
| 1959年 |
Delivers VHF-FM radio equipment to the Ministry of Construction. |
| 1959年 |
The company develops a selective calling system, applies it to taxi radio systems, and delivers it to Toyo Kotsu. |
| 1960年 |
2.4 billion yen |
| 1960年 |
The company begins full-scale production of color televisions. |
| 1960年 |
The company produces and launches the 21-inch and 17-inch color televisions, 21CC-F, 21CT-F, and 17CT-G. |
| 1960年 |
The company launches the 14-inch double-sided, two-speaker console-type monochrome television “X-Line” models 14SB and 14KB. |
| 1960年 |
The company begins of Ge alloy-type transistors. |
| 1960年 |
The company develops the transistorized FM radio equipment Mini-Line series. |
| 1960年 |
Delivers 400-MHz-band FM radio equipment to Nippon Express. |
| 1960年 |
The company launches its first window-type air conditioner, EA-55A. |
| 1960年 |
1960年に当社初のウィンド形クーラーを発売。 |
| 1961年 |
Delivers the aircraft VHF/AM radio equipment GR-2 to airlines and other customers. |
| 1961年 |
Delivers a 900-MHz band ITV system to Nomura Securities. |
| 1961年 |
Delivers transistorized radio equipment for aircraft to the Japan Coast Guard. |
| 1961年 |
Delivers VHF-FM radio equipment to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. |
| 1961年 |
Delivers FM portable radio equipment for helicopters to the National Police Agency. |
| 1961年 |
Delivers the micro-module portable radio equipment CP-5110 to the Japan Highway Public Corporation. |
| 1962年 |
3.6 billion yen |
| 1962年 |
Delivers 400-MHz-band FM radio equipment to Tokyo Electric Power Company. |
| 1962年 |
Delivers ultra-compact transistorized radio equipment to Hokuriku Electric Power Company. |
| 1962年 |
The company launches the groundwater-cooled air conditioner, AC-6502C. |
| 1962年 |
1962年の地下水を利用した水冷式クーラー発売。 |
| 1963年 |
General Lighting Equipment Co., Ltd. renamed General Denko Co., Ltd. |
| 1963年 |
The company launches all-transistor six- and nine-inch monochrome televisions, GTM-6 and GTH-9, featuring cathode-ray tubes with 90-degree deflection. |
| 1963年 |
The company begins production of the twin-tub electric washing machine with spin dryer EW-55. |
| 1963年 |
Delivers radio equipment with selective calling devices to Tokyo Electric Power Company. |
| 1963年 |
Delivers relay radio equipment to the Metropolitan Police Department. |
| 1964年 |
5.4 billion yen |
| 1964年 |
General Denshi Kogyo Co., Ltd. established in Ichinoseki, Iwate. |
| 1964年 |
The company begins production of television chassis and radios. |
| 1964年 |
Delivers micromodule radio equipment to Tokyo Electric Power Company. |
| 1964年 |
The company produces Japan’s first transistorized film camera for television studios, TKV-4, and delivers it to NHK. |
| 1964年 |
The company launches the world’s first nine-inch, line-sequential, all-transistor color television, “Colornet” GTC-9. The model features the single-gun color picture tube “Colornetron,” jointly researched and developed with Kobe Industries Corp. |
| 1964年 |
The company begins the development of electronic desktop calculators. |
| 1964年 |
1964年には量産を開始。 |
| 1965年 |
The company develops 400-MHz-band taxi radio equipment. |
| 1965年 |
The company develops transistorized radio equipment for police use. |
| 1965年 |
The company develops the mobile telemetry system, ZD-101. |
| 1965年 |
Delivers radio equipment to the Japan Highway Public Corporation. |
| 1965年 |
Delivers color master control equipment to Nishinippon Broadcasting. |
| 1965年 |
The company withdraws from transistor production. |
| 1965年 |
Delivers ITV equipment to the Japan Defense Agency’s Antarctic research vessel “Fuji.” |
| 1965年 |
Research into thick- and thin-film hybrid ICs begins. |
| 1966年 |
Capital reduced to 1.56 billion yen. |
| 1966年 |
Yaou Electric Co, Ltd. renamed General Ltd. |
| 1966年 |
Delivers 400-MHz-band centralized base-station radio equipment for taxi use to the Mobile Radio Center. |
| 1966年 |
Delivers control units for vehicle-mounted radio equipment to the Japan Defense Agency. |
| 1966年 |
Delivers transistorized FM and SSB radio equipment to the Tokyo Fire Department. |
| 1966年 |
The company develops various micromodules for communications equipment. |
| 1966年 |
The company launches the industry’s first fully automatic-tuning stereo, KHR-832D. |
| 1967年 |
Shinjo Denki Ltd. established in Shinjo, Yamagata; begins production of monochrome televisions. |
| 1967年 |
Manufacturing lines of the Kawasaki Head Office Plant fully converted to color television production. |
| 1967年 |
Noheji General Co., Ltd. established (current Aomori Business Office); begins production of kotatsu (heated tables) and washing machine motors. |
| 1967年 |
Delivers an FM-FM multiplex telemetry system to Nissan. |
| 1967年 |
Delivers a water-supply telemetry system to the Nagahama City Waterworks Bureau. |
| 1968年 |
The company develops the fully transistorized 16-digit calculator, ECD-101, and begins production and sales. |
| 1969年 |
Capital: 2.34 billion yen |
| 1969年 |
The company develops radio equipment equipped with tone squelch. |
| 1969年 |
Delivers fully transistorized radio equipment to the National Police Agency and Tokyo Electric Power Company. |
| 1969年 |
Delivers three-tube color cameras to NHK. |
| 1969年 |
The company launches the window-type air conditioner, “Home Run Cool” AL-845C, equipped with a proprietary airflow mechanism. |
| 1969年 |
The company develops the world’s first electronic cash register, ECR22-45. |
| 1969年 |
The company develops the calculator, EDC-1400. |
| 1969年 |
The company becomes Japan’s first to obtain the Anti-Corrosion Mark (a product recommendation mark of the Japan Association of Corrosion Control) for electric washing machines and electric refrigerators. |
| 1969年 |
The company begins exports of the 12-inch vacuum-tube color television, 12-APCU, to the U.S. (5,000 units) |
| 1969年 |
1969年には独自送風機構の開発。 |
| 1971年 |
The company launches the cassette-type air conditioner, “min min” ALM-14A, designed for easy window and wall installation; “min min” subsequently becomes the nickname for the company’s air conditioners. |
| 1971年 |
The company begins production of the industry’s first split-type air conditioner with a built-in ventilation unit. |
| 1971年 |
The company begins exports of the window-type air conditioner, AL-6500C, to the Middle East (Kuwait). |
| 1971年 |
The company begins production of fan motors for window-type air conditioners for the Middle East (with aluminum brackets, dust-resistant bearings, and an over-temperature protector). |
| 1971年 |
The company develops a PAL-S decoder and begins exports of 13-inch color television receivers to Europe. |
| 1971年 |
Delivers wireless paging devices to the Tokyo Fire Department. |
| 1971年 |
The company begins exports of 27-MHz-band CB transceivers to the U.S. |
| 1971年 |
1971年に中東のクウェートへクーラーの輸出を開始。 |
| 1972年 |
Shinjo Denki Ltd. renamed Shinjo General Co., Ltd. |
| 1972年 |
The company launches the industry’s first 20-inch touch-tuning color television, “Golden Dynasty” 20C-9100. |
| 1972年 |
The company launches the industry’s first 20-inch color television with a dial-type ultrasonic remote control, 20C-911TL. |
| 1972年 |
The 62-liter-class single-door compact refrigerator achieves the No. 1 market share. |
| 1972年 |
Delivers the first fire and emergency dispatch system to the Amatobu Fire Department, Aichi. |
| 1973年 |
Capital: 2.44 billion yen |
| 1973年 |
Chubu General Co., Ltd. established in Hosoe, Shizuoka (current Hamamatsu Business Office). |
| 1973年 |
Noheji General Co., Ltd. renamed Aomori General Co., Ltd. |
| 1973年 |
The company enters into a technology licensing agreement with Taisei Industry Co., Ltd. in Taiwan for room air conditioners. |
| 1973年 |
The company enters the local-government emergency broadcast system market. |
| 1973年 |
Delivers an automatic frequency-switching system to the National Police Agency. |
| 1973年 |
Delivers 150-MHz-band dual-use in-vehicle/portable radio equipment to the Tokyo Fire Department. |
| 1973年 |
1973年に台湾企業との技術供与契約締結。 |
| 1974年 |
Aomori General Co., Ltd. Shichinohe Plant completed in Shichinohe, Aomori (current Aomori Business Office); begins integrated production of air-conditioner motors. |
| 1974年 |
Second floor of Kawasaki Plant destroyed in fire. |
| 1974年 |
Delivers 150-MHz-band radio sirens to the Tokyo Fire Department. |
| 1974年 |
The company launches the calculator with printer, EDC-1206P. |
| 1975年 |
The company develops modular portable radio equipment and hybrid-IC radio equipment for fire-service use. |
| 1975年 |
Delivers an air-traffic-control console to the Japan Defense Agency. |
| 1975年 |
The company launches the pocket calculator, EDC-8103. |
| 1975年 |
The company launches the industry’s lowest-power-consumption 14-inch color television (63 W), the red-cabinet “Red 63” models 14P-A1 and 14P-A2. |
| 1976年 |
Teknika Electronics Corp. established in New York, U.S. |
| 1976年 |
Yonezawa General Co., Ltd. established in Yonezawa, Yamagata; begins assembly of television circuit boards. |
| 1976年 |
Survey and research on 400-MHz-band FDM multiplex radio equipment conducted. |
| 1976年 |
1976年にアメリカに子会社を設立。 |
| 1977年 |
Teleton Electro (U.K.) Co., Ltd. established in London, United Kingdom. |
| 1977年 |
Chubu General Co., Ltd. plant (current Hamamatsu Business Office) completed; production of room air conditioners and heat exchangers for export begins. |
| 1977年 |
Delivers the kanji editing system, KK-202, to major newspaper companies. |
| 1977年 |
Delivers special-effects equipment to NHK regional stations. |
| 1977年 |
Research into PCM-based time-division multiplexing of voice signals begins. |
| 1977年 |
Delivers the local-government emergency broadcast system control system, RC-810, to Tenryu City. |
| 1977年 |
1977年にオーストラリアとドイツに子会社を設立。 |
| 1978年 |
General Colour Pty Ltd. established in Arndell Park, Australia. |
| 1978年 |
GCJ Electronics (Europe) GmbH established in Düsseldorf, Germany. |
| 1978年 |
Delivers the ultra-compact waterproof portable radio equipment CP-5129 to the Tokyo Fire Department. |
| 1978年 |
The company develops an AVM system for taxis. |
| 1978年 |
Delivers hybrid-IC-based portable radio equipment to Tokyo Electric Power Company. |
| 1978年 |
The company launches the electronic cash registers, ECR-G11 and G11A. |
| 1978年 |
Delivers the local-government emergency broadcast system console, RC-810, to the Izumo City Agricultural Cooperative and Ozu City. |
| 1979年 |
Delivers a command and communications vehicle to the Sakai City Fire Department. |
| 1979年 |
Delivers the local-government emergency broadcast system console, RC-810, to Ebina City. |
| 1980年 |
Genebras Eletronica Ltda. established in Sao Paolo, Brazil. |
| 1980年 |
Delivers security emergency reporting systems to the Ministry of Justice. |
| 1980年 |
The company launches the ultra-energy-saving split-type air conditioner, ALS-18LL. With a high energy efficiency ratio of 3.6, it meets the Ministry of International Trade and Industry’s Moonlight Project targets. |
| 1981年 |
The company participates in the Radio Technical Council’s digital mobile radio development; it conducts survey experiments over four years. |
| 1982年 |
The company participates in the Design and Procurement Committee for future mobile radio systems. |
| 1982年 |
The company launches the industry’s first air conditioner equipped with a mechatronic remote control, a two-stage energy-saving mechanism, and an air-circulator panel. |
| 1982年 |
The company launches the twin-tub washing machine, EW-D1, equipped with the Sprinkle mechanism, which allows powdered detergent to dissolve in water. |
| 1982年 |
The company develops the MCA radio equipment CM-851. |
| 1983年 |
Capital: 2.77 billion yen |
| 1983年 |
The company launches Japan’s first MSX BASIC personal computer with a built-in 16 KB memory, integrated into a 15-inch color television, PCT-50 (MSX BASIC is developed by Microsoft of the U.S.). |
| 1983年 |
The company develops the world’s first frost-free rapid-freezing system based on the heat transfer principle of heat pipes, “KOORYANSE.” It installs the system in refrigerator-freezers, including ER-25WA and ER-28WV, and launches both models. |
| 1983年 |
The company develops the systemized high-end cash register, ECR G5800. |
| 1984年 |
Capital: 3.71 billion yen |
| 1984年 |
The company increases capital through a business alliance and capital tie-up with Fujitsu. |
| 1984年 |
Shirakawa General Co., Ltd. established in Shirakawa, Fukushima. |
| 1984年 |
The company develops a portable on-site telephone. |
| 1984年 |
The company develops the electronic fire and emergency dispatch system, HA-305. |
| 1985年 |
Capital: 6.27 billion yen |
| 1985年 |
General Ltd. renamed Fujitsu General Ltd. |
| 1985年 |
Fujitsu General System Engineering Ltd. (FGS) established in Minato-ku, Tokyo. |
| 1985年 |
The company launches the heat pump air conditioners, ALS-22BPRD, equipped with a double warm-air outlet dash inverter, and ALS-22BHV. |
| 1985年 |
The company begins exports of compact two-room multi-split air conditioners. |
| 1985年 |
The company commercializes the industry’s first four-duct system refrigerator, ER-326CV, with dedicated ducts and temperature sensors for the freezer, refrigerator, chilled, and vegetable compartments. |
| 1986年 |
Capital: 8.42 billion yen |
| 1986年 |
New research laboratory building completed at Kawasaki Head Office. |
| 1987年 |
Capital: 10.69 billion yen |
| 1987年 |
The company acquires an equity stake in Taisei Industry. |
| 1987年 |
Delivers an AVM system to Crown Taxi. |
| 1987年 |
The company begins production of brushless DC motors for split-type air-conditioner indoor units. |
| 1988年 |
Capital: 13.38 billion yen |
| 1989年 |
The company renames the air-conditioner nickname from “min min” to “Sylphide.” |
| 1989年 |
The company launches the industry’s first heating-cooling-dehumidifying air conditioners featuring 1/f fluctuation, AS28RPR and AS25RPR. |
| 1989年 |
The company launches the split oil heaters, KH-35P and KB-50PS. |
| 1989年 |
The company develops the touch-screen fire and emergency dispatch system, HA-505, equipped with advanced search functions. |
| 1989年 |
The company launches the consumption-tax-compliant electronic cash register, ECR G7200. |
| 1989年 |
1989年に業界初「1 / f ゆらぎ」機能搭載。 |
| 1990年 |
FGL da Amazonia Eletronica Industria e Comercio Ltda established in Manaus, Brazil; begins production and sales of calculators. |
| 1990年 |
The company launches the heating-cooling-dehumidifying air conditioners, AS28RPD and AS32RPD, equipped with an electric air-purifying function. |
| 1990年 |
The company develops the semi-automatic AVM system, HD-525. |
| 1990年 |
The company develops an AVM-linked customer search system for taxis. |
| 1990年 |
After obtaining the BL (Better Living) certification for firefighting equipment, the company launches the HA system, LIS1000. |
| 1991年 |
Capital: 15.81 billion yen |
| 1991年 |
The company increases capital through a third-party allotment. |
| 1991年 |
Fujitsu General (Thailand) Co., Ltd. established in Chonburi, Thailand, to manufacture air conditioners. |
| 1991年 |
The company launches the “Sylphide” AS28SPE air conditioner. |
| 1992年 |
Plant at Fujitsu General (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Chonburi, Thailand, begins operations. |
| 1992年 |
The company launches the BS/CS broadcast reception system “Space Master,” the industry’s first automatic antenna-tracking system. |
| 1992年 |
The company launches the industry’s first 29-inch television equipped with a built-in BS/CS tuner for BS/CS satellite broadcast reception, BC-29M65. |
| 1992年 |
The company launches the “Mighty Compact L” air conditioners, AS40VPR2 and AS32VPR, the industry’s first models equipped with a power-selection function. |
| 1992年 |
1992年に革新的なラムダ形熱交換器搭載。 |
| 1993年 |
Service division spun off to form Fujitsu General Customer Service Ltd. in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. |
| 1993年 |
The company develops the industry’s smallest and highest-level waterproof portable radio equipment for fire-service operations, CP-5161T (1W) and CP-5461T (5W). |
| 1993年 |
The company launches the world’s first 21-inch plasma display, “Plasmavision-M21” PDS-1000, and the plasma television “Plasmavision-T21” PDT-2100. |
| 1993年 |
The company begins exports of compact four-room multi-split air conditioners. |
| 1994年 |
Ichinoseki Plant spun off to form Ichinoseki Fujitsu General Ltd. |
| 1994年 |
Fujitsu General (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. established in Shanghai, China, to manufacture air conditioners. |
| 1994年 |
The company launches the hot-water room heater “Hotman.” |
| 1994年 |
The company develops a GPS-based AVM system enabling the industry’s fastest taxi dispatch. |
| 1994年 |
The company develops the Sky Ace 71 series two-way radios. |
| 1995年 |
Fujitsu General America, Inc. established in New Jersey, U.S. |
| 1995年 |
The company develops the industry’s first power diffuser (warm air foot-level mechanism) and launches the DC inverter air conditioner, AS25APD. |
| 1995年 |
The company develops the fire and emergency dispatch system, HA-820, utilizing a PC network. |
| 1996年 |
Plant at Fujitsu General (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. begins operations. |
| 1996年 |
The company's prototype 42-inch plasma television provided by Fujitsu to three major U.S. television networks for use at the Atlanta Olympic Games. |
| 1996年 |
The company launches the world’s first 42-inch full-color plasma television, “Home Theater” PDW4201, and the display model PDS4201. |
| 1996年 |
The company launches the air conditioner, AS-28BPD, achieving industry top-class energy efficiency with a 30% reduction in electricity costs. |
| 1996年 |
The company develops the industry’s first touch-screen operation console for local-government emergency broadcast systems, RC-6100. |
| 1997年 |
Hamamatsu Plant spun off to form Hamamatsu Fujitsu General Ltd. |
| 1998年 |
FGA (Thailand) Co., Ltd. established in Chonburi, Thailand. |
| 1998年 |
Fujitsu General (Middle East) FZE established in Dubai, UAE. |
| 1998年 |
Shanghai Plant, Taiwan Plant, and Thailand Plant obtain ISO 9002 certification. |
| 1998年 |
The company develops the air-conditioner-dedicated inverter control mechanism, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM). |
| 1998年 |
Featuring industry-first movable intake panels and IPM, the company launches the “Advanced Respiration” air conditioners, AS40EPX2, AS28EPF, and AS25EPF. |
| 1998年 |
The company develops the vehicle-mounted radio equipment for fire-service operations, CM-5066MT. |
| 1999年 |
Fujitsu General Engineering (Thailand) Co., Ltd. established. |
| 1999年 |
Fujitsu General Electronics Limited established in Ichinoseki, Iwate. |
| 1999年 |
The company enters into an air-conditioner technology alliance agreement with ETA General Private Limited (India). |
| 1999年 |
The company releases the registered trademark “Home Theater” for visual displays. |
| 1999年 |
The air conditioner division obtains ISO 9001 certification. |
| 1999年 |
Head office business site air conditioner division and Hamamatsu Plant obtain ISO 14001 certification. |
| 1999年 |
Shanghai Plant, Taiwan Plant, and Thailand Plant obtain ISO 14001 certification. |
| 1999年 |
The company launches the "Advanced Respiration V" series air conditioners, AS40FPV2, AS28FPV, and AS22FPV. |
| 1999年 |
The company begins exports of multi-split air conditioners for non-residential buildings. |
| 1999年 |
The company launches heated carpets with a 99% reduction in electromagnetic emissions. |
| 2000年 |
Fuji Eco Cycle Co., Ltd. established in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, to recycle home appliances. |
| 2000年 |
Joint-venture company Aircon Japan S.A.E established in Egypt to produce and sell air conditioners. |
| 2000年 |
60m height difference test tower installed at Hamamatsu Fujitsu General Ltd. |
| 2000年 |
The company signs an alliance agreement with Indian company ETA General Private Limited (EGPL) for the production and sale of air conditioners. |
| 2001年 |
Fujitsu General Laboratory of Air-Conditioning Technology Ltd. established at Kawasaki Head Office. |
| 2001年 |
The company enters the market for multi-split air-conditioning systems with the establishment of a technical support center for VRF multi-split air-conditioning systems for non-residential buildings in London, the United Kingdom. |
| 2001年 |
Manufacturing subsidiaries in Hamamatsu and Taiwan closed; air-conditioner production consolidated at subsidiaries Fujitsu General (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu General (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 2001年 |
The company obtains certification for an integrated company-wide ISO 14001. |
| 2001年 |
The company develops the digital fire and emergency dispatch system, HA-2000. |
| 2001年 |
Next-generation fire and emergency communication command system featuring Internet-based digital technology receives the Ohm Technology Award from the Promotion Foundation for Electrical Science and Engineering. |
| 2001年 |
The company develops the world’s first full-digital video processor and image-processing engine dedicated to plasma displays, “AVM” (Advanced Video Movement). |
| 2002年 |
Manufacturing subsidiary in Taichung, Taiwan, dissolved. |
| 2002年 |
Fujitsu General (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. established. |
| 2002年 |
The company develops the fully digital total system for local-government emergency broadcast systems, RC-7000. |
| 2002年 |
Delivers a fully digital local-government emergency broadcast system (simultaneous broadcast type) to Nagoya City. |
| 2002年 |
The world’s first 42-inch “Plasmavision-W” PDS4241 (AVM-equipped model) receives the Emmy Award 2002 from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (U.S.). |
| 2002年 |
The company announces the multi-split air-conditioning system for non-residential buildings, “AIRSTAGE.” |
| 2003年 |
The company establishes F.G.L.S. Electric Co., Ltd., a motor manufacturing company in China, as a joint venture with the Little Swan Group (China). |
| 2003年 |
The company launches the new-concept air conditioner, “nocria” AS28JPZ, featuring the world’s first automatic filter cleaning mechanism. |
| 2003年 |
2003年に世界初のフィルター自動清掃機能搭載。 |
| 2003-03-21 |
Refers to the automatic filter cleaning mechanism for wall-mounted air conditioners. The product launched on March 21, 2003, as the world's first air conditioner to be equipped with such a mechanism. Based on in-house research. |
| 2004年 |
Capital: 17.93 billion yen |
| 2004年 |
Plant at F.G.L.S. Electric Co., Ltd. begins operations. |
| 2004年 |
The company terminates the refrigerator business and dissolves Fujitsu General Refrigeration Co., Ltd. |
| 2004年 |
The company develops the world’s first axial-gap fan motor for air conditioners, MFD-71PO. |
| 2005年 |
Fujitsu General Visual Systems (Europe) SAS established in France as a base for selling visual displays in Europe. |
| 2006年 |
The company establishes Fujitsu General Central Air-conditioner (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. in Wuxi, China, as a joint venture with Wuxi Little Swan Central Air Conditioner Co., Ltd. for the multi-split air-conditioning business for non-residential buildings in China. |
| 2006年 |
The company establishes Fujitsu General Orient International Electronics Sales (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China, as a joint venture with Orient International (Holding) Co., Ltd. for room air-conditioner sales in China. |
| 2006年 |
The company establishes the Office of Global Demand Chain Management to oversee company-wide production, procurement, sales, logistics, and inventory planning. |
| 2006年 |
Aomori Fujitsu General Ltd. dissolved and integrated into Fujitsu General Limited as the Aomori Business Office. |
| 2006年 |
The company develops a multi-path heat exchanger with approximately twice the dehumidification performance of previous models, installs the technology in the “nocria” series AS-Z71R2, AS-Z63R2, AS-Z50R2, AS-Z40R2, and AS-Z28R, and launches these models. |
| 2006年 |
The company develops the two-way information providing system “UBWALL,” compatible with FeliCa and using PDP monitors. |
| 2006年 |
The company develops an axial motor for electric bicycles and installs it in electric bicycles manufactured by Sunstar Engineering. |
| 2006年 |
The company launches the high-performance deodorizer for home use, DAS-301R. |
| 2007年 |
The firefighting systems business obtains ISO 27001 certification for information security. |
| 2007年 |
Fujitsu General Visual Systems (Europe) SAS (France) dissolved. |
| 2007年 |
FG Eurofred Limited established in the UK as a joint venture between Fujitsu General (UK) and Eurofred UK to sell air conditioners and provide related services in the UK. |
| 2007年 |
The Air Conditioner R&D Center completed at the Kawasaki Head Office. |
| 2007年 |
The company receives an order for a digital radio taxi dispatch system from the Chuo Musen Taxi Cooperative. |
| 2007年 |
The company launches the overseas add-on multi-split air-conditioning system for non-residential buildings, the “AIRSTAGE” V series. |
| 2008年 |
The company terminates the consumer visual display business. |
| 2009年 |
Shinjo Fujitsu General Ltd. dissolved. |
| 2009年 |
Plant for producing air conditioner compressors begins operations at FGA (Thailand) Co., Ltd. |
| 2009年 |
Air conditioners ASU9 and 12RLS receive the Honorable Mention at the ASHRAE EXPO 2009 Innovation Awards (U.S.). |
| 2009年 |
The company launches the overseas add-on multi-split air-conditioning system for non-residential buildings, the "AIRSTAGE" V-II series. |
| 2009年 |
The company receives the GfK No.1 Award in the Australian room air-conditioning market for five consecutive years. |
| 2009年 |
The company launches the plasma-ion UV deodorizer, "PLAZION" DAS-301V. |
| 2009年 |
Delivers a multi-split air-conditioning system for non-residential buildings to the World Trade Center Changzhou in China. |
| 2009年 |
The company receives the "Australia’s most efficient single-phase air conditioner 2009–10" award for the second consecutive year. |
| 2010年 |
Fuji Eco Cycle Co., Ltd. which is engaged in the home appliance recycling business, relocates to a new plant in the Hamamatsu Business Office. |
| 2010年 |
The company jointly develops an outpatient guidance solution using electronic paper with Fujitsu Limited. |
| 2010年 |
The company develops home-use multi-split inverter air conditioners (with Branch Box unit) for the North American market, capable of serving up to eight rooms. |
| 2010年 |
The company installs Japan’s first digital fire and emergency radio system (SCPC method) at the Okayama Fire Department. |
| 2011年 |
To expand the air conditioner business, the company transfers part of the headquarters’ product-design functions to Fujitsu General (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu General Engineering (Thailand) Co., Ltd. |
| 2011年 |
The company launches the "nocria" Z and S series, the industry’s first models equipped with RF wireless remote controls and computer-based electricity-cost management functions. |
| 2011年 |
The company launches the all-season electric carpet, FHC-13A. |
| 2012年 |
Overseas inverter air conditioners of the LT and LU series receive the authoritative iF Product Design Award 2012 and Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2012 in Germany. |
| 2012年 |
Fujitsu General (Euro) GmbH, Moscow Representative Office opened. |
| 2012年 |
Joint-venture company TCFG Compressor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. established to manufacture compressors in Thailand. |
| 2012年 |
The company launches the compact-type deodorizer "PLAZION." |
| 2012年 |
The company launches the “AIRSTAGE” VR-II series featuring a multi-split air-conditioning system for non-residential buildings and simultaneous cooling and heating operation. |
| 2013年 |
The company expands its technical center in Shanghai, China. |
| 2013年 |
Fujitsu General Electronics Limited begins operations of a new plant in Ichinoseki, Iwate. |
| 2013年 |
The company launches the “nocria” X series equipped with Dual Blaster, achieving unprecedented comfort with two types of airflow for the first time in the world. |
| 2013年 |
2013年に2種類の気流のデュアルブラスター搭載。 |
| 2014年 |
The company launches the “AIRSTAGE” J-II S series multi-split air-conditioning system for residential use in the Chinese market. |
| 2014年 |
The company launches the “AIRSTAGE” V-III series VRF multi-split air-conditioning system for non-residential buildings. |
| 2014年 |
The company launches an electric dust-collection humidifying air purifier featuring a self-regenerating deodorizing unit in the Japanese and Chinese markets. |
| 2014年 |
The company develops the handheld wireless terminal “NAVIT” for hospital outpatient guidance system. "NAVIT" is integrated with Fujitsu Limited's electronic medical record system. |
| 2016年 |
UK air-conditioning sales and service company FG Eurofred Limited renamed to Fujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK) Ltd. |
| 2016年 |
Fujitsu General Laboratories Limited established to strengthen R&D into future technology company-wide; Fujitsu General Air-Conditioning Technology Laboratory Ltd. dissolved. |
| 2016年 |
R&D center at Fujitsu General Engineering (Thailand) Co., Ltd. completed. |
| 2016年 |
The company reaches a basic agreement with Rheem, a U.S. manufacturer of air-conditioning and water-heating equipment, toward a comprehensive partnership in the North American air conditioner business. |
| 2017年 |
R&D centers established within company subsidiaries in U.S. and Europe. |
| 2017年 |
The company reaches a basic agreement with G.I. Holding S.p.A. of Italy toward comprehensive partnership. |
| 2017年 |
The company begins collaborating on commercial air-conditioning systems with U.S. company Ventacity Systems Inc. |
| 2018年 |
Certified as Health & Productivity Management Organization 2018 (Large Enterprise Category, White 500), jointly organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Nippon Kenko Kaigi (Japan Health Council). |
| 2018年 |
Fujitsu General Electronics Limited establishes Fujitsu General Electronics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. as a sales subsidiary in China. |
| 2018年 |
Indian air-conditioning design, installation, and service company ABS Aircon Engineers Private Limited becomes subsidiary. |
| 2018年 |
Acquires all shares of Australian air-conditioning service and maintenance company Precise Air Group (Holdings) Pty Limited; company becomes wholly owned subsidiary. |
| 2018年 |
Fujitsu General (India) Private Limited established in India. |
| 2018年 |
The company launches the “AIRSTAGE” J-III L series, featuring a multi-split air-conditioning system for shops and offices, and the industry's smallest compact outdoor unit. |
| 2018年 |
The company launches the world's first ceiling-embedded indoor unit featuring movable air outlets on both sides that deliver airflow to the entire room. |
| 2018年 |
The company develops a prototype of a wearable cooling device and exhibits it at CEATEC JAPAN 2018. |
| 2019年 |
Certified as Health & Productivity Management Organization 2019 (Large Enterprise Category, White 500), jointly organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Japan Health Council. |
| 2019年 |
Italian company F.G. Europe Italia S.p.A., under European distributor F.G. Europe S.A., becomes subsidiary. |
| 2019年 |
Fujitsu General OS Technology Limited established through a joint investment with Outsourcing Technology Inc. |
| 2019年 |
Innovation & Communication Center (ICC) in Kawasaki completed. |
| 2019年 |
Second plant at Fujitsu General (Thailand) Co., Ltd. begins operations. |
| 2019年 |
Certified as Sports Yell Company 2019 by the Japan Sports Agency. |
| 2019年 |
The company launches the AI air conditioner “nocria” X series featuring a built-in wireless LAN adapter. |
| 2019年 |
Wall-mounted air conditioners “nocria” Z / M series and KP series receive the Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2019. |
| 2019年 |
The company launches the “nocria” HM series indoor ceiling-embedded air conditioner featuring movable air outlets on both sides to deliver airflow to the entire room. |
| 2020年 |
The company begins air-conditioning business in India under a direct sales structure through Fujitsu General (India) Private Limited. |
| 2020年 |
Certified as Health & Productivity Management Organization 2020 (Large Enterprise Category), jointly organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Japan Health Council. |
| 2020年 |
Advanced Engineering Lab begins operations within ICC at the Kawasaki Head Office to accelerate innovation in development processes and the commercialization of new technologies. |
| 2020年 |
Fujitsu General Commercial Air Conditioning Italia S.p.A becomes wholly owned subsidiary. |
| 2020年 |
Fujitsu General Orient International Electronics Sales (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. becomes wholly owned subsidiary. |
| 2020年 |
Fujitsu General (U.K.) Co., Ltd. merged into Fujitsu General (EURO) GmbH. |
| 2020年 |
Remote controller for the “nocria” X series receives the iF Product Design Award 2020. |
| 2020年 |
Ceiling-type indoor units of the “nocria” SV series receive the Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2020. |
| 2020年 |
The company begins providing wearable air conditioner “Cómodo gear” for workers in harsh environments such as security, construction, factories, and event venues. |
| 2020年 |
The company launches the first HVAC system with a multi-positional air-handling indoor unit, jointly developed with U.S. partner, Rheem. |
| 2020年 |
The company launches the “nocria” X series, an industry first that uses AI to disinfect the heat exchanger when users are away, and removes mold and bacteria in line with the learned lifestyle rhythm of the user. |
| 2020年 |
The “nocria” HM series receives the Energy Conservation Center, Japan's Prize of the Chairman of ECCJ award in the 2020 Energy Conservation Best Products and Business Models category. |
| 2021年 |
Fujitsu General Orient International Electronics Sales (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. renamed Fujitsu General Sales & Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 2021年 |
Certified as Health & Productivity Management Organization 2021 (Large Enterprise Category, White 500), jointly organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Japan Health Council. |
| 2021年 |
Basic policy for sustainability management formulated. |
| 2021年 |
Ultraviolet irradiation equipment manufacturer Aero Shield Co., Ltd. becomes subsidiary. |
| 2021年 |
Fujitsu General Commercial Air Conditioning Italia S.p.A renamed Fujitsu General (Italia) S.p.A. |
| 2021年 |
The company participates in the Next Generation HVAC Innovation Challenges, organized by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. It utilizes its Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF/multi-split air conditioners for small-to-medium stores and offices) systems to demonstrate the energy-saving performance of heat pump technology. |
| 2021年 |
The company begins operation of the “Sustainable Products” system as an internal certification scheme for approving products and services with the potential to address social issues. |
| 2021年 |
Registers the matrix converter technology with WIPO GREEN to promote the company's proprietary technology while contributing to SDGs initiatives. |
| 2021年 |
The company demonstrates the effectiveness of the industry-first n-UV technology (proprietary technology for horizontal ultraviolet irradiation) to inactivate airborne COVID-19 virus by more than 99% in one minute. |
| 2021年 |
The company launches the “nocria” Z series, equipped with Double AI to realize a hygienic and comfortable space perfectly suited to the user. |
| 2021年 |
The “nocria” Z series air conditioner and the “nocria” X series simple remote controller receive Red Dot Award 2021. |
| 2021年 |
Ceiling-type indoor units receive the Best Product of the Year in the Sanitary & Air Conditioning category of the Plus X Award 2021. |
| 2021年 |
Fujitsu General (Aust.) Pty Ltd. receives the Trusted Brands Australia 2021 Winner award in the air conditioner category for the fourth consecutive year. |
| 2021年 |
Fujitsu General Electronics Limited develops an industry-first small GaN module, incorporating a high-voltage GaN-FET chip based on advanced modularization technology. |
| 2021年 |
The company launches the new “Cómodo gear i2” wearable air conditioner. |
| 2021年 |
“Cómodo gear i2” and “nocria” Z series receive the Good Design Award 2021; “Cómodo gear i2” also selected for the Best 100. |
| 2021年 |
The company launches the “Gokudan nocria” ZN series, a line of “Sustainable Product Gold”-certified air conditioners with enhanced heating performance. |
| 2021年 |
The company develops "AERO SHIELD," a system for ambulances that improves air quality through ultraviolet irradiation. |
| 2022年 |
The company demonstrates that the Two-Stage Plasma Air Cleaning Technology is effective in reducing airborne COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2, Delta variant) by 99.9% in 10 minutes. |
| 2022年 |
Certified as Health & Productivity Management Organization 2022 (Large Enterprise Category), jointly organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Japan Health Council. |
| 2022年 |
The company transitions electricity used in business activities to 100% renewable energy, achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use at all global sites. |
| 2022年 |
Promotional video "Harmonized UX Design" receives one of the three major international design awards, the Red Dot Design Award: Brand & Communication Design. |
| 2022年 |
The company receives the prestigious Good Design Award 2022 and the Red Dot Design Award 2022 for initiatives enhancing product experiential value. |
| 2022年 |
FG South East Europe SA in Greece becomes subsidiary to support business expansion in Europe. |
| 2022年 |
FGAHP established as a joint venture for manufacturing products within Europe. It starts local production of ATW (air to water) systems with a view to achieving a decarbonized society. |
| 2022年 |
The company launches the “nocria” X series and Z series with enhanced heating functions and the industry's first smartphone remote controller mode. |
| 2022年 |
The company jointly develops with Kobe University a new technology, SIAFOLS*1, that more reliably delivers broadcasts from local-government emergency broadcast systems. |
| 2022年 |
Fujitsu General (Aust.) Pty Ltd., the company’s Australian sales subsidiary, receives the Trusted Brands Australia 2022 Winner award in the air conditioner category for the fifth consecutive year. |
| 2022年 |
“nocria” (AS28JPZ released in 2003), the world's first air conditioner equipped with an automatic filter cleaning mechanism*2, registered in the Essential Historical Materials for Science and Technology (Heritage of Future Technology) for FY2022. |
| 2022年 |
Instruction manual for Japan-market “nocria” Z series room air conditioners receives the Jury Special Award at the Japan Manual Awards 2022. |
| 2023年 |
Certified as Health & Productivity Management Organization 2023 (Large Enterprise Category, White 500), jointly organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Japan Health Council. |
| 2024年 |
Wired remote controller for overseas air conditioners receives the Red Dot Design Award 2024. |
| 2024年 |
Overseas cooling-enhanced air conditioner KL series receives the Good Design Award 2024. |
| 2025年 |
Tender offer by Paloma Rheem Holdings Co., Ltd. completed; delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. |
| 2025年 |
Becomes a member of the Paloma Rheem Holdings group. |
| 2025年 |
The company launches the “nocria” W and L series, the industry’s first air conditioners allowing removal and cleaning of airflow passages. |
| 2025年 |
KL series, designed for high-temperature regions overseas, receives the Red Dot Design Award 2025. |
| 2026年 |
Company name changed to GENERAL Inc. |
| 2026年01月 |
2026年1月、社名を「株式会社ゼネラル」にあらためました。 |
