Kashikura Co., Ltd.

Kamiya Yayuki begins manufacturing ibushi tiles.

Kamiya Yatarō manufactures ibushi tiles. Wholesale and sales business. From Kanto, Chiba to Kansai Hyogo, he devotes himself to expanding and developing the Sanshu tile sales network.

In Meiji 32 (1900), Kaya Yataro began manufacturing ibushi tiles. Wholesale and sales business. From Kanto and Chiba to Kansai Hyogo, he devoted himself to expanding and developing the Sanshu tile sales network.

In Taisho 9 (1920), started roofing construction business, subcontracting large building projects for Ohara Group and Okura Group. Registered as a designated dealer of the Ministry of the Imperial Household.

Engaged in roofing work, subcontracted by Obayashi and Okura for large building projects. Registered as a designated seller by the Ministry of the Imperial Household.

Corporate established in September 1958.

A memorial stone for Kamiya Seikuro is erected.

In Showa 9 (1934), the memorial stone for Kiyoku Kuroo was erected.

Production of salt‑fired red tiles (single kiln: 20,000 per month). Total production: 40,000 achieved.

In Showa 12 (1937), started manufacturing salt-baked red tiles (single kiln: monthly 20,000 sheets). Total production reached 40,000 sheets.

Start of glaze tile production (single kiln: 10,000 per month).

In Showa 30 (1955), started manufacturing glazed tiles (single kiln: monthly 10,000 sheets).

In Showa 33, Kiyoku Kuro Shoten Co., Ltd. was established with a capital of 5 million yen.

In Showa 33, the Takahama No.1 Tunnel Kiln Facility was completed (2 rows, 3 tiers; monthly production 100,000 sheets).

(K.K.) Kamiya Seikuro Trading Co., Ltd. established with capital 5 million yen. Completion of the first Takahama tunnel kiln (10,000 per month).

Completion of the second Takahama tunnel kiln (80,000 per month). Total monthly production reached 180,000.

In Showa 40, the Takahama No.2 Tunnel Kiln Facility was completed (2 rows, 2 tiers; monthly production 80,000 sheets). Total monthly production reached 180,000 sheets.

Improvement of the first Takahama tunnel kiln (200,000 per month).

In Showa 41, the Takahama No.1 Tunnel Kiln Facility was improved (3 rows, 2 tiers; monthly production 200,000 sheets).

Completion of the third Takahama tunnel kiln (300,000 per month). Total monthly production reached 500,000.

Completion of Handa First Factory. One 115m tunnel kiln (500,000 per month).

In Showa 50, Handa No.1 Factory was completed, featuring a 115m Tunnel Kiln (1 unit; 3 rows, 2 tiers; monthly production 500,000 sheets).

In Showa 46, the Takahama No.3 Tunnel Kiln Facility was completed (72m, 4 rows, 2 tiers; monthly production 300,000 sheets). Total monthly production reached 500,000 sheets.

Completion of Handa Second Factory. One 70m tunnel kiln (700,000 per month).

In Showa 53, Handa No.2 Factory was completed, featuring a 70m Tunnel Kiln (1 unit; 4 rows, 2 tiers; monthly production 700,000 sheets).

Handa Second Factory certified as a factory authorized to display Japanese Industrial Standards. Total monthly production reached 1.5 million.

In Showa 57, Handa No.2 Factory was certified as a JIS Display Authorized Factory. Total monthly production reached 1.5 million sheets.

Comprehensive equipment improvement at Handa Second Factory. One 72m jet kiln (monthly production 900,000 sheets).

In Showa 58, Handa No.2 Factory underwent comprehensive equipment improvement, installing a 72m Jet Kiln (1 unit; 9 rows, 1 tier; monthly production 900,000 sheets).

Takahama Factory completed. One 76.4m jet kiln. Noshisen (special glazed) production (monthly 1,000,000 sheets).

In Heisei 1, Takahama Factory was completed, featuring a 76.4m Jet Kiln (1 unit; 11 rows, 1 tier; monthly production 1 million sheets).

Capital increased to 10 million yen.

In Heisei 2, capital was increased to 10 million yen.

Company name changed to Kamishiro Co., Ltd.

In Heisei 4, company name was changed.

Equipment improvement at Handa Second Factory. One 76.4m jet kiln (monthly production 1,000,000 sheets).

In Heisei 6, Handa No.2 Factory equipment was improved, installing a 76.4m Jet Kiln (1 unit; 9 rows, 1 tier; monthly production 1 million sheets).

In Heisei 8, headquarters was relocated to Handa City.

In Heisei 8, the Kashiwa Delivery Center was established.

Head office moved to Handa City. Established Kashiwa Distribution Center.

In Heisei 9, the Higashiyamanashi Center was established.

Established Higashiyamanashi Center.

South Factory completed.

In Heisei 11, South Factory was completed.

Manufacturing Department, Handa Second Factory, and Production Management Division obtained ISO 9002:1994 certification.

Manufacturing Department, Handa Second Factory, and Production Management Division obtained ISO 9001:2000 certification. Total monthly production 2.5 million sheets.

In Heisei 12, the Manufacturing Department, Handa No.2 Factory, and Production Management Division obtained ISO9002:1994 certification.

Established Roof System Comprehensive Research Institute.

Certified as an Aichi brand company. The '53A shingling tile' manufactured at Handa Second Factory obtained JIS conformity certification. Established SKJ Group through a business partnership with Shinogen Tile Industry Co., Ltd. and Hekinan Kiln Co., Ltd. Established Rain Leak Home Doctor Kamisei.

In Heisei 15, the Manufacturing Department, Handa No.2 Factory, and Production Management Division obtained ISO9001:2000 certification. Total monthly production reached 2.5 million sheets.

In Heisei 20, certified as an Aichi Brand Company.

In 2008, the '53A slate tile' manufactured at Handa Second Factory obtained JIS compliance certification.

In 2008, the SKJ Group was established through a business partnership with Shinogen Tile Industry Co., Ltd. and Hekinan Ceramic Co., Ltd.

In 2010, the Manufacturing Department, Handa Second Factory, and Production Management Section obtained ISO 9001:2008 certification.

Started bridge survey operations. Started general labor dispatch operations.

Established Skylight Tube Aichi and Kamishiro.