ACHILLES HONG KONG CO., LIMITED

Toshikazu Tonoka established Tonori Textile Company to manufacture and sell textiles both domestically and abroad.

Under the wartime regime and the Corporate Restructuring Order, it was converted to Kokka Industrial Co., Ltd. Akagi Factory for rubber product manufacturing.

At the same time as the end of the war, production of cloth shoes, all rubber shoes, rubber backing, and synthetic resin products began.

With a capital of 2 million yen, Kokka Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. was established, and Toshio Tonoka became president.

Manufacturing and sales of vinyl chloride products commenced.

Headquarters moved to Shinmachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.

To expand the Kansai market, the Osaka Sales Office was upgraded to Osaka Branch.

Built Yamanobe Factory (now Akagi First Factory) in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture.

Entered a technology partnership with British ICI for the manufacture of soft polyurethane foam.

Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Successfully manufactured our proprietary synthetic leather 'Kaboron' and began sales.

Headquarters moved to Okamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.

Established local subsidiary Achilles K.C.I. Corp. in New York, USA (absorbed by ACHILLES USA, INC. in 1978).

Built Gotoku Factory (now Akagi Second Factory) in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, and began manufacturing automotive interior materials, rigid polyurethane shells, and other industrial materials.

Established the Hong Kong liaison office as a local corporation, 'Kohkaku Limited' (now ACHILLES HONG KONG CO., LIMITED).

Built Kansai Factory (now Shiga Second Factory) in Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture.

Established 'KOHKOKU USA, INC.' (now ACHILLES USA, INC.) in Everett, Washington, USA.

Built Bibai Factory in Bibai City, Hokkaido.

Established Shiga First Factory in Nozu City, Shiga Prefecture.

Changed company name from Kokka Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. to Achilles Co., Ltd.

Technology partnership on wall material manufacturing with German company A.S. Creation.

Technology partnership on floor material manufacturing with Swedish company Tarkett.

Construction of Kyushu factory in Itazuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Established joint venture company 'Kunshan Achilles New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.' for PVC leather manufacturing in Kunshan, China.

Started production of conductive material 'ST Poly'.

Obtained ISO 14001 certification at all 7 factories and 6 affiliated companies nationwide.

Established 'Achilles (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd.' in Shanghai, China.

Second plant of Kunshan Achilles New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. began operation.

Opened 'Achilles Technical Center' within the first factory in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture.

Acquired all issued shares of Mitsushin Kousan Co., Ltd. and made it a subsidiary.

Introduced state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment at Ashikaga First Factory and began production of environmentally friendly synthetic leather for vehicle interiors.

Obtained ISO 9001 across all business divisions.

Established 'Achilles Advanced Technology Co., Ltd.' in Taiwan.

Established an office of ACHILLES USA, INC. in Detroit, USA.

Signed partnership agreement with Itochu Corporation and launched shoes under the 'Shunzu' brand.

Moved headquarters to Kitashinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.

Established 'Achilles (Foshan) New Material Co., Ltd.' in Foshan, Guangdong Province, China.

Transitioned market classification to Prime market on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.