Kyoritsu Paint Co., Ltd.

Founder Tetsuro Ogata registered the establishment of Kyoritsu Paint on December 26 near the Kitakami River

Kyoritsu Paint Co., Ltd. was established on December 26, 1961, and thanks to your support, has now reached its 60th anniversary.

Founded in January with three employees. Under the guidance of Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd., which handled marine paints, the company aimed to develop markets in the Ishinomaki and Sanriku areas.

Opened the Nakazato Sales Office in Ishinomaki City. Also began focusing on the construction sector.

The First Oil Crisis and the Fourth Middle East War caused crude oil prices to triple. Paint prices soared amid the resulting shortage of raw materials.

A downturn in the shipbuilding industry. Shipbuilders, major customers, went bankrupt one after another.

Opened the Aizu Sales Office. Began focusing on the woodwork and lacquerware sectors.

The 200-nautical-mile fishing limits brought a wave of recession to the fishing industry, a major customer.

With guidance from Isamu Paint Co., Ltd., began focusing on the automotive refinishing sector in the Sendai area.

Opened the Sendai Sales Office in Fukudamachi.

Relocated the Sendai Sales Office to its current location. Also began selling automotive refinishing paints from Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.

Relocated the Nakazato Sales Office and opened the Ishinomaki Sales Office (current head office and Ishinomaki Sales Office). Became an authorized distributor of Nippon Paint Co., Ltd.

Closed the head office along the Kitakami River and consolidated it with the current head office in Ishinomaki.

Following the death of Tetsuro Ogata, Kazuaki Ogata became president.

Opened the Furukawa Sales Office. Expanded the company's territory in the automotive refinishing market.

1st Top Net National Convention (Tokyo)

Launched the TN Product Strengthening Development Review Group.

5th Top Net National Convention (held in Ishinomaki)

Top Net 10th Anniversary Convention (Tokyo)

11th Top Net National Convention (held in Sendai)

Launched the TN Customer-Attraction Support Committee (Dream Factory Support Team).

In 2011, we faced the great ordeal of being struck by the Great East Japan Earthquake. However, we received steadfast support from our customers and warm assistance from our suppliers, including manufacturers. We will never forget the tremendous kindness shown to us by so many people.

Affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. The head office and Ishinomaki Sales Office sustained damage.

The 16th Top Net National Convention (held in Ishinomaki)

Opened the Koriyama Sales Office, aiming to develop the automotive repair market in central Fukushima : Held the 1st Kyoritsu Fair at Yume Messe Miyagi (consolidating the exhibitions previously held at individual locations)

Relocated the Furukawa Sales Office; established the training center, Paint Lab Furukawa : Held the 2nd Kyoritsu Appreciation Festival (formerly known as the Kyoritsu Fair)

Held the 3rd Kyoritsu Appreciation Festival

Expanded and renovated the Sendai Sales Office. Established the training center, Paint Lab Sendai. Opened Paint Stand Sendai : Held the 4th Kyoritsu Fest & Fair (formerly known as the Kyoritsu Appreciation Festival)

Obtained a construction business license : Held the 5th Kyoritsu Fest & Fair

60th anniversary of the company's founding

Relocated the Aizu Sales Office

Opened the Iwate Branch Office

Kazuaki Ogata became Representative Director and Chairman, and Masahiko Ogata became Representative Director and President