FUKUDA CORPORATION

Founder Fukuda Fujiyoshi established the individual company "Fukuda Group" in Niigata City to undertake civil engineering construction contracts.

Founding

Second generation Fukuda Kenji inherited his father's business: harbor development, railway construction, waterway construction, and the expansion of civil engineering and construction.

In December, the company changed from an individual organization to a corporation: "Fukuda Group Co., Ltd." was established with a capital of 100,000 yen, and Fukuda Kenji became president.

Establishment

Fukuda Kenji was elected to the Niigata City council and devoted himself to politics; Fukuda Kōji became the third-generation president.

Opened a branch office in Sendai; participated in construction works at Kamaishi Steel Works, harbors, and others.

During the era of corporate control under the Corporate Management Order, Fukuda Group was allowed to continue operations due to its past achievements.

Obtained registration as a construction contractor from the Niigata Prefectural Governor; established the first road paving division in Niigata Prefecture.

First phase construction of Niigata Prefectural apartments.

Fourth-generation president Fukuda Masaki took office.

Opened a Tokyo branch office and upgraded it to a branch in the same year.

Opened an Osaka sales office; commemorated the 60th anniversary by establishing the Fukuda Kyuuei Foundation.

Opened a Sendai sales office.

Upgraded the Osaka sales office to a branch.

Construction cost surpassed 10 billion yen

Separated and established Fukuda Road Corporation as an independent road paving division

Separated and established Fukuda Real Estate Corporation as an independent real estate division

Masashi Fukuda awarded the Order of the Rising Sun

Listed shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section and Niigata Stock Exchange: Advertising at the time of listing (1975): Upgraded Sendai branch to a branch office

Completion of new headquarters building

Reformed part of the organizational structure and established a new Information Development Office: Fukuda Group shares were reclassified to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Started independent accounting system for branches

Fukuda Masashi was awarded the Third Class Order of the Rising Sun

Fukuda Masashi received the Minister of Transport Award for promoting port-related businesses and contributing to their development

Opened Nagano branch: Orders and sales both surpassed 100 billion yen

Fukuda Jitsu became the fifth president: Launched "Future Frontier (FF) 21" and decided on a new corporate logo

Started the second 3-year medium-term plan "Step 2100" (1993-1995): Introduced overseas training system and built the Momoyama Dormitory using Japan's first composite construction method

Launched the "Emotion Creation Art Exhibition"

Installed mobile air domes for relief after the Hanshin-Awaji earthquake: Developed a new seismic isolation system, relocated the Higashi-Kuma branch, conducted pilot experiments, and carried out customer satisfaction surveys

Founded the "FUKUDA RUNNING CLUB" athletics division, established the group company "Fukuda Renewal Corporation", and recorded a record sales volume of 153.1 billion yen

Started an internal talent recruitment system and formulated environmental conservation guidelines

Established the Environmental Engineering Division, opened the "Fukuda Academy", and announced the medium-term president's policy of "Number One Customer Satisfaction Company"

Completed ISO9001 & ISO9002 certification registration at all stores

Commenced the largest wind power facility in Japan, "Mutsu Ogawara Wind Farm"

Obtained ISO14001 certification at all stores

Launched the new medium-term plan "Rainbow Plan 21" and celebrated the 100th anniversary of the company's founding

6th CEO, Mr. Katsuyuki Fukuda, appointed: Restructured the Housing Division and established the Fukuda Housing Business Headquarters

Developed the Dual Shield construction method

Implementation of executive officer system

Announced the MMB construction method: Integrated Refral and Fukuda Housing Business Headquarters, and established Fukuda Housing

Entered into a commitment line agreement using the syndicate loan method

Mr. Katsuyuki Fukuda appointed Chairman of the Board: 7th CEO, Mr. Shuniyuki Ito, appointed

Developed the new seismic-resistant ground improvement method "Land Guard"

Spin‑off the Engineering Division and established RIAS: Developed the "Water Cure" construction method

8th CEO, Mr. Yutohiko Ota, appointed

Chairman Katsuyuki Fukuda appointed President of the Niigata Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Upgraded the Hokkaido Sales Office to a branch

Established the Fukuda Group Spirit "Honesty for 100 Years Ahead": New core system went live

Announced Long‑Term Vision 2025: Completed the new headquarters building

Signed a cooperation agreement with Niigata University

9th CEO, Mr. Masanori Araki, appointed: Developed "Te-S Assistant" and announced the medium‑term management plan

Established the Working Style Reform Committee

Formulated Medium‑Term Management Plan 2025: Applied to list on the Prime Market following the reclassification of the Tokyo Stock Exchange market categories; Celebrated 120th anniversary; Announced renewal of workwear

Certified as a "Women‑Empowering Company (Two‑Star)" by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare; Registered as a partner for the "Nippon Food Shift" initiative

Certified for three consecutive years as a "Health Management Excellence Corporation 2025" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Gold certified by Niigata Prefecture as a "Diverse and Flexible Working Style & Women‑Empowering Practice Company (Ni‑ful)"