Sumitomo Forestry Group began in 1691 with the opening of the Besshi Copper Mine in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, managed by the Sumitomo family, which involved procuring fuel and timber for smelting and mining operations, known as 'Copper Mine Forest Reserve'.
In 1691 (Genroku 4)
The Sumitomo Forestry Group began in 1691 with the opening of the Besshi Copper Mine in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, managed by the Sumitomo family, which involved procuring fuel and timber for smelting and mining operations, known as 'Copper Mine Forest Reserve'. During the Meiji era, the company carried out large-scale afforestation to restore the mountains devastated by smoke damage and over-logging caused by the development of the Besshi Copper Mine, utilizing renewable resources such as wood.
Announcing the W350 plan, a research and development concept to realize a 350-meter-tall wooden super high-rise building by 2041, aiming to celebrate the 350th anniversary of its founding in 1691. The plan aims to expand the use of wood and fix CO2 by promoting wooden construction and creating a forest city environment, thereby reducing the environmental impact.
Founded in 1874.
Established in 1948. Initially focused on domestic timber, but began handling South Sea timber following trade liberalization in 1950. Started handling Philippine timber in 1955, and expanded to Malaysia and Indonesia. Began handling American and New Zealand timber in 1958.
In 1955, Shikoku Forestry and Toho Forestry merged to form Sumitomo Forestry.
Started importing timber in 1956.
Entered the detached housing business in 1964.
Started manufacturing overseas in 1970.
In September 1970, established PT. Kutai Timber Indonesia (KTI) to ensure stable raw material supply for Japan. Built processing factories and started manufacturing plywood, marking the company's entry into overseas manufacturing.
In 1975, based in Tokyo and Osaka, the company established a system capable of handling everything from sales to design, construction, and after-sales service, and officially entered the custom wooden house business.
Established in 1975. Initially focused on trading in timber and building materials, but expanded into the residential housing business in 1964 to provide safe and secure wooden houses. By 1975, established a comprehensive system in Tokyo and Osaka for sales, design, construction, and after-sales service, and fully entered the custom wooden house business.
Established the Tsukuba Research Institute in 1990.
In 1990 (Heisei 2), listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
In 1991, started a tropical forest regeneration project in Indonesia.
In 2000, a joint venture was established in Australia's housing market, which was expected to grow steadily due to population increase, with the major housing manufacturer Henley Properties Group. At that time, it was the first entry of a Japanese housing manufacturer into the Australian detached house business.
In 2000, actively expanding globally and developing technology.
In 2010, the company announced the W350 plan, a research and development concept to realize a 350-meter-tall wooden super high-rise building by 2041, celebrating its 350th anniversary since its founding in 1691. The goal is to expand the use of wood and fixed amount of CO2 in the environment-friendly city that turns streets into forests by promoting the use of wood in high-rise buildings and urban greening.
In 2010, aiming for a sustainable and prosperous future.
Target year 2041.
Sumitomo Forestry is engaged in activities across various fields such as architectural design, forest credits, and logistics redesign, working towards a sustainable society and future value creation.