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History
121 EVENTS
Toyo Seikan Group was founded in 1917.
Started canning (No. 2 can) with automatic canning equipment
Established Tokyo Factory
Established Tobata Factory
Founded Toyo Steel Plate Co., Ltd.
Listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange
Established Shimizu Factory
Merged seven companies following the recommendation of a large merger of can manufacturers, establishing Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd. (now Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd.)
Established Tokan Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (now Tokan Kogyo Co., Ltd.)
Moved headquarters to Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Toyo Steel Plate Co., Ltd. listed on the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges
Tokan Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Tokan Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Established Japan Fluro Corporation (now TOMATEC Corporation)
Started production of Japan's first spray insecticide
Shimada Glass Co., Ltd., the predecessor of Toyo Glass Co., Ltd., joined the Toyo Seikan Group
Establishment of Toyo Aerosol Industry Co., Ltd. (now Toyo Aerosol Industry Co., Ltd.)
Imperial Crown Cork Co., Ltd. (now Japan Closure Co., Ltd.) joined the Toyo Seikan Group
Established New Toyo Glass Co., Ltd. (now Toyo Glass Co., Ltd.)
Established Sendai Factory
Started production of Japan's first beer cans
Imperial Crown Cork Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Japan Crown Cork Co., Ltd. (now Japan Closure Co., Ltd.)
Established Ibaraki Factory
Established Yokohama Factory
Established Comprehensive Research Institute
Started production of plastic bottles (for detergents)
Toyo Aerosol Industry Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Toyo Aerosol Industry Co., Ltd.
Introduced aluminum pull-tab lids
Established Kawasaki Factory
New Toyo Glass Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Toyo Glass Co., Ltd.
Crown Seal Company Limited (now Crown Seal Public Co., Ltd.) joined the Toyo Seikan Group
Started production of retort pouches using aluminum foil for the first time in the world
Started production of Toyo Seam Cans
Established Saitama Factory
Established Takatsuki Factory
Established Chitose Factory
Started production of Lamicon bottles (for mayonnaise)
Established Hiroshima Factory
Relocated Osaka Factory to Izumisano City
Established Kiyama Factory
Started production of DI cans
Started production of push-in tab lids. Adopted for carbonated drinks (202 diameter)
Established Ishioka Factory
Started production of DRD cans
Crown Seal Company Limited (now Crown Seal Public Co., Ltd.) listed on the Thai Stock Exchange
Started production of welding cans for beverages
Started production of soy sauce PET bottles (500ml)
Started production of Lamicon cups
Kuki Factory established
Started production of aerosol welding cans
Completion of Saiyo Building (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Started production of PET bottles for beverages
Relocated Sendai Factory to Minato, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City
Started production of Phoenix cans
Established Bangkok Can Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Start of production of Stay-On Tab (SOT) lids
Start of production of Toyo Ultimate Can (TULC)
Start of production of Ecological Bottles
Establishment of Toyohashi Factory
Start of production of colorectal cancer test containers
Start of production of Oxiguard (for cooked rice)
Crown Seal Company Limited changed its trade name to Crown Seal Public Co., Ltd.
Start of production of Pascal Cans
Start of production of Moisture Guard (pouches with moisture absorption function)
Capital increased to 11,094,600,000 yen
Start of production of embossed beverage cans
Start of production of universal design bottles
Establishment of Shizuoka Factory
Integration of Tokyo Factory into Yokohama Factory
Start of production of ultra-lightweight returnable bottles
Start of production of Oxyblock heat-resistant multilayer PET bottles (for hot beverages)
Start of production of aluminum D.I. diamond-cut cans
Start of production of aTULC
Start of production of nickel top for automotive secondary batteries
Start of production of double safety full-open lids
Integrated Tobata Factory into the Kitakyushu Factory
Establishment of Tokan Packaging System Co., Ltd. (now Nippon Tokan Packaging Co., Ltd.)
Nippon Furello Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Tokan Material & Technology Co., Ltd.
Started production of heat-shielding pigments (near-infrared reflective pigments)
Started providing DNA chips
Started production of multi-block bottles (for mayonnaise)
Started production of retort-compatible zipper pouches
Tokan Packaging System Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Nippon Tokan Packaging Co., Ltd.
Started production of TULC embossed label cans
Started production of Aroma Dome cans
Established Shiga Factory
Developed fuel cell cartridges
Developed aerosol cans with hairline finish
Developed n-FAS (Nano Fast)
Integrated Takatsuki Factory into Shiga Factory
Integrated Shimizu Factory into Shizuoka Factory
Started production of TULC mirror finish label cans
Started production of exterior cans for lithium-ion secondary batteries
Ohsaki Forest Building completed (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
Stolle Machinery Company, LLC joined Toyo Seikan Group
Headquarters relocated to Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo
Started production of Oxyguard cups for corned beef
Transitioned to a holding company structure and changed the trade name to Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd.
Toyo Seikan Bunri Junbi Co., Ltd. succeeded all businesses except for group management operations through a company split, and changed the trade name to Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd.
Japan Crown Cork Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Japan Closure Co., Ltd.
Started production of DUAL
Established Toyo Aerosol Industry Co., Ltd.
100th anniversary of founding
Established Mebius Packaging Co., Ltd.
Mebius Packaging Co., Ltd. succeeded non-beverage plastic bottle and cap businesses of Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd., Toyokan Kogyo Co., Ltd., and Japan Closure Co., Ltd. through a company split
In connection with the company's tender offer for Toyo Steel Sheet Co., Ltd., the company was delisted from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (became a wholly owned subsidiary of the company in August 2018)
Started offering Tsutataro
Started production of easy-open containers
Started production of plant-derived resin caps
Started offering Eco Quick Box
Established Japan Tokan Packaging Co., Ltd.
Tocan Material & Technology Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to TOMATEC Co., Ltd.
Support for sustainable food development
Started offering DAN DAN DOME
A canning system that introduces environmentally friendly canning technology called aTULC, which enables
Contributing to the formation of a recycling-oriented society by using recycled plastics in stretch blow bottles, and leading to the reduction of GHG emissions during the manufacturing stage of plastic materials
Equipped with a dedicated discharge device (SABOT) that can be mounted on drones and others, enabling drone operations in high places and dangerous locations
Cell culture containers capable of forming uniform spheroids in a closed system
Adopting a concave shape that fits fingers for the opening tabs of easy-open ends for food cans
Cups made of aluminum that can be horizontally recycled to reduce environmental impact. Realizing environmentally conscious containers such as zero water usage during manufacturing
Consumer-participation cup washer. Solving the issue of food residues in material recycling. Turning combustible waste into resources
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News
25 ARTICLES
Toyo Steel Co., Ltd. purchases environmental value of Mazda KD Center
Toyo Steel Co., Ltd. will purchase the environmental value of surplus electricity generated by the rooftop solar power system installed by ORIX at the Mazda KD Center, scheduled to be completed in November 2026. The expected generation in the first year is about 2.6 GWh, and Toyo Steel will purchase environmental value equivalent to approximately 23% of the surplus electricity after excluding consumption within the facility, contributing to decarbonization of the entire supply chain.
First Participation in “Decarbo Challenge 2026 Summer”
Toyo Seikan Group Holdings participated for the first time in “Decarbo Challenge,” a business contest hosted by Earth hacks and held in September 2026. During the five-day program, the company shared challenges related to resource circulation and the Group’s initiatives with students, and supported discussions and the development of ideas for making resource collection more accessible and appealing.
Demonstration of Flexible Solar Panels Begins on Okinoerabu Island
Toyo Seikan Group Holdings has signed an agreement with China Town on decarbonization and other matters, and will begin operational demonstration testing of “MiraNeo® Flexible Solar” on October 15, 2026. The panels will be installed at the China Town Telework Office, where power generation, weather resistance, ease of installation, and maintainability will be evaluated under the climate and environmental conditions of Okinoerabu Island. Through product improvements informed by the testing, the company aims to enable installation in locations where conventional solar panels were difficult to install and help address local challenges.
Showcase of Food Waste and Disaster Prevention at Ethical Expo Osaka
Toyo Canning Group Holdings will exhibit at the Ethical Expo 2026 OSAKA, held at Grand Front Osaka from October 17-18, 2026. In collaboration with student groups 'Mottainai-to' and 'OLEA', they will offer interactive content such as quizzes and awareness surveys that teach about food waste and disaster prevention through the lens of packaging containers.
Toyo Canning Group, 10 companies exhibit at TOKYO PACK 2026
Toyo Canning Group and its nine consolidated subsidiaries will exhibit at the international packaging exhibition "TOKYO PACK 2026" held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 14 to 16, 2026. The theme is "Open Up! Tomorrow", and they will introduce eco-packaging solutions that address social and environmental challenges, as well as solutions including resource circulation and decarbonization. Mini presentations will also be conducted in the booth.
Our Group to Be Featured on J-WAVE
On Thursday, October 1, the group will be featured in a segment on long-established companies on J-WAVE FM's MIDDAY LOUNGE. Host John Kabira will interview President and Representative Director Nakamura at the Container Culture Museum about the history and philosophy behind the group's product development. The broadcast begins at 3:25 p.m. and will be available from October 1 through 7.
Toyo Kohan Group to Exhibit at First High-Performance Materials Expo
Four subsidiaries of the Toyo Kohan Group will exhibit together at the High-Performance Materials Expo at Makuhari Messe from September 30 to October 2, 2026. The exhibits will focus on materials and technologies that support environmental sustainability, next-generation manufacturing, and comfortable living. Visitors can learn about material selection, performance improvement, and new application development.
Eight Products from Toyo Seikan Group Win at 2026 Japan Packaging Contest
Packaging products from six consolidated subsidiaries of Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd. won awards at the 2026 Japan Packaging Contest, organized by the Japan Packaging Institute: three Packaging Technology Awards and five Packaging Category Awards. The winners include EcoEnd™, a next-generation beverage can end designed to reduce environmental impact. The group says it will continue developing environmentally conscious products.
Toyo Seikan Promotes Regional Revitalization Through Shogi and Local Sake
In collaboration with the Japan Shogi Association and Agnavi, the Toyo Seikan Group developed a scheme with local sake breweries to plan and produce original canned sake, building on the results of the Ikken Ikkyoku Project. The initiative shares the appeal of local areas and traditional culture and contributes to tourism and regional economic revitalization.
Toyo Seikan Group Featured on TV Program
On August 13, 2026, the Toyo Seikan Group's technology, history, and future challenges will be introduced on TV Tokyo's "Cambrian Palace". The program will air at 23:06, and a catch-up broadcast is also scheduled.
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National Tax Agency basic information7010701026096
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three items
Trade name
東洋製罐グループホールディングス株式会社
Trade name (kana)
トウヨウセイカングループホールディングス
Name in English
Corporation type
301
Address
〒141-0022 東京都品川区東五反田２丁目１８番１号
Postal code
1410022
Prefecture code
13
City code
109
Address outside Japan
Prefecture in English
City in English
Address outside Japan in English
Corporate number assignment date
2015-10-05
Update date
2021-07-13
Change date
2015-10-05
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Successor corporate number
Details of the change
Latest record
1
Excluded from search
0
Processing type
01
Correction type
1
Trade name image ID
Address image ID
Sequence number
2218957
METI gBizINFO7010701026096
Source: gBizINFO (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
