Bunka Shutter Corporation

Foundation

Released lightweight shutter “A type”

Our business started in Asakusa, Tokyo

Started operations as Japan Culture Iron Doors Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo)

Launched “Lightweight Shutter Type A” (wave-formed steel plate method) in shaku-tsubo units

Founded Nihon bunka teppi in Himeji, Hyogo

Started operations as Japan Culture Shutter Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Watanacho, Himeji, Hyogo)

Changed company name from Japan Culture Iron Doors Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo) to Japan Culture Shutter Co., Ltd.

Launched “Lightweight Shutter Type B Slat”

Started after-sales maintenance system

Launched horizontal sliding rain shutter “Bunka Tetto”

Launched “Heavyweight Shutter”

Relocated Japan Culture Shutter Co., Ltd. headquarters from Taito-ku, Tokyo to Itabashi-ku, Tokyo

Launched intermediate lock “Hirock” for lightweight shutters

Launched residential window shutter “Blind Rain Door Mini”

Established Bunka Shutter Service Center to strengthen after-sales maintenance system

The headquarters of Japan Culture Shutter Co., Ltd. in Tokyo and Himeji merged, and the company was renamed Bunka Shutter Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo)

Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Launch of the decorative steel door "PD Door"

Launch of partition for schools "PreWall SA80"

Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Launch of automatic closing door "Calm Slider"

Start of 24/7 after-sales maintenance system "ATSS"

Establishment of Tempal Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells awnings and various tents

Acquisition of UK fire safety standards (BL standards) and US safety standards (UL standards)

Order received for Hong Kong branch building of Bank of China (shutters, security screens, sun screens, etc.)

First overseas manufacturer to acquire Chinese fire resistance standard (GB-7633-87). Orders received for Beijing Changfu Palace Center and Jingguang Center Building (shutters, doors, etc.)

Completion of Asakusa Nakamise Shutter Mural "Asakusa Picture Scroll"

Establishment of the General Research Institute "Okegawa Technical Center"

Introduction of the country's first fire-resistant test furnace

Establishment of a nationwide 24-hour service system via toll-free number

Completion of training facility "BS Training Center TOKIWADAI"

Completion of training facility "BS Training Center YUKI"

Installation of "Reverberation Variable Device" at Tokyo International Forum

Start of residential renovation business under the brand name "Yutori Form"

Acquisition of ISO 9002 certification at Kakegawa Factory

Launch of high-speed sheet shutter "Air Keeper Ooma Rapid" under exclusive manufacturing and sales agreement with Dainaco Co., Ltd. (Belgium, now Entrematic Belgium NV)

Obtained ISO9002 certification at Gochaku and Himeji factories

Obtained ISO9002 certification at Oyama factory

ISO9002 certification obtained at Building Construction Sales Branch Construction Department

First victory in the All Japan Championships with Flying Disc Division "Buzz Ballads"

Established Testing and Verification Facility "Test Center"

Launched electric silent aluminum shutter "Gomen-sama"

Obtained ISO14001 certification at Oyama factory

Launched fireproof and smokeproof screen "Celescreen" made of fire-resistant cross fabric

Launched residential overhead sliding door "Flat Pit"

Rebranded company emblem to "BX" and completed the Tokyo district comprehensive building "BX Building"

Started product traceability management system using ID tags

Established CAD Center (VCC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Yutori Form Business Division started as Yutori Form Co., Ltd.

Launched universal design folding door "Hikuos"

Renewed Asakusa Nakamise Shutter Wall Mural "Asakusa Picture Scroll" after 17 years

Launched exterior series "Tekmoku" made of recycled composite materials

Held seminar in Hanoi jointly with the Vietnam Ministry of Construction for fire safety standards legislation

Invested 100% in Kashima Industry Co., Ltd. to expand door and partition business

Launched residential garage shutter "Esprit"

Completed shutter mural "Himeji Domain Cannon Barracks Guard Scroll" at Himeji Castle Old House

Establishment of BX Red Cloud Co., Ltd. to expand the stainless steel business

Opening of the comprehensive testing and verification facility "Life Center"

Flying disc club "Buzz Belts" achieved the first-ever 10 consecutive victories at the All Japan Championships

Launch of "Valiface" entrance door for senior citizen apartment complexes

Capital alliance with EcoWood Co., Ltd. to establish an integrated system from manufacturing to sales and construction of recycled composite materials

Established a local subsidiary "BUNKA-VIETNAM Co., Ltd." in Hanoi, Vietnam as the first overseas expansion (renamed to BX BUNKA VIETNAM Co., Ltd. in 2013)

Participated in capital and business alliance with Fuji Sash Co., Ltd.

Donated the original painting of the Asakusa Nakamise Shutter Mural "Asakusa Picture Scroll" to Taito Ward. Held a presentation ceremony at the Denpoin Temple

Obtained ISO17025 certification for laboratory accreditation at the Life Center

Launched the residential flat garage shutter "Portier"

Completion of BUNKA-VIETNAM Co., Ltd. factory

The high-speed sheet shutter "Oomaru Rapid" series received Eco Mark certification from the Japan Environment Association

Launched "Eco Safe", a mechanical hazard prevention device for fire shutters that does not require batteries

Launched insulated over-sliding doors "Flat Cool" and "Flat Chill"

Acquired 100% of the shares of Steel Door Manufacturer Tetsuya Industry Co., Ltd., and grouped it (renamed to BX Tetsuya Co., Ltd. in 2013)

Entered the waterstop business. Launched a simple waterstop sheet "Tomet Pita"

Acquired 100% of shares of Asahi Building Materials Co., Ltd., a steel door manufacturer, and grouped it (renamed to BX Asahi Building Materials Co., Ltd. in 2013)

Launched electric window shutters "Yokotate" for retrofitting rain shutters

Launched earthquake-resistant entrance sliding door "Valiface Ai" for senior citizen apartments

Acquired 100% of shares of Nishiyama Iron Mesh Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a housing material manufacturer, and grouped it (renamed to BX Nishiyama Iron Mesh Co., Ltd. in November of the same year)

Launch of wireless hazard prevention device "Magic Safe" for fire shutters

Launch of aluminum waterstop plate "Raku Set" that can be installed quickly and allows entry and exit from openings

Launch of smartphone-operated electric window shutter "Mado Master Smart Type"

Signed a mutual cooperation agreement with Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, during disasters

Acquisition of shares of Vietnam Eurowindow Joint Stock Company

Acquired 100% of shares of YS Holdings Co., Ltd., which provides structural calculation services for architectural hardware and wooden houses, and grouped them (renamed to BX Kaneshin Co., Ltd. in 2017)

Launch of office partition and panel-type movable partition "Prewall Fit"

Launch of earthquake-resistant entrance sliding door "Vareface Ae" for apartment buildings

The "Life In Center" opened in 2008 has been expanded and renamed as the comprehensive testing facility "Life In Environmental Disaster Prevention Research Institute"

Launch of fireproof door "Ascode" that closes even during building deformation caused by earthquakes

Acquisition of 100% shares of Australia ArcPac Garage Doors Pty Ltd, grouped (renamed to BX BUNKA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD)

Acquisition of 100% shares of Lutes Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells steel doors, grouped (renamed to BX Lutes Co., Ltd.)

Additional acquisition of shares of EcoWood Co., Ltd., which manufactures recycled composite materials, and grouped

BX BUNKA AUSTRALIA (subsidiary) acquired 100% shares of ARCO (QLD) PTY LTD, Australia, and grouped

Launch of "School Partition" with earthquake motion countermeasures

Launch of "Wind Block Series" with high wind pressure resistance for typhoon countermeasures

Declaration of decarbonization by 2050

Launch of residential OSD "Furum Vesta" with fireproof equipment specifications

Transition to Prime Market

Formulation of "BX Group Environmental Vision"

BX BUNKA AUSTRALIA (Subsidiary) acquires 100% of the shares of MAX DOOR SOLUTIONS PTY LTD in Australia and groups them

Establishment of BX BUNKA NEW ZEALAND Limited in New Zealand

BX BUNKA AUSTRALIA (Subsidiary) acquires 100% of the shares of DOORWORKS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD in Australia and groups them

BX BUNKA NEW ZEALAND Limited (Subsidiary) acquires 100% of the shares of Windsor Group 4 companies in New Zealand (Windsor Doors Limited, Windsor Doors (South Island) Limited, Jones Door Company (2005) Limited, Doors 2000 Limited) and groups them

BX BUNKA AUSTRALIA (Subsidiary) acquires 100% of the shares of SPRINT ROLLER SHUTTERS PTY LTD in Australia and groups them

Obtained credit rating 'A-'

Entered the heat shielding business with heat shielding sheet 'Haru Cool'

Formulated new brand 'Tobitate' for doors & partitions

Formulated official mascot character 'Bu~sha' and slogan 'Not just shutters. Culture Shutter.'