Toyo Kanetsu Corporation

Founded as Toyo Kakin Kogyo Co., Ltd. in 1941, started manufacturing and sales of industrial kilns

In 1941 (Showa 16): Toyo Kaseki Industry Co., Ltd. was established. Started manufacturing and selling industrial kilns.

Started manufacturing fully welded tanks in 1950

In 1950 (Showa 25): Began manufacturing fully welded tanks.

Established Yokohama Conveyor Factory in 1955, began manufacturing and sales of 'Toyo Conveyor'

In 1955 (Showa 30): Yokohama Conveyor Factory established, began manufacturing and selling 'Toyo Conveyor'.

In 1958, the head office factory became the first domestic API (American Petroleum Institute) certified factory

In 1960 (Showa 33): The head office factory became the first API (American Petroleum Institute) certified factory in Japan.

Changed company name to Toyo Kanetsu Corporation in 1969

In 1970 (Showa 44): Changed company name to Toyo Kanetsu Co., Ltd.

Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1970

In 1971 (Showa 45): Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Established Chiba Factory in 1971, specializing in tank material processing with high production capacity

In 1972 (Showa 46): Opened Chiba Factory specializing in tank processing with high production capacity.

Expanded into ultra-low temperature storage tanks in 1972

In 1973 (Showa 47): Entered the ultra-low temperature storage tank field.

Completed baggage handling system for New Tokyo International Airport (Narita Airport) in 1973

In 1974 (Showa 48): Completed baggage handling system for New Tokyo International Airport (Narita Airport).

Established joint venture Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia in Indonesia in 1974

In 1979 (Showa 54): Established a joint venture, Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia Co., Ltd. (PT Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia) in Indonesia.

Completed four 128,000 KL ground LNG tanks in Arung, Indonesia, and opened Batam Factory of Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia in 1978

In 1978 (Showa 53): Completed four 128,000 KL ground LNG tanks in Arung, Indonesia; opened Batam Factory of Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia in Batam Island, Indonesia.

Developed and sold digital picking system for the first time in Japan in 1981

In 1981 (Showa 56): Developed and sold Japan's first digital pickling system.

Completed four embankment-type LNG tanks in Sarawak, Malaysia, in 1983

In 1983 (Showa 58): Completed four embankment-type LNG tanks in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Proactively entered the construction business in 1991

In 1991 (Heisei 3): Actively entered the construction business field.

Established Toyo Kanetsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and delivered baggage handling system for Narita Airport Terminal 2 in 1992

In 1992 (Heisei 4): Established Toyo Kanetsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Delivered baggage handling system for the second passenger terminal building at New Tokyo International Airport (Narita Airport).

Obtained ISO9001 certification as the first domestic tank manufacturer in 1994

In 1994 (Heisei 6): Obtained ISO 9001 certification as the first domestic tank manufacturer.

In 1998, delivered one of the world's largest baggage handling systems at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia

Heisei 10 (1998): Delivered one of the world's largest baggage handling systems at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia

In 2000, completed an 180,000 KL ground-type PC external tank LNG tank in Takaishi City, Osaka Prefecture

Heisei 12 (2000): Completed an 180,000 KL ground-type PC external tank in Takaishi City, Osaka Prefecture

In 2002, spun off the logistics system business as Toyo Kanetsu Solutions Corporation

Heisei 14 (2002): Spun off logistics system business as Toyo Kanetsu Solutions Corporation: Toyo Kanetsu: Toyo Kanetsu Solutions

In 2003, realized the renewal of Japan's first airless, energy-saving truck terminal (Nippon Express)

Heisei 15 (2003): Realized renewal of Japan's first airless, energy-saving truck terminal (Nippon Express)

In 2004, obtained ASME U&U2 stamps at Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia. Developed and delivered next-generation collection system, climbing sorter. Delivered BHS to Haneda Airport Terminal 2

Heisei 16 (2004): Obtained ASME U&U2 stamp at Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia: Developed and delivered next-generation collection system, climbing sorter (Japan Consumers' Co-operative Union): Delivered BHS at Haneda Airport Terminal 2

In 2005, obtained certification for welding construction factory under the Electric Utility Law. Delivered BHS to Chubu Centrair International Airport. Opened the 'HP RFID Noisy Lab Japan' RFID demonstration facility at the Chiba branch

Heisei 17 (2005): Certified as a welding construction factory under the Electric Utility Law: Delivered BHS at Chubu Centrair International Airport: Opened 'HP RFID Noisy Lab Japan' RFID proof-of-concept facility at Chiba Office

In 2006, completed an 188,000 KL ground-type PC external tank LNG tank in Darwin, Australia. Obtained ISO9001 certification at Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia. Also obtained ISO14001 certification

Heisei 18 (2006): Completed 188,000 KL ground-type PC external tank in Darwin, Australia: Obtained ISO 9001 certification at Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia: Acquired ISO 14001 certification

In 2007, established 'Kanetsu World' at Chiba branch to introduce new TKS-L technology

Heisei 19 (2007): Established 'Kanetsu World' at Chiba Office to introduce new TKS-L technology

In 2008, obtained certification for private welding construction factory at Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia. Signed a golden partner agreement with Reva Corporation. Partnered with Cinet Corporation for voice recognition system sales

Heisei 20 (2008): Obtained certification for private product welding construction factory at Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia: Signed a Golden Partner Agreement with Reva Corporation: Partnered with Cinet Corporation for voice recognition system sales

In 2010, expanded Batam factory in Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia. Developed and delivered high-speed case automatic storage system 'Multi-Shuttle' to major online retailers. Delivered BHS and CHS for Haneda Airport International Terminal

Heisei 22 (2010): Expanded Batam factory at Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia: Developed and delivered high-speed case automatic storage system 'Multi-Shuttle' to major online retailers: Delivered BHS and CHS (air cargo handling system) for international flights at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport)

In 2011, completed a 160,000 KL ground-type PC external tank LNG tank in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. Delivered Multi-Shuttle to electronic component manufacturers

Heisei 23 (2011): Completed 160,000 KL ground-type PC external tank in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture: Delivered Multi-Shuttle to electronic component manufacturers

In 2012, obtained ISO14001 certification. Delivered Multi-Shuttle to online retailers and collection agencies

Heisei 24 (2012): Obtained ISO 14001 certification: Delivered Multi-Shuttle to online shopping and collection/delivery companies

In 2013, received the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Super Monozukuri Grand Prize Environmental Parts Award. Successfully commercialized nickel TMCP steel sheets in collaboration with Osaka Gas and Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal

Heisei 25 (2013): Won the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Super Monozukuri Award Environmental Parts Prize: Co-recipient with Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, and our company for practical use of LNG tank 7% nickel-TMCP steel plates

In 2014, integrated the construction business into Toyo Kanetsu Building Tech Corporation. Completed a 170,000 KL ground-type PC external tank LNG tank in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Delivered BHS for Haneda Airport International Expansion Project

Heisei 26 (2014): Integrated construction business into Toyo Kanetsu Building Tech Co., Ltd.: Completed 170,000 KL ground-type PC external tank in Sulawesi, Indonesia: Delivered BHS for Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) expansion project

In 2015, completed a 120,000 KL ground-type PC external tank LNG tank in Brunei. Completed the world's largest 230,000 KL LNG tank in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. Started joint research on large liquid hydrogen tanks with Tokyo Institute of Technology. Merged with Kei Techno

Heisei 27 (2015): Completed 120,000 KL ground-type PC external tank in Brunei: Completed the world's largest capacity 230,000 KL ground-type LNG tank in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture: Joint research with Tokyo Institute of Technology on large liquid hydrogen tank construction: Merged with K Techno Co., Ltd.

In 2016, relocated headquarters to a new building in Minamisuna, Koto-ku, Tokyo. Celebrated 75th anniversary by fully implementing Goods To Person (GTP) using Multi-Shuttle for major online retailers

Heisei 28 (2016): Moved headquarters to new building in Minamisuna, Koto City, Tokyo: Celebrated 75th anniversary of Toyo Kanetsu Co., Ltd. with full-scale delivery of Goods To Person (GTP) via multi-shuttle for major online retailers

In 2018, made Environmental Research Corporation a subsidiary

Heisei 30 (2018): Made Environmental Research Corporation a subsidiary

In 2019, merged management with Toyo Kanetsu Solutions Corporation, positioning it as a major business alongside machinery and plant businesses

Heisei 31 (2019): April - Positioned Toyo Kanetsu Solutions Corporation, which continues rapid growth, as a second core business alongside machinery and plant business, and integrated management

In 2021, acquired Environmental Measurement Corporation. Established TKK Plant Engineering Corporation, a staffing subsidiary. Celebrated 80th anniversary

Reiwa 3 (2021): Made Environmental Measurement Corporation a subsidiary: Established TKK Plant Engineering Corporation, a staffing subsidiary: Celebrated 80th anniversary

In 2022, transitioned from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Prime Market

Reiwa 4 (2022): Transitioned from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Prime Market

In 2023 (Reiwa 5), Scrum Software Co., Ltd. became a subsidiary.

In Reiwa 5: Scrum Software Corporation becomes a subsidiary

In 2024 (Reiwa 6), Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia Co., Ltd. (PT Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia) celebrates its 50th anniversary.

In Reiwa 6: Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia Co., Ltd. (PT Toyo Kanetsu Indonesia) celebrates its 50th anniversary

In 2025 (Reiwa 7), Toyo Koken Co., Ltd. acquires Max Pull Industry Co., Ltd. and Sakata Electric Co., Ltd. as subsidiaries.

In Reiwa 7: Toyo Koken Co., Ltd. acquires Max Pull Industries Co., Ltd.; Sakata Electric Co., Ltd. becomes a subsidiary

In 2026 (Reiwa 8), Barnett Corporation's system development business is absorbed by Scrum Software Co., Ltd.

In Reiwa 8: Barnett Corporation's system development business is absorbed and spun off by Scrum Software Corporation