Hoshizaki Corporation

Created the slide rule 'BANTO' as Hoshizaki's first original product. Used mainly in science and engineering fields, but sales were not strong.

Hoshizaki Electric was founded. Initially, it focused on manufacturing sewing machine parts and started its business in post-war Japan.

Hoshizaki's first original product, the slide rule 'BANTO', was created. It was mainly used in the fields of science and engineering, but sales were not strong.

Starzaki Electric was founded. Initially focused on manufacturing sewing machine parts, introduced the latest friction press during post-war reconstruction, achieving profitability.

After four years of development, the first fully automatic ice maker was completed in Japan and sales began.

Sales of fully automatic ice makers began. The need for ice-making machines started to be understood.

After four years of research, completed Japan's first fully automatic ice maker and started sales.

The Penguin Mark was born as a character of Hoshizaki. It was adopted for its friendly appeal.

The penguin mark was born as Hoshizaki's character. Decided on a penguin for its friendly appeal.

A service company for maintenance of fully automatic ice makers was established in Tokyo as Nippon Reiki Co., Ltd.

Established Japan Reiki Co., Ltd. in Tokyo as a service company for maintenance of fully automatic ice makers.

A large order was received at Expo '70 Osaka, leading to increased sales.

Secured large orders at Expo Osaka, increasing sales volume.

HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. was established in Los Angeles to enter the US market.

Established HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. in Los Angeles to enter the US market.

Established Hoshizaki Europe B.V. in Europe and secured a sales base for fully automatic ice makers.

Established Hoshizaki Europe B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and secured a sales base throughout Europe.

Opened a factory in Europe and started production of fully automatic ice makers.

Opened a factory in Europe and started production of fully automatic ice makers.

Established Hoshizaki Europe B.V. in the Netherlands and established a sales base throughout Europe.

Established a local corporation in the UK to expand sales and production bases.

Established a local corporation in the UK to expand sales and production bases.

Established HOSHIZAKI SINGAPORE PTE LTD in Singapore and entered the Asian market.

Established HOSHIZAKI SINGAPORE PTE LTD in Singapore and entered the Asian market.

Established Griffin Factory in Georgia to strengthen global expansion.

Established Griffin Factory of HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. in Georgia to strengthen global expansion.

Established Starzaki Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. in Suzhou and started manufacturing ice machines and kitchen equipment in China.

Received the Chairman's Award from the Energy Conservation Center for the first time in commercial refrigerators.

Established Starzaki Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. in Suzhou and started production and export of ice makers and kitchen equipment in China.

First received the Energy Conservation Center Chairman's Award for commercial refrigerators.