| 1947 |
Created the slide rule 'BANTO' as Hoshizaki's first original product. Used mainly in science and engineering fields, but sales were not strong. |
| 1947-02-05 |
Hoshizaki Electric was founded. Initially, it focused on manufacturing sewing machine parts and started its business in post-war Japan. |
| 1947-02-05 |
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. |
| 1947-02-05 |
Starzaki Electric was founded. Initially focused on manufacturing sewing machine parts, introduced the latest friction press during post-war reconstruction, achieving profitability. |
| 1951 |
After four years of development, the first fully automatic ice maker was completed in Japan and sales began. |
| 1965 |
Sales of fully automatic ice makers began. The need for ice-making machines started to be understood. |
| 1965 |
After four years of research, completed Japan's first fully automatic ice maker and started sales. |
| 1966 |
The Penguin Mark was born as a character of Hoshizaki. It was adopted for its friendly appeal. |
| 1966 |
The penguin mark was born as Hoshizaki's character. Decided on a penguin for its friendly appeal. |
| 1967 |
A service company for maintenance of fully automatic ice makers was established in Tokyo as Nippon Reiki Co., Ltd. |
| 1967 |
Established Japan Reiki Co., Ltd. in Tokyo as a service company for maintenance of fully automatic ice makers. |
| 1970 |
A large order was received at Expo '70 Osaka, leading to increased sales. |
| 1970 |
Secured large orders at Expo Osaka, increasing sales volume. |
| 1981 |
HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. was established in Los Angeles to enter the US market. |
| 1981 |
Established HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. in Los Angeles to enter the US market. |
| 1985 |
Established Hoshizaki Europe B.V. in Europe and secured a sales base for fully automatic ice makers. |
| 1985 |
Established Hoshizaki Europe B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and secured a sales base throughout Europe. |
| 1986 |
Opened a factory in Europe and started production of fully automatic ice makers. |
| 1986 |
Opened a factory in Europe and started production of fully automatic ice makers. |
| 1992 |
Established Hoshizaki Europe B.V. in the Netherlands and established a sales base throughout Europe. |
| 1992 |
Established a local corporation in the UK to expand sales and production bases. |
| 1994 |
Established a local corporation in the UK to expand sales and production bases. |
| 1999 |
Established HOSHIZAKI SINGAPORE PTE LTD in Singapore and entered the Asian market. |
| 1999 |
Established HOSHIZAKI SINGAPORE PTE LTD in Singapore and entered the Asian market. |
| 2001 |
Established Griffin Factory in Georgia to strengthen global expansion. |
| 2001 |
Established Griffin Factory of HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. in Georgia to strengthen global expansion. |
| 2006 |
Established Starzaki Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. in Suzhou and started manufacturing ice machines and kitchen equipment in China. |
| 2006 |
Received the Chairman's Award from the Energy Conservation Center for the first time in commercial refrigerators. |
| 2006 |
Established Starzaki Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. in Suzhou and started production and export of ice makers and kitchen equipment in China. |
| 2006 |
First received the Energy Conservation Center Chairman's Award for commercial refrigerators. |
