| 1944-12 |
In December 1944, the company name was changed from Nishio Seiki Co., Ltd. to Daifuku Industries, and the business factory was relocated to the current location near the headquarters of Toyota Motor Corporation. This marked the beginning of our company's history. |
| 1944-12 |
December 1944, the former Nishio Seiki Co., Ltd. changed its name to Taiho Industrial Co., Ltd., and simultaneously relocated its business factory to the current location near Toyota Motor Corporation headquarters. This marked the beginning of our company's history. |
| 1946 |
In 1946, production of automotive bushings began. We received a request from Toyota Motor Corporation for machining bronze bushings and acquired the necessary machining equipment. |
| 1946 |
1946, started production of automotive bushings. |
| 1958 |
In 1958, production of aluminum die-cast products started. Aluminum alloy emerged as a new metal material for motorcycle wheel hubs, and we established an integrated production system. |
| 1958 |
1958, started production of aluminum die-cast products. |
| 1961 |
In 1961, we started producing engine plain bearings ordered by Toyota Motor Corporation, providing technical guidance and collaborating with FM Corporation, leading to adoption in Toyota vehicles. |
| 1961 |
1961, started production of engine sliding bearings. |
| 1965 |
In 1965, we fully entered the spare parts market. |
| 1965 |
In 1965, FMBB Corporation changed its name to (FEDERAL-MOGUL Inc.: FM Corporation). Around this time, the word 'tribology,' a field of science and technology that comprehensively handles friction, wear, and lubrication, was also born. |
| 1965 |
1965, fully entered the supply parts market. |
| 1969 |
In 1969, Hosoya Factory was completed. |
| 1969 |
1969, Hosoya Factory completed. |
| 1972 |
In 1972, we began producing aluminum alloy bearings contributing to cost reduction, establishing an integrated production line. |
| 1972 |
1972, started production of aluminum alloy bearings. |
| 1973 |
In 1973, Daifuku Libanoise Automation (now Daifuku Seiki) was established. |
| 1973 |
1973, established Taiho Rebanoise Automation (now Taiho Seiki). |
| 1975 |
In 1975, production of EGR valves for Toyota 20R engines began, complying with exhaust gas regulations. |
| 1975 |
1975, started production of EGR valves. |
| 1978 |
In 1978, production of special bearings (shoes) for car air conditioners with excellent wear resistance began, attracting attention from American automakers. |
| 1978 |
1978, started production of shoe for car air conditioners. |
| 1981 |
In 1981, TAIHO Corporation of America (TCA) was established in the suburbs of Chicago, USA, and sales to Ford and Chrysler began. |
| 1981 |
1981, established Taiho Corporation of America, a US subsidiary. |
| 1984 |
In 1984, production of turbocharger parts started. |
| 1984 |
Started production of turbocharger parts in 1984 |
| 1985 |
In 1985, the third factory, Shinohara Factory, was built in Toyota City, Shinohara district, and manufacturing of precision molds and special bearings began. |
| 1985 |
Shinohara Factory completed in 1985 |
| 1988 |
In 1988, production of integrated resin intake air connector products began and mass production was successful. |
| 1988 |
Started production of resin products in 1988 |
| 1991 |
In 1991, the fourth factory, Kyushu Factory, was completed in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and production of bearings for overseas spare parts markets began. |
| 1991 |
Kyushu Factory completed in 1991 |
| 1992 |
Single-layer metal gasket received Toyota Technology Development Award in 1992 |
| 1993 |
Received PM Excellent Plant Award in 1993 |
| 1994 |
Aluminum bearing TN300/SA151 received Toyota Technology Development Award in 1994 |
| 1996 |
In 1996, TCA USA Factory was completed in Tiffin, Ohio, USA, and shipments of special bearings for Ford began. |
| 1996 |
1996年 TCA米国工場竣工 |
| 1997 |
In 1997, the solid lubricant overlay [RA series], copper alloy [HB/HS series], and the following year, aluminum alloy [SA series], were added, pioneering the practical use of lead-free bearings ahead of the world. |
| 1998 |
In 1998, established "PT Taiho Nusan Tara (PTN)" in Jakarta, Indonesia, becoming the first full-scale production and sales base in Asia. |
| 1998 |
Established Indonesia local subsidiary Taiho Nusan Tara Co., Ltd. (PTN) in 1998 |
| 1998-08 |
In August 1998, the 'Technical Main Building' was completed within Hosoya Factory, connecting with the Friction Technology Research Center, and positioned as a 'Technology Production Factory.' It accommodates new product production preparations and quality control, enabling practical and specific management from basic research to shipment. |
| 1999 |
In 1999, listed on the Second Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange. |
| 1999 |
Listed on the Second Section of the Osaka Exchange in 1999 |
| 2000 |
In 2000, listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 2000 |
In 2000, established "Taiho Corporation of Europe (TCE)" in the suburbs of Budapest, Hungary, and started local production of special bearings. |
| 2000 |
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2000 |
| 2000 |
Established Taiho Corporation of Europe (TCE) in 2000 |
| 2000-10 |
In October 2000, to commemorate the company's listing on the Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchanges, the 'Taiho Industrial Tribology Research Foundation: TTRF' was established. |
| 2001 |
In 2001, completed the fifth domestic factory "Kōkai Factory" in Saiwai-cho, Toyota City, and started production of bearing materials. |
| 2001 |
In 2001, listed on the First Section of the Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchanges, working to enhance corporate value. |
| 2001 |
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo and Nagoya Exchanges in 2001 |
| 2002 |
In 2002, "Yantai Chunsheng Sliding Bearing Co., Ltd." was absorbed and merged by "Taiho Industries (Yantai) Co., Ltd. (TCY)", establishing an integrated production system from materials to processing. |
| 2002 |
Established joint venture TFGG with FM Corporation in 2002 |
| 2002 |
Absorbed Yantai Chunsheng Sliding Bearing Co., Ltd. (TCY), a local Chinese subsidiary of Taiho Industries (Yantai), in 2002 |
| 2003 |
In 2003, established "Taiho Corporation of Thailand (TCT)" as ASEAN's second production base, and started production of turbo components and washers. |
| 2003 |
Established Taiho Corporation of Thailand (TCT) in 2003 |
| 2004 |
In 2004, formed a business alliance with Japan Gasket. |
| 2004 |
In 2004, lead-free engine sliding bearings received the 1st Monozukuri Parts Award. |
| 2004 |
Lead-free engine bearing received the 1st Monozukuri Parts Grand Prize in 2004 |
| 2004 |
Obtained ISO/TS16949 certification in 2004 |
| 2005 |
In 2005, established Taiho Gifu Co., Ltd. in Mitake Town, Gifu Prefecture, and expanded production of engine sliding bearings and die-cast products. |
| 2005 |
In 2005, made Japan Gasket a 100% subsidiary to strengthen gasket business competitiveness. |
| 2005 |
Established Taiho Gifu Co., Ltd. (current Gifu Factory) in 2005 |
| 2005 |
Made Japan Gasket a 100% subsidiary in 2005 |
| 2007 |
In 2007, established "Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee (TTN)" in Tennessee, USA, and started production of vacuum pumps. |
| 2007 |
Established Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee (TTN) in 2007 |
| 2007 |
In 2007, production of vacuum pumps began, and the company received the Excellence Award in the Toyota Project Technical Division. |
| 2009 |
In 2009, butterfly-type EGR valves received the Hino Motors Technical Development Excellence Award. |
| 2009 |
In 2009, the butterfly-type EGR valve received the Toyota Motor Corporation Excellent Development Award. |
| 2012 |
In 2012, acquired "Changzhou Hengye Bearing Material Co., Ltd. (WBM)" and became China's largest aluminum bearing material manufacturer. |
| 2012 |
In 2012, Japan Gasket started production of resin gears. |
| 2012 |
In 2012, acquired Changzhou Hengye Shaft Wedge Material Co., Ltd. (WBM), a local subsidiary in China. |
| 2012 |
In 2012, Japan Gasket started production of resin gears. |
| 2014 |
In 2014, vacuum pumps received Toyota TNGA Promotion Excellence Award. |
| 2014 |
In 2014, received Toyota Project Award in the technical division for elbow joints for compressors. |
| 2014 |
In 2014, aluminum die-cast products' pressure plates were adopted for Toyota MIRAI. |
| 2014 |
In 2014, the vacuum pump received the Toyota TNGA Promotion Excellence Award. |
| 2014 |
In 2014, received the Toyota Project Technical Division Award for elbows used in compressor inlets. |
| 2014 |
In 2014, aluminum die-cast products, pressure plates, were adopted for Toyota MIRAI. |
| 2015 |
In 2015, opened "T-Kids", an in-house nursery school to support work-life balance and child-rearing. |
| 2015 |
In 2015, opened an in-house nursery, T-Kids. |
| 2017 |
In 2017, received the 1st Work-Friendly and Highly Productive Company & Workplace Award in Toyota City. |
| 2017 |
In 2017, received the Toyota City Award for the first time for a company and workplace that are easy to work in and highly productive. |
| 2019 |
In 2019, declared health management aimed at maintaining and promoting employee health. |
| 2019 |
In 2019, declared health management. |
| 2020 |
In 2020, obtained the first Health Management Excellent Corporation White 500. |
| 2020 |
In 2020, started production of inverter cases for power control units. |
| 2020 |
In 2020, first acquired the White 500 certification for excellent health management corporations. |
| 2020 |
In 2020, started production of inverter cases for power control units. |
| 2021 |
In 2021, aluminum die-cast products' pressure plates and end plates were adopted for Toyota's second-generation MIRAI. |
| 2021 |
In 2021, aluminum die-cast products, pressure plates and end plates, were adopted for the second-generation Toyota MIRAI. |
