Hoshiden Corporation

Founded the Furihashi Workshop in Higashi-Nagase Ward, Osaka City, in April 1947.

Founded the predecessor company, Furukawa Manufacturing, in Higashinari-ku, Osaka City

Reorganized into Hoshiden Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in September 1950 with a capital of 200,000 yen.

With a capital of 200,000 yen, reorganized into Hosiden Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (now Hosiden Co., Ltd.)

Date of establishment: September 14, 1950

Established Tokyo Hoshiden Co., Ltd. in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, in November 1959.

Established Tokyo Seiden Co., Ltd., the predecessor of the Tokyo office, in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture

Commenced development and production of audio components (earphones, microphones) in March 1960.

Started development and production of audio components (earphones, microphones)

Opened a Tokyo sales office in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, as a sales base for the Kanto region in May 1960.

Opened the Tokyo Sales Office in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo as a sales base for the Kanto region

After relocating to Inakane and Matatani in Ikuno Ward, and Takai in Buse City in July 1960, moved the headquarters factory to Kita-Kuhōji, Yao City.

After relocating to Inakino, Iwakuni, and Matataki-cho in Seto District for factory expansion, moved the headquarters factory to Yao City, Kita-Kubōji (current location)

After relocating to Inokai, Ikutamachi in Seto-ku, and Takahida in Buse City for factory expansion, moved the headquarters factory to Kita-Kubōji, Yao City (current location)

Listed its shares on the Second Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange in August 1963.

Listed on the Osaka Stock Exchange Second Section

Established the local subsidiary Hong Kong Hoshiden (Ltd.) in Hong Kong in December 1966.

First overseas expansion: established a local subsidiary, Hong Kong Hosiden (Ltd.) in Hong Kong

Established Kyushu Hoshiden Co., Ltd. in Fukuoka Prefecture in August 1968.

Established Hosiden Kyushu Co., Ltd. (now Hosiden Kyushu Co., Ltd.) in Fukuoka Prefecture

Established the local subsidiary Taiwan Hoshiden (Co.) in Taiwan in September 1969.

Established a local subsidiary, Taiwan Hosiden (Co.) in Taiwan

Commenced development of color LCD display elements in October 1972.

Started development of color LCD display elements

Established the local subsidiary Korea Hoshiden Co., Ltd. in South Korea in February 1973.

Established a local subsidiary, Hosiden Korea Co., Ltd. in South Korea

In January 1978, established the local subsidiary Hosiden America Corp. in the United States.

Established a local subsidiary, Hosiden America Corp. in the United States

In June 1978, established the local subsidiary Hosiden Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Singapore.

Established a local subsidiary, Hosiden Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Singapore

In October 1979, developed the industry's first color LCD display element and exhibited it at the Electronics Show.

Developed the industry's first color LCD display element and exhibited it at an electronics show

In September 1980, changed designation to the First Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange.

Reclassified to the First Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange market

In April 1982, established Hoshiden Electronics Co., Ltd. in Shiga Prefecture.

Established Hosiden Electronics Co., Ltd. (now Hosiden F.D. Co., Ltd.) in Shiga Prefecture

In November 1985, held the first Technology Exhibition in Tokyo.

Held the first Technology Exhibition in Tokyo

In March 1986, established the local subsidiary Hosiden Europe GmbH in Germany.

Established the local subsidiary Hosiden Europe GmbH in Germany

Started ODS (Ozone Depleting Substance) measures (in response to the adoption of the Montreal Protocol, conducted research on ODS usage, alternative cleaning agents, and non-cleaning technologies).

Hosiden Group has continued various environmental conservation activities since 1987 up to the present.

In May 1988, established the contract manufacturing plant Zhongxing Electric Factory in Dongguan, China.

Established the contract manufacturing plant Zhongxing Electrical Factory in Dongguan, China

Established the Freon Measures Committee and began activities to reduce and eliminate specific freons (implemented alternative cleaning liquid equipment, redesigned for non-cleaning, changed molds and processes, switched to alternative cleaning liquids, and improved cleaning equipment across all factories).

In February 1990, established the local subsidiary Hosiden Besson Ltd. in the United Kingdom.

Established the local subsidiary Hosiden Besson Ltd. in the United Kingdom

In October 1990, celebrated the 40th anniversary of founding and changed the company name to Hoshiden Co., Ltd.

Celebrated the 40th anniversary and changed the company name to Hosiden Co., Ltd.

Introduced pure water cleaning equipment and alternative cleaning liquid equipment, initiating non-cleaning measures.

In March 1992, established the local subsidiary Qingdao Xingdian Electronics Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, China.

Established the local subsidiary Qingdao Xingdian Electronics Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, China

In December 1992, listed shares on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section

Achieved total elimination of regulated Class I freons. Renamed the Freon Measures Committee to the ODS Measures Committee, and began efforts to eliminate Class II regulated substances, chlorine-based organic solvents, and bromine-based flame retardants. Promoted resource conservation and recycling.

Establishment of the Environmental ISO Preparation Committee

Establishment of the Environmental and ISO Measures Office to promote environmental conservation activities in line with Environmental ISO

Adoption of Hosiden Group's environmental philosophy and basic environmental policy

President Kubo's kickoff declaration for obtaining ISO14001 certification for Hosiden Group

Establishment of the Hosiden Group's environmental conservation promotion organization

Hosiden Kyushu Co., Ltd., Hosiden Seiko Co., Ltd.

Certification obtained: Hosiden Kyushu Co., Ltd. and Hosiden Seiko Co., Ltd.

Establishment of the Lead-Free Solder Research Group

Issuance of PRTR implementation regulations. In compliance with the PRTR Act (Act on Promotion of Improvement of Management of Environmental Release of Specified Chemical Substances), it specifies procedures for reporting to municipalities under the law.

Issued the 'PRTR Implementation Regulations'. In compliance with the PRTR Act (Law concerning the improvement of management of the release of specified chemicals into the environment), it specifies the procedures for reporting to municipalities under the law.

Hosiden Kyushu Co., Ltd. and Hosiden Seiko Co., Ltd. obtained certification

Hosiden Wakayama Co., Ltd., Hosiden Chemical Co., Ltd., Hosiden Service Co., Ltd. & Hosiden Co., Ltd. Takayanagi Branch: Hosiden Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Certification obtained: Hosiden Wakayama Co., Ltd., Hosiden Chemical Co., Ltd., Hosiden Service Co., Ltd. & Hosiden Co., Ltd. Takayanagi Branch: Hosiden Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Launch of the Lead-Free Project

Renaming of the Lead-Free Project to the Lead and Halogen-Free Project

Hosiden Wakayama Co., Ltd., Hosiden Chemical Co., Ltd., Hosiden Service Co., Ltd., and Hosiden (Tokyo) Takayanagi Branch obtained certification

Certification obtained for Hosiden F&D Co., Ltd., Korea Seongdan Co., Ltd., Hosiden Co., Ltd. Tokyo Factory (now Tokyo Business Office), and Qingdao Seongdan Electronics Co., Ltd.

Hosiden FD Co., Ltd., Korea Star Electric Co., Ltd., Hosiden (Tokyo) Factory (now Tokyo Office), and Qingdao Star Electronics Co., Ltd. obtained certification

Certification obtained: Hosiden F&D Co., Ltd., Korea Seon-Do Co., Ltd., Hosiden Co., Ltd. Tokyo Factory (now Tokyo Office), Qingdao Seon-Do Electronics Co., Ltd.

Renaming of the Lead and Halogen-Free Project to the Hazardous Chemical Management Research Group

Issuance of the Environmental Management Substance Standard HTSA2106 for electrical and electronic equipment. It outlines management standards for hazardous chemicals contained in or used during manufacturing of components and devices that make up Hosiden Group products.

Issued the Environmental Management Substance Standard HTSA2106 for electrical and electronic equipment

First briefing on hazardous chemical management measures for suppliers

Hosiden Co., Ltd. Headquarters

Certification obtained: Hosiden Co., Ltd. Headquarters

Issuance of the Hosiden Group Basic Policy on Lead-Free and Other Environmentally Burdening Substances

Second briefing on hazardous chemical management measures for suppliers

In July 2005, established the local subsidiary Xingdian High-Tech (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, China.

Established the local subsidiary Xingdian High-Tech (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, China

Certification obtained for Dongguan Qiaotou Zhongxing Electric Co., Ltd.

Dongguan Qiaotou Zhongxing Electric Co., Ltd. obtained certification

Certification obtained: Dongguan Qiaotou Zhongxing Electric Co., Ltd.

Certification obtained for Seongdan High-Tech (Qingdao) and Hosiden Co., Ltd. Tokyo Branch

Star High Technology (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. and Hosiden (Tokyo) Branch obtained certification

Certification obtained: Seon-Do High-Tech (Qingdao) Co., Ltd., Hosiden Co., Ltd. Tokyo Branch

In October 2008, established the local subsidiary Hosiden Vietnam (Bac Giang) Co., Ltd. near Hanoi, Vietnam.

Established the local subsidiary Hosiden Vietnam (Bac Giang) Co., Ltd. near Hanoi, Vietnam

Certification obtained for Hosiden Besson Ltd.

Hosiden Besson Ltd. obtained certification

Certification obtained: Hosiden Besson Ltd.

Certification obtained for Hosiden Vietnam (Baczan)

Hosiden Vietnam (Baczan) obtained certification

Certification obtained: Hosiden Vietnam (Baczan)

Certification obtained for Dongguan Qiaotou Zhongxing Electric Co., Ltd. (LCD Factory)

Dongguan Qiaotou Zhongxing Electric Co., Ltd. (LCD factory) obtained certification

Certification obtained: Dongguan Qiaotou Zhongxing Electric Co., Ltd. (LCD Factory)

In February 2012, established the local subsidiary Dongguan Qiaotou Zhongxing Electric Co., Ltd. in Dongguan, China.

Established the local subsidiary Dongguan Qiaotou Zhongxing Electrical Co., Ltd. in Dongguan, China

Hosiden Korea Co., Ltd. and Hosiden Vietnam (Baczan) undergo integrated certification

Certification obtained: Korea Seon-Do Co., Ltd. & Hosiden Vietnam (Baczan) integrated certification

Hosiden Kyushu Co., Ltd., Hosiden Seiko Co., Ltd., Hosiden Wakayama Co., Ltd., Hosiden Chemical Co., Ltd., Hosiden F&D Co., Ltd., Hosiden Co., Ltd. headquarters, Hosiden Service Co., Ltd., and Hosiden Co., Ltd. Tokyo branch undergo integrated certification

Hosiden Kyushu Co., Ltd., Hosiden Seiko Co., Ltd., Hosiden Wakayama Co., Ltd., Hosiden Chemical Co., Ltd., Hosiden F.D. Co., Ltd.: Hosiden Co., Ltd. Headquarters, Hosiden Service Co., Ltd., Hosiden Co., Ltd. Tokyo Branch integrated certification

Hosiden Kyushu Co., Ltd., Hosiden Seiko Co., Ltd., Hosiden Wakayama Co., Ltd., Hosiden Chemical Co., Ltd., and Hosiden FD Co., Ltd. obtained certification. Hosiden (Tokyo) Headquarters, Hosiden Service Co., Ltd., and Hosiden (Tokyo) Branch received integrated certification.

Certification obtained: Hosiden Kyushu Co., Ltd., Hosiden Seiko Co., Ltd., Hosiden Wakayama Co., Ltd., Hosiden Chemical Co., Ltd., Hosiden F&D Co., Ltd.: Hosiden Co., Ltd. Headquarters, Hosiden Service Co., Ltd., Hosiden Co., Ltd. Tokyo Branch integrated certification

Environmental Management Substance Standard HTSA2106-2020 for electrical and electronic equipment issued (August 2020, revised edition of HTSA2106-2020)

Issued Environmental Management Substance Standard HTSA2106-2020 for electrical and electronic equipment: (Revised edition of HTSA2106-2020 issued August 2020)

Issued the Environmental Management Substance Standard HTSA2106-2020 for electrical and electronic equipment

In April 2022, moved from the First Section to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Establishment of the Sustainability Committee

Transitioned from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Prime Market

Participation in the GX League (a group of companies aimed at transitioning to carbon neutrality, organized by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)

Participation in GX League (a group of companies aimed at transitioning to carbon neutrality, hosted by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)

Establishment of the Sustainability Oversight Committee: Renaming the Sustainability Committee to the Global Warming Measures Committee

Establishment of the Sustainability Steering Committee: Renamed the Sustainability Committee to the Global Warming Mitigation Committee

Commitment to SBT (Science Based Targets) (announced to obtain SBT certification within two years)

Committed to SBT (Science Based Targets): Announced obtaining SBT certification within two years

Obtained SBT certification (targeting greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions by 2030)

Obtained SBT certification: Targeting greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions by 2030