Shikou Industrial Co., Ltd.

Founded Shikou-sha in 1903 (Meiji 36). Started as a specialty factory for white light wax oil and signal lamps. Developed high-brightness oil lamps.

Founded in 1903 (Meiji 36) as a specialized factory for Hakko-sha, Hakko wax oil, and signal lamps.

Developed high-brightness oil lamps with performance that surpassed contemporaneous competitors' oil lamps.

Founded as a specialty factory for Shirokōsha, Shirokō wax oil, and traffic lights.

Ichikawa Manufacturing was founded in Kyobashi as an automotive parts manufacturer. Produced and sold taillights and safety sign devices.

Founded as an automobile parts manufacturer at Ichikawa Works, Kyobashi. Manufactured and sold taillights and safety signage devices.

Founded as an automobile parts manufacturing company, Ichikawa Manufacturing.

Shikou-sha manufactured railway lighting equipment. Developed front lamps for steam locomotives.

Hakko-sha products: railway lighting equipment, including front lamps for steam locomotives.

Ichikawa Manufacturing developed automotive repair parts, headlamps, and rear combination lamps.

Ichikawa Works: Developed automotive repair parts such as headlamps, rear combination lamps, fender mirrors, room mirrors, radiator grilles, and wheel caps.

Successfully domesticated automotive front lamps. Also realized battery-powered signal lamps.

Successfully developed battery-powered signal lamps.

Successfully domesticated automotive front lamps.

Domestic mass‑produced Datsun Model 1 introduced.

Developed Hakko-sha headlamps (1932, 11‑type Fenton).

Domestic mass-produced Dot Sun Model 1 debuted. Developed Shikou-sha headlamps.

Ichikawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was founded.

Birth of Ichikawa Works Co., Ltd.

Established Ichikawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Shikou-sha Co., Ltd. was founded.

Birth of Hakko-sha Co., Ltd.

Established Hakukousha Co., Ltd.

Shield beam headlamps were introduced.

Assembly-type headlamps using tungsten valves were introduced.

Introduction of assembly‑type headlamps using tungsten bulbs.

Shikou-sha Rennda Manufacturing Plant was established.

Established Hakko-sha's Renata factory.

First domestic vacuum deposition succeeded.

First domestic success in vacuum deposition.

Ichikawa Manufacturing Tama River Factory was established.

Established Ichikawa Works' Tama River factory.

Supplied Austin lamps that Nissan was knock-down producing.

Supplied lamps for Austin models produced by Nissan knock‑down assembly.

Maruko Factory was established.

Established Maruko factory.

Introduced technological innovation through resinization.

Early adoption of resinization technology innovation.

Shikou-sha Industrial, Ichikawa Manufacturing, and Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section listed. Received large orders for Nissan Bluebird parts.

Hakko-sha Industrial, Ichikawa Works, and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section.

Large orders received for parts for the Nissan Bluebird.

Isehara Manufacturing Plant was established.

New Isehara plant established.

Ichikawa Manufacturing established a new Isehara plant in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

The repair parts sales division was spun off as Evace (now PIAA).

Repair parts sales division became independent; Eba Ace (now PIAA) established.

Shirokōsha Industrial established a new Nakatsugawa plant in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture.

The Shield Beam headlamp was introduced.

Ichikawa Manufacturing established a new Fujoka First plant in Fujoka City, Gunma Prefecture.

Shield beam headlamp introduced.

Fujoka First Plant established in Fujoka City, Gunma Prefecture.

Shirokōsha Industrial and Ichikawa Manufacturing entered into a business partnership.

Shirokōsha Industrial and Ichikawa Manufacturing enter into a business partnership.

Shirokōsha Industrial and Ichikawa Manufacturing formed a business partnership.

Shirokōsha Industrial and Ichikawa Manufacturing merged on equal terms to form Shikō Industrial Co., Ltd.

Shirokōsha Industrial and Ichikawa Manufacturing merge on equal terms; Mikuō Industrial Co., Ltd. is born.

Shichō Industrial Co., Ltd. was born through a merger (capital 1.4 billion yen).

Merged to form Ichikoh Industrial Co., Ltd. (capital 1.4 billion yen).

A second Fujio Manufacturing plant was established in Fujio City, Gunma Prefecture.

Fujoka Second Plant established in Fujoka City, Gunma Prefecture.

Established the Fujio Second Manufacturing Plant

With the rise of halogen bulbs, unconventional headlamps appeared.

With the rise of halogen bulbs, various shaped non-standard headlamps appeared.

Shares were moved to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Shares were moved to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Reclassified shares to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

A Okazaki Manufacturing plant was established in Yōraku District, Gunma Prefecture.

Oizumi Plant established in Yōraku District, Gunma Prefecture.

The Nissan Laurel (C130 model) was equipped with Japan's first electrically operated remote control fender mirror.

Nissan Laurel (C130) introduced Japan's first electrically operated remote-control fender mirror.

HID lighting sources were introduced.

Developed the first mass-produced retractable headlamp for the Nissan Pulsar EXA.

Nissan Pulsar EXA developed the company's first mass-produced retractable headlamp.

Established Kyu-Shi Kō in Ōshinada, Nakatsu City

Established production subsidiary Kyu City Light in Ōshinada, Nakatsu City.

Invested capital in NAL in Illinois, USA.

Capital investment in NAL, Illinois, USA.

(C32 Laurel) Developed the world's first electrically retractable door mirror mechanism, widely adopted worldwide.

The Nissan Fairlady Z (Z31 model) was fitted with the world's first LED high-mount stop lamp.

Nissan Fairlady Z (Z31) equipped with the world's first LED high-mount stop lamp.

Developed the first domestic projector headlamp.

Developed Japan's first projector headlamp.

Established IMI in Kentucky, USA.

Established Ichikō Manufacturing Inc. (IMI) in Kentucky, USA

The Nissan Sima was equipped with the world's first wiper-equipped door mirror.

The popular Nissan Seima, which even coined the term 'Seima phenomenon', was fitted with the world's first wiper-equipped door mirror.

Established the joint venture Kenko Industrial Co., Ltd. in Changhua County, Taiwan

The Nissan Silvia (00 model) was fitted with the world's first four-lamp projector headlamp.

Nissan Silvia (00) equipped with the world's first four-lamp projector headlamp.

Compactly equipped with a miniaturized wiper drive unit and wiper arm on a mirror featuring an electric remote control and electric storage function.

Invested capital in Gentex Corporation in Michigan, USA

Established Shikō Malaysia SDN BHD in Malaysia.

Established Shikou Malaysia SDN, BHD in Malaysia.

Established Ichikō Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. as a subsidiary in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Commercialized HID headlamps using high‑pressure discharge, also developed for endurance racing.

An HID headlamp that achieves high-brightness emission using high-voltage discharge, developed for endurance racing.

Commenced operations at the new Nakatsugawa factory.

Developed the world's first ultrasonic rain-drop removal mirror for the Cedric Gloria Y32 model, vibrating the mirror surface with ultrasound to repel raindrops.

Developed high‑efficiency free‑surface headlamps for mass‑produced vehicles.

Developed a high-efficiency free-surface headlamp for mass-produced vehicles.

Established PT. Shikō Indonesia near Jakarta, Indonesia.

Established PT. Shikou Indonesia near Jakarta, Indonesia.

Established PT Ichikō Indonesia near Jakarta, Indonesia

Installed the first domestic LED rear combination lamp on the Nissan Gloria (Y34 model).

Installed the domestic first LED rear combination lamp on the Nissan Gloria Y34 model.

Established a new factory of the merged company in Changhua County, Taiwan.

Established a new factory of Kenko Industrial Co., Ltd. in Changhua County, Taiwan

Established a new factory of the merged company, Jianhong Industrial Co., Ltd., in Changhua County, Taiwan.

Entered a comprehensive business partnership with Valeo in the lighting equipment sector.

Entered a comprehensive business partnership with Valeo in the lighting equipment sector

Established Wuxi Guangsheng Technology Co., Ltd. in Wuxi, China.

Established Wuxi Guangsheng Technology Co., Ltd. in Wuxi, China.

Established the joint venture Wuxi Guangsheng Technology Co., Ltd. in Wuxi, China

Installed LED turn lamps and cameras on the door mirrors of the Nissan Elgrand (E51 model). Also, the large overhead console for the Toyota Mark X was installed for the first time worldwide.

First to equip the Nissan Elgrand E51 door mirror with LED turn lamps, infrared LEDs for night illumination, and a camera.

Signed a technical support agreement with FIEM. Installed AFS on the Toyota Alphard. Began supplying race headlamps for the Tokai Daimaru project.

Signed a technical support agreement with FIEM.

Installed AFS on the Toyota Alphard.

Commenced supplying race headlamps for the Tokai Dai Ruman project.

Signed a technology support agreement with FIEM

Developed a large room lamp inspired by the Milky Way. Established Shichō Fōléi'ō (Foshan) Automobile Lighting System Co., Ltd. in China. Established IMIC in Kentucky, USA.

The large room lamp developed by Shikou Industrial is used in your vehicle as well. The concept is the Milky Way. All 1500 LEDs are warm-white, using an internal diffusion method. The lens surface is processed with Japanese paper.

Established Shikou Falai Ao (Foshan) Automotive Lighting System Co., Ltd. in China.

Established Ichikou Mitsuba Ink (IMIC) in Kentucky, USA.

Established Shiguang Falieao (Foshan) Automotive Lighting Systems Co., Ltd. in China

Established Ichikō Mitsuba Inc. (IMIC) in Kentucky, USA

Liquidated Ichikō Manufacturing Inc. (IMI) in Kentucky, USA

Constructed a new Kyu-Shi Kō factory in Mikō Village, Nakatsu City

Constructed a new Kyu City Light factory in Mikami Village, Nakatsu City, aiming to expand business and reduce costs.

Established Ichikō Industries Thailand Co., Ltd. in Thailand

Established Ichikoh Industries Thailand Co., Ltd. (now a consolidated subsidiary) in Thailand.

Transferred fixed assets of the former Oizumi plant site, the former Nakatsugawa plant site, and the head office site.

Transfer of fixed assets from the former Okazune factory site, Nakatsugawa factory site, and headquarters premises.

Closed the Nakatsugawa Manufacturing Plant to restructure the production system

Closed the Ōizumi Manufacturing Plant to restructure the production system

Partnered with Ficosa International. Completed the Technical Center I-WING at the Isehara plant. Achieved longer lifespan and lower power consumption for LED headlamps.

Agreed on a global partnership with Ficosa International.

I-WING Technical Center completed at the Isehara Manufacturing Plant.

Compared to conventional HID, it consumes half the power while delivering the same brightness, making it the world's most efficient automotive Nissan Leaf LED headlamp with twice the HID efficiency (5000 hours: equivalent to 20 years of service life). It uses a reflector and contributes to weight and cost reduction.

To improve operational efficiency, the headquarters functions in Gotanda were integrated with the Isehara Technical Center.

Moved headquarters to the new Isehara building i-Wing

Liquidated the subsidiary Ichikoh Mitsuba Ink (IMIC) in Kentucky, USA.

Shichō Industrial and Valeo strengthened their alliance in China. Established Valeo Shichō Holding.

Established Valeo Ichikoh Holding in Dublin, Ireland, overseeing the lamp business in the China region.

Established Valeo Ichikoh Holding Ltd. in Dublin, Ireland. As a holding company for FIV, Shenyang Valeo, Wuhu Valeo, and Hubei Tech Center, it oversees the lamp business in the China region.

Mitsukoshi Industrial and VALEO strengthened their alliance in China. Valeo Mitsukoshi Holding Ltd. was established in Dublin, Ireland, serving as a holding company for FIV, Shenyang Valeo, Wuhu Valeo, and Hubei Tech Center, overseeing the lamp business in China.

Built a new factory of the subsidiary, Shichō Thailand, in Amata City, Rayong Province, Thailand.

Constructed a new factory for subsidiary Ichikoh Thailand in Amata City, Rayong Province, Thailand.

Constructed a new factory for subsidiary Ichikoh Thailand in Amata City, Rayong Province, Thailand.

A new factory of subsidiary Mitsukoshi Thailand was built in Amata City, Rayong Province, Thailand. It is the second largest after the Isehara plant and the largest overseas factory. The site also introduced the latest production equipment and houses a technical center, enabling local product development and design.

Made Wuxi Guangsheng Technology Co., Ltd. a 100% subsidiary.

The product incorporating Mono LED won the Innovation Award at the Toyota Global Supplier Competition.

On February 27, 2015, received the prestigious Innovation Award at the Toyota Global Supplier Competition from President Akio Toyoda. This product introduced Mono LED and was adopted in the new Alphard and Vellfire models.

At the Toyota Global Supplier Competition, President Akio Toyoda awarded the prestigious Innovation Award. This product introduced a mono-LED and was adopted in the new Alphard and Vellfire.

Transferred part of the business of the Customer Parts Sales Section of the Automotive Aftermarket Department of the Sales Headquarters, focusing on development and production.

Transferred part of the business of the Customer Parts Sales Section of the Automotive Aftermarket Department of the Sales Headquarters, focusing on development and production.

Through a public takeover bid by Valeo Bienne, the company became a consolidated subsidiary of Valeo.

Valeo Bienen's public takeover made the company our parent company.

Became a consolidated subsidiary through a public takeover of our shares by Valeo Bienen.

Completed the Atagi plant, a headlamp specialty factory, in Atagi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Introduced lean production methods and automation.

Completed the Atsugi Manufacturing Plant as a headlamp specialist factory in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Opened the Atsugi plant.

The Atsugi plant was completed in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, as a headlamp specialty factory. It adopted a lean production system based on Valeo's innovative production concept and introduced automation such as collaborative robots, unmanned guided vehicles (AGV), and automated warehouse management.

Through a split (absorption split), the mirror business of Ichikoh Industrial was transferred to subsidiary Misato Industrial.

Sold shares of Misato Industrial to SMR Corporation.