| 1957 |
The origin of our company is the export department of Sakata Shokai Co., Ltd., a former ink manufacturer (now Sakatainks Co., Ltd.), where an export section was established and began exporting electronic components to the Philippines. |
| 1957 |
Our founding dates back to 1957. The precursor of our company, Ink Manufacturer Sakata Shokai Co., Ltd. (now Sakata Inks Co., Ltd.), established an export department in its trading division, and began exporting electronic components to the Philippines. |
| 1960 |
Participated in the capital of an electronic musical instrument manufacturing company in the 1960s, responsible for exporting their products, and started exporting motorcycles, chemicals, and transportation machinery to the Philippines. Established the first resident office in Manila. |
| 1960 |
In the 1960s, we invested in an electronic musical instrument manufacturer and handled the export of its products. We began exporting motorcycles, chemicals, and transport machinery to the Philippines. We established our first joint venture in the Philippines, strengthening the sales of motorcycles and chemicals. |
| 1960 |
In 1960, we opened our first overseas office in Manila. |
| 1963 |
Established a resident office in Bangkok. |
| 1963 |
Established a representative office in Bangkok in 1963. |
| 1964 |
Established a resident office in Hong Kong. |
| 1964 |
Established a representative office in Hong Kong in 1964. |
| 1968 |
Established a resident office in Sydney (closed in 2001). |
| 1968 |
Established a representative office in Sydney in 1968 (closed in 2001). |
| 1970 |
Started OEM production and export of electronic organs. Established Hammond International Japan in a joint venture with Hammond Corporation of the United States. Positioned a resident in Taiwan. Opened a resident office in Los Angeles. Established a sales subsidiary in Chicago. |
| 1970 |
In 1970, OEM production and export of electronic organs intensified. Established Hammond International Japan as a joint venture with American Hammond. Stationed representatives in Taiwan. Established a representative office in Los Angeles. Founded a sales subsidiary in Chicago. |
| 1972 |
Established a resident office in Singapore. |
| 1972 |
Established a representative office in Singapore in 1972. |
| 1973 |
Established a resident office in São Paulo (became a local corporation in the same year). Established a sales subsidiary in Düsseldorf. |
| 1973 |
Established a representative office in São Paulo in 1973 (incorporated locally the same year). Established a sales subsidiary in Düsseldorf. |
| 1974 |
Started assembly production of motorcycles in a joint venture with local capital and Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Established a sales logistics subsidiary in Singapore. |
| 1974 |
Started motorcycle assembly production in a joint venture with local capital and Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Established a sales and logistics subsidiary in Singapore. |
| 1975 |
Legalized the Hong Kong resident office. |
| 1975 |
Incorporated the Hong Kong representative office in 1975. |
| 1977 |
Started groundbreaking three-country trade in Singapore. |
| 1977 |
Initiated a pioneering tri-national trade in Singapore in 1977. |
| 1979 |
Established a joint venture in Singapore and started the substrate mounting business, becoming a pioneer in EMS business. |
| 1979 |
Established a joint venture in Singapore in 1979 and started a PCB assembly business, becoming a pioneer of our EMS operations. Started motorcycle assembly production in a joint venture with local capital and Kawasaki Heavy Industries. |
| 1982 |
Became a sales agent for Panafacom and started overseas sales of PCs mainly in Europe. Began overseas sales of CRT monitors under the Sakata brand. |
| 1982 |
Became a distributor for Panasonic and began overseas sales of PCs primarily in Europe. Started overseas sales of Sakata-branded CRT monitors. |
| 1988 |
Started substrate mounting business in Thailand (now our main factory). |
| 1988 |
Started PCB assembly business in Thailand (now our main factory). Began overseas sales of Sakata-branded CRT monitors. |
| 1990 |
Established a joint venture in the Philippines and started production of automotive wire harnesses. |
| 1990 |
Established a joint venture in the Philippines in 1990 and began production of automotive wire harnesses. |
| 1992-07 |
The overseas business division of Sakata Inx Co., Ltd. was spun off and established Sakata Inx International Co., Ltd. in Nishi-ku, Osaka, with 100% investment by the company. |
| 1992-07 |
In July 1992, the overseas business division of Sakata Inx Co., Ltd. became independent, and Sakata Inx International Co., Ltd. was established in Nishi-ku, Osaka, fully funded by the company. |
| 1994-05 |
Participated in capital and established a joint venture with Panyu Kyokuto Sakata Electronics Co., Ltd., an EMS joint venture factory in Panyu, Guangdong Province, China. |
| 1994-05 |
In May 1994, invested in the EMS joint venture plant Panyu Kyokuto Sakata Electronics Co., Ltd. in Panyu, Guangdong Province, China, and established the joint venture. |
| 1994-07 |
Established a joint venture with PFU Co., Ltd. in Singapore, PFU Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd. (now PFU Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.). |
| 1994-07 |
In July 1994, established the joint venture PFU Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd. (now PFU Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.) with PFU Co., Ltd. in Singapore. |
| 1995-03 |
Established a joint venture with Bando Chemical Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong, Bando Sakata Ltd. |
| 1995-03 |
In March 1995, established the joint venture Bando Sakata Ltd. with Bando Chemical Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong. |
| 1997-02 |
Established a subsidiary Sakata Inx Logistics (Phils.) Inc. in the Philippines for sales and logistics of electronic components and equipment. |
| 1997-02 |
In February 1997, established the subsidiary Sakata Inx Logistics (Phils.) Inc. in the Philippines for sales and logistics of electronic components and equipment. |
| 1998-05 |
Participated in capital in Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd., an EMS company in Thailand. |
| 1998-05 |
In May 1998, invested in Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd., an EMS company in Thailand. |
| 1998-07 |
Changed the company name from Sakata Inx International Co., Ltd. to Seix Co., Ltd. |
| 1998-07 |
In July 1998, changed the company name from Sakata Inx International Co., Ltd. to Seeks Co., Ltd. |
| 1999-04 |
Established a 100% owned EMS factory, PT SIIX Electronics Indonesia, in Batam, Indonesia. |
| 1999-04 |
April 1999: Established PT SIIX Electronics Indonesia, a 100% owned EMS factory in Batam, Indonesia. |
| 1999-05 |
Established a joint venture EAZIX Inc. in the Philippines specializing in design and development. |
| 1999-05 |
May 1999: Established EAZIX Inc., a joint venture specializing in design and development in the Philippines. |
| 1999-07 |
Established a subsidiary SIIX(Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China, for sales of electronic components and equipment. |
| 1999-07 |
July 1999: Established SIIX (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary for the sale of electronic components and equipment in Shanghai, China. |
| 1999-09 |
Listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange Second Section. |
| 1999-09 |
September 1999: Listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange Second Section. The overseas business division of Sakata Inx was spun off and established Sakata Inx International Co., Ltd. in Nishi-ku, Osaka, fully owned by the company. Changed the company name from Sakata Inx International Co., Ltd. to Seeks Co., Ltd. |
| 2000-11 |
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section. |
| 2000-11 |
November 2000: Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section. |
| 2000-12 |
Made the shareholding ratio of Charoen Sakata (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in Thailand 100% and renamed the company SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. (now Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.). |
| 2000-12 |
December 2000: Increased ownership stake in Charoen Sakata (Thailand) Co., Ltd. to 100% and renamed the company SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. (now Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.). |
| 2001-03 |
Established EMS joint venture factory Takaya SIIX Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in Jiading Industrial Zone, Shanghai, China. |
| 2001-03 |
March 2001: Established Takaya SIIX Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., an EMS joint venture factory in Jiading Industrial Zone, Shanghai, China. |
| 2001-08 |
Completed the new factory of SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. (now Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.). |
| 2001-08 |
August 2001: Completed new factory of SIIX EMS (THAILAND) Co., Ltd. (now Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.). Established Sluzba SIIX Electronics s.r.o., an EMS joint venture factory in Nitra, Slovakia. |
| 2001-11 |
Established a 100% owned EMS factory SIIX EMS (DONG GUAN) Co., Ltd. in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. |
| 2001-11 |
November 2001: Established SIIX EMS (DONG GUAN) Co., Ltd., a 100% owned EMS factory in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. |
| 2002-06 |
Participated in capital in T.S.Pro Co., Ltd., a Japanese domestic company specializing in electronic device after-sales service. |
| 2002-06 |
June 2002: Participated in T.S.Pro Inc., a Japanese domestic company specializing in electronic device after-sales service. |
| 2002-07 |
Celebrated the 10th anniversary of the company's founding. |
| 2002-07 |
July 2002: Celebrated the 10th anniversary of the company's founding. |
| 2003-04 |
Obtained ISO9001:2000 certification. Completed the new factory of Sluzba SIIX Electronics s.r.o. |
| 2003-04 |
April 2003: Obtained ISO9001:2000 certification. Completed new factory of Sluzba SIIX Electronics s.r.o. |
| 2004-03 |
Obtained ISO14001:1996 certification. SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. (now Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.) obtained ISO TS 16949 and ISO OHSAS 18001. |
| 2004-03 |
March 2004: Obtained ISO14001:1996 certification. SIIX EMS (THAILAND) Co., Ltd. (now Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.) obtained ISO TS 16949. SIIX EMS (THAILAND) Co., Ltd. (now Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.) obtained ISO OHSAS 18001. |
| 2004-12 |
Relocated the headquarters building to the current location. |
| 2004-12 |
December 2004: Moved headquarters to the current location. |
| 2005-06 |
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Securities Exchange. |
| 2005-06 |
June 2005: Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Securities Exchange. |
| 2005-10 |
The stake in the Slovak joint venture factory Sluzba SIIX Electronics s.r.o. was increased to 100%, and the company name was changed to SIIX EMS Slovakia s.r.o. |
| 2005-10 |
October 2005: Increased ownership stake in Sluzba SIIX Electronics s.r.o., a Slovakian joint venture factory, to 100% and renamed it SIIX EMS Slovakia s.r.o. |
| 2007-09 |
Established a sales company in Mexico, SIIX MEXICO, S.A DE C.V. |
| 2007-09 |
September 2007: Established SIIX MEXICO, S.A DE C.V., a sales company in Mexico. |
| 2007-12 |
SIIX Bangkok Co., Ltd. (now Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.) established a logistics center. |
| 2007-12 |
December 2007: SIIX Bangkok Co., Ltd. (now Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.) established a logistics center. Introduced a shareholder benefit program. |
| 2008-04 |
Obtained ISO27001:2005 certification. |
| 2008-04 |
April 2008: Obtained ISO27001:2005 certification. |
| 2008-10 |
Relocated the Tokyo Sales Department to the current location. |
| 2008-10 |
October 2008: Relocated Tokyo sales office to the current location. |
| 2008-12 |
Acquired 60% of U.S.A. ZAMA, Inc. and made it a subsidiary (sold in December 2012). |
| 2008-12 |
In December 2008, acquired 60% of U.S.A. ZAMA, Inc. shares and made it a subsidiary (sold in December 2012). |
| 2009-04 |
Established a sales company in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China, SIIX (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. (closed in 2022). |
| 2009-04 |
In April 2009, established sales company SIIX (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China (closed in 2022). |
| 2009-12 |
Participated in capital investment in Techno Core International Co., Ltd. |
| 2009-12 |
In December 2009, participated financially in TechnoCore International Co., Ltd. and relocated the head office building to its current location. |
| 2010-03 |
Established a manufacturing subsidiary, SIIX Electronics Co., Ltd., in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. |
| 2010-03 |
In March 2010, established manufacturing subsidiary SIIX Electronics Co., Ltd. in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. |
| 2010-05 |
Participated in capital investment in Takion Corporation. |
| 2010-05 |
In May 2010, participated financially in Tachyon Corporation. |
| 2010-11 |
Established a 100% owned EMS factory in Jakarta, Indonesia, PT. SIIX EMS INDONESIA. |
| 2010-11 |
In November 2010, established 100% owned EMS factory PT. SIIX EMS INDONESIA in Jakarta, Indonesia. |
| 2012-02 |
Established a manufacturing subsidiary in Shanghai, China, SIIX EMS (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 2012-02 |
In February 2012, established manufacturing subsidiary SIIX EMS (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China. |
| 2012-04 |
Formed a business alliance with ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) Pte. Ltd. |
| 2012-04 |
In April 2012, formed a business alliance with ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) Pte. Ltd. |
| 2012-07 |
Celebrated the 20th anniversary of the company's founding. |
| 2012-07 |
In July 2012, celebrated the 20th anniversary of the company. |
| 2013-05 |
Established a 100% owned EMS factory in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines, SIIX EMS PHILIPPINES, INC. |
| 2013-05 |
In May 2013, established 100% owned EMS factory SIIX EMS PHILIPPINES, INC. in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines. |
| 2013-09 |
Established a 100% owned EMS factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, SIIX EMS MEXICO S. DE R.L. C.V. |
| 2013-09 |
In September 2013, established 100% owned EMS factory SIIX EMS MEXICO S. DE R.L. C.V. in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. |
| 2014-01 |
Established a joint venture for plastic molding and mold manufacturing, SIIX COXON PRECISION PHILS., INC., in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines. |
| 2014-01 |
Opened Nagoya Sales Department. |
| 2014-01 |
In January 2014, established a joint venture SIIX COXON PRECISION PHILS., INC. for plastic molding and die manufacturing in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines, and opened Nagoya sales office. |
| 2015-04 |
Implemented a dual-headquarters system (Osaka headquarters and Tokyo headquarters). |
| 2015-04 |
In April 2015, introduced a dual-headquarters system (Osaka headquarters and Tokyo headquarters). |
| 2015-05 |
Established a joint venture, Guangdong Midea-SIIX Electronics Co., Ltd., with Midea Group Central Air Conditioning Division. |
| 2015-05 |
Established a 100% owned EMS plant, SIIX EMS PHILIPPINES, INC., in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines. |
| 2015-05 |
Established a 100% owned EMS plant, SIIX EMS MEXICO S. DE R.L. C.V., in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. |
| 2015-05 |
In May 2015, established a joint venture Guangdong Midea-SIIX Electronics Co., Ltd. with Midea Group's central air conditioning division, and established 100% owned EMS factories SIIX EMS PHILIPPINES, INC. in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines, and SIIX EMS MEXICO S. DE R.L. C.V. in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. |
| 2016-01 |
Established an ASEAN headquarters in Singapore. |
| 2016-01 |
In January 2016, set up ASEAN headquarters in Singapore. |
| 2016-04 |
Opened the Detroit sales office of SIIX U.S.A. Corp. |
| 2016-04 |
In April 2016, opened SIIX U.S.A. Corp. Detroit sales office. |
| 2016-11 |
Established a 100% owned manufacturing subsidiary, SIIX Hungary Kft., in Nagykároly, Hungary (closed in 2026). |
| 2016-11 |
In November 2016, established 100% owned manufacturing subsidiary SIIX Hungary Kft. in Nagykanizsa, Hungary (closed in 2026). |
| 2017-02 |
Established a 100% owned manufacturing subsidiary, SIIX HUBEI Co., Ltd., in Hubei Province, China. |
| 2017-02 |
In February 2017, established 100% owned manufacturing subsidiary SIIX HUBEI Co., Ltd. in Hubei Province, China. |
| 2017-08 |
Established a sales subsidiary, SIIX Vietnam Company Limited, in Hanoi. |
| 2017-08 |
In August 2017, established sales subsidiary SIIX Vietnam Company Limited in Hanoi, Vietnam. |
| 2017-10 |
Established a joint venture, Hefei Midea-SIIX Electronics Co., Ltd., with Midea Group Central Air Conditioning Division. |
| 2017-10 |
In October 2017, established a joint venture Hefei Midea-SIIX Electronics Co., Ltd. with Midea Group's central air conditioning division, and established 100% owned manufacturing subsidiaries SIIX Hungary Kft. in Nagykanizsa, Hungary (closed in 2026), and SIIX HUBEI Co., Ltd. in Hubei Province, China. |
| 2020-01 |
Transferred the business of the Thai sales subsidiary, SIIX Bangkok Co., Ltd., to the Thai manufacturing subsidiary, SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. |
| 2020-01 |
In January 2021, the business of the Thai sales subsidiary SIIX Bangkok Co., Ltd. was transferred to the manufacturing subsidiary SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. in the same country. In February 2021, SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. changed its company name to Thai SIIX Co., Ltd. |
| 2021-02 |
Renamed SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. to Thai SIIX Co., Ltd. |
| 2022-04 |
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. |
| 2022-04 |
In April 2022, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. |
| 2023-01 |
Merged SIIX Logistics Phils., Inc. and SIIX COXON PRECISION PHILS., Inc. into the surviving company, SIIX EMS PHILIPPINES, INC., a consolidated subsidiary of ours. |
| 2023-01 |
In January 2023, our consolidated subsidiary SIIX EMS PHILIPPINES, INC. was merged with other consolidated subsidiaries SIIX Logistics Phils., Inc. and SIIX COXON PRECISION PHILS., INC., with SIIX EMS PHILIPPINES, INC. as the surviving company. |
| 2023-12 |
Established a joint venture, Jingzhou Midea-SIIX Electronics Co., Ltd., with Midea Group Central Air Conditioning Division. |
| 2023-12 |
Established a joint venture, BotMind Pte. Ltd., with the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and SIIX-AGT MEDTECH Pte Ltd. |
| 2023-12 |
In December 2023, established a joint venture Jingzhou Midea-SIIX Electronics Co., Ltd. with Midea Central Air Conditioning Business Division. Also established a joint venture BotMind Pte. Ltd. with Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and SIIX-AGT MEDTECH Pte Ltd. |
| 2024-03 |
Invested in Renzoku Biologics Co., Ltd. and entered the CDMO business for biopharmaceutical antibody drugs. |
| 2024-03 |
In March 2024, invested in Renzoku Biologics Co., Ltd. and entered the CDMO business for biopharmaceutical antibodies. |
| 2025-01 |
Established a 100% owned sales subsidiary, SIIX INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, in Bangalore, India. |
| 2025-01 |
In January 2025, established a 100% owned sales subsidiary SIIX INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED in Bangalore, India. |
| 2025-03 |
Shiro Murai remained active throughout his life until his passing in March 2025. |
| 2025-07-09 |
The scholarship students (Foundation, First Term) for fiscal year 2025 have been decided. |
| 2025-08-07 |
The foundation's introduction page has been opened. |
| 2026-03-03 |
On March 3, 2026, we will recruit scholarship students for fiscal year 2026 (until April 20, 2026, scheduled). |
