| 1916 |
Ryosuke Namiki completed the first domestically produced 14-karat gold pen for fountain pens |
| 1918 |
Ryosuke Namiki, with the cooperation of Masao Wada, established 'Namiki Manufacturing Co., Ltd.', started manufacturing and selling fountain pens |
| 1918 |
In 1918 (Taisho 7), Namiki Manufacturing, the predecessor of Pilot Corporation, was founded by two founders, Masao Wada and Ryoji Namiki. |
| 1918 |
In conducting business, the two founders established five action standards: 'Triumvirate,' 'Yukiwa Spirit,' 'Overcoming Difficulties,' 'One Step a Day,' and 'Sincerity and Seriousness,' aiming to produce high-quality products and demonstrate them to the world. |
| 1918-09 |
In September 1903 (Meiji 38), one of the founders, Ryoji Namiki, who was young at the time, was a locomotive engineer. The ship he boarded was caught in a rare and severe storm in Genkai Nada, and after a fierce struggle lasting two days and two nights, all crew members miraculously survived. |
| 1926 |
Launched 'Pilot Pen', a product with a 14-karat gold pen attached to a wooden barrel |
| 1930 |
Sold high-maki-e fountain pens and exported during the expansion into European and American markets |
| 1938 |
Changed the company name to 'Pilot Fountain Pen Co., Ltd.' |
| 1938-09 |
In September 1903 (Meiji 38), one of the founders, Ryoji Namiki, who was young at the time, was a locomotive engineer. The ship he boarded was caught in a rare and severe storm in Genkai Nada, and after a fierce struggle lasting two days and two nights, all crew members miraculously survived. |
| 1948 |
Established Hiratsuka Factory on the site of the former Navy ammunition plant |
| 1950 |
Established Mizuhokikou Co., Ltd. (formerly Nagoya Ink Factory) |
| 1955 |
Developed a double-structure pen core, launched 'Pilot Super' with delicate writing and innovative design, gaining popularity domestically and internationally |
| 1955 |
Developed double-structure pen core and launched "Pilot Super" |
| 1960 |
Founded Mizuhokikou Co., Ltd., a company manufacturing mechanical pencils, later renamed Pilot Mechanical Engineering Co., Ltd. |
| 1963 |
Developed stainless steel deep drawing technology using hydrogen furnaces, launched the world's first capless fountain pen 'Capless' |
| 1964 |
Won the Grand Prix Oscar at the International Gift Fair held in Paris |
| 1964 |
Started manufacturing stainless steel tips for ballpoint pens with excellent wear resistance, expanding market share |
| 1964 |
Reused carbon paper technology approved by the Postal Ministry, focused on the future of the computer market, started manufacturing and selling computer ribbons |
| 1968 |
Launched the 'Elite S', a short-type fountain pen with 18-karat gold nib, a culmination of technology |
| 1968 |
Launched 14K gold pen short type fountain pen "Elite S" |
| 1969 |
Achieved unprecedented success with TV commercial 'Happa Fumifumi' |
| 1971 |
Developed stainless deep drawing technology, side cut method, outer shape cutting method, etc., and launched the innovative fountain pen "Myu 701" with the tip of the pen as the tip of the head. |
| 1971 |
Developed stainless deep drawing technology, side cut method, external shape cutting method, etc., and launched the fountain pen "Mew 701" |
| 1972 |
Started manufacturing and selling precious metals and jewelry. |
| 1975 |
Established Pilot Precision Co., Ltd. (renamed from Pilot Kiko Co., Ltd.). |
| 1977 |
Launched "Two Plus One," the world's first multi-function writing instrument combining black, red, and mechanical pencil functions in one pen. |
| 1978 |
Developed "ultra-precision ceramic pipes" used in automobile parts and various sensor components, and started the ceramics business. Established Isesaki Factory and Higashimatsuyama Factory (renamed Higashimatsuyama Business Office in 1988). |
| 1978 |
Established Isesaki Factory and Higashimatsuyama Factory (renamed Higashimatsuyama Business Office) |
| 1989 |
Renamed the company to "Pilot Corporation." |
| 1991 |
Launched oil-based ballpoint pen "Doctor Grip" that reduces burden on neck, shoulders, and arms. |
| 1992 |
Launched the caring doll "Mel-chan." |
| 1994 |
Established Pilot Logitem Co., Ltd. |
| 1997 |
Launched ultra-fine 0.3mm ballpoint pen "Hi-Tec C." |
| 2002 |
Established "Pilot Group Holdings" through share transfer. |
| 2002 |
Established "Pilot Group Holdings Inc." through share transfer, becoming its wholly owned subsidiary |
| 2003 |
Merged with "Pilot Group Holdings" and renamed the company "Pilot Corporation." |
| 2005 |
Launched customizable pen "Hi-Tec C Coleto." |
| 2006 |
Launched erasable ballpoint pen "Frixion Ball." |
| 2008 |
Integrated Pilot Precision Co., Ltd. |
| 2009 |
Established Shonan Development Center. |
| 2009 |
Established Pilot Printex Co., Ltd. |
| 2012 |
Launched water-based pigment gel ink ballpoint pen "Juice." |
| 2013 |
Launched simple and easy-to-use beginner fountain pen "Kakuno." |
| 2016 |
Launched new tip "Synergy Tip" optimized for fine writing and new pigment ink, and the click-type gel ink ballpoint pen "Juice Up." |
| 2018 |
Celebrating 100th anniversary |
| 2019 |
New headquarters completed |
| 2019 |
Launch of the new quick-drying ink pen "Shunpitsu" with a writing speed of 1 second |
| 2021 |
Succeeded toy division from Pilot Ink Co., Ltd. |
| 2023 |
Made Mark's Group Holdings a subsidiary |
| 2024 |
Launched fluorescent highlighter "Kireena" |
