| 1962 |
Founded Fukuyama Pearl Paper Industry Co., Ltd. in July 1962. Established headquarters in Kasumicho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and started PSP molding processing. |
| 1962-07-24 |
Established on July 24, 1962. |
| 1962-07-24 |
Established. |
| 1968 |
Relocated headquarters to Akebono-cho, Fukuyama City, in March 1968 due to business expansion. |
| 1971 |
Started production of wood assembled food containers in January 1971. |
| 1972 |
Established Fukuyama Distribution Center in April 1972. |
| 1975 |
Founded the chain store "Modern Pack" for comprehensive packaging supplies sales in Fukuyama City in September 1975. |
| 1976 |
Held the first Pearl Fair (now Kofu Pico Fair), an exhibition of our products, in June 1976. |
| 1979 |
Established Fukuyama Pearl Transport Co., Ltd. (now F.Pico Logistics Co., Ltd.) to strengthen delivery system in July 1979. |
| 1980 |
Opened Fukuyama First Distribution Center in January 1980 for logistics rationalization and efficiency. Started collecting used trays. |
| 1981 |
Started manufacturing and selling colored food containers to respond to fashion trends in June 1981. |
| 1982 |
Developed fixed-position molding technology for producing high-quality food containers in March 1982. |
| 1983 |
Opened Tokyo branch in April 1983. Introduced large-scale host computer and started order reception and processing via EDI in October. Developed heat-resistant containers for microwave ovens made of PSP. |
| 1984 |
Founder Yasuhiko Komatsu became chairman of PSP molding processing industrial cooperative in May 1984. |
| 1985 |
Opened Tokyo Distribution Center in January 1985. Opened Osaka branch in May, relocated to Toyonaka City in 1996. Held "Pearl Fair" in Osaka in June of the same year. |
| 1987 |
Started integrated production from raw material to molding of solid food containers in January 1987. Established a subsidiary, F.Pico Trading Co., Ltd., in April. Completed Kasao Factory in Okayama Prefecture in September, achieving labor saving. Fully abolished the use of fluorocarbon gases in PSP in December. |
| 1988 |
Signed technology transfer agreement with Kaiz Fiber (USA) and Holden Limited in South Africa through Kaiz Fiber in March 1988. Opened Kanto Distribution Center. The founder delivered a speech at the FPI General Meeting in December. |
| 1989 |
Renamed to F.Pico Corporation in January 1989 with the introduction of CI. Opened Chubu Distribution Center in July. Listed on Hiroshima Stock Exchange in November. |
| 1990 |
Started F.Pico recycling method in September 1990. Opened Tohoku Distribution Center in December. |
| 1991 |
Listed on the Second Section of Osaka Securities Exchange in February 1991. Opened new logistics headquarters in April. Opened Kyushu Distribution Center in May. Acquired Eco Mark certification in November. |
| 1992 |
EcoTray sales began in March 1992. In July, a technology licensing agreement was signed with UK Lynpack Ltd. In December, a technology licensing agreement was concluded with the UK. |
| 1993 |
In February 1993, Fukuyama Recycling Plant started operation. In March, received the "Clean Japan Center Chairman's Award". |
| 1994 |
In October 1994, Kansai Distribution Center was established. |
| 1995 |
In April 1995, logistics operations were transferred to F.Pico Logistics Co., Ltd. The 22nd F.Pico Fair was held in Tokyo in 1996. |
| 1996 |
In April 1996, Tokai Distribution Center was established. In October, received the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award from the Recycling Promotion Council. In November, developed new material "Cristar". |
| 1997 |
In January 1997, launched the homepage. In May, founder Yasuhiko Komatsu received the Blue Ribbon Medal. In December, developed new material "Exstar" and completed Fukuyama Factory. |
| 1998 |
In August 1998, introduced automatic material sorting machine at recycling plant. In October, new warehouse completed at Fukuyama Distribution Center. |
| 1999 |
In February 1999, founder Yasuhiko Komatsu received the 19th Mainichi Business Person Award. In April, started catalog sales and obtained ISO14001 certification. In October, received the Prime Minister's Award. Launched the world's first EcoTray sales. |
| 2000 |
In January 2000, Dax Shikoku Head Office Factory was completed in Kochi Prefecture. In March, listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Kanto Tsukuba Factory started operation. |
| 2001 |
In May 2001, signed an exclusive sales agreement for Enta Pack domestically. In September, installed transparent lid material sorting device. In November, Tokyo Branch was upgraded to Tokyo Head Office. |
| 2002 |
In February 2002, commenced corporate rehabilitation proceedings as a reorganization sponsor for China Pearl Sales Co., Ltd. and Packdoll Co., Ltd. |
| 2003 |
In February 2003, obtained ISO14001 certification at Kanto Recycling Plant. In March, EcoTray was certified as an eco-product. In May, EcoTray was certified as a waste recycling product. In July, Yamagata Factory started operation. |
| 2004 |
In March 2004, opened East Japan and West Japan Sample Centers. In December, opened "Cook Labo" delicatessen store. Trademark registration for Tray to Tray. |
| 2005 |
In April 2005, established CO2 Management Committee. In May, registered the EcoTray trademark. In September, received the Aichi Earth Award. In November, obtained ISO certification. |
| 2006 |
In March 2006, obtained ISO9001 certification. In April, started a five-year environmental management plan. In August, established subsidiary Dax Saga Co., Ltd. In October, established a support subsidiary for persons with disabilities. |
| 2007 |
In February 2007, started operation of Kanto Shimodate Second Factory. In March, established Fukuyama Ai Pack. In August, Saga Factory started operation. In September, Gifu Factory started operation. In October, Nishinomiya and Yamagata factories started operation. In December, new company building completed. |
| 2008 |
In August 2008, completed new headquarters factory in Kasao City, Okayama Prefecture. In November, made packaging material wholesaler Apex a equity-method affiliate. In December, recognized by the Sports Agency. |
| 2009 |
In January 2009, Fukuyama Sorting Center started operation. In March, Hokkaido Factory started operation. In June, acquired packaging business. In September, introduced new cleaning line at Fukuyama Recycling Plant. In October, established Japan Pearl Containers. |
| 2010 |
In March 2010, renewed homepage. In April, Yamagata Sorting Center started operation. In December, made Diah Foods and Japan Hyper Pack subsidiaries. |
| 2011 |
In February 2011, received Eco Mark Gold Award. In April, certified as Eco First company by the Ministry of the Environment. In September, received disability employment award. In December, received Eco Ship Modal Shift Award. |
| 2012 |
Recycling product certification in Hokkaido in February 2012. Completion of Kanto Yachiyo Factory and i-Logic Kanto Picking Center in April. Launch of recycled PET containers with Eco Mark certification in May. Introduction of PET mechanical recycling plant in June. Launch of PET biaxial orientation products in November. |
| 2013 |
Made Ishida Shoten a consolidated subsidiary in April 2013. Acquired naming rights for the commercial building "F-Pico RiM" in May. Kyushu Second Distribution Center operational in July. Kansai First Distribution Center operational in October. Founder received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star in November. Construction of Hachioji Distribution Center started. |
| 2014 |
Made West Japan PET Bottle Recycling Co., Ltd. a consolidated subsidiary in June 2014. Fukuyama Cross Dock Center operational in August. Made Miyako Himo a subsidiary in October. Merged F-Pico Modern Pack into F-Pico Trading in November. Research institute and human resource training center completed in December. |
| 2015 |
Selected for the Diversity Management 100 Companies in April 2015. Chosen as a proactive IT stock in May. Received the Environmental Award in August. Excellent Award at the Manufacturing Award in November. Achieved 400,000 visitors to the recycling factory in December. |
| 2016 |
Chubu Eco Pet Factory operational in March 2016. Yasuhiko Komatsu was appointed an honorary citizen of Fukuyama City. |
| 2017 |
Special subsidiary companies merged and renamed to F-Pico Dax in January 2017. Completed employee dormitory in Wanoichi Town, Gifu Prefecture, in April. Kanto Eco Pet Factory operational in October. |
| 2018 |
New headquarters factory completed in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, in January 2018. Awarded Corporate Volunteer Award in February. Factory completed in Asakuchi City, Okayama Prefecture, in March. Made a stakeholding company of a packaging materials wholesaler in November. Certified by the Sports Agency in December. |
| 2019 |
Certified as a company promoting employment of persons with disabilities in January 2019. Registered as a mental barrier-free support company in March. Headquarters completed in April. Acquired naming rights for F-Pico Arena Fukuyama in May. Exhibited at the G20 Innovation Exhibition in June. |
| 2020 |
Received the Okayama Prefecture Child-rearing Support Award in February 2020. Employee dormitory completed in March. Established an environmental fund in April. Launched bioplastic products in June. Acquired molding business in October. Expanded employee dormitories and relocated sales offices. Discussed collaboration for recycling circulation in November. |
| 2021 |
Declared carbon offset through recycling in February 2021. Started collaboration on rooftop solar power generation. Obtained FSC certification. Broadcasted "Pack Market" commercial in April. |
| 2022 |
Solar power generation in the Kanto area operational in March 2022. Transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market in April. Acquired shares in Malaysia in August. Completed Kansai factory and hub center in September. Solar power generation in the Chubu area operational in October. |
| 2023 |
Made Apex Corporation a consolidated subsidiary in September 2023. Surpassed 500,000 factory visitors in October. |
