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History
70 EVENTS
The late Nakabayashi An'emon opened 'Nakabayashi Binding Works' in Kawaracho, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, specializing in magazine binding and book repair.
Nakabayashi An'emon published his representative work 'Uvirium Break Bibliography'.
The late Honorary Chairman Takimoto Yasuaki established 'Nakabayashi Binding Co., Ltd.' in Katamachi, Tsushima-ku, Osaka City, with capital of 500,000 yen and 18 employees.
Established the country's largest library binding factory (Sakai Factory) in Sakai City.
Commenced manufacturing of planners.
Renamed the company to 'Nakabayashi Binding Planner Co., Ltd.' and increased capital to 12 million yen.
Started manufacturing 'Fuer Album' and entered the stationery paper product field.
Renamed the company name to "Nakabayashi Inc.".
Established the Sada factory in Sada-machi, Higashikawa District, Shimane Prefecture (now Sada-machi, Izumo City), expanding album production.
Established the Kakogai factory in Kakogai-machi, Iishi District, Shimane Prefecture (now Kakogai-machi, Unnan City), began manufacturing files, and entered the office paper products sector.
Established the Hyogo factory in Ooya-machi, Yabu District, Hyogo Prefecture (now Ooya-machi, Yabu City) as the main library binding factory.
Started manufacturing the electric tabletop binding machine "Toshizuta" and entered the office equipment sector.
Completed the headquarters building in Higashi-ku, Osaka City (now Chuo-ku), integrating the headquarters and Osaka branch.
Newly listed on the Second Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange.
Launched a new coin counter, entering the coin handling machine sector.
Relocated the Fukuoka branch to Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City (current location) and established a distribution center.
Relocated the Nagoya branch to Atsuta-ku, Nagoya City (current location) and established a distribution center.
Newly listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Designated for the First Section of both the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Stock Exchange.
Established the Hirata factory in Hirata City, Shimane Prefecture (now Izumo City) (named "Hirata Nakabayashi Inc.") and expanded production of paper products and notebooks.
Entered the business form printing field and began production at the Sakai factory.
Completed the Osaka branch office building in Joto-ku, Osaka City (current location).
Established "Izumo Nakabayashi Inc." in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, expanding paper product production.
Completed the Kanto logistics center in Tokiwa-mura, Biki District, Saitama Prefecture (now Tokiwa Town).
Established the Matsue factory in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture (named "Matsue Nakabayashi Inc.") and expanded production of office equipment.
Established Matsue factory in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture (Matsue Nakabayashi Co., Ltd.) and expanded production of office equipment (OA desks, letter cases, office furniture, etc.).
Released a large-scale system shredder.
Established an environmental business division and fully launched the recycled paper compression solid device (product name P-CUBE).
Kansai Logistics Center completed in Chihayaakasaka Village, Minamikawachi District, Osaka Prefecture.
ISO9002 certification obtained for the Business Form Printing Division at the Sakai plant.
ISO9002 certification obtained for the notebook manufacturing division of Hirata Nakabayashi Co., Ltd.
ISO14001 certification obtained at the headquarters and Osaka branch.
ISO14001 certification expanded and obtained at the Tokyo branch (Sapporo and Sendai offices).
ISO9001 and ISO9002 certifications expanded and obtained across all nine manufacturing plants.
Papyrus Network Association founded.
Privacy Mark certification obtained at all business locations.
Implemented a company system as part of organizational reform, consolidating sales subsidiaries into a single entity, FUEL Sales Co., Ltd.
Implemented a company system as part of organizational reform, consolidating sales subsidiaries into a single company, 'Fuele Sales Co., Ltd.'
The consolidated subsidiaries Izumo Nakabayashi Co., Ltd., Hirata Nakabayashi Co., Ltd., and Matsue Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. merged to form Shimane Nakabayashi Co., Ltd.
Miyoshi Co., Ltd. and Reiman Co., Ltd. joined the group.
Established a sales subsidiary, Zhonglin (Ningbo) Commercial Co., Ltd., in Zhejiang Province, China.
Implemented a dual-headquarters system in Tokyo and Osaka.
Nippon Tsushinshi Co., Ltd. joined the group.
Launched the photo book creation service, FUEL Photo Book.
Launched the web binding service, FUEL Fine Book.
Woman Staff Co., Ltd. joined the group.
Established the special subsidiary Shimane Nakabayashi San Works Co., Ltd.
Franklin Planner Yaesu Main Store opened.
Established the special subsidiary NTK Ishioka Works Co., Ltd.
Matsumoto Colotype Kogei Co., Ltd. joins the group.
Kagukuro Co., Ltd., joined the group
Establishment of Matsue Biomass Power Co., Ltd.
Through a share transfer agreement, NCL VIETNAM CO., LTD. (Binh Son Province, Vietnam) becomes a non-consolidated subsidiary (100% ownership).
Vegetable production begins at the Hyogo factory's Kanjō Plant Center.
Rebecks Co., Ltd. joins the group.
Yakōsha Co., Ltd. joins the group.
International Chart Co., Ltd. joins the group.
PT Mirai Internasional Indonesia joins the group.
JGAP certification obtained at the Hyogo factory.
New Osaka branch office established in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture.
Obtained 'Kurumin' certification as a child-rearing support company.
Fuji Kōgei Printing Co., Ltd. joins the group.
New Osaka headquarters building completed in Chuo-ku, Osaka City.
Hirota Paper Co., Ltd. joins the group.
Sun Lemon Co., Ltd., joined the group
Changed market classification to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market.
Absorbed merger of Mioishi Co., Ltd. and Rebecks Co., Ltd.
Absorbed Lehman Co., Ltd.
Absorbed merger of Bixxlee Co., Ltd.
Hyogo factory and Kanjō factory transferred to Shimane Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. through a company split. The company name of Shimane Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. changed to Nakabayashi Factory Co., Ltd.
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News
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Sparkling Cute "Fluffy Tattun® Reflector for School Commute" Newly Released
Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. has collaborated with Sun Lemon to launch the plump, sparkling reflector "Fluffy Tattun® Reflector" nationwide from late November 2026. The reflector reflects car headlights and glows, making it useful for safety during school commutes and outings, and can be easily attached to bags or smartphones. It comes in two types: a marker charm type and a puffed, air-filled type, both featuring adorable designs and playful charm.
New launch of 'Easy-to-Open Clear Holder'
Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. will sequentially launch the universally designed "Easy-to-Open Clear Holder" nationwide from late October 2026. It features a "finger-spot open structure" that clearly indicates where to place your finger, and a "four-corner card-mall design" that is gentle on hands and bags. It uses a 0.2mm thick PP sheet.
Launch of 'Tsukuyoro', a Generative AI App for Business Use
Nakabayashi has started offering 'Tsukuyoro', a web service that allows businesses to use apps created with generative AI. Users can upload AI-generated apps, undergo specified inspections and operational checks, and then publish them. The service also provides operation in domestic data centers, security measures, backup, and server management, reducing the burden of introducing and operating business apps.
Launch of 'Medil Okusuri File', a medicine file that can be bagged for easy transport
Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. will sequentially launch the zipper‑bound binder "Medil Okusuri File" nationwide from late October 2026. It allows medicines to be organized into pockets by day, with an S‑size suitable for travel and business trips and an M‑size suitable for family management. The binder‑style design allows pockets to be swapped or added, and it can be customized with a separately sold dedicated replacement sheet.
New Release of Foldable Electric Kettle
Nakabayashi will sequentially launch the "Foldable Electric Kettle with Temperature Control 600ml" nationwide from late October 2026. The silicone body can be folded for storage and portability, and it features a spill‑proof design to prevent leakage when tipped over. It also includes a temperature adjustment dial and a voltage switch usable domestically and abroad.
New Release of Write-Erase Learning Print Holder
Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. will gradually release the learning file "House Study Write-Erase Print Holder" nationwide from late October 2026. You can insert prints and erase them with a whiteboard marker, making it useful for repetitive learning of hiragana, kanji, calculations, and test preparation. It supports up to A4 size and can also be used for everyday purposes such as to-do lists and bulletin boards, beyond learning.
New Release of Expansion Memo Post-it "Taseeru"
Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. will sequentially launch the expansion memo Post-it "Taseeru (TASE-RU)" nationwide from late October 2026. It adopts three sizes (A7, Square, B7) and a 5mm grid, and can be easily expanded by cutting along the stitching lines and sticking it. The adhesive part can be folded back to keep it from protruding out of the notebook. Designed for simultaneous use of digital task management and analog notebooks, it prevents time loss in information transfer and enhances searchability, developed as the "ultimate time-saving stationery".
New release of the emotive CD-sized notebook 'Compact Note'
Nakabayashi Corporation will sequentially release the CD-sized Compact Note across the country starting in early October 2026. Designed to open 180° horizontally, it allows comfortable writing even on the binding side, and no shadows appear when copying or scanning. Since each page can be peeled off individually, it can also be used as a memo.
Big Animal Pen Case New Release
Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. will sequentially release the "Big Animal Pen Case" nationwide from mid‑October 2026. It can hold many pens and stationery, and features a loop around the neck that can be attached to a bag. There are four varieties: Usachan (little rabbit), Kuma‑san (little bear), Neko‑chan (little cat), and Tora‑san (little tiger), and their fluffy texture and cute color palette brighten everyday life.
irelu® Vol. 7: Six New Items for Arcana Cards and Wide Instax Photos
Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. will begin rolling out six new irelu® items, including refills and sleeves for Arcana cards and wide-format Instax photos, on September 18, 2026. New index sheets allow A4 and A5 clear files, postcards, and other items to be organized in one binder, with tabs for quick navigation. Tabbed divider sheets help sort works and merchandise, and their sturdy design protects refills from bends and scratches.
