| 1908 |
Founder Toshiyoshi Morimoto opened a brokerage business for eyelets and hooks by renting a storefront at Yamano Bag Store in Ninjō-cho, Nishi-ku, Osaka City. |
| 1935 |
Established 'Morimoto Shoten Co., Ltd.' Expanded domestic sales channels up to Hokkaido, and simultaneously incorporated, establishing an 'Export Department' and a 'Procurement Department' to intensify overseas transactions. |
| 1935 |
Established Morito Shoten Co., Ltd. and launched Morito Shoten Co., Ltd. expanding sales channels to Hokkaido and starting full-scale overseas transactions. |
| 1963 |
The company changed its name to Morito Co., Ltd. Around this time, the Osaka headquarters building was established. It had earned a reputation as a major trading company in the industry, approaching annual sales of 8 billion yen. |
| 1963 |
Renamed to Morito Co., Ltd. and established Osaka headquarters building. Became a major trading company with annual sales approaching 8 billion yen. |
| 1976 |
The company changed its name to Morito Co., Ltd. The name change was made while inheriting the good legacy of 'Morito' and looking toward developing into a global specialty trading company. |
| 1976 |
Renamed to Morito Co., Ltd. and aimed to develop into a global specialized trading company. |
| 1977 |
Established Morito Industrial (Hong Kong) Ltd. in Hong Kong, China (now MORITO SCOVILL HONGKONG COMPANY LIMITED). |
| 1977 |
摩理都實業（香港）有限公司設立【中国】（現 MORITO SCOVILL HONGKONG COMPANY LIMITED） |
| 1983 |
Established KANE-M, INC. in the United States (now MORITO NORTH AMERICA, INC.). |
| 1983 |
KANE-M,INC.設立【米国】（現 MORITO NORTH AMERICA, INC.） |
| 1985 |
Established MORITO (EUROPE) B.V. in the Netherlands. |
| 1985 |
Established MORITO (EUROPE) B.V. [Netherlands] |
| 1987 |
Established Ace Koki Co., Ltd. in Japan. |
| 1987 |
Established Ace Koki Co., Ltd. |
| 1989 |
Listed on the Second Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange. This enabled the expansion of domestic operations and laid the groundwork for establishing bases worldwide, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. |
| 1989 |
Listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange Second Section. Expanded domestic bases and established a foundation for expanding bases worldwide. |
| 2001 |
Acquired Hua Jian Metal Products Ltd. as a subsidiary of Morito Industrial (Hong Kong) (now Morito Industrial (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.). |
| 2001 |
MORITO Industrial (Hong Kong) subsidiary acquires HuaJian Metal Products Co., Ltd. in China (now MORITO Industrial (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.) |
| 2003 |
Established Jia Nai International Trade (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (now Morito (Shanghai) International Trade Co., Ltd.). |
| 2003 |
佳耐美国際貿易（上海）有限公司設立【中国】（現 摩理都（上海）国際貿易有限公司） |
| 2008 |
Entered into a business and capital partnership with the Kuraray Group and made Kuraray Fasing Co., Ltd. an equity-method affiliate. |
| 2008 |
Celebrated its 100th anniversary. |
| 2008 |
Business and capital partnership with the Kure Group. Kure Fasing Co., Ltd. becomes an equity method company. |
| 2010 |
Founding era (1908) |
| 2011 |
Established KANE-M DANAN. |
| 2011 |
Established Kanem Danang in Vietnam (now MORITO DANANG CO., LTD.) |
| 2012 |
Established KANE-M Thailand (now MORITO TRADING (THAILAND) CO., LTD.). |
| 2012 |
Established Kanem Thailand in Thailand (now MORITO TRADING (THAILAND) CO., LTD.) |
| 2012 |
Established Myanmar resident office (Myanmar) (now MORITO Apparel Co., Ltd. Myanmar Resident Office) |
| 2012 |
Established Kanem Ink Michigan branch (USA) (now MORITO NORTH AMERICA, INC.) |
| 2013 |
Opened a resident office in Myanmar (now Morito Apparel Co., Ltd. Myanmar Resident Office). |
| 2013 |
Opened KANE-M Inc. Michigan Branch in the United States (now MORITO NORTH AMERICA, INC.). |
| 2013 |
Transitioned to the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 2014 |
Transitioned to the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange following the market consolidation of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 2014 |
Acquired Matex Co., Ltd. |
| 2014 |
Implemented a 1-for-2 stock split of ordinary shares. |
| 2014 |
Acquired SCOVILL FASTENERS (GSG FASTENERS, LLC) (now MORITO SCOVILL AMERICAS, LLC). |
| 2014 |
Acquired Matex Co., Ltd. Implemented a 2-for-1 stock split. Acquired SCOVILL FASTENERS (GSG FASTENERS, LLC) in the USA (now MORITO SCOVILL AMERICAS, LLC). |
| 2016 |
Designated to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 2017 |
Established MORITO SCOVILL MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. in Mexico. |
| 2017 |
Established MORITO SCOVILL MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. in Mexico. |
| 2018 |
Opened Morito Kanto Logistics Center in Saitama. |
| 2018 |
Acquired Manuevarine Corporation. |
| 2018 |
Established Morito Kanto Logistics Center in Saitama. Acquired Maneuver Line Co., Ltd. |
| 2019 |
Split into Morito Corporation (pure holding company) and Morito Japan Corporation (business company) following the transition to a holding company structure. |
| 2019 |
With the transition to a holding company structure, Morito Co., Ltd. (pure holding company) and Morito Japan Co., Ltd. (operating company) were split. |
| 2020 |
Certified as a |
| 2020 |
Certified as 'Kurumin' under the Next-Generation Development Support Promotion Act. |
| 2021 |
Established a Nomination and Compensation Committee. |
| 2021 |
Established a Nomination and Compensation Committee. |
| 2022 |
Formulated the 8th Medium-Term Management Plan (2022-2026) and transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market through market reclassification. |
| 2022 |
Split Morito Japan Co., Ltd. into Morito Apparel Co., Ltd. for apparel-related business and Morito Auto Parts Co., Ltd. for transportation-related business. Rebranded the corporate brand. |
| 2022 |
Established the Sustainability Committee, launched "Rideeco®," and promoted environmental initiatives. |
| 2022 |
Signed a corporate partnership agreement with Tokyo Verdy Women's Hockey Team and an official sponsorship agreement with Chiba Lotte Marines. |
| 2022 |
Formulated the 8th Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2022–FY2026). Transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. As a split company, Morito Japan Co., Ltd. transferred apparel-related business to Morito Apparel Co., Ltd. and transportation-related business to Morito Auto Parts Co., Ltd. Revamped corporate brand. Established a Sustainability Committee. Launched 'Rideeco®'. Signed a corporate partnership agreement with the Tokyo Verdy women's hockey team. Signed an official sponsorship agreement with the Chiba Lotte Marines. |
| 2023 |
Formulated sustainability policies. |
| 2023 |
Formulated sustainability policy. |
| 2024 |
Updated the 8th Medium-Term Management Plan (2022-2026) and acquired M&A rights for Ms.ID Inc. |
| 2024 |
Updated the 8th Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2022–FY2026). Acquired Ms.ID Co., Ltd. |
| 2025 |
Acquired Mitsuboshi Corporation and exhibited products utilizing sustainable materials at the 2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo). |
| 2025 |
Acquired Mitsuboshi Corporation. Exhibited products utilizing sustainable materials at the 2025 Japan International Expo (Osaka/Kansai Expo). Published our first 'Integrated Report 2025'. |
| 2026 |
Acquired Kunezumi Seisakusho Co., Ltd. |
