| 1892 |
Founded by Hidezo Kimura in Osaka (Namba) |
| 1892 |
Since our founding in 1892, we have sincerely faced the realization of people's health and comfortable living for over a century, continuously providing high-quality products and steadily growing together with society. |
| 1910 |
Built a factory in Sakae, Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| 1916 |
Succeeded in domestic production of magnesium carbonate |
| 1925 |
Established Kimura Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
| 1929 |
Earth image: Launch of household insecticide "Earth" |
| 1940 |
Launch of "Earth Spiral Incense" |
| 1953 |
Launch of "Earth Aerosol" |
| 1964 |
Changed company name to Earth Corporation: Image of Bath Roman: Launch of "Bath Roman" |
| 1970 |
Capital participation by Otsuka Group |
| 1973 |
Image of Gokiburi Hoihoi: Launch of "Gokiburi Hoihoi" |
| 1978 |
Establishment of Earth Environmental Service Co., Ltd.: Image of Earth Red: Launch of "Earth Red" |
| 1979 |
Research Institute and Biological Research Institute Completed |
| 1980 |
Establishment of Earth Chemical (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (now Earth (Thailand) Co., Ltd.) |
| 1982 |
Launch of Mouse Trap |
| 1983 |
Dani Earth Image: Launch of Dani Earth |
| 1984 |
Earth No-Matt Image: Launch of Earth No-Matt: Launch of Insect Colori Aerosol and Powder |
| 1985 |
Sevon Image: Launch of Sevon: Launch of Ant Nest Colori |
| 1986 |
Capital participation in Otsuka Zoecon Co., Ltd. (now Earth Pet Co., Ltd.) |
| 1987 |
Akaho Factory Completed: Image of Mound Min: Launch of Mound Min |
| 1989 |
Established Tokyo Headquarters and International Department |
| 1990 |
Established Tianjin As Chemical Co., Ltd.: Image of Earth Cockroach Bait: Launch of Earth Cockroach Bait: Launch of Outdoor Hot Spring Tour |
| 1991 |
Relocated headquarters to Tokyo |
| 1994 |
Image of Saratect: Launch of Saratect |
| 1995 |
Launch of Pireparath Earth |
| 1996 |
Sales partnership with U.S. Block Drug Co. (now Haleon Japan Co., Ltd.): Image of Earth Jet: Launch of Earth Jet |
| 1997 |
Launch of Gokijet Pro |
| 1998 |
Launch of Earth No-Insect on Screens |
| 1999 |
Launch of Earth Red Non-Smoke Mist Type: Launch of Earth Car Interior Odor Remover: Launch of Earth Air Conditioner Cleaning Spray |
| 2000 |
Launch of Outside No-Matt |
| 2001 |
Acquired Bapona Brand from Shell Japan Co., Ltd., and started manufacturing and sales: Image of Bapona Insecticide Plate: Sale of Bapona Insecticide Plate |
| 2002 |
Completed New Research Building (TR21, Akaho) within Sakoshi Factory: Sales partnership with GlaxoSmithKline UK (now Haleon Japan Co., Ltd.) for Aquafresh products: Launch of Battery-powered No-Matt: Launch of Hachi Abo Magnum Jet |
| 2003 |
Launch of "Earth Garden Kemushikorori" |
| 2004 |
Headquarters building completion: Launch of "Dani Earth Anti-Mite Spray": Launch of "Deodorizing Egg" |
| 2005 |
Acquisition of ISMS (Information Security Management System) certification: Establishment of Anso Chemical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.: Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange: Image of Black Cap: Launch of "Black Cap" |
| 2006 |
Designated as a First Section stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange: Launch of "Earth Natural Herb Insect Repellent": Launch of "Desmoa Pro" |
| 2007 |
Partnership with Reckitt Benckiser of the UK for household products sales: Image of Fruit Fly Trap: Launch of "Fruit Fly Trap": Launch of "Spider Web Dissolving Jet" |
| 2008 |
Earth Biochemical Co., Ltd. (now Earth Pet Co., Ltd.) acquires Turkey Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary: Launch of "Bapona Insect Repellent Net W": Launch of "Onso": Launch of "Mama is My Dentist" |
| 2009 |
Certification and registration of Environmental Management System 'Eco Action 21': Image of Mosquito Repellent Spray: Launch of "Mosquito Repellent Spray" |
| 2010 |
Launch of "No Fly Earth Trash Can": Launch of "Moisturizing Bath Liquid Urumoar" |
| 2011 |
Launch of "Deodorizing Aroma Palette": Launch of "Concentrated Sebon Neo" |
| 2012 |
Subsidiary of Bausch & Lomb Co., Ltd.: Earth Biochemical Co., Ltd. (now Earth Pet Co., Ltd.) acquires Nikkepet Care Co., Ltd.: Image of Earth Swirling Fragrance Rose Scent: Launch of "Earth Swirling Fragrance Rose Scent": Launch of "Earth Lice Shampoo" |
| 2013 |
Launch of "Earth Garden T": Launch of "Family-Friendly Herbicide: Garden Korori" |
| 2014 |
Establishment of Shirogan Earth Co., Ltd. (100% subsidiary) to succeed Shirogan Co., Ltd.'s business: Launch of "Frozen Jet Freezing Insecticide": Spray to Create Mosquito-Free Garden |
| 2015 |
Establishment of Ansu (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd. (now Ansu (Shanghai) Investment Co., Ltd.): Launch of "Onso" |
| 2016 |
Completion of new Mondamin factory: Capital and business alliance with Dako Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.: Acquisition of Johnson Trading Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary: Launch of "Naturas Natural Herb Cockroach Repellent": Launch of "Sukiri!" series |
| 2017 |
Revamped corporate logo and slogan: Acquisition of A MY GIA JOINT STOCK COMPANY (now Earth Corporation Vietnam) as a subsidiary: Integration of Earth Biochemical Co., Ltd. and Johnson Trading Co., Ltd. to establish Earth Pet Co., Ltd.: Launch of "Gokipush Pro": Launch of "Natuvo": Launch of "Cleverin Toilet Deodorizer and Disinfectant" |
| 2018 |
Establishment of a resident office in Myanmar: Launch of "Earth Mosquito Incense" |
| 2019 |
Establishment of Earth Home Products (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.: Business alliance with EPARK Co., Ltd.: Establishment of Earth Healthcare Co., Ltd.: Launch of "Helper Tasuk" |
| 2021 |
Launch of "No Smoke Push Earth Red" |
| 2022 |
Transition to Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: Image of Mamoru Room: Launch of "Zero No Night": Launch of "Mamoru Room" |
| 2023 |
Acquisition of Barth brand business from TWO Co. |
| 2024 |
Gokissh Ssu, Amazing! Image: "Gokissh Ssu, Amazing!" Release |
| 2025 |
Acquisition of Protree Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary |
| 2026 |
Absorption and merger of Bascure Co., Ltd. |
