| 1913 |
Our company was founded in 1913 (Taisho 2) based on the German machinery import trading company El Rebold Shokan, under the name "Gōshi Company Kenzai-sha." Initially, we mainly sold and installed building materials imported from Germany, but as the need arose to also undertake construction work for the installation of equipment such as steam heating boilers, we invited heating engineers from Germany and introduced the latest heating technology. |
| 1913 |
Founded in 1913 (Taisho 2) based on the German machinery import trading company El Rebold Shokan, under the name "Gōshi Company Kenzai-sha". |
| 1913-04-10 |
Founded a partnership company, Kenzai-sha, with the first president being Takeshi Uenishi. |
| 1918 |
In 1918, the Tokyo Marine Building completed in Marunouchi, Tokyo, was Japan's first modern office building. We supplied forced circulation hot water heating equipment and septic tanks to this major building, establishing a solid position in the building equipment industry. |
| 1933 |
Starting with the textile factory air conditioning at Omihonpo Sanpei Factory in 1933 (Showa 8), we rapidly expanded our achievements in this field. |
| 1935 |
In 1935, we introduced the technology of the American-made steam jet refrigeration machine "Steam Jet" and succeeded in domestic production of steam jet refrigeration machines. The Steam Jet was quiet, reliable, and used no refrigerants such as ammonia, which were considered dangerous. It was also evaluated for its low initial and running costs, significantly impacting the air conditioning industry. |
| 1935 |
In 1935, introduced American-made steam jet refrigeration technology "Steam Jet" and succeeded in domestic production of steam jet refrigerators. |
| 1949 |
From around 1949 (Showa 24), the movement for reconstruction accelerated, mainly in the spinning industry. Our company, known for high-quality and low-cost construction in spinning factory air conditioning, began receiving orders for new factory air conditioning work and expanded its business. |
| 1949 |
Dissolved the partnership Kenzai-sha and established Kabushiki Kaisha Kenzai-sha. |
| 1949 |
Registered as a construction business operator following the enforcement of the Construction Business Act. |
| 1949 |
From around 1949 (Showa 24), the recovery movement accelerated mainly in the spinning industry. |
| 1952 |
By 1952, our company had received large-scale projects from 8 of Japan’s top 10 spinning companies, dominating domestic spinning factory air conditioning. |
| 1952 |
Started the painting plant business. |
| 1964 |
Established a technical research institute in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. |
| 1970 |
Announced the company motto 'Customer First'. |
| 1970 |
Entered into a technical partnership with JOY Inc. of the United States for axial flow blowers. |
| 1971 |
Established Thai Kenzaisha Co., Ltd. in Bangkok, Thailand (renamed to Taikisha (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in 2001). |
| 1973 |
In 1973 (Showa 48), on the occasion of our 60th anniversary, we changed our company name from "Kenzai-sha" to "Daiki Corporation" and started anew. It was also a time when issues like air pollution and environmental problems began to surface in Japan. The name "Daiki" embodies the proactive attitude of working on the "atmosphere" and restoring the clean air of the past, which we believe is essential. |
| 1973 |
Changed the company name to 'Taikisha Ltd.'. |
| 1973 |
In 1973 (Showa 48), celebrating the 60th anniversary, changed the company name from "Kenzai-sha" to "Taiki-sha" and started anew. |
| 1974 |
Obtained construction business license following amendments to the Construction Business Act (Construction Minister's License No. 3441). |
| 1974 |
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 1976 |
Established San-ei Kogyo Co., Ltd. |
| 1980 |
Established the Zama Technology Center in Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture (renamed to Technical Center in 2019) |
| 1980 |
Reclassified as a stock listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange |
| 1981 |
Established TKS Industrial Company in Dover, Delaware, USA (renamed to Taikisha USA, Inc. in 2024) |
| 1981-06 |
In June 1981, we established a local subsidiary in the United States. |
| 1985 |
Following the rapid appreciation of the yen after the Plaza Accord in 1985, Japanese manufacturing companies accelerated the relocation of factories overseas. To align with customers shifting abroad, our company became a pioneer in overseas expansion, establishing bases in Thailand, followed by Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, and Vietnam. |
| 1985 |
After the Plaza Accord in 1985, the rapid appreciation of the yen led Japanese manufacturing to move factories overseas. |
| 1986 |
Established Japan Noise Control Co., Ltd. |
| 1987 |
Established Atmos Air Conditioning Service Co., Ltd. (renamed to Tokyo Air Service Co., Ltd. in 2000) |
| 1989 |
Established Huaji Corporation (Taikisha (Taiwan) Ltd.) in Taipei, Taiwan |
| 1989 |
Established Taikisha Engineering Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 1990 |
Established P.T. Taikisha Indonesia Engineering in Jakarta, Indonesia |
| 1991 |
Opened a General Research Institute in Aikawa Town, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| 1992 |
Established Donggi TEC Co., Ltd. in Seoul, South Korea (renamed to Korea Air Co., Ltd. in 1996) |
| 1994 |
Established Wuzhou Air Engineering Co., Ltd. in Beijing, China |
| 1995 |
Established Taikisha Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. in New Delhi, India (renamed to Taikisha Engineering India Ltd. in 1999, to Taikisha Engineering India Private Ltd. in 2015) |
| 1995 |
Established Taikisha Philippines Inc. in Manila, Philippines |
| 1998 |
Established Taikisha Vietnam Engineering Inc. in Hanoi, Vietnam |
| 2000 |
Established Air Co., Ltd. Hong Kong in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China |
| 2002 |
In 2002 (Heisei 14), we established a conveyor design company in Shanghai, China, and in 2004, a conveyor manufacturing company in Tianjin, China, marking our participation in the conveyor business. |
| 2002 |
In 2002 (Heisei 14), established a conveyor design company in Shanghai, China. |
| 2003 |
Reorganized into three divisions: Environmental Equipment Division, Industrial Equipment Division, and Painting Equipment Division |
| 2004 |
In 2002 (Heisei 14), we established a conveyor design company in Shanghai, China, and in 2004, a conveyor manufacturing company in Tianjin, China, marking our participation in the conveyor business. |
| 2004 |
Closed the Singapore branch and established Taikisha (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. |
| 2004 |
Merged the General Research Institute, Technical Research Institute, and New Business Technology Development Office to establish the Research and Development Center (Aikawa Town, Kanagawa Prefecture) (renamed to Technology Development Center in 2012) |
| 2004 |
Established P.T. Taikisha Manufacturing Indonesia in Karawang, Indonesia |
| 2004 |
In 2004, established a conveyor manufacturing company in Tianjin, China. |
| 2006 |
Established the Company-wide Compliance Committee and Compliance Department |
| 2007 |
Reorganization into two divisions: Environmental Systems Division and Coating Systems Division |
| 2010 |
In 2010, we opened a new research and development center in Tianjin, China. |
| 2010 |
Established Tianjin Daqi Company Co., Ltd. in Tianjin |
| 2011 |
In the fiscal year 2011 (April 2011 to March 2012), although economic activities in the Japanese domestic market stagnated due to the Great East Japan Earthquake, overseas markets continued to see increased orders, especially in emerging countries. Our group leveraged its strong global network to actively expand internationally, with the ratio of overseas completed construction work (consolidated) reaching 51.3%. This was the first time since our founding that the overseas completed construction ratio exceeded 50%. |
| 2011 |
Established Taikisha (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. in Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| 2013 |
Established Taikisha Myanmar Co., Ltd. in Yangon, Myanmar |
| 2013 |
Established a new base in Myanmar in 2013. |
| 2014 |
Business and capital alliance with Encore Automation LLC (USA) |
| 2014-06 |
In June 2014, we formed a business and capital alliance with Encore Automation LLC, an American engineering company specializing in robotic applications for systems, to further expand our robotic application business for painting systems in North America and to enhance after-sales service systems. |
| 2019 |
Merged Zama Technology Center and Hirakata Development Department to establish a Technical Center |
| 2019 |
Established Taikisha Lao Co., Ltd. |
| 2019-12 |
In December 2019, we established Airtech Laos to expand our Southeast Asian operations. |
| 2019-12 |
Established Atmosphere Laos in December 2019 to expand Southeast Asian business, and in 2021, expanded business in the Indian market through investment in Nicomac. |
| 2020 |
Acquired shares of Nicomac Clean Rooms Far East LLP (renamed Nicomac Taikisha Clean Rooms Private Limited in 2021) |
| 2021 |
In 2021, we expanded our business scope in India through investment in Nicomac. |
| 2021 |
Established Veggie Factory Co., Ltd. |
| 2021 |
In 2021, expanded business in the Indian market through investment in Nicomac. |
| 2022 |
Transitioned from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Prime Market due to market classification review |
| 2023 |
Established Taikisha Hungary Kft. |
| 2024 |
Established Taikisha Deutschland GmbH |
