| 1799 |
The roots of Maruwa trace back to a family of potters dating from the Edo period (early 1800s). |
| 1910 |
During the Taisho period (1910s-1920s), the family began manufacturing dishes for Japanese cuisine. |
| 1910 |
During the Taisho period (1910s-1920s), the family started manufacturing dishes for Japanese cuisine. |
| 1946 |
Immediately after World War II in 1946 (Showa 21), Yoshirō Kobe became the representative and established Maruwa Partnership Company in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, for the purpose of manufacturing and selling ceramics. They produced tableware for export. |
| 1946 |
Yoshirō Kanbe established MARUWA Limited Partnership Company in 1946 in Seto City, Aichi, to sell ceramic porcelain products. |
| 1946 |
Yoshiro Kanbe established MARUWA Limited Partnership Company in Seto City, Aichi, to sell ceramic porcelain products. |
| 1960 |
During the high-growth period of 1960 (Showa 35), the company expanded into the rapidly growing field of electronic components, including special ceramics for communication equipment and ceramics for fixed resistors. |
| 1960 |
In the 1960s, MARUWA shifted its business to the electronic components sector, including specialty ceramics for communication equipment and ceramics for chip resistors. |
| 1960 |
MARUWA shifted its business to electronic components, including ceramics for communication equipment and chip resistors. |
| 1973 |
In 1973 (Showa 48), Maruwa Ceramic Co., Ltd. was established with Yoshiki Kobe as the president. |
| 1973 |
Maruwa Ceramic Co., Ltd. was established, with Yoshiki Kanbe appointed as president. |
| 1973 |
Established Maruwa Ceramic Co., Ltd., with Yoshiki Kanbe appointed President. |
| 1974 |
In 1974 (Showa 49), production of ceramic substrates for chip resistors began. |
| 1974 |
Started production of ceramic substrates for chip resistors. |
| 1981 |
In 1981 (Showa 56), the Yamanota factory was newly established in Yamanota-cho, Seto City, Aichi. |
| 1981 |
The Yamanota plant was constructed in Yamanota-cho, Seto City, Aichi. |
| 1983 |
In 1983 (Showa 58), manufacturing of mechanical parts utilizing powder molding technology, such as slider ceramics and ceramic valves, began. |
| 1983 |
Production of ceramics for mechanical parts, such as slider ceramics and valves, was started. |
| 1984 |
In 1984 (Showa 59), the Toki factory was newly established in Tsurusato-cho, Toki City, Gifu. |
| 1984 |
The Toki plant was constructed in Tsurusato-cho, Toki City, Gifu. |
| 1989 |
In 1989 (Heisei 1), production of dielectric ceramics was started, advancing into the high-frequency component field. The company established a sales subsidiary, Taiwan Maruwa Co., Ltd., and a manufacturing subsidiary, Maruwa (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. |
| 1989 |
Began production of dielectric ceramics and entered high frequency components market. Established Taiwan Maruwa Co., Ltd. and Maruwa (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. |
| 1989 |
In 1989 (Heisei 1), started production of dielectric ceramics, entering the high-frequency component field. Established sales subsidiary Taiwan Maruwa Co., Ltd. in Taiwan. Established manufacturing subsidiary Maruwa (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia. |
| 1989 |
Began production of dielectric ceramics and entered high frequency components market. Established Taiwan Maruwa Co., Ltd. in Taipei and Maruwa (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. in Melaka. |
| 1992 |
Sei Kanbe was appointed president. |
| 1993 |
Established Maruwa Korea Co., Ltd., a sales subsidiary in Anyang, Korea. |
| 1993 |
In 1993, Mr. Seiji Kobe became the representative director. |
| 1993 |
Established Maruwa Korea Co., Ltd. in Anyang, Korea. |
| 1995 |
Registered stocks in JASDAQ, started manufacturing VCO (high frequency components). |
| 1995 |
In 1995, registered stocks on the over-the-counter market of Japan Securities Dealers Association (now JASDAQ). |
| 1995 |
Registered stocks on JASDAQ, began manufacturing VCOs (high-frequency components). |
| 1997 |
Moved the headquarters to Owariasahi-city, Aichi. |
| 1997 |
In 1997, relocated headquarters to Owari Asahi City, Aichi Prefecture. |
| 1997 |
Moved headquarters to Owariasahi City, Aichi. |
| 1998 |
Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section, Nagoya Stock Exchange, and established Maruwa Europe Ltd. in Kent, UK. |
| 1998 |
In 1998, listed stocks on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nagoya Stock Exchange. |
| 1998 |
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchanges. Established Maruwa Europe Ltd. in Kent, UK. |
| 1999 |
Established Maruwa America Corp., began production of EMC components, and changed company name to MARUWA CO., LTD. |
| 1999 |
Established Maruwa America Corp. in California, began production of EMC components, and changed the company name to MARUWA CO., LTD. |
| 2000 |
Listed on London and Singapore Stock Exchanges, established MARUWA ELECTRONICS (HK) CO., LIMITED. |
| 2000 |
Listed on the Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchanges, established MARUWA ELECTRONICS (HK) CO., LIMITED in Hong Kong, and listed on the London and Singapore Stock Exchanges. |
| 2001 |
Supported activity of 'Association of Village of Firefly in Jokoji' and donated land to Seto-city; established Fundación Maruwa Fomento de Baile Español. |
| 2001 |
In 2001, donated land (about 16,000 m²) to Seto City in support of activities of the 'Teiko-ji Firefly Village' association. |
| 2001 |
Supported activity of 'Association of Village of Firefly in Jokoji' and donated land around the village. Established Fundación Maruwa Fomento de Baile Español. |
| 2002 |
Established Maruwa (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd., sponsored CAF Flamenco Contest, and donated land for 'Village of Firefly'. |
| 2002 |
Established Maruwa (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. in China, sponsored CAF Flamenco Contest, received Design Award for Fukuda Dormitory, and donated land for 'Village of Firefly'. |
| 2003 |
Started Quartz Glass business used for manufacturing semiconductors. |
| 2003 |
Started Quartz Glass business for semiconductor manufacturing. |
| 2005 |
Established MARUWA SHOMEI in Kawagoe-city, Saitama, started manufacturing LED lighting and modules, and established MARUWA Electronic (India) Pvt. Ltd. |
| 2005 |
Entered the LED lighting business in 2005, started production of LED lighting fixtures and LED modules. Established a production subsidiary, MARUWA Electronic (India) Pvt. Ltd., in India. |
| 2005 |
Established MARUWA SHOMEI in Kawagoe, Saitama, started manufacturing LED lighting and modules, established MARUWA Electronic (India) Pvt. Ltd. in Chennai. |
| 2006 |
Started manufacturing Power Inductors. |
| 2007 |
MARUWA (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. won Chief Minister Award; Seto Dormitory won 15th Aichi Prefecture Machinami Architecture Prize and Good Lighting Award; used own LED lighting. |
| 2007 |
In 2007, MARUWA (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. received the Chief Minister Award in Malacca City. |
| 2007 |
MARUWA (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. won Chief Minister Award; Seto Dormitory received architecture and lighting awards and used own LED lighting. |
| 2008 |
Miharu Plant (MARUWA QUARTZ) won Good Design Award; first MARUWA Christmas Concert held. |
| 2008 |
In 2008, the Miharu Factory received the Good Design Award. |
| 2011 |
Obtained MARUWA Building in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and established Tokyo Branch. |
| 2011 |
In 2011, acquired its own building (MARUWA Building) in Minato Ward, Tokyo, and established a Tokyo branch. |
| 2011 |
Acquired MARUWA Building in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and established Tokyo Branch. |
| 2012 |
Acquired all stock of Yamagiwa Corporation. |
| 2012 |
In 2012, made Yamagiwa Corporation, a lighting manufacturer, a subsidiary. |
| 2014 |
Started operation of a new building in Iwaki Plant (MARUWA QUARTZ). |
| 2014 |
In 2014, constructed a new building at MARUWA QUARTZ Iwaki Factory (Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture) and started operation. |
| 2014 |
Started operation of new building at Iwaki Plant (MARUWA QUARTZ). |
| 2021 |
Established MARUWA Electronics GmbH in Dusseldorf, Germany. |
| 2021 |
In 2021, established a sales subsidiary in Düsseldorf, Germany. |
| 2022 |
Merged MARUWA CERAMIC CO., LTD. and MARUWA QUARTZ CO., LTD.; Sei Kanbe appointed Chairman; Toshiro Kanbe appointed President. |
| 2022 |
In 2022, absorbed and merged MARUWA CERAMIC Co., Ltd. and MARUWA QUARTZ Co., Ltd. into MARUWA Co., Ltd. Shigeru Kobe was appointed Chairman of the Board. Shunro Kobe was appointed President and Representative Director. |
| 2022 |
Merged MARUWA CERAMIC CO., LTD. and MARUWA QUARTZ CO., LTD. into parent company; Sei Kanbe appointed Chairman, Toshiro Kanbe appointed President. |
| 2023 |
Constructed Seto plant in Hatanaka-cho, Seto-city, Aichi. |
| 2023 |
In 2023, established Seto Factory in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. |
