Nitto Seimo Co., Ltd.

Founded Nishibiyori Co., Ltd. in August 1910 (Meiji 43). The company began by providing high-quality nets in response to the needs of the Chilemen fishing industry.

The first president, Terayasu Kobayashi, significantly improved the machine that produced a single-grid net, introduced the "Improved Mesh" with minimal mesh misalignment, and obtained a patent.

For the purpose of manufacturing and selling ordinary netting, Nishi Biyori Netting Co., Ltd. was established. The first president, Terayasu Kobayashi, improved a machine that makes a lattice net called "One Net" and obtained a patent.

In May 1914 (Taisho 3), the ordinary mesh machine was improved, and the improved mesh was invented.

The ordinary netting machine was improved, and a modified netting was invented.

In October 1925 (Taisho 14), the non-jointed mesh machine was invented, and 57 patents were obtained in 16 countries, including Japan.

A non-jointed netting machine was invented, and 57 patents were obtained in 16 countries, including Japan.

In November 1936 (Showa 11), the company successfully manufactured non-jointed nets covering all specifications of fine-silk fine-mesh fishing nets.

All specifications of fishing nets were successfully manufactured with non-jointed nets.

In May 1937 (Showa 12), the company name was changed to Nihon Seimoku Co., Ltd.

The company name was changed to Nihon Seigaku Net Co., Ltd.

In May 1939 (Showa 14), the company was listed on the Osaka Stock Exchange.

Listed on the Osaka Stock Exchange.

In July 1944 (Showa 19), the company merged with Fukuyama Seiki Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Nihon Zōki Seimoku Co., Ltd.

Merged with Fukuyama Seiki Co., Ltd. and the company name was changed to Nihon Zōki Seigaku Net Co., Ltd.

In August 1945 (Showa 20), the factory in Fukuyama City was destroyed by war damage.

The factory in Fukuyama City was destroyed by war damage.

In January 1946 (Showa 21), a new factory was established in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture for the production of non-jointed nets.

A new factory in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, was established for the manufacture of non-jointed nets.

In February 1946 (Showa 21), the Fukuyama factory was restored and the company name was changed to Nihon Seimoku Zōki Co., Ltd.

Restored the Fukuyama factory and changed the company name to Nihon Seido Net Co., Ltd.

In November 1948 (Showa 23), the company merged with Fushanishi Nets Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Nihon Seimoku Co., Ltd.

Merged with Fushinashi Net Co., Ltd. and changed the company name to Nihon Seido Net Co., Ltd.

In April 1949 (Showa 24), the company was listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Stock Exchange.

Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Stock Exchange.

In April 1963 (Showa 38), the company merged with Tōyō Kumi Kagaku Co., Ltd. in Nagoya City and changed its name to Nitto Seimoku Co., Ltd.

Merged with Nanto-Group Net Industry Co., Ltd. in Nagoya and changed the company name to Nitto Seido Net Co., Ltd.

In June 1963 (Showa 38), the company was listed on the Second Section of the Nagoya Stock Exchange.

Listed on the Second Section of the Nagoya Stock Exchange.

In December 1963 (Showa 38), the manufacturing division of Nitto Seimoku Co., Ltd. was spun off and the subsidiary Nitto Turning Co., Ltd. was established.

Separated the manufacturing division of Nitto Seido Net Co., Ltd. and established the subsidiary Japan Turning Co., Ltd.

In May 1966 (Showa 41), a subsidiary Takaku Seimoku Co., Ltd. was established in Takaku City, Saga Prefecture.

Established the subsidiary Takumi Net Co., Ltd. in Takumi City, Saga Prefecture.

In April 1968 (Showa 43), a new Fukuyama factory was built in Ichimonji-cho, Fukuyama City, and the equipment from the former Fukuyama and Nagoya factories was relocated and integrated.

Built a new Fukuyama factory in Ichimonji Town, Fukuyama City, and relocated and integrated the equipment from the existing Fukuyama and Nagoya factories.

In August 1973 (Showa 48), the company was designated as a first-section listing on the Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya Stock Exchanges.

Designated as a first-section listing on the Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya Stock Exchanges.

In July 1980 (Showa 55), a sub-factory was built in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture for net tailoring, repair, and anti-fouling processing.

Built a specialized factory in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture for net tailoring, repair, and anti‑stain processing.

In September 1983 (Showa 58), a Daito factory was built in Shibetsu Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido for net making, repair, and anti-fouling processing.

Built the Daito factory in Shibetsu Town, Kawakami District, Hokkaido.

In December 1987 (Showa 62), a subsidiary local corporation, Redes Knit Chile Limitada, was established in Chile.

Established the subsidiary Redes Nittō Chile Limitada in Chile.

In April 1992 (Heisei 4), a subsidiary, Hitoh Planning & Development Co., Ltd., was established in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture.

Established the subsidiary Nitto Planning & Development Co., Ltd. in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture.

In August 1998 (Heisei 10), the net-making and anti-fouling departments were separated and made independent, and a subsidiary, Hitoh Net Co., Ltd., was established in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture.

Separated the tailoring and anti‑stain processing divisions and established the subsidiary Nitto Net Co., Ltd. in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture.

In April 2005 (Heisei 17), the marine materials division was transferred from Taiyo Seikou Co., Ltd. of the Maruha Group, and business commenced under a new structure.

Acquired the business from Taiyo Seikou Co., Ltd. of the Maruha Group, took over the marine materials division, and started operations under a new structure.

In October 2010 (Heisei 22), part of the business was transferred from Benito Yamato Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation, and business commenced.

Acquired part of the business from Benito Yamaya Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation, and commenced operations.

In July 2012 (Heisei 24), a subsidiary local corporation, Thai Knit Seimou Global Co., Ltd., was established in Thailand.

Established the local subsidiary Thai Nittouseimou Global Co., Ltd. in Thailand.

In March 2015 (Heisei 27), shares of Yoshida Fisheries Ltd. were acquired.

Acquired shares of Yoshida Fisheries Department, Ltd.

In March 2017 (Heisei 29), shares of CNK Co., Ltd. were acquired.

Acquired shares of CNK Co., Ltd.

In March 2018 (Heisei 30), Onsenzato Co., Ltd. was established.

Established Onsenzato Station Co., Ltd.

Established Yamaguchi Co., Ltd.

In February 2019 (Heisei 31), shares of Shoji Masayoshi Shoten Co., Ltd. were acquired.

Acquired shares of Shoji Masayoshi Co., Ltd.