| 1957 |
Founded Rikei Sangyo Co., Ltd. in Minato Ward, Tokyo, with the aim of introducing the latest global technologies and products in electronic engineering. |
| 1957-06 |
Rikei (then Rikei Sangyo Co., Ltd.) was established. Founder Tadao Ishikawa established it as a technology trading company, and the first product handled was a photomultiplier tube (PMT). |
| 1957-06 |
Founded in June 1957. 57 years ago. |
| 1963 |
In 1963, a significant encounter was made in the history of Rikei. We signed an exclusive sales agency agreement with DEC mentioned earlier! |
| 1964 |
Delivered Japan's first DEC PDP-5 minicomputer to the Institute for Nuclear Study, University of Tokyo. |
| 1964 |
In 1964, DEC computers entered the Japanese market, starting with the delivery of the first machine to the University of Tokyo. |
| 1968 |
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| 1971 |
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| 1973 |
Established Rikei Corporation of America in Cupertino, California, USA (liquidated in April 2014). |
| 1974 |
Delivered satellite tracking antennas and telemetry equipment to Showa Base in Antarctica. Imported and sold products from Scientific Atlanta Inc. in the United States, becoming involved in antenna projects and satellite communication projects in the aerospace and defense industries. |
| 1974 |
Established Rikei Corporation (H.K.) Limited in Hong Kong (liquidated in March 2024). |
| 1974 |
Delivered Scientific Atlanta satellite tracking ground station antenna system to Showa Base in Antarctica. |
| 1974 |
In 1974, delivered satellite tracking antennas and telemetry equipment to Showa Base in Antarctica. |
| 1976 |
Delivered an online reservation system network connecting major airports, branches, and agents of All Nippon Airways. Developed a data communication business. |
| 1976 |
In 1976, delivered an online reservation system network connecting major airports, branches, and agents of All Nippon Airways. |
| 1978 |
Relocated headquarters to Shinjuku Nomura Building, Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo. |
| 1979 |
Established Tsukuba Sales Office (closed in December 2007). |
| 1979 |
Delivered DEC VAX780 machine No.1 to the Institute for Basic Biological Research. |
| 1982 |
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| 1986 |
Established Sendai Sales Office (now Tohoku Sales Office). |
| 1988 |
Delivered a 34-meter ultra-large antenna to Kashima Space Center. |
| 1988 |
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 1988 |
Delivered a 34m radio telescope to the Radio Research Laboratory, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications |
| 1988 |
Delivered a super-large 34m antenna in 1988 (Kashima Space Center) |
| 1990 |
Established a technology center at Makuhari Techno Garden, Mihama-ku, Chiba City |
| 1993 |
Delivered an electronic library system to Nara Institute of Science and Technology |
| 1995 |
Opened Fukuoka Sales Office (currently Kyushu Sales Office) |
| 1997 |
Delivered digital broadcasting communication equipment for NHK International Broadcasting |
| 1997 |
Joint development of riding simulator for motorcycles with Honda |
| 2001 |
Delivered satellite digital video transmission system for CATV stations |
| 2001 |
Delivered satellite data distribution system for convenience stores |
| 2002 |
Delivered computer system for genome analysis to Kazusa DNA Research Institute |
| 2002 |
Obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System international certification for the entire company |
| 2005 |
Delivered high-performance computing server to Kyushu University |
| 2007 |
Delivered J-Alert receivers to 696 municipalities |
| 2008 |
Partially obtained ISO 27001 Information Security Management System international certification |
| 2010 |
Partially obtained ISO 9001 Quality Management System international certification |
| 2011 |
Delivered voice automatic identification system to the Scientific Police Laboratory |
| 2012 |
Conducted a demonstration experiment for diversifying disaster information transmission methods to residents in Koto Ward, Fire and Disaster Management Agency |
| 2012 |
Delivered 800 educational computers for university-wide use to Mukogawa Women's University |
| 2013 |
Established North American liaison office in Bend, Oregon, USA (closed in March 2023) |
| 2013 |
Responsible for designing disaster prevention information system in Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| 2014 |
Delivered large satellite communication antenna system for broadcasting stations |
| 2015 |
Established Okinawa branch office |
| 2015 |
Delivered digital membership card system to a major distribution company |
| 2016 |
Responsible for designing disaster prevention information system in Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| 2016 |
Delivered Wi-Fi system for all university campuses and cloud-based groupware for educational institutions to Mukogawa Women's University |
| 2016 |
Started production and provision of experiential VR training solutions |
| 2017 |
Our proposal's "Wired Drone Disaster Information Verification Experiment" was adopted in Fire and Disaster Management Agency's technical research |
| 2017 |
Acquired shares of Aero Partners Inc. (became a subsidiary) |
| 2019 |
Delivered VR for autonomous vehicle development to Subaru Corporation |
| 2020 |
Formed strategic business alliance with Ascentec Corporation aiming at telework promotion infrastructure development |
| 2021 |
Relocated headquarters to Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, to Shinjuku Mitsui Building No.2 |
| 2021 |
Established Nihonbashi sales office (to be closed in September 2024) |
| 2021 |
Subscribed to third-party allotment of shares of VFR Corporation |
| 2022 |
Signed strategic business alliance agreement with OEC Corporation |
| 2022 |
Transitioned from Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section to the Standard Market |
| 2023 |
Established Chitose and Eniwa sales offices |
