Toyo Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

The outbreak of World War I halted the import of electrical equipment, boosting the momentum for domestic production

Founded by Mr. Kichi Watanabe, Toyo Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. with a capital of 3 million yen

Our group was established in 1918 with the aim of domesticating electrical equipment for railway vehicles

Our group was founded in 1918 with the aim of domesticating railway vehicle electrical equipment.

Established with a capital of 3 million yen through a technical partnership with the UK company Dicker.

In 1918 (Taisho 7), the company established Toyo Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. with a capital of 3 million yen to pursue domestic production of its products.

Established in partnership with the UK-based Dickie Company, with a capital of 3 million yen

1919: Yokohama plant commenced operations.

Yokohama plant commenced operations.

Started operations at the Yokohama plant.

In 1920, direct controllers and main motors were supplied to Keihan Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

Delivered a direct controller and main electric motor to Keihan Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

Delivered a direct controller and main motor to Keihan Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

In 1921, Japan’s first domestically produced pantograph was completed.

Completed Japan's first domestically produced pantograph

Completed Japan's first domestically produced pantograph.

In 1926, production of three‑phase AC commutator motors (Schlauer type, later AS motors) began.

Started manufacturing a three-phase AC commutator motor (Schluger type, later AS motor)

Started manufacturing a three-phase AC commutator motor (Schuler type, later AS motor).

In 1932, Japan’s first trolleybus electrical equipment was completed.

In 1932, Japan’s first regenerative braking control system using a multi‑coil motor was completed.

Completed Japan's first trolleybus electrical equipment. Completed a regenerative braking control system using a multi-wound motor

Completed electrical equipment for Japan's first trolleybus.

Completed a regenerative braking control device using a multi-winding motor.

In 1935, Japan’s first diesel‑electric locomotive was completed and delivered to Sagami Railway Co., Ltd.

In 1935, the Toyo Electric Youth School was established (the predecessor of the current Technical Training Center).

Completed Japan's first diesel-electric vehicle and delivered it to Sagami Railway Co., Ltd.

First diesel-electric vehicle in the country completed, delivered to Sagami Railway Co., Ltd.

Establishment of Toyo Electric Youth School

In 1949, the company’s shares were listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (partial market).

Listed shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (partial market)

Shares listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (partial market)

1950: Development of ST-type split-ring commutator motor (200 hp).

Development of ST-type split-ring commutator motor (200 hp).

Development of ST-type split-ring commutator motor (200 hp)

In 1952, Japan’s first hollow‑shaft parallel Cardan drive system was completed.

Completed Japan's first hollow shaft parallel Cardan drive system

First hollow shaft parallel Cardan drive system in the country completed

1954: Establishment of the Technical Research Institute.

Establishment of the Technical Research Institute.

Establishment of the Technical Research Institute

In 1958, the main motor and control system for the Japanese National Railways’ “Kodama” express train were completed.

Completed the main electric motor and control system for the Japanese National Railways express train "Kodama"

Main traction motor and control system for the National Railways limited express train "Kodama" completed

1959: Completion of Automatic Train Stop (ATS).

Completion of Automatic Train Stop (ATS).

Automatic Train Stop (ATS) system completed

1960: Prototype of main traction motor and gear system for Shinkansen.

In 1960, an electric locomotive for Panama Canal tugboats was ordered.

In 1960, Japan’s first vehicle‑speed control system was completed.

In 1960, Japan’s first hydraulic winch for ships was completed.

Prototype of main traction motor and gear system for Shinkansen.

Prototype of main traction motor and gear system for the Shinkansen

Order received for electric locomotive for Panama Canal tugboats

First constant-speed control system for vehicles in the country completed

First hydraulic winch for ships in the country completed

In 1963, electrical equipment for the Shinkansen (pantograph, main motor, gear system) was supplied to the Japanese National Railways.

In 1963, Japan’s first silicon‑controlled rectifier (SCR) stationary Leonardo device for newspaper rotating machines was completed.

Delivered electrical equipment for the Shinkansen (pantograph, main electric motor, gear system) to the Japanese National Railways. Completed Japan's first silicon-controlled rectifier static Leonardo device for newspaper wheel machines

Delivery of Shinkansen electrical equipment (pantograph, main traction, gear system) to the National Railways

First silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) static Leonardo device for newspaper rotary machines completed

1964: Opening of the Skills Training Center.

Opening of the Skills Training Center.

Establishment of the Skills Training Center

In 1965, Japan’s first series of SCR stationary Leonardo devices was completed.

Completed Japan's first series of silicon-controlled rectifier static Leonardo devices

In 1966, automatic ticket vending machines were commercialized.

Commercialized an automatic ticket vending machine

Commercialization of automatic ticket vending machines

In 1968, the world’s first mass‑produced stationary auxiliary power supply for vehicles (SIV) was completed.

Completion of the world's first mass-produced stationary auxiliary power supply for vehicles (SIV).

First mass-produced static auxiliary power supply (SIV) for vehicles completed

In 1969, an automotive brake test apparatus was completed.

Completion of the automotive brake test apparatus.

Automotive brake test apparatus completed

1972 world’s first fully brushless electric generator (BLMG) completed. First in the world.

1972 Japan’s first 150kVA 440Hz stationary CVCF completed. First in Japan.

Completion of the world's first fully brushless electric generator (BLMG). Completion of Japan's first 150kVA 440Hz stationary CVCF.

First fully brushless electric generator (BLMG) completed

First 150 kVA 440 Hz static CVCF in the country completed

1973 regular ticket issuance system completed.

Completion of the commuter ticket issuance system.

Regular ticket issuance system completed

1977: Completion of large-scale automatic drafting machine.

Completion of large-scale automatic drafting machine.

Large automatic drafting machine completed

1978 Developed our company’s proprietary AFE chopper device.

Development of our proprietary AFE chopper device.

Developed our proprietary AFE chopper device

1983 Electrostatic printer plotter "DraStem 8000" completed.

1983: Completion of in-car replenishment ticket dispenser.

Completion of the electrostatic printer plotter "DraSteum 8000". Completion of the in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuer.

Electrostatic printer plotter "DraStem 8000" completed

In-car replenishment ticket issuer completed

1985 Delivered a field excitation control device for the 205 series trains of the national railway.

1985 Completion of the current Yokohama factory.

1985 Practical use of VVVF inverter control device for railway vehicle propulsion.

Delivery of the additive field excitation magnetic field control device for the 205 series trains of the national railway. Completion of the Yokohama plant. Practicalization of the VVVF inverter control device for railway vehicle propulsion.

Delivered induced excitation field control device for JNR 205 series train

Completion of current Yokohama factory

Practical implementation of VVVF inverter control device for railway vehicle propulsion

1988 World’s first heat‑pipe cooled VVVF inverter controlling eight motors, delivered to Tokyo Kyuko Electric Railway Co., Ltd. First in the world.

Completion of the world's first heat pipe-cooled 8-motor batch control VVVF inverter, delivered to Tokyo Kyuko Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

First world heat pipe cooled eight-motor batch VVVF inverter completed and delivered to Tokyo Kyuko Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

1989 Japan’s first small VVVF inverter using reverse‑conduction GTO thyristors completed. First in Japan.

Completion of Japan's first small VVVF inverter using reverse conduction GTO thyristors.

First domestic compact VVVF inverter using reverse conduction GTO thyristor completed

1990 Japan’s first stroke‑switching type door‑closing machine completed. First in Japan.

1990 Japan’s first intelligent door system completed. First in Japan.

Completion of Japan's first stroke-switching door closing machine. Completion of Japan's first intelligent door system.

First domestic stroke-switching door closing machine completed

First domestic intelligent door system completed

1991 Japan’s first lightweight VVVF inverter using 1,500V mass‑production reverse‑conduction GTO thyristors completed. First in Japan.

Completion of Japan's first lightweight VVVF inverter using 1,500V mass-produced reverse conduction GTO thyristors.

First domestic 1,500V mass-produced reverse conduction GTO thyristor lightweight VVVF inverter completed

1992 LED‑type ordinary paper plotter completed.

Completion of the LED-type ordinary paper plotter.

LED-type ordinary paper plotter completed

Obtained ISO9002 certification for "manufacturing of general-purpose inverters." Obtained ISO9001 certification at the Sagami plant.

Obtained ISO9002 certification for "General-purpose inverter manufacturing"

Obtained ISO9001 certification at Sagami factory

Single‑arm pantograph delivered.

Delivery of the single-arm pantograph.

Automatic ticket gate‑compatible in‑vehicle refill ticket machine completed.

Delivered electric components for shaftless newspaper rotary machines adapted to newspaper colorization.

ISO9001 certification obtained at Yokohama factory.

Completion of the in-vehicle replenishment ticket issuer compatible with automatic turnstiles. Delivery of motor equipment for shaftless newspaper rotary machines adapted to color newspapers. Obtained ISO9001 certification at the Yokohama plant.

Delivered VVVF inverter and other electrical components for subway trains in Beijing (Fubai Line).

Delivery of VVVF inverters and other electrical equipment for Beijing subway trains (Line 8). First in Japan.

New inverter VF64 series completed.

Delivery of the prototype third-generation electric locomotive for Panama Canal tugboats

Completion of the new VF64 inverter series. Delivery of the prototype third-generation electric locomotive for Panama Canal tugboats.

Completion of the permanent magnet synchronous motor (ED motor)

ISO9001 certification obtained for the environmental systems business

Formation of the "Ultra Low Floor LRV Car Technology Research Association" and our company’s membership to commence joint development

Delivery of ED motor for newspaper rotary machine

Completion of the permanent magnet synchronous motor (ED motor). Obtained ISO9001 certification in the environmental systems business.

ISO14001 certification obtained for the environmental systems business

Obtained ISO14001 certification in the environmental systems business.

Development of in-wheel motor for electric vehicles

Development of auxiliary power supply device for vehicle synchronous parallel operation (JR East E993 series)

Development of in-wheel motors for electric vehicles. Development of a vehicle-mounted synchronous parallel operation auxiliary power supply (JR East E993 series).

Joint development of Japan’s first "Full Flat Ultra Low Floor LRV vehicle"

ISO14000 environmental management system certification obtained

Successful development and operation of in-wheel motor for automobiles

Joint development of Japan's first "full-flat low-floor LRV vehicle." Obtained ISO14000 environmental management system certification. Successfully developed and tested an in-wheel motor for automotive use.

Delivery of electrical components for the superconducting maglev train "Linimo" to Aichi Expressway Transportation Co., Ltd. (Aichi Expo)

Opening of the Beijing Representative Office.

Delivery of electrical components for LRV train to Dallas City

Delivery of pantograph and TD coupler for Taiwan high-speed rail

Development of engine-less transmission tester and vehicle engine-less load device

Development of inverter ED64 series for ED motor drive

Supplied electrical equipment for the maglev train "Linemo" to Aichi Expressway Transportation Co., Ltd. (Aichi Expo). Established a Beijing office. Delivered LRV electrical equipment to Dallas. Supplied pantographs and TD couplers for Taiwan's new high-speed rail. Developed a transmission tester without an engine and a vehicle-less engine load device. Developed the ED motor drive inverter ED64 series.

Development of "Power Storage Device" for railways.

Development of IC card-compatible station equipment

Development of low-noise gear mechanism and pantograph for next-generation high-speed Shinkansen

Development of high-speed computing controller DG-AMP

Developed a "power storage device" for railways. Developed station equipment compatible with IC cards. Developed low-noise "gear mechanism and pantograph" for next-generation high-speed Shinkansen. Developed the high-speed calculation controller DG-AMP.

ED motor (permanent magnet synchronous motor) sold since 2000 has surpassed 10,000 units

Delivery of a PASMO-compatible commuter ticket vending machine to station facilities

Delivery and commissioning of the world’s first overhead line voltage compensation system for the Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau

N700 series of the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen began commercial operation (delivery of main traction motors, gear assemblies, current collectors, TD couplings, and stationary converters)

Development of remote monitoring device μTOPcm/RX

Establishment of an education center

Order of electrical equipment for Chengdu Metro Line 1 in Sichuan, China

Manufacture and delivery of converter units, drive inverters, auxiliary power supplies, gear assemblies, main traction motors, and pantographs for the hybrid LRV published by the Railway Technical Research Institute

The ED motor, released in 2000, surpassed 10,000 units. Delivered a PASMO-compatible ticket vending machine to station facilities. Delivered the world's first overhead line voltage compensation system to Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau. Supplied main motors, gear mechanisms, current collectors, TD couplers, and stationary converters to the N700 series of the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen. Developed the remote monitoring device μTOPcm/RX. Established a new education center. Received orders for electrical equipment for Line 1 of Chengdu Metro in Sichuan Province, China.

Launch of the VF66 series, a general-purpose inverter with a capacity of 11 kW or more

Launch of the VF66 series, a general-purpose inverter with a capacity up to 7.5 kW

Launched the VF66 series, a general-purpose inverter with a capacity of 11 kW or more. Launched the VF66 series, a general-purpose inverter with a capacity of up to 7.5 kW.

The overhead line and battery hybrid vehicle "Hi-tram" jointly received the 38th Japan Industrial Technology Award Special Committee Award

Signing of a basic cooperation agreement on railway electrical equipment with Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd. for overseas markets

Launch of the Toyo Wireless Measurement System

The overhead line and battery hybrid vehicle "Hi-tram" jointly received the 38th Japan Industrial Technology Award Special Award. Signed a basic cooperation agreement with Fuji Electric Systems for railway electrical equipment in overseas markets. Launched the Toyo Wireless Measurement System.

Completion of the research and development/design building, which will become the Engineering Center

Signing of a basic cooperation and capital alliance agreement on railway electrical equipment with Hitachi Ltd. for overseas markets

Completed the research and development and design building, which became the Engineering Center. Signed a basic cooperation and capital agreement with Hitachi Ltd. for railway electrical equipment in overseas markets.

Signing of a basic cooperation and capital alliance agreement on motor and inverter business in the industrial machinery sector with Toyota Industries Corporation

Signed a basic cooperation and capital agreement with Toyota Automatic Loom Co., Ltd. for motor and inverter business in the industrial machinery field.

Joint receipt of the 41st Japan Industrial Technology Award Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for contribution to the development of the new high-speed Shinkansen train E5 series

Establishment of a resident office in Delhi, India

Order of electrical equipment for an LRV for the Los Angeles County Transportation Agency in the United States

Operation of a conductor handheld terminal for JR West Japan

Jointly received the 41st Japan Industrial Technology Award Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for contributing to the development of the new high-speed Shinkansen train E5 series. Established an office in Delhi, India. Received orders for LRV electrical equipment from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Operated a conductor's handheld terminal for JR West.

Signed basic agreement for business and capital alliance in motor and inverter business with Toyota Automatic Loom Co., Ltd. in industrial machinery field

Establishment of a resident office in Bangkok, Thailand

Delivery of electrical equipment for the Joetsu Hokuriku Shinkansen E7 series

Established an office in Bangkok, Thailand. Supplied electrical equipment for the Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen E7 series.

Contracted research and development of a superconducting flywheel energy storage system for rail

May: Completion of Shiga Ryuo Manufacturing Plant.

Shiga Ryuo Manufacturing Completed.

June: 100th anniversary of Toyo Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Toyoh Electric Manufacturing 100th Anniversary.

Delivered an automotive vehicle test system using an in-tire house dynamo

First installed a remote monitoring system on a VVVF device for Aichi Expressway Transportation Co., Ltd.

Transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market

Delivered a vehicle testing system using an in-tire house dynamometer for automobiles. First installed a remote monitoring system on a VVVF device for Aichi Expressway Transportation. Moved to the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Received an order for electrical equipment for new commuter trains in Indonesia

Received orders for new vehicle electrical equipment for commuter rail in Indonesia.

August 2025 President and CEO Ryo Watanabe