Yashima Kizai Co., Ltd.

Established in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, with a capital of 250,000 yen, initiated by 6 founders including Kakusi Sumi Saburo: (Trade name: Yashima Kizai Co., Ltd.): Started manufacturing, sales, and repair of machinery for railways, ships, mines, civil engineering, and agriculture

Yashimakizai Co., Ltd. has been operating as a specialized trading company strong in the railway and transportation business since its founding in 1948 (Showa 23). Since then, it has continued to operate not only nationwide sales offices from Hokkaido to Kyushu but also overseas bases.

Founded in Chuo-ku, Tokyo with capital of 250,000 yen by Kazuo Kousai and six others, Yashu Kizai Co., Ltd. began manufacturing, selling, and repairing railway, marine, mining, civil engineering, agricultural, and machinery equipment.

Yashimakizai Co., Ltd. has continued to operate as a specialized trading company strong in railway and transportation businesses since its founding in 1948 (Showa 23).

Opened Sapporo Branch (now Sapporo Sales Office) in Sapporo, Hokkaido: Signed agency agreement with Shinko Zoki Co., Ltd. (now Kobe Steel Zoki Co., Ltd.): (Sales of engine parts for Japan National Railways, procedures for supplying completed engines to Japan National Railways, and after-sales service)

Opened a Sapporo branch office (now Sapporo Sales Office) in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Entered into an agency agreement with Fuzoku Zouki Co., Ltd. (now Shin-Kou Zouki Co., Ltd.). Sold National Railways engine parts, handled delivery procedures for completed engines to the National Railways, and provided after‑service.

Established Osaka Branch (now Osaka Sales Office) in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Opened an Osaka branch office (now Osaka Branch) in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

Became general agent for sales of Shinko Zoki Co., Ltd. parts: Opened Nagoya Office (now Nagoya Branch) in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

Became the sole agent for parts sales of Fuzoku Zouki Co., Ltd. Opened a Nagoya office (now Nagoya Branch) in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture.

Became the delivery contact for Shinko Zoki engines and torque converter repair parts installed on diesel locomotives for Philippine National Railways: Opened Sendai Resident Office (now Sendai Sales Office) in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture

Served as the delivery point for repair parts of Fuzoku‑made engines and torque converters installed on diesel locomotives for Philippine National Railways. Opened a Sendai staff office (now Sendai Sales Office) in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.

Became sales agent for Japan Air Brake Co., Ltd. (now Nabtesco Corporation)

Became a sales agent for Japan E.Y. Brake Co., Ltd. (now Nabtesco Co., Ltd.).

Became sales agent for

Became a sales agent for Hitachi Ltd.'s railway vehicle supplies for the National Railways.

Construction business license (Machinery and Equipment Installation Work) obtained

Obtained a construction business license (machinery and equipment installation).

Established a Manila Office in the Philippines

Opened a Manila staff office in the Philippines.

Established Hiroshima Branch (now Hiroshima Sales Office) in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture : Became a sales agent for Kobe Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. (now Sinfonia Technology Corporation) : Became a dealer for Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Co., Ltd. 'Connectors'

Opened a Hiroshima branch office (now Hiroshima Sales Office) in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Became a sales agent for Shin-Kou Electric Co., Ltd. (now Symphony Technology Co., Ltd.) and a dealer for connector products of Japan Aviation Electronics Co., Ltd.

Established Mito Branch (now Mito Sales Office (Hitachinaka City)) in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Opened a Mito branch office (now Mito Sales Office in Hitachinaka City) in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture.

Became a sales agent for Hitachi, Ltd. 'Railway Vehicle Supplies' for railway vehicle manufacturers and electrical manufacturers

Became a sales agent for Hitachi Ltd.'s railway vehicle supplies for the National Railways, targeting vehicle manufacturers and electrical equipment manufacturers.

Became a special dealer for Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Co., Ltd. 'Connectors and related products'

Became a special dealer for connectors and related products of Japan Aviation Electronics Co., Ltd.

Became a dealer for Hitachi Lighting Co., Ltd. (now Hitachi Appliances, Inc.) for 'Lighting fixtures for railway vehicles'

Became a retailer for railway vehicle lighting equipment of Hitachi Lighting Co., Ltd. (now Hitachi Appliance Co., Ltd.).

Became a special dealer for Hitachi, Ltd. 'Electromechanical and OA systems' : Opened Takamatsu Branch in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture

Became a special dealer for Hitachi Ltd.'s electromechanical and OA systems. Opened a Takamatsu branch office in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture.

Became a comprehensive dealer for Hitachi, Ltd. : Established Kyushu Branch (now Kyushu Sales Office (Fukuoka City)) in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture

Became a comprehensive special dealer for Hitachi Ltd. Opened a Kyushu branch office (now Kyushu Sales Office in Fukuoka City) in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Established a Shizuoka branch (currently Hamamatsu Sales Office) in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Opened a Shizuoka branch office (now Hamamatsu Sales Office) in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Became a designated dealer for Hitachi Electric Wire Co., Ltd. (now Hitachi Metals Ltd.) for specific regions of "electric wires"

Became a special dealer for Hitachi Electric Wire Co., Ltd. (now Hitachi Metal Co., Ltd.)'s wires in specific regions.

Became a regional agent for Koito Industries Co., Ltd. (now Koito Electric Co., Ltd.) for "railway vehicle parts"

Became a regional agent for railway vehicle products of Koito Industrial Co., Ltd. (now Koito Electric Co., Ltd.) in specific areas.

Became a designated dealer for Hitachi Electronics Co., Ltd. (now Hitachi Kokusai Electric Inc.) for "portable radios"

Becomes a dealer for Hitachi Electronics Co., Ltd. (now Hitachi International Electric Co., Ltd.)'s portable radio.

Obtained construction business license (electrical work)

Obtains construction business license (electric construction).

Established a subsidiary, Yashima Logistics Co., Ltd., in Chuo Ward, Tokyo (100% owned)

Establishes subsidiary 'Yashima Logistics Co., Ltd.' in Chuo-ku, Tokyo (100% ownership).

Concluded a dealership agreement with Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd. Aircraft Sales Headquarters

Signs dealer agreement with Japan Aviation Electronics Co., Ltd. Aviation Sales Headquarters.

Obtained construction business license (telecommunication construction) : Established a local Chinese subsidiary, Asia-Ma (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. (100% owned)

Obtains construction business license (telecommunications construction). Establishes local Chinese subsidiary 'Asia Ma (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.' (100% ownership).

Made Tomoyu Bussan Co., Ltd. a subsidiary (100% owned)

Makes San'yō Bussan Co., Ltd. a subsidiary (100% ownership).

Became a sales agent for Hase Tech Co., Ltd.'s "electric vehicle chargers"

Becomes a sales agent for HaseTech Co., Ltd.'s electric vehicle charger.

Opened a London office in the UK : Opened a Hanoi office in Vietnam : Became a sales agent for Hitachi Mitsubishi Hydropower Co., Ltd.'s "hydropower systems" : Opened Niigata Sales Office in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture

Establishes London office in the UK. Establishes Hanoi representative office in Vietnam. Becomes a sales agent for Hitachi Mitsubishi Water Power Co., Ltd.'s hydroelectric power system. Opens Niigata sales office in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture.

Relocated headquarters to the current location (6-5 Nihonbashi Kabutocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) : Changed company name to "Yashima Kizai Co., Ltd."

Moves headquarters to current location (6-5 Kabutocho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo). Changes company name to 'Yashimakizai Co., Ltd.'.

Launched the first in-house brand product "YAM" series (air conditioning deodorizer)

Launches first in-house brand product 'YAM' series (deodorizer for air conditioning units).

Established an Indonesia Jakarta representative office

Establishes Jakarta representative office in Indonesia.

Established an India branch in Gurugram : Merged with Tomoyu Bussan Co., Ltd.

Establishes India branch in Gurugram. Absorbs San'yō Bussan Co., Ltd.

Established a joint venture in Bengaluru, India, QUATRO YASHIMA PRIVATE LIMITED (50% investment ratio) : Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Establishes joint venture QUATRO YASHIMA PRIVATE LIMITED in Bangalore, India (50% ownership). Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Relocated the Shizuoka Sales Office to Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and renamed it Hamamatsu Sales Office : Relocated the India branch to Delhi branch

Moves Shizuoka sales office to Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, renaming it Hamamatsu Sales Office. Moves India branch to Delhi branch.

Established a Mumbai office in Mumbai, India

Establishes Mumbai office in Mumbai, India.

Due to a review of the market classification of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, moved from the Second Section to the Standard Market

Transitions from the Second Section to the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange due to market classification review.

Established a Taiwan representative office in Taiwan

Establishes Taiwan representative office in Taiwan.