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Founded as Tokai Mennyō Co., Ltd., started operations: mainly leasing hospital linen and standard bedding
Established: October 20, 1962
Opened sales offices in Tokushima, Ehime, and Okayama Prefectures
Started leasing general bedding
Started leasing bedding to welfare facilities, etc.
Started hotel linen business
Started leasing patient gowns through standard bedding hospital clothing surcharge
Construction and operation of the second factory (former Dia Per factory site)
Renamed to Tokai Corporation
Started uniform rental
Construction and operation of the third factory (current hotel linen factory)
Established Electrical Business Division (now Plex Corporation)
Established Home Healthcare Medical Business Division: (started Silver-related business)
New establishment of Clean Garment Cleaning CIC & SCC Research Institute Plant
Completion of new headquarters building
Construction and operation of Okayama Factory
Construction of Electrical Machinery Division Industrial Equipment Factory
Renamed Electrical Machinery Division to FA System Division
Opened Tokyo Sales Office
New Establishment of Food Service Division (Currently Tokai Foods Co., Ltd. Shikoku Branch)
Started sales of hospital disposable operable linen
New Establishment of Medical System Service Shikoku Division: (Sterilization and disinfection service outsourcing start)
Start of operation at Ayana Factory
Established Takamatsu Sales Office
Completion of Cooking Center for Food Service Division
Established Tokushima Sales Office
Established Matsuyama Sales Office
Completion of New Headquarters for FA System Division
Established Kochi Sales Office
Construction and operation of the 5th Factory (Current Uniform Factory)
Started residential renovation and home-visit bathing services
Established Nakamura Branch Office
Established Niihama Branch Office
Silver Business Division Distribution Center Opening
Uwajima Branch Office Opening
Osaka Sales Office Opening
Imabari Branch Office Opening : New Business Promotion Office Established
Tokushima Western Branch Office Opening : Transfer of FA System Business Division to Plex Corporation
Environmental Business Division Newly Established
ISO9001 Certification Acquisition (Hotel Linen Division)
ISO9001 Certification Acquisition (Linen Supply Business Overall)
Ozu Branch Office Opening
Relocation of China Branch
Sanuki and Marugame Branch Offices Opening
Capital Alliance with Tokai Corporation (Headquarters: Gifu City)
Okayama Sales Office Opening
Becoming a Group Company of Tokai Corporation (Headquarters: Gifu City)
All Branch Offices Renamed as Sales Offices
Sanuki Sales Office Relocated and Merged into Takamatsu Sales Office
Food Service Business Transferred to Tokai Foods Corporation
Kurashiki Sales Office Opening
Tokai Corporation (Headquarters: Gifu City) Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Factory 1 Renamed to Hospital Linen Factory : Factory 2 Renamed to Nursing Care Linen Factory : Factory 3 Renamed to Hotel Linen Factory : Factory 4 Renamed to Bedding Factory : Factory 5 Renamed to Uniform Factory
Hospitalization Set Started
Awaji Sales Office Opening
Himeji Sales Office Opening
Tokai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Gifu City) Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Reconstruction and expansion of the logistics center and operation of the Shikoku Maintenance Center
Business succession of the Silver Business through company split to Tokai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Gifu City)
Construction and operation of Medical Linen Factory: Integration of hospital linen factory and MSS factory into Medical Linen Factory: Integration of bedding factory into Uniform Factory: Name change of caregiving linen factory to Diaper Factory
Relocation of Diaper Factory functions to the old bedding warehouse and name change
Establishment and relocation of China Branch
Fully acquired Linen One Co., Ltd.
Operation of new wastewater treatment facility
Name change of Diaper Factory to Bedding Factory
Name change of Bedding Factory and Uniform Factory to Bedding Uniform Factory
Absorption and merger of Linen One Co., Ltd.
Reduction of ISO9001 certification scope (excluding hotel linen-related areas)
Acquisition of Privacy Mark certification
On a weather‑favorable holiday, we played golf with our coworkers. Through the joy and laughter during the game, we felt our bonds deepen, and we intend to continue valuing the team's connection.
On October 19, Tokai Corporation and Plex Corporation jointly held a recruitment ceremony, during which the president handed out offer letters to each prospective employee. After the ceremony, a networking event was held where participants deepened their connections through introductions, communication games, and group work. A second networking event for prospective employees is scheduled for December.
On October 17, 2026, we held a joint follow-up training attended by 14 employees in their first and second years. The training aimed to address the anxieties and concerns of young employees, enhance their self-esteem, and encourage them to approach work proactively. Participants shared feedback on the importance of sharing opinions and how their anxieties eased, which contributed to their future growth motivation.
Since this year, the in-house running club has been active once a month. In July, they participated in the "Tamanegi Relay Marathon in Okayama Dome." Three members challenged the half relay (21km) and completed the race by passing the baton among themselves.
On September 25, 2026, 56 participants took part in harassment training and a problem-solving facilitation workshop. The harassment training used card games to experience differences in perception. In the workshop, backcasting was conducted with the theme of the state five years from now, and positive feedback was received from participants.
On September 26, 2026, 50 selected employees, mainly deputy managers, section leaders, and supervisors, participated in the mid-level employee training. The training, themed "Communication that Moves People" by instructor Kei Ueda of Insource Inc., focused on learning how to delegate work to juniors and skills to boost motivation. After the session, many participants expressed a desire to understand the characteristics of their juniors and to use I‑messages to convey expectations.
I enjoyed excellent udon at Suzaki Grocery Store in Takamatsu and was impressed by the chewy thick noodles and simple toppings. In the afternoon, I had tororo bukkake udon at Udon Kingyo in Higashi-Okayama, savoring the firm noodles and rich bukkake broth.
As part of its introduction of care technology, Tokai Corporation has begun trial operation of LOVOT, an autonomous mobile robot, in its first-floor office. The company is assessing safety and operational workload and developing a support model to ensure the technology becomes firmly established in the workplace.
Tokai Corporation values employees expressing their gratitude in words and has introduced the “Kotobaton” in-house program. Every Wednesday, employees pass messages of appreciation to one another like a baton, strengthening connections across departments and positions. The company aims to continue building a workplace where gratitude circulates throughout the organization.
N.M., who works in sales, introduces three ramen shops near the office to help stay energized in the afternoon. (1) Shuugetsu refreshes you with tangy dipping broth and thick noodles; (2) Hamano is light, with clear broth and the aroma of sudachi citrus; and (3) Sound of Noodle offers a hearty boost with rich broth and extra-thick noodles. He says that enjoying good food during lunch and switching between work and personal time helps keep him motivated.