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1912

Nippon Enamel Co. Ltd. was established as a pioneer in Japan's vitreous enamel industry.

1912 Nippon Enamel Co. Ltd. was established as a pioneer in Japan's vitreous enamel industry.

1945

Manufacture of enamel ironware for household use has begun.

1945 Manufacture of enamel ironware for household use has begun.

1957

Japan's first stainless steel sink press was developed.

1957 Japan's first stainless steel sink press developed.

1962

First enameled kitchen in the world was developed.。

1962 First enameled kitchen in the world was developed.

1971

Company renamed as TAKARA STANDARD CO. LTD.

1971 Company renamed as TAKARA STANDARD CO. LTD.

1973

Company listed on the First Section of Osaka Securies and Tokyo Stock Exchange.

1977

Commercialization of enameled system kitchens began

1977 Commercialization of enameled system kitchens began

1982

First company in Japan to market stainless steel unit bath

Acquired and merged with Yawata Enamel Co.,Ltd (Fukuoka Factory now)

1982

1986

Commercialized enamel system kitchens with stainless steel surface

1986 Commercialized  enamel system kitchens with stainless steel surface

1991

Operation of Shiga Factory begun

Operation of Saitama Factory begun

1993 100 billion yen of sales achieved

2012

100th anniversary of Takara Standard

2012 100th anniversary of Takara Standard

2013

Acquired and merged with Wakayama Takara Industrial Co. Ltd (now Wakayama Factory)

2014

Acquired and merged with Takagi Industrial Co. Ltd (now Chiba and Gifu Factories)

2019

Takara Standard flagship store opened in Hong Kong