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Organization/Business

Matters relating to the Company's organizational changes, establishment of new business locations, etc.

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Matters concerning our products

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Matters concerning our group

1917​

Organization/Business

Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd. (now Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd.) is founded, with its head office and Osaka factory established in Osaka City (June 25th)

1919​

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Started manufacturing cans (No. 2 cans) using automatic can manufacturing equipment

1920​

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Tokyo factory established

On the day of completion

1933​

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Tobata Factory established

1934​

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Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd. is established

1935​

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Listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange

1935​

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In response to the expansion of canned food exports, Japan's first private tinplate production begins.
This will enable domestic self-sufficiency in ingredients and contribute to a stable supply as canned goods exports expand.

Toyo Kohan, Ltd.

1937​

Organization/Business

Shimizu Factory established

Shimizu Factory at the time of its establishment

Employees at the Shimizu Plant at the time of its establishment

1941​

Organization/Business

Following the recommendation of a large joint group of can manufacturers, seven companies merged to form Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd. (now Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd.)

Saiwai Building (Toyo Seikan Headquarters) was relocated in 1941. Until it was rebuilt in 1980, it was adjacent to TOYO GLASS CO., LTD. headquarters (right in the photo). The headquarters functions were located here until it moved to the new headquarters building in 2012.

1943​

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Tokan Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (now Tokan Kogyo Co., Ltd.) is established

Tokan Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Company Founding Prospectus

1944​

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Head office relocated to Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

1949​

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Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

1949​

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Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd. is listed on the Tokyo and Osaka stock exchanges.

1950​

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Tokan Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. changes its name to Tokan Kogyo Co., Ltd.

1950​

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Nippon Ferro Co., Ltd. (now TOMATEC Co., Ltd.) is established.

Osaka Factory completed in 1951

1952​

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Started production of Japan's first spray-type insecticide
Just a quick spray into the air will quickly eliminate pests.

1953​

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Shimada Glass Co., Ltd., the predecessor of TOYO GLASS CO., LTD., joins Toyo Seikan Group

1953​

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Toyo Aerosol Industry Co., Ltd. Toyo Aerosol Industry Co.

1954​

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Teikoku Crown Cork Co., Ltd. (now Nippon Closures Co., Ltd.) joins Toyo Seikan Group

1956​

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Shintoyo Glass Co., Ltd. (now TOYO GLASS CO., LTD.) is established.

1958​

Organization/Business

Sendai Factory established

1958​

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Began production of Japan's first beer cans

1958​

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Started production of Fertilizer "F.T.E."
This environmentally friendly fertilizer contains six trace elements essential for plants in a vitrified form, making it safe, easy to use, and long-lasting.

TOMATEC Co., Ltd.

1959​

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Teikoku Crown Cork Co., Ltd. changes its name to Japan Crown Cork Co., Ltd. (now Nippon Closures Co., Ltd.)

1960​

Organization/Business

Ibaraki Factory established

1961​

Organization/Business

Yokohama Factory established

1961​

Organization/Business

Establishment of General Research Institute

1962​

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Started production of plastic bottles (for detergents)

1962​

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Toyo Aerosol Industry Co., Ltd. changes its trade name to Toyo Aerosol Industry Co., Ltd.

1963​

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Started production of PP caps
The bridge at the bottom of the cap breaks, allowing confirmation that the cap has been opened, helping to prevent tampering

Nippon Closures Co., Ltd.

1965​

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Introduced aluminum pull-tab lids

1967​

Organization/Business

Kawasaki Factory established

1967​

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Shintoyo Glass Co., Ltd. changes its name to TOYO GLASS CO., LTD.

1969​

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Crown Seal Company Limited (now Crown Seal Public Co., Ltd.) joins Toyo Seikan Group

1969​

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Began production of the world's first retort pouches using aluminum foil
This container allows for pressure and heat sterilization and is the first in the world to be developed and put into practical use, allowing for distribution at room temperature.

1970​

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Started production of Toyo Seam cans

1971​

Organization/Business

Saitama Factory established

1971​

Organization/Business

Takatsuki Factory established

1972​

Organization/Business

Chitose Factory established

1972​

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Started production of Lamicon bottles (for mayonnaise)

1973​

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Hiroshima Factory established

1974​

Organization/Business

Osaka factory relocated to Izumisano city

Osaka (Izumisano) Factory

1974​

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Kiyama Factory established

1974​

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Started production of DI cans

DI (Drawn & Ironed) can

1976​

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Started production of push-in tab lids for carbonated drinks (202 diameter).

1977​

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Ishioka Factory established

1977​

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Started production of DRD cans

1977​

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Crown Seal Company Limited (now Crown Seal Public Co., Ltd.) lists its shares on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

1978​

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Started production of welded beverage cans

1978​

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Started production of PET bottles (500ml) for soy sauce

1978​

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Started production of Ramicon cups
The container is made from an oxygen-barrier sheet and can be stored for a medium to long period at room temperature, contributing to changes in eating habits.

1979​

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Kuki Factory established

Completed Kuki Factory

1979​

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Started production of welded aerosol cans

1980​

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Completion of the Sachi Building (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

Scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Saiwai Building

1982​

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Started production of PET beverage bottles

1983​

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Sendai factory relocated to Minato, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City

1985​

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Started production of Phoenix cans

1985​

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Started shipping laminated steel sheets (Hi-Pet)
This new environmentally friendly material contributes to the realization of Toyo Seikan, Ltd.'s highly environmentally friendly two-piece can "TULC (talc)."

Toyo Kohan, Ltd.

1988​

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Established Bangkok Can Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

1990​

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Started production of stay-on-tab (SOT) lids

1991​

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Started production of TULC (Toyo Ultimate Can)

1991​

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Started production of Ecology Bottle
Made from over 90% recycled cullet, it can be recycled into glass bottles over and over again

TOYO GLASS, Ltd.

1993​

Organization/Business

Toyohashi Factory established

1993​

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Started production of colon cancer test containers

1994​

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Started production of Oxyguard (for cooked rice)

Oxygen-absorbing container "Oxyguard"

1994​

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Crown Seal Company Limited changes its name to Crown Seal Public Co., Ltd.

1995​

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Production of Pascal cans begins

1996​

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Started production of Moisture Guard (pouch with moisture absorption function)

1997​

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Capital increased to 11,094,600,000 yen

1999​

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Started production of embossed beverage cans

2000​

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Shizuoka Factory established

2000​

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Tokyo Factory integrated into Yokohama Factory

2000​

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Started production of ultra-lightweight returnable Universal Design Bottle
From an ergonomic perspective, the container was designed to improve grip and pouring, and achieved ultra-lightweight returns through resin coating, earning it the "Good Design Award" for the first time.

TOYO GLASS, Ltd.

2001​

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Started production of Oxyblock heat-resistant multi-layer PET bottles (for hot beverages)

2001​

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Started production of aluminum DI diamond cut cans

2001​

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Production of aTULC begins

2001​

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Started production of For Vehicle-Mounted Secondary Batteries Nickel-Plated Steel Sheet (Ni-Top)
Used as a key component of secondary batteries for HEVs and EVs, contributing to reducing environmental impact

Toyo Kohan, Ltd.

2002​

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Started production of double safety full-open lids

2003​

Organization/Business

Tobata Factory integrated into Kiyama Factory

2003​

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Tokan Packaging System Co., Ltd. (now Nippon Tokan Package Co., Ltd.) established

2003​

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Nippon Ferro Co., Ltd. changes its name to Tokan Material Technology Co., Ltd.

2003​

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Started production of heat-shielding pigments (Near Infrared Reflective Pigment)
Black pigment that suppresses temperature rise caused by absorbing near-infrared rays contained in sunlight

TOMATEC Co., Ltd.

2004​

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Started providing DNA chips
A single chip can measure multiple genes simultaneously, contributing to the provision of effective treatments and extending healthy lifespans.

Toyo Kohan, Ltd.

2005​

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Started production of multi-block bottles (for mayonnaise)

2005​

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Started production of retort pouches with zippers

2005​

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Tokan Packaging System Co., Ltd. changes its name to Nippon Tokan Package Co., Ltd.

2006​

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Started production of TULC label embossed cans

2008​

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Started production of aroma dome cans

2009​

Organization/Business

Shiga Factory established

2009​

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Fuel cell cartridge developed

2009​

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Developed a hairline-finished aerosol can

2009​

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n-FAS (nanofast) developed
This "ultrafine silver particle uniformly dispersed" material was jointly developed within Toyo Seikan Group and is expected to be used in a variety of applications as a deodorizing and antibacterial material.

TOMATEC Co., Ltd.

2010​

Organization/Business

Takatsuki Factory integrated into Shiga Factory

2010​

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Shimizu Factory integrated into Shizuoka Factory

2010​

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Started production of TULC mirror-finish label cans

2010​

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Started production of exterior cans for lithium-ion secondary batteries

2011​

Organization/Business

Osaki Forest Building completed (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)

2011​

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Stolle Machinery Company, LLC joins Toyo Seikan Group

2012​

Organization/Business

Head office relocated to Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo

2012​

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Started production of OxyGuard cups for corned beef

2013​

Organization/Business

Transitioned to a holding company structure and changed the company name to Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd.

2013​

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Toyo Seikan Split Preparation Co., Ltd. inherited all of our business except for the group management business through a company split, and changed its name to Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd.

2013​

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Japan Crown Cork Co., Ltd. changes its name to Nippon Closures Co., Ltd.

2013​

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Started production of DUAL
The world's first system that can dispense two contents simultaneously with one push. Uses environmentally friendly nitrogen.

Toyo Aerosol Industry Co., Ltd.

2017​

Organization/Business

100th anniversary

2017​

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Mebius Packaging Co., Ltd. is established

2018​

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Through a company split, Mebius Packaging Co., Ltd. took over the plastic bottle and plastic cap businesses, primarily for non-beverage applications, of Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd., Tokan Kogyo Co., Ltd., and Nippon Closures Co., Ltd.

2018​

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Following our tender offer for Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd., the company was delisted from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (it became a wholly owned subsidiary of our company in August 2018).

2018​

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Started offering TSUME-TARO
A total solution for "containers + filling" for sake. No capital investment is required, and filling and production can be done in-house at the brewery.

Toyo Seikan, Ltd.

2019​

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Started production of easy-to-open containers
A spout cap with a ring on the side that increases the outer diameter, making it easier to grip and open.

Nippon Closures Co., Ltd.

2019​

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Started production of Plant-Derived Resin Cap
Beverage caps made from biomass materials (plant-derived plastics). Condiment caps and spout caps for pouches are currently under development.

Nippon Closures Co., Ltd.

2019​

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Eco Quick BOX now available
Thin cardboard cases for e-commerce. Compared to conventional cases, they use more than 10% less material and our proprietary box-making machine significantly reduces assembly work hours.

Nippon Tokan Package Co., Ltd.

2020​

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Tokan Material Technology Co., Ltd. changes its name to TOMATEC Co., Ltd.

2020​

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Supporting the development of sustainable food
Aiming to accelerate the development of new primary industries by collaborating with DAIZ, a startup developing "Miracle Meat," a plant-based meat made from germinated soybeans, and Shiok Meats, a startup developing cell cultures for shrimp and crustaceans.

2021​

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DAN DAN DOME now available
This foldable tent is made of cardboard and can be recycled after use. It can also be used outdoors thanks to a special lamination technique.

Nippon Tokan Package Co., Ltd.

2021​

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Started offering aTULC Compact Canmaking Line
This can manufacturing system, which incorporates the environmentally friendly aTULC can manufacturing technology, achieves space savings, short construction periods, and low costs. It can produce 200 to 300 million cans per year at about half the speed of conventional large-scale lines.

Stolle Machinery Company, LLC

2021​

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Started production of bottles using recycled materials
Using recycled plastic in stretch-blow bottles contributes to the creation of a recycling-oriented society and reduces GHG emissions during the manufacturing process of plastic materials.

Mebius Packaging Co., Ltd.

2022​

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Launch of Next-Generation Aerosol (for drones)
It can be mounted on a drone using a dedicated discharge device (SABOT), enabling work using a drone in high or dangerous places.

Toyo Aerosol Industry Co., Ltd.

2022​

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Started sales of "Wellbag" Device for Closed-System Cell Cultivation
Cell culture vessel that enables the formation of uniformly sized spheroids in a closed system

2022​

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Started production of Finger Fitting Tabs
The opening tab of the easy-open end for food cans has a concave shape that fits comfortably on the fingers.

Toyo Seikan, Ltd.

2022​

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Sales of Lumisus begin
The cup is made of horizontally recyclable aluminum to reduce environmental impact. It is an environmentally friendly container that uses zero water during manufacturing.

Toyo Seikan, Ltd., Tokan Kogyo, Ltd.

2022​

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Started offering Re-CUP WASHER
Consumer-participation cup washer. Solving the challenge of material recycling: 'Food residues.' Turning burnable waste into circular economy

Tokan Kogyo, Ltd.