Company Information

History

  • 1957

    Chuzo Ishikawa founded Rikei Trading Co., Ltd. in Shiba-Shimbashi (present Nishi-Shimbashi), Minato-ku, Tokyo for the purpose of introducing the world’s latest electronics technology and products to Japan

  • 1964

    Delivered DEC’s mini-computer PDP5 to the University of Tokyo

  • 1968

    Osaka Branch opened

  • 1971

    Company name changed to Rikei Corporation

  • 1973

    Rikei Corporation of America established in Cupertino, California, U.S.A. as a locally incorporated company (Liquidated in April 2014)

  • 1974

    Rikei Corporation (H.K.) Limited established in Hong Kong as a locally incorporated company(Liquidated in March 2024)
    Delivered Scientific Atlanta’s satellite tracking system to Showa Station in Antarctic

    Delivered Scientific Atlanta’s satelite tracking system to Showa Station in Antarctic.

  • 1978

    Head Office moved to Shinjuku Nomura Building in Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

  • 1979

    Delivered the first machine of DEC VAX780 to the National Institute for Basic Biology

  • 1982

    Nagoya Sales Office opened

  • 1986

    Sendai Sales Office opened (presently Tohoku Sales Office)

  • 1988

    Listed on the Second Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange
    Delivered a 34-m radio telescope to Radio Research Laboratory

    Delivered a 34m radio telescope to Radio Research Laboratory.

  • 1990

    Technical & Engineering Center opened in Makuhari Techno Garden, Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba

  • 1993

    Delivered a digital library system to Nara Institute of Science and Technology

  • 1995

    Fukuoka Sales Office opened (presently Kyushu Sales Office)

  • 1997

    Delivered a digital broadcasting system to NHK International Broadcasting Station
    Jointly with Honda Motor Co., Ltd., successfully developed a riding simulator for motor-bicycles

  • 2001

    Delivered a satellite-based digital image transmission system to a CATV station
    Delivered a satellite-based data distribution system to a convenience store chain

  • 2002

    Delivered a genome analysis computer system to Kazusa DNA Research Institute
    Obtained certification of enterprise-wide Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)

  • 2005

    Delivered a high-performance computing server to Kyushu University

  • 2007

    Delivered J-Alert receivers to 696 local governments

  • 2008

    Obtained certification of Information Security Management System (ISO 27001)

  • 2010

    Obtained certification of Quality Management System (ISO9001)

  • 2011

    Delivered an automatic voice recognition system to National Research Institute of Police Science

  • 2012

    Conducted “Field demonstration tests on multi-transmission methods for disaster prevention information” in Koto Ward in Tokyo through cooperation with the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA).

  • 2013

    The North America liaison office established in Bend, Oregon, U.S.A. (Closed in March 2023)
    Designed and delivered a disaster prevention information management system to City of Tomigusuku, in Okinawa

  • 2014

    Delivered a large order of satellite communications antenna systems to a broadcasting satellite company

  • 2015

    Okinawa Office opened
    Delivered a membership management system for smartphones to a major distributor

  • 2016

    Designed and delivered a disaster prevention information management system to City of Urasoe, in Okinawa
    Delivered an university-wide Wi-Fi system and cloud-based groupware for educational institutions to Mukogawa Women’s University
    Started to develop and provide a hands-on VR dvill solution

  • 2017

    “Field demonstration tests utilizing tethered drones aimed at gathering information under disaster conditions” adopted for the “Promotion Program for Scientific Fire and Disaster Prevention Technologies” founded by the FDMA
    Acquired shares of AeroPartners Incorporated (Subsidiary acquisition)
    Acquired shares of NetWell System Corporation (Subsidiary acquisition)

  • 2020

    Entered into the business alliance with Ascentek K.K. for the purpose of building foundation for promoting remote work

  • 2021

    Head Office moved to Shinjuku Mitsui Building No. 2 in Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
    Nihonbashi Sales Office opened (Closed in September 2024)
    Underwrote a third-party allotment of shares of VFR Inc.

  • 2022

    Signed on the strategic business alliance agreement with OEC Co. Ltd.
    Shifted from the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Standard Market

  • 2023

    Chitose-Eniwa Sales Office opened