Company Information
History
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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
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1964
Delivered DEC’s mini-computer PDP5 to the University of Tokyo
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1968
Osaka Branch opened
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1971
Company name changed to Rikei Corporation
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1973
Rikei Corporation of America established in Cupertino, California, U.S.A. as a locally incorporated company (Liquidated in April 2014)
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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 -
1978
Head Office moved to Shinjuku Nomura Building in Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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1979
Delivered the first machine of DEC VAX780 to the National Institute for Basic Biology
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1982
Nagoya Sales Office opened
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1986
Sendai Sales Office opened (presently Tohoku Sales Office)
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1988
Listed on the Second Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange
Delivered a 34-m radio telescope to Radio Research Laboratory -
1990
Technical & Engineering Center opened in Makuhari Techno Garden, Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba
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1993
Delivered a digital library system to Nara Institute of Science and Technology
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1995
Fukuoka Sales Office opened (presently Kyushu Sales Office)
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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
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2007
Delivered J-Alert receivers to 696 local governments
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2008
Obtained certification of Information Security Management System (ISO 27001)
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2010
Obtained certification of Quality Management System (ISO9001)
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2011
Delivered an automatic voice recognition system to National Research Institute of Police Science
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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).
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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
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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
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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