Company Information

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

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

Osaka Branch opened

Company name changed to Rikei Corporation

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

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

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

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

Nagoya Sales Office opened

Sendai Sales Office opened (presently Tohoku Sales Office)

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

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

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

Fukuoka Sales Office opened (presently Kyushu Sales Office)

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

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

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

Delivered a high-performance computing server to Kyushu University

Delivered J-Alert receivers to 696 local governments

Obtained certification of Information Security Management System (ISO 27001)

Obtained certification of Quality Management System (ISO9001)

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

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).

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

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

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

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

“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)

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

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

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

Chitose-Eniwa Sales Office opened