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