HISTORY

A Vision for Textiles, Born in Ibara
Driven by a desire to grow the weaving industry throughout the region,
our founder Sasaichi Otsuka launched the textile business under the name “Daichuya” in Takaya-cho, Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture.

Takaya Orimono Reorganizes as Takaya Orimono Co., Ltd.

Expanding Markets and Building a Brand
To broaden sales channels and establish a strong brand, we opened offices in major Japanese cities such as Tokyo and Kobe.
We also expanded overseas to Australia, South America, and Africa.
Through our original brand, “Bitchu Kokura-ori,” we gained wide recognition both in Japan and around the world.

A New Vision for Local Industry
To diversify our business and support the growth of local industries, we established a low-power electronics division within the Takaya Gosen plant.
This later became the Electronic Equipment Department (today’s EMS Division), where we began manufacturing transistor radios.

Answering the Wish to Keep Working
Opening Takaya Minami Nursery School
During Japan’s period of rapid economic growth, Ibara City flourished alongside its textile industry, attracting many young workers from across the country.
In 1968, responding to the voices of women who wanted to continue working after marriage and childbirth, Takaya Minami Nursery School was opened.
Established as the Takaya Welfare Association, it has grown as a childcare facility open to the entire community.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its founding, Takaya Textile Co., Ltd. was reorganized into Takaya Co., Ltd. 
The Electrical Equipment Division was separated from the textile division and promoted to the Electrical Business Headquarters.

Creating a Workplace Where Diverse Talent Can Thrive
As part of our commitment to social contribution, we established Shinsei Denki Co., Ltd., a model factory for employing people with disabilities.
In 1978, this initiative was recognized with the Chairman’s Award from the Japan Association for the Employment of the Physically Disabled.

New Ibara Factory Building

New Izube Factory Building. VTR Board Assembly Begins.

In joint investment with Sharp Corporation, Sharp-Takaya Electronics Industries Co., Ltd. (now S-Takaya Electronics Industry Co., Ltd.) was established, marking the company’s entry into the semiconductor field.

The World’s First PCB test System
We developed and launched our own branded press-type in-circuit tester.
Even now, it continues to evolve into a flying-probe type, while further improvements are being made.

Tokyo Sales Office Open

Osaka Sales Office Open

Fukuoka Sales Office Open

Celebrating 100 Years Since Our Founding
As a commemorative project marking our 100th anniversary and as part of our cultural contribution to the local community
We opened the Hanatori Art Museum (now the Hanatori Otsuka Art Museum).

ISO 9002 Certification Achieved (now ISO 9001:2015)
Started research and development of a security system.

Flying Probe Tester Recognized Worldwide
Our fixtureless PCB test system received the “TEST INNOVATION OF THE YEAR ’95” award in the UK,
honoring it as one of the world’s most outstanding testing machines.

ISO 14001 Certification Achieved
Store Security TS-2000 Received Good Design Award
 

Commercialization and Launch of an Access Control System

Overseas Manufacturing Base (Takaya Electronics Division’s First Overseas Site)
We established Takaya SIIX Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China

Tokyo Branch Opens

Began sales of HF-band RFID products

Established a new SMT factory.
Strengthened cooperation with major manufacturers through mounting technology that directly solders components onto printed circuit boards, expanding orders in Japan.
Built an integrated production system.

CSR Policy Established
Launched initiatives focusing on the themes of environment, employment, community contribution, and work–life balance.

Ibara Development Center Opens

We established Takaya Electronics (Thailand) in Chonburi Province, Thailand.

Using an item-level management and unmanned system based on an RFID wheel system
we received the Automatic Identification Systems Award “Fujisankei Business i Award.”
Started sales of store-security self-alarming tags.

We changed the company name from TAKAYA ELECTRONICS (THAILAND)
to TROIS TAKAYA ELECTRONICS (THAILAND) .

Launched sales of Takaya’s original Wi-dimo security product series.

Began sales of UHF-band RFID products.

Began sales of LF-band RFID products.

Deibe Plant Achieved IATF 16949 Certification

Store Security Wi-dimo Received JEAS (Japan EAS Association) Recommended Product Award

At EuroShop 2023
Store Security received the Best Partner Award, “2022 THE MOST VALUABLE PARTNER AWARD,” from Century

Certified as a “Kurumin” company in recognition of its childcare support efforts under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children.

Flying Probe Tester Received the 20th JPCA Award
Flying Probe Tester Received the Excellence Award at the 38th JIEP Spring Conference

Formulated an SDGs Declaration and began company-wide promotion.
Activity themes
creating a rewarding workplace, preserving a rich natural environment for the future, manufacturing that connects to the next generation, and working together with the local community.

Flying Probe Tester Received the Encouragement Award at the 21st JPCA Award
Flying Probe Tester Received the Technical Award from the Institute for Electronics Packaging