Thanks to the support of all our stakeholders, Risho Kogyo has successfully reached its 100th anniversary in 2021.
Our company began in 1921 as Rishō Yōkō, a trading company specializing in electrical insulation materials. We subsequently transformed into a dedicated manufacturer of electrical insulation materials, then diversified into electronic materials and the manufacture and sale of electrical equipment for switchboards.
Furthermore, while our sales channels were primarily domestic, we have worked to expand overseas by establishing two production bases in Wuxi, China.
Looking back over the past 30 years, while Japanese companies struggled with low growth, overseas companies achieved significant development. The stage for these companies' activities has been expanding far beyond their home countries into the global market.
We also have come to realize that we must broaden our perspective to meet demands from both domestic and international markets and flexibly adapt to global trends.
As one of the examples, we are actively developing products aimed at realizing a sustainable society, such as cellulose nanofibers—a naturally derived material—and transformers for wind power generation that do not use insulating oil.
While a company's purpose is profit-making, it must also be a “benevolent presence” that does not cause trouble for society. In other words, we believe that without a sense of morality, its continued existence is difficult.
After 100 years, we now wish to move forward step by step, steadfastly, never forgetting the spirit of our founding days.
We will strive as one company to ensure RISHO KOGYO remains an enterprise that society continues to need.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support.
Mikio Tokura / President
