Forklift Photos

1937


Nippon Yusoki Co., Ltd. is established in Osaka.

1939


Nichiyu introduces Japan's first electric forklift truck, delivering two units to Nippon Steel (formerly Yahata Ironworks).

1940


Nichiyu's head office is relocated to Kyoto.

1958


Nichiyu develops the "Platter," Japan's first electric reach forklift truck, for cargo transfer between freight car and platform.

1961


Nichiyu is listed on the Kyoto Stock Exchange and the second sections of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Securities Exchange.
The industrial winder division is established.

1965


Nichiyu develops the "Platter," Japan's first explosion-proof forklift truck.

1970


Nichiyu introduces the "Mujincar," Japan's first AGV. and the world's first non-contact SCR control.

1971


Nichiyu introduces the world's first automatic guided forklift truck at the International Material Handling Exhibition.
Nichiyu develops the world's first two-phase chopper-type brushless motor.
Nichiyu is promoted to the first sections of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Securities Exchange.

1974


Nichiyu introduces Japan's first forklift truck with a cabin for cold storage warehouses.

1981


Nichiyu pioneers an FMS for the processing line of its machinery factory.

1982


Nichiyu jointly develops the rotating "Carousel Pack" with Asaka Industrial Co., Ltd.

1984


Nichiyu concludes a technology sfer agreement with ULMA Manutencion S. Coop. of Spain for electric forklifts.

1985


Nichiyu develops the world's first explosion-proof AGV.

1986


Nichiyu establishes its Industrial Machinery Division.

1987


Nichiyu introduces a wireless LAN.

1989


Nichiyu establishes a sales tie-up with Tennant Co. of the U.S.A. for industrial floor maintenance equipment.
Nichiyu engages in an electric forklift technology transfer with Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

1990


Nichiyu Australia Pty. Ltd. is established.

1991


Shiga Plant is opened.
Nichiyu issues a convertible bond in Swiss francs.

1992


Nichiyu Asia Pte. Ltd. and Nichiyu Europe B.V. are established.

1993


Export logo is changed from NYK to NICHIYU.
Nichiyu introduces the Platter Multi, the industry's first multi-directional reach truck.

1994


Nichiyu China Co., Ltd., Nichiyu Asia (M) Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia, and Nichiyu Singapore Pte. Ltd. are established.

1996


A test plant of the "Caspack" automated warehouse is completed.

1997


Nichiyu establishes Techno Nichiyu Co., Ltd., a developer of computer software for distribution systems.
Nichiyu Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is established.

1998


Nichiyu Kyoto head office acquires ISO9001 registration.
Nichiyu Forklift (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is established.

1999


Shanghai Nichiyu Forklift Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in China, a joint venture company, begins manufacturing battery forklift trucks.
Nichiyu Machinery Co., Ltd. a production and sales company for winders is established.
The Shiga Plant acquires ISO9001 registration.

2003


Nichiyu Forklift (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is established.
Nichiyu Hong Kong Co., Ltd. is established.
Shanghai Nichiyu Forklift Manufacturing Co., Ltd. acquires ISO9001 registration.

2004


Nichiyu Forklift (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. is established.

2005


Nichiyu offices in Japan acquire ISO14001 registration.

2007


Nichiyu agrees to strengthened business ties with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
The sales and service management center in Europe is relocated to France, Nichiyu Forklift Europe SA is established.

2008


A new logo design for export is introduce