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Might 1946 Tamiya Shoji Restricted Partnership was established in Oshika, Shizuoka Metropolis, for the aim of processing and promoting common constructing supplies. April 1948 Recognizing the promising way forward for wood fashions, the corporate established a woodworking division, which additionally started manufacturing and promoting mannequin instructing supplies. June 1953 The overall constructing supplies manufacturing and gross sales division was dissolved and the corporate began as a specialised producer of wood fashions. Might 1960 The primary all-plastic mannequin meeting equipment, the 1/800 scale Battleship Yamato, was launched. January 1962 The primary motorized plastic mannequin tank, the 1/35 Panther Tank, is launched. December 1962 The plastic molding division was spun off and Tamiya Plastic Business Co., Ltd. was established. January 1967 The primary problem of the mannequin data journal Tamiya Information is printed. January 1968 Tamiya reveals for the primary time on the Nuremberg Worldwide Toy Truthful (now Spielwarenmesse), one of many world’s largest toy festivals. The 1/12 scale Honda F-1 mannequin enhances Tamiya’s repute for precision scale plastic fashions. August 1969 Tamiya Plastic Business Co., Ltd. adjustments its title to Tamiya Mannequin Co., Ltd., and strengthens its mould and molding divisions. August 1973 Tamiya Shoji Co., Ltd. accomplished its head workplace and set manufacturing unit at 628 Oshika, Shizuoka Metropolis, a four-story strengthened concrete constructing with a complete flooring space of ​​4,500 m². November 1976 Founder and Chairman, the late Yoshio Tamiya, is awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class. November 1976 1/12 scale electrical radio management automobile Porsche 934 Turbo launched. Might 1977 Shunsaku Tamiya is appointed President and Consultant Director of Tamiya Mannequin Co., Ltd. November 1977 A 3-story, 5,460m² distribution middle is accomplished on the Tamiya Shoji (affiliated) web site. October 1978 Tamiya Circuit accomplished on land adjoining to Tamiya Shoji. October 1978 Tamiya Plastics Co., Ltd. was established with the enlargement of the plastic molding division. Might 1980 The primary Tamiya Modellers Gallery exhibition, sponsored by Tamiya, was held at Tokyu Fingers Shibuya in Tokyo. December 1980 Tamiya Mannequin Co., Ltd.’s new headquarters (most important constructing) is accomplished at 3-7 Ondahara, Shizuoka Metropolis. It’s a six-story constructing with a complete flooring space of ​​7,000 m². July 1982 The Mini 4WD sequence, which might later grow to be an enormous hit, started with the Ford Ranger 4×4. March 1984 As Tamiya Shoji Co., Ltd. expanded its enterprise, Tamiya Co., Ltd. was established. Shunsaku Tamiya was appointed President and Consultant Director.
Tamiya Co., Ltd. took over all of Tamiya Shoji’s operations. November 1985 Tamiya Plastics Co., Ltd. Ikeda Manufacturing unit begins operation. November 1988 Yoshio Tamiya, founder and chairman of the Tamiya Group, passes away on the age of 83. April 1989 Development of the second headquarters constructing (East Wing) was accomplished on the Tamiya Mannequin Co., Ltd. headquarters premises, with 8 flooring above floor and 1 basement flooring, totaling 8,500 m². Might 1989   Tamiya America is established in Los Angeles as an area workplace to increase gross sales in america. September 1989   Tamiya Europe GMBH is established in Neuss, Germany as a gross sales base in preparation for the mixing of the European Group. April 1990 Tamiya’s second distribution middle is accomplished at 915 Oshika, Shizuoka Metropolis. It’s a four-story constructing with a complete flooring space of ​​5,317 m². July 1990   Tamiya Corridor opens on the Bovington Tank Museum within the UK. December 1990 The planning, improvement, and different operations of Tamiya Mannequin Co., Ltd. are built-in into Tamiya Co., Ltd. July 1992 Tamiya America’s headquarters constructing is accomplished in Aliso Viejo, Orange County, California. December 1993 Tamiya Hong Kong is established. September 1994 Tamiya Philippines is established within the Mactan Island Particular Export Processing Zone, Cebu, Philippines. June 1995 Following the desires of the late Yoshio Tamiya, he established the Tamiya Scholarship Basis. December 1995 The Mini 4WD sequence reaches a cumulative manufacturing of 100 million items. Might 1996 The Tamiya R&D Heart Kakegawa, a analysis and improvement facility, and the Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit, one of many largest on this planet with a web site space of ​​roughly 7,000m² and a course size of 320m, have opened in Kakegawa Metropolis, Shizuoka Prefecture. December 1996 Tamiya Europe GMBH strikes to Fürth, Germany. April 1997 A scholarship program has been launched within the Philippines for college students enrolled at each the College of San Carlos and the College of the Philippines. November 2000 The primary Tamiya Truthful was held at Twin Messe Shizuoka South Corridor. March 2005 Acquired the first Design Glorious Firm Award from the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Group. June 2006 Tamiya Tokyo workplace opens in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. June 2007 Tamiya America strikes from Aliso Viejo, California to Irvine, California. June 2008 Senior Managing Director Masayuki Tamiya is appointed President and Consultant Director of Tamiya Co., Ltd. President Shunsaku Tamiya turns into Chairman and Consultant Director. September 2008   The official Tamiya Plastic Mannequin Manufacturing unit Shimbashi retailer opens in Shimbashi, Tokyo.
Tamiya’s Tokyo workplace is relocated to the identical location. October 2008 An off-road course for RC automobiles and a full-scale rock crawling subject had been constructed inside the Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit. April 2012 Tamiya Scholarship Basis transitions from a basis to a public curiosity included basis. April 2015 The “1/1 Mini 4WD Actual Automotive Undertaking” begins. The “1/1 Mini 4WD Aero Avante” will probably be unveiled for the primary time in October. June 2016 Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit reopens as an all-weather circuit. June 2016   In response to the Kumamoto earthquake, we bought “Ganbare! Kumamoto Mini 4WD (Kumamon Version)” and donated all earnings to Kumamoto Prefecture. February 2017 The 68th Spielwarenmesse, the world’s largest toy honest, was held in Germany. Tamiya celebrated its fiftieth anniversary of exhibiting on the honest. Might 2017   President and CEO Masayuki Tamiya passes away (aged 59). June 2017   Shunsaku Tamiya, Chairman and Consultant Director of Tamiya Co., Ltd., can even function President. July 2018 The 1/35 scale navy miniature sequence celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. The lineup consists of 360 fashions. October 2023 Tamiya Philippines begins operations at new manufacturing unit in CLIP (Cebu Mild Industrial Park) on Mactan Island, Cebu Might 2024 TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO opens in Shinbashi, Tokyo as a brand new flagship location. July 2024   Senior Managing Director Nobuo Tamiya is appointed President and Consultant Director of Tamiya Co., Ltd. Chairman and President Shunsaku Tamiya turns into Chairman and Consultant Director.

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