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. |