COMPANY OUTLINE
History
1925-1970Establishment and Incorporation of Nakayamafuku Co., Ltd.
Nakayamafuku Co., Ltd. was established by Fukumatsu Nakayama in March 1925, as Nakayama Fukumatsu Shoten. In 1947, Nakayama Fukumatsu Shoten Co., Ltd was incorporated for the wholesale of household metalware, changing its trading name to Nakayamafuku Co., Ltd. in 1963.
The "Fuku" symbol has been used on our signs from our establishment to the present day.
| 1925 | Establishment as Nakayama Fukumatsu Shoten |
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| 1947 | Establishment of Nakayama Fukumatsu Shoten Co., Ltd. in Minami-ku, Osaka for household metalware wholesale (capital of 190 thousand yen) |
| 1957 | First trade fair |
| 1962 | Opening of Tokyo office in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| 1963 | Change of trading name to Nakayamafuku Co., Ltd. |
| 1966 | Relocation of the Tokyo office to Koto-ku, Tokyo, and opening of Tokyo branch office |
| 1970 | Opening of Fukuoka branch in Nogata, Fukuoka |
First trade fair
Nakayama Fukumatsu Shoten
Opening of Tokyo branch office
Founder - Fukumatsu Nakayama
1971-1985Increase of business between mass retailers and nationwide expansion
Nakayamafuku established offices all over Japan and expanded our business as supermarket sales increased, beginning around 1967. In 1977, Nakayamafuku Service KK was established, further enhancing our domestic logistics capabilities. Around that time, we began sales to home centers, which greatly supported Nakayamafuku's subsequent growth.
| 1971 | Opening of Tokyo branch and renaming of the Tokyo branch office to the Fukagawa branch |
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| 1972 | Opening of the Nagoya branch |
| 1975 | Opening of the Hiroshima, Sendai, and Sapporo branches |
| 1977 | Establishment of the affiliate, Nakayamafuku Service KK |
| 1981 | Opening of the Kita Kanto branch |
| 1985 | Opening of the Osaka branch |
Near the head office around 1970
Trade fair held in the spring of 1972
Inside the trade fair venue
Employee event to mark our 60th anniversary
1986-2000Improvement of results and public listing
As the Japanese economic bubble burst, Nakayamafuku's sales grew from 28 billion yen to in excess of 40 billion yen during difficult business conditions, and in 1995, our stocks were listed on the second section of the Osaka Securities Exchange. Furthermore, in 1999, we established Bestco Co., Ltd. for development and import of original products, and brand management. This was a period in which we were working towards repaying loans, ensuring full internal reserves, and building up our resilience as a business.
| 1986 | Opening of the Chiba branch |
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| 1991 | Nakayamafuku Service KK becomes a 100% subsidiary |
| 1995 | Stock listed on the second section of the Osaka Securities Exchange |
| 1999 | Establishment of Bestco Co., Ltd. (100% subsidiary) |
Trade fair (around 1995)
Trade fair (around 1990)
Nakayamafuku Service
Second section of the Osaka Securities Exchange
2001-Moving from maturity to a period of new growth
In 2004, we opened our Kanto branch by amalgamating our 3 branches in the Kanto region, thereby producing greater efficiency in our logistics infrastructure. In addition, in 2006, we listed our stocks on the second section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and in 2008, our stock was designated as first section stock. In 2013, we acquired the subsidiaries, and in 2015, we acquired Interform Inc. and Royal Tsuhan Co., Ltd. As we celebrate our 90th anniversary and look towards our next hundred years, Nakayamafuku hopes to continue to grow as a company that consistently creates new business opportunities.
| 2001 | Opening of the Atsugi Branch |
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| 2003 | Designation as first section stock on the Osaka Stock Exchange |
| 2004 | Opening of the Kanto branch (successive amalgamation of the Chiba, Atsugi, and Kita Kanto branches) |
| 2006 | Stock listed on the second section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange |
| 2008 | Designation as first section stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange |
| 2009 | Opening of the Ibaraki Branch |
| 2013 | Acquisition of 100% of Royal Tsuhan Co., Ltd. Stock |
| 2015 | Acquisition of 100% of Interform Inc. stock |
| 2016 | Opening of Tokyo office |
| 2016 | Opening of Okinawa Branch Office |
| 2018 | Acquisition of 100% of Greenpal Co., Ltd. Stock |
| 2021 | Completion of new warehouse at Joso branch |
| 2022 | Renamed Joso Branch to Higashi Kanto Branch Reorganized Sendai Branch to Sendai Branch Office |
118th trade fair
First section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Kanto branch
Reception counter at the 123rd trade fair
The 137th trade fair