Daifuku’s Growth Path
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Daifuku was established in 1937 with 150 employees and has steadily expanded its business domains, including systems for automobile manufacturing, factory automation (FA), and distribution automation (DA). As a comprehensive manufacturer of material handling systems, Daifuku has established a strong position in its industry. Aiming for further growth, The Daifuku Group is moving forward toward its goal of becoming a Value Innovator.
1937–1956
- Founded as forge rolling machinery manufacturer for ironworks and construction
- Expands operations into manufacturing cranes and crane ships
1957–1976
- Delivers conveyor system to Japan’s first passenger car factory
- Develops Japan’s first high-rise automated warehouse system
- Expands into bowling machines, automatic guided vehicles, and material handling tools such as racks and mesh pallets
1977–1986
- Enters the car wash machine business
- Establishes the first global subsidiary in the U.S.
- Changes the Company name from Daifuku Machinery Works to Daifuku (in katakana characters)
1987–1996
- Expands into DA and cleanroom fields
- Builds a global factory in Thailand. Becomes ISO 9001 certified
- Opens the world’s largest exhibition center for material handling and logistics
1997–2000
- Establishes the eFA Division for the semiconductor and LCD (later flat-panel display) sectors
2001–2009
- Establishes global production framework through proactive investments
- U.S.-based Jervis B. Webb Company joins the Group
- Enters the airport baggage handling systems business
2010–2015
- Establishes a U.S. holding company
- Logan Teleflex (UK) Ltd. and its group companies join the Group
- U.S.-based Wynright Corporation joins the Group
- Acquires an 80% share in New Zealand’s BCS Group
