Corporate History

2021

“TOBISLIDE” suspended scaffolding method registered in NETIS database

2019

Began development and sales of the new “500 Tread” step tread
“TOBILINE” registered in NETIS database

“Papatto E3 Panel” won the 2019 GOOD DESIGN AWARD

2018

“PLATWALL” updated to NETIS-VE (publication period ended)

“TOBILINE” next-generation scaffolding won the 2018 GOOD DESIGN AWARD

2017

Developed “Speed Stamper” scaffolding anti-theft stamping machine

2016

Formulated Fifth Medium-Term Management Plan "The Last Ship"
Adopted new HR system

2015

Began overseas recruitment
“PLATWALL” updated to NETIS-VR (publication period ended)

2014

Began pavement design business

2013

Celebrated 50th anniversary

Developed “LALIF” self-propelled ladder lift truck

Launched TOBIIRO periodical magazine

2012

Launched Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan “Vanguard 2012”

2011

“PLATWALL” registered in NETIS database (publication period ended)
Opened PLATWALL Center
Established “SANKYO KOREA Corporation” (Seoul City) as a Korean subsidiary
Began rental of “CRALES DOOR” temporary security doors

2010

Opened Sankyo Korea Office (Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi-do)
Began development and sales of “PLATWALL” PVC soundproof temporary enclosure

2009

Formulated Third Medium-Term Management Plan “Passion for the SEA”
Began “CRALES” network monitoring crime prevention system business

2007

Opened Kanto Lift Center specializing in SEVEN ASHIBA scaffolding lifts and established scaffolding lift rental system

2006

Formulated Second Medium-Term Management Plan “Reborn 36” and established “quality over quantity” as company’s basic policy

2005

Achieved 10 billion yen in sales

2004

Unified company product and service brands

Developed “SEVEN ASHIBA” scaffolding rental and installation business

2003

Formulated First Medium-Term Management Plan “Target 111”

2002

Developed “Keren Machine LARGE” scaffolding cleaning machine
Acquired “ISO 9001:2000“ certification

2001

Opened four new centers nationwide to strengthen the scaffolding rental and installation business

2000

Formulated the “Three-Year Plan” to reform the awareness of employees and craftspeople as well as build a learning-oriented organization
Takanori Sanada assumed the position of president
Began “SPC (SSS Professional Communication) activities” for craftspeople

1999

Launched HR system reform project
Established SSS (Safety, Speedy, Smart) business philosophy
Head Office transferred to Sankyo Building Umeshin (present location; Osaka City, Osaka)

1996

Began modular system scaffolding rental and installation business
Opened six new centers nationwide
Strengthened training for managers and young employees

1995

Began manufacture and sales of “Safety Flat Panels (temporary enclosures)” and “Panewrap (seal sticking machinery)”

1993

Began development and sales of “Safety System Support (shoring)”

1992

Formulated the company’s first slogan: “Operation: Consciousness Revolution '92”

1991

CI Committee established to share our common values and mindset across the company

1990

“Safety Step” certified by the Scaffolding and Construction Equipment Association of Japan

1987

Began manufacture and sales of frame scaffolding

1985

Company name changed to “Sankyo Corporation”
“Sankyokai” established to form partnerships with affiliated companies

1984

Began sales of “Safety Step” modular system scaffolding developed from the viewpoint of craftspeople

1983

Opened Tokyo Sales Office and expanded into the Tokyo Metropolitan area

1982

Began manufacture and sales of the “Safety Beam”

1981

Company building constructed in Neyagawa City, Osaka

1972

Kyoritsu Kenzai Leasing Co., Ltd. (Moriguchi City, Osaka) was established, and the company became the first to enter the temporary construction equipment and materials leasing business in the Kansai region
Takarazuka Equipment Center opened (Takarazuka City, Hyogo)

1963

Founded by Kazuyuki Sanada as Kyoritsu Kiko Sangyo (Ibaraki City, Osaka), beginning with repair work for scaffolding materials
After gaining an understanding of the prospects for the scaffolding material repair business, the company moved away from subcontracting and into establishing its foundation
Hiroshima branch office opened (Miyoshi City, Hiroshima)