History timeline
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SK took its first step in Tokyo, then moved to several different areas, including the neighborhoods of Kanda and Kotobuki in Chiyoda City and Taito City.
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The branch was later moved to Osaka in 1996, then to Nara in 1999. It operated as a division in the Kansai region until it was eventually closed in 2007 in order to fully consolidate local resources at the headquarters in Tokyo.
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We obtained the ISO 14001 Certification, an international environmental management qualification, for our exceptional performance. (Further renewed in 2004 and 2010.)
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After careful consideration of our strategic outreach and accessibility, we decided to relocate our headquarters to Motoasakusa. It has served as the base for our continued growth to this day.
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Finally, after over a decade of preparation, SK took a leap by establishing an office in the bustling city of Hong Kong and started collaborating with factories in mainland China.
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We actively participated in several events, during which we received awards and were featured in newspapers. For more information, please refer to the "Achievements" section.
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Holding a deep interest and knowledge of materials, Koji Sakaguchi, the founder and president of SK at the time, took the initiative to become a member of the Society of Silicon Chemistry Japan.
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Fumitaka Sakaguchi officially assumed the role of company president, while his father and the founder of SK, Koji Sakaguchi, moved into the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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To pivot towards more sophisticated products in the medical and electronic fields, we acquired both the Medical Device Manufacturer License and the Type 2 Medical Device Manufacturer and Seller License.
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We embarked on a strategic initiative to broaden our global footprint and explore untapped opportunities in the vibrant and dynamic market of Southeast Asia, culminating in the establishment of our inaugural office in Thailand.