History

History

  • 1964

    Daikan launches a factory for manufacturing sign letters in Taisho ward of Osaka city.

  • 1969

    Daikan establishes as sign-manufacturing corporation in the same ward.

    1969 OSAKA KANBAN SEISAKUSHO
    1969 OSAKA KANBAN SEISAKUSHO
     

  • 1970

    Starts manufacturing acrylic furnishings and TV stage sets.

    1970 CRYSPOLE
    1970 CRYSPOLE

  • 1978

    ・Renamed to DAIKAN CO., LTD. as of today.

    ・Releases "Chisel-art Signs" copper relief signs using hand down hammer tone technique [patented].

  • 1979

    ・First exhibition at JAPAN SHOP SHOW in Tokyo.

    ・Developed technique for producing durable patina on copper sheets used for roofs. First applied on Japanese shrines, this novel material widely spread among other public facilities.

    1979 Relief Sign (Osaka Pensioners' Welfare Centre)
    1979 Relief Sign
    (Osaka Pensioners' Welfare Centre)
    1979 Otani hombyo
    1979 Otani hombyo

  • 1983

    Obtains patent No. 1559295 for above-mentioned "copper sheet patina" production process.

  • 1985

    Starts manufacturing European-style "cast signs", i.e. panel signs and sign brackets.

    1985 Cast Sign Arm & Panel
    1985 Cast Sign Arm & Panel

  • 1988

    Releases photopolymer mold system-based cast signs, and stone signs made of natural marble and granite material.

  • 1992

    ・Issues a first catalogue with a complete line-up of signage, including metal signs, stone signs, wooden signs, etc.

    ・Starts production of letter-shaped plant pots.

  • 1993

    Introduces 3D Signs called "Cube Letter & Relief" based on original technique.

  • 1994

    ・Develops "metallic pipe etching" technique. Releases "etched pipes".

    ・Starts using 3D-plate unfolding software in manufacturing process.

  • 1995

    With introduction of 4kw CO2 laser machine, standardizes non-oxidized cutting of 5mm stainless steel.

  • 1996

    ・Opens Daikan's corporate web site.

    ・Releases Daikan's original catalogues "CAST SIGN" and "NAME PLATE".

  • 1997

    Develops Deuro Series Sign Systems. Releases Daikan's original catalogue "INFORMATION SIGN".

  • 1998

    Releases digital version of "INFORMATION SIGN" catalogue in CD-ROM format.

  • 2000

    Releases newly developed "Taff Lite Sign", i.e. a metal plated plastic sign letter which can perform a substitute for stainless steel SUS 304.

    2000 Taff Lite Sign
    2000 Taff Lite Sign

  • 2001

    ・Releases newly developed "D-Letter" sign. Releases comprehensive catalogue "DAIKAN CATALOGUE Vol.10."

    ・Starts "i-custom division" for car dress-up emblems.

    2001 D-Letter
    2001 D-Letter

  • 2002

    ・Introduces "7 head router" multi-cutting equipment for Taff Lite Sign and D-Letter enabling making of such products as room numbers.

    ・Starts manufacturing official emblems for Japanese professional baseball team Hanshin Tigers.

  • 2003

    ・Introduces "Letter Sign 2003" catalogue at SIGN & DISPLAY SHOW 2003 in Tokyo.

    ・Develops illuminated sign "Lumi Letter" using high-luminance LED; submits patent application.

    2003 Lumi Letter
    2003 Lumi Letter
    2003 Lumi Letter
    2003 Lumi Letter

  • 2004

    ・Releases English version of "Letter Sign 2003" catalogue. With adoption of UV ink-jet completes and releases "DPS (Direct Paint Sign system)" which surpasses screen-printing.

    ・Adopts Automatic Bevel Trimming w/ Diamond Polishing Machine.

    ・Releases catalogues "LETTER SIGN 2" and "INFORMATION SIGN for OFFICE".

  • 2005

    Becomes a full product range supplier for "THE UCHOUTEN HOTEL" movie.

  • 2006

    First participation as an exhibitor in the overseas trade fair SHOPFIT '06 held in Melbourne, Australia.

  • 2007

    Opens second factory in the same ward of Osaka. Remodels head office facilities and opens showroom on its 3rd floor.

    2007 Showroom
    2007 Showroom
    2007 Second Factory
    2007 Second Factory

  • 2008

    ・Exhibits Lumi Letter and Taff Lite Sign at KOSIGN SHOW in Seoul, Korea.

    ・Releases the 7H Daikan hard acrylic which is comparable to glass surface hardness.

    ・Establishes office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

    ・Obtains International Standard ISO9001.

  • 2009

    Obtains "luminescent display device" patent for Lumi Letter mini.

  • 2010

    ・Establishes Daikan Vietnam factory in Amata industrial park.

    ・Introduces newly developed Taff Lite Sign and D-Letter with embossed finish "Real Texture".

    2010 DAIKAN Vietnam
    2010 DAIKAN Vietnam

  • 2011

    ・Exhibits at "EuroShop 2011" trade fair held in Dusseldorf, Germany.

    ・Exhibits at "Retail Asia Expo 2011" held in Hong Kong.

  • 2012

    ・First exhibition at Digital Photo & Sign Vietnam 2012.

    ・Obtains UL certification on our Lumi Letter series and LED Channel series.

  • 2013

    ・Opens representative office in Hong Kong.

    ・Daikan Vietnam Relocates to a larger factory in the same industry park, Vietnam (2nd stage).

  • 2014

    ・Held 50th anniversary ceremony.

    ・Established a local subsidiary "DAIKAN HONG KONG LIMITED".

    2014 50th Anniversary Ceremony
    2014 50th Anniversary Ceremony

  • 2017

    The first time exhibiting at an exhibition, Retail Middle East 2017 held in Dubai.

    2017 Dubai Exhibition
    2017 Dubai Exhibition

  • 2018

    ・Announcing the “Mapping Sign” that combines letter-shaped signs with digital content.

    ・Daikan Vietnam Relocates to a larger factory in the same industry park, Vietnam (3rd stage).

    ・DAIKAN Hong Kong Limited has been relocated and expanded.

    2018 Mapping Sign
    2018 Mapping Sign
    2018 DAIKAN Vietnam
    2018 DAIKAN Vietnam
    2018 DAIKAN HONG KONG LIMITED
    2018 DAIKAN HONG KONG LIMITED

  • 2019

    ・Established a local sales office as "OSAKA OFFICE" and "SHOWROOM" in Parks Tower at Naniwa-ku Osaka City.

    ・Held 55th anniversary ceremony.

    2019 Osaka Office
    2019 Osaka Office
    2019 Showroom
    2019 Showroom
    2019 55th Anniversary Ceremony
    2019 55th Anniversary Ceremony

  • 2021

    Introducing “Material Paint,” which is a painting technique that nearly replicates with various materials.

    2021 Material Paint
    2021 Material Paint

  • 2022

    Introducing “Shell Plate,” which is a signage material certified with the Biomass Mark.

    2022 Shell Plate
    2022 Shell Plate

  • 2023

    Tokyo Office and Showroom” was opened at 3F AY Building, Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo.

    DAIKAN HONG KONG LIMITED office moved to TSIMSHATSUI EAST for expansion of space.

    2023 Tokyo Office and Showroom
    2023 Tokyo Office and Showroom
    2023 DAIKAN HONG KONG LIMITED
    2023
    DAIKAN HONG KONG LIMITED