TIGER

100th Anniversary TIGER 100 years of history

1923--2023

TIGER 100 years of history

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History

Product history

1923-1952

Founding era

1923

The Tiger brand logo patented when the company was founded

The Tiger brand logo patented when the company was founded

Launch of Oval-Shaped Vacuum Bottle

  • Aiming to Create a Resilient Vacuum Bottle

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Tiger Brand Vacuum Bottles Survive the Great Kanto Earthquake Unscathed

Tiger Brand Vacuum Bottles Survive the Great Kanto Earthquake Unscathed

1930

Overseas Expansion: Exporting to Taiwan and Manchuria

Overseas Expansion: Exporting to Taiwan and Manchuria

1931

An Large Variety of Vacuum Bottles

An Large Variety of Vacuum Bottles

1950

Launch of Bakelite Tabletop Pot

  • Resuming Sales of Vacuum Bottles Despite Difficult Times

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1952

Headquarters and Factory were Integrated and Moved to Taisho-ku, Osaka. Tokyo Office was Established

2月 会社を大阪市大正区に移転

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1953-1967

Era of growth

1953

Company Name Changed to Tiger Vacuum Bottle Industry Co., Ltd.

Company Name Changed to Tiger Vacuum Bottle Industry Co., Ltd.

1955

Headquarters and Factory Moved to Joto-ku, Osaka, which increased the production capacity.

Headquarters and Factory Moved to Joto-ku, Osaka, which increased the production capacity.

1958

The First Factory in the Industry was Designated JIS by MITI (now METI)

The First Factory in the Industry was Designated JIS by MITI (now METI)

1963

General factory was Completed in Kadoma-shi, Osaka (current location)

General factory was Completed in Kadoma-shi, Osaka (current location)

1964

Stainless Steel Jar is incorporated for Buffets on the Shinkansen

Stainless Steel Jar is incorporated for Buffets on the Shinkansen

  • Insulated Water Bottle G3 Model

    Insulated Water Bottle G3 Model

1966

Factory Recognized for Excellence in Quality Control by Osaka Prefecture

Factory Recognized for Excellence in Quality Control by Osaka Prefecture

1967

Automated Inner Bottle Production was Introduced. Completed Automated Bottle Production Plant and Warehouse.

Automated Inner Bottle Production was Introduced. Completed Automated Bottle Production Plant and Warehouse.

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1968-1998

Era of change

1968

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the company's founding, Takenori Kikuchi, the founder, is appointed as chairman, and Yoshito Kikuchi is appointed as president.

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the company's founding, Takenori Kikuchi, the founder, is appointed as chairman, and Yoshito Kikuchi is appointed as president.

1970

Tiger Products Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Osaka) and Tiger Bussan Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Fukuoka) was Launched. Completed Tokyo Office and Dispatch Center. Hokkaido Sales Office was Established.

Tiger Products Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Osaka) and Tiger Bussan Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Fukuoka) was Launched.
Completed Tokyo Office and Dispatch Center. Hokkaido Sales Office was Established.

“Takitate” Electric Rice Warmer was Launched (First Model in the Current Line of Electronic Rice Warmer Products)

“Takitate” Electric Rice Warmer was Launched (First Model in the Current Line of Electronic Rice Warmer Products)

1971

New Office Building (2nd Building) Completed. New Factory Completed. Tiger Products Co., Ltd. Sales Office Established in Tohoku.

New Office Building (2nd Building) Completed. New Factory Completed. Tiger Products Co., Ltd. Sales Office Established in Tohoku.

  • Electronic Rice Warmer <Takitate> ELC model

    • Beaten to Market

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1972

“Takitate” Electronic Rice Warmer Is a Massive Hit

“Takitate” Electronic Rice Warmer Is a Massive Hit

A Historic Hit. Hibiscus Patterned Items

A Historic Hit. Hibiscus Patterned Items

1974

  • Electronic Rice Cooker and Warmer <Takitate Double> CR Model

    Electronic Rice Cooker and Warmer <Takitate Double> CR Model

  • Air Push Pot PA Model

    Air Push Pot PA Model

1976

  • Baby Ice <Kyoro Chan> ABB Model

    • An Ice Shaver that Became a Sensation

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1978

Completed Expansion of Headquarters (Third Building) Construction Work

Completed Expansion of Headquarters (Third Building) Construction Work

1980

First Electric Kettle Product “Wakitate” Water Boiler was Released

First Electric Kettle Product “Wakitate” Water Boiler was Released

1981

  • Dimple Pot PSA Model

    Dimple Pot PSA Model

Release of Pick Thermos <Tackle Nanahan> BVF Model

  • Creating an Entirely New Combination of Cool Features and Design

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  • Double Stainless Steel <Pic Thermos> BWA Model

    Double Stainless Steel <Pic Thermos> BWA Model

1982

Completed Headquarters Distribution Center.

Completed Headquarters Distribution Center.

1983

Celebrated the 60th anniversary of the company's founding and changed the company name to Tiger Corporation. Completed Kadoma Vacuum Bottle Center.

Celebrated the 60th anniversary of the company's founding and changed the company name to Tiger Corporation.
Completed Kadoma Vacuum Bottle Center.

1985

  • Lady Pot <Raku De-Su> PNB Model

    Lady Pot <Raku De-Su> PNB Model

1986

Introduced CAD system. Completed Tosu Logistics Center.

Introduced CAD system. Completed Tosu Logistics Center.

  • Double Stainless-Steel Bottle <Sahara Slim> BWP Model

    Double Stainless-Steel Bottle <Sahara Slim> BWP Model

1987

Stainless Bottle Metal Pressing Plant was Completed at the Kadoma Vacuum Bottle Center

2月 会社を大阪市大正区に移転

  • Rice Cooker JNP Model

    Rice Cooker JNP Model

1988

Tiger Production Management System (TOPICS) was Introduced

Tiger Production Management System (TOPICS) was Introduced

1989

Online Sales and Distribution System (TOPS) was Introduced

Online Sales and Distribution System (TOPS) was Introduced

1990

Tiger Vacuum Bottle, Taiwan Co., Ltd. was established as a Joint Venture in Taiwan

Tiger Vacuum Bottle, Taiwan Co., Ltd. was established as a Joint Venture in Taiwan

1991

Tiger Bussan Co., Ltd. Integrated with Tiger Products Co., Ltd., and Sales Centralized into a Single Nationwide Department. Tiger Corporation Limited Established in Hong Kong

1992

  • IH Rice Cooker <Takino Takitate> JNU-R Model

    IH Rice Cooker <Takino Takitate> JNU-R Model

1993

  • Heat-Retaining Cooking Pot (Vacuum Stainless Steel) NFA-A Model

    Heat-Retaining Cooking Pot (Vacuum Stainless Steel) NFA-A Model

1994

  • Coffee Maker (Drip Type) ACG Model

    Coffee Maker (Drip Type) ACG Model

1995

Completed Headquarters Factory Wing

Completed Headquarters Factory Wing

1997

East Japan Distribution Center Completed. Shanghai Tiger-born Electronic & Electrical Appliance Limited Established as a Joint Venture in Shanghai

East Japan Distribution Center Completed.
Shanghai Tiger-born Electronic & Electrical Appliance Limited Established as a Joint Venture in Shanghai

1998

“Tokuko-san” VE Vacuum Electric Kettle Released (First Model in the “Tokuko-san” Series)

“Tokuko-san” VE Vacuum Electric Kettle Released (First Model in the “Tokuko-san” Series)

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1999-2023

Age of deepening

1999

Merger with Tiger Sales Co. and Yoshisato Kikuchi was appointed as president.

Merger with Tiger Sales Co. and Yoshisato Kikuchi was appointed as president.

2001

Head office Acquires ISO9001 Certification

2002

TIGER CORPORATION U.S.A. was established in the USA

TIGER CORPORATION U.S.A. was established in the USA

2006

  • Launch of Earthenware IH Rice Cooker <Takitate> JKF Model

    • Bringing the Flavors of Hearth Cooking Back to the Home

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2008

Release of Electric Kettle PFV Model

  • The Shift from Electric Pots to Electric Kettles

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2011

Tokuko-san Is the First Electric Vacuum Bottle in the Industry That Does Not Emit Steam. Bringing Security and Peace of Mind to Gatherings

Tokuko-san Is the First Electric Vacuum Bottle in the Industry That Does Not Emit Steam.
Bringing Security and Peace of Mind to Gatherings

Merger with Tiger Esnet Co. and Established Tiger Technical Service Co.

Merger with Tiger Esnet Co. and Established Tiger Technical Service Co.

2012

TIGER VIETNAM Co.,Ltd was established in Vietnam.

TIGER VIETNAM Co.,Ltd was established in Vietnam.

  • Microcomputer Controlled Rice Cooker <Takitate> tacook JAJ-A Model

    Microcomputer Controlled Rice Cooker <Takitate> tacook JAJ-A Model

2013

Completed Headquarters Quality Control Wing.

Completed Headquarters Quality Control Wing.

2014

A brand that proposes new value to the dining table. Launch of the GRAND X series!

“Takitate” Electronic Rice Warmer Is a Massive Hit

2015

TIGER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED was established in India

TIGER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED was established in India

2016

Direct Sales Store Showroom Opened in Tainan

Direct Sales Store Showroom Opened in Tainan

2017

Direct Sales Store Showroom Opened in Kaohsiung

Direct Sales Store Showroom Opened in Kaohsiung

  • Three-Dimensional Patterned Stainless-Steel Bottle MJX Model

    Three-Dimensional Patterned Stainless-Steel Bottle MJX Model

2018

Carried by the Kounotori 7 Spacecraft. Tiger Worked with JAXA to Develop a Compact Recovery Capsule with a Double Insulated Vacuum Container

Carried by the Kounotori 7 Spacecraft.
Tiger Worked with JAXA to Develop a Compact Recovery Capsule with a Double Insulated Vacuum Container

2019

The HTV Small Re-entry Capsule Development Project Involving Tiger Corporation Wins the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 48th Japan Industrial Technology Awards

The HTV Small Re-entry Capsule Development Project Involving
Tiger Corporation Wins the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award
at the 48th Japan Industrial Technology Awards

Introducing a 10 Year Availability Service for Performance Parts

Introducing a 10 Year Availability Service for Performance Parts

2020

New Office Building at Headquarters was Completed

New Office Building at Headquarters was Completed

Direct Sales Store Showroom Opened in Taipei

Direct Sales Store Showroom Opened in Taipei

Announcing the Four Pledges of Tiger Vacuum Bottles

Announcing the Four Pledges of Tiger Vacuum Bottles

2021

The Double Vacuum Insulated Temperature Retention Transportation Container Developed with Tiger Corporation Returns Safely with SpaceX's CRS-22 Dragon Spacecraft

The Double Vacuum Insulated Temperature Retention Transportation Container Developed with Tiger Corporation Returns Safely with SpaceX's CRS-22 Dragon Spacecraft

Towards a Circular Economy Recovery and Recycling of Used Stainless Steel Bottles was Started in Kameoka, Kyoto

Towards a Circular Economy
Recovery and Recycling of Used Stainless Steel Bottles was Started in Kameoka, Kyoto

  • Vacuum-Insulated Bottle for Carbonated Beverages (Cold Liquids Only) MTA Model

    Vacuum-Insulated Bottle for Carbonated Beverages (Cold Liquids Only) MTA Model

  • Pressure IH Rice Cooker <Takitate> Household DX JPA-X Model

    Pressure IH Rice Cooker <Takitate> Household DX JPA-X Model

2022

TIGER MARKETING VIETNAM Co., Ltd. was Established in Vietnam

TIGER MARKETING VIETNAM Co., Ltd. was Established in Vietnam

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