History

HISTORY

The History of SIIX Corp.

The foundation of the company traces back to 1957. An export section was created in the trading division of Sakata Shokai Co., Ltd (currently Sakata Inx Corporation), the ink-maker that was the company’s predecessor, and exports of electronic components to the Philippines began. After that, the company expanded its overseas business to include exports, imports, sales and three-country transactions involving electronic components and devices, various electrical products, electronic hardware and machines, etc., and in July 1992, hoping for the further development of this business, the overseas business section was spun off into an independent company and established as “Sakata Inx International Corporation”. This company was subsequently renamed “SIIX Corporation” in July 1998.

Since being spun off, SIIX has developed as a unique global company that provides EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) combined with parts procurement and logistics, aimed at a wide range of electronics areas including consumer devices, automobile equipment, and industrial equipment. The company is pleased to say that after listing on the second section of the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1999 and the second section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2000, it was assigned to the first section of both exchanges in 2005. The company’s business model, constructed with a focus on “overseas business” since the initial stages of its founding, is now standing right on the verge of a “global age,” which will provide a stage for even greater activities.

1957 ～ 1991

創業期

1950

1957

Set up export division in Sakata Shokai (currently Sakata Inx Corporation) Commenced to export electronic component made in Japan to the Philippines.

Set up export division in Sakata Shokai (currently Sakata Inx Corporation)
1960

1960’s

Entered into capital participation with electronic instruments manufacturer and became exporter of them. Commenced to export motorcycle, chemical products and transport machine. Established the first joint-venture company in the Philippines and strengthened sales of motorcycle and chemical products.

1960

Established the first liaison Office in the Philippines.

1963

Established liaison office in Bangkok.

1964

Established liaison office in Hong Kong.

1968

Established liaison office in Sydney (closed in 2001).

Established the first liaison Office in Manila
1970

1970

Got in business of OEM production and export of electronic organ. Jointly established Hammond International Japan Inc with Hammond Inc in U.S.A. Established liaison office in Taiwan. Established liaison office in Los Angeles. Established sales subsidiary company in Chicago.

1972

Established liaison office in Singapore.

1973

Established liaison office in São Paulo (incorporated in same year) Established sales subsidiary in Düsseldorf.

1974

Jointly commenced production of motorcycle with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Established sales and logistics subsidiary in Singapore.

1975

Incorporated liaison office in Hong Kong.

1977

Commenced three-country transactions in Singapore, it was epoch-making in those days.

1979

Established joint-venture company in Singapore and commenced mounting circuit board.

Jointly commenced production of motorcycle with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Established joint-venture company in Singapore and commenced mounting circuit board.
1980

1982

Became sales representative of Panafacom and commenced exports of PC mainly for Europe. Commenced export of CRT monitor under SAKATA brand.

1988

Commenced mounting circuit board in Thailand. (it becomes flagship factory now)

Commenced export of CRT monitor under SAKATA brand.

Commenced mounting circuit board in Thailand.
1990

1990

Established joint-venture company in the Philippines and commenced production of wire harness for automobile.

1992 ～ 2009

設立期

1990

July
1992

The Overseas Business Department of Sakata Inx became the 100%-subsidized independent firm (capital: 1 billion yen) named Sakata Inx International Corp. with a head office in Nishi-ku, Osaka.

May
1994

Sakata Inx H.K. Ltd entered into capital participation to form Panyu Kyokuto Sakata Electronics Co., Ltd. in China.

July
1994

Jointly established PFU Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd. with PFU Ltd. (currently PFU Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.)

March
1995

Jointly established Bando Sakata Ltd. in Hong Kong with Bando Chemical Industries Ltd. to commence the sale of copy machine components.

February
1997

Established Sakata Inx Logistics (Phils) Inc., sales and distribution subsidiary of electronic components, devices, etc., in the Philippines.

May
1998

Sakata Inx Singapore Pte., Ltd. entered into capital participation with the Thai electronic circuit maker, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

July
1998

The corporate name changed from Sakata Inx International to SIIX. The names of overseas subsidiaries and some affiliates also changed accordingly.

April
1999

Established PT. SIIX Electronics Indonesia, as 100 % owned EMS factories in Batam, Indonesia.

May
1999

Jointly established Eazix Inc.; the design and development firm in the Philippines.

July
1999

Established SIIX (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China to sell electronics parts and equipments.

September
1999

Listed in the 2nd Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange.

The Overseas Business Department of Sakata Inx became the 100%-subsidized independent firm named Sakata Inx International Corp.

The corporate name changed from Sakata Inx International to SIIX.

Listed in the 2nd Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange. Next year, listed in the 2nd section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
2000

November
2000

Listed in the 2nd section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

December
2000

Increased its share-holding ratio to 100% in Charoen Sakata (Thailand) Co., Ltd., and changed its name to SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. (currently Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.)

March
2001

Established Takaya SIIX Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a joint-venture factory in Shanghai, China with Takaya Corp.

August
2001

The new factory of SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. was completed. (currently Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.)
Established Sluzba SIIX Electronics s.r.o., joint-venture factory in Nitra, Slovakia.

November
2001

Established SIIX EMS (DONG GUAN) Co., Ltd., as 100% owned EMS factory in Dongguan, Guangdong, China.

Established SIIX EMS (DONG GUAN) Co., Ltd., as 100% owned EMS factory in Dongguan, Guangdong, China.

June
2002

Capital participation in T.S. Pro Co., Ltd., professional after-sales company for electronic equipments in Japan.

July
2002

10th anniversary of incorporation.

April
2003

Recognition of ISO9001:2000 certificate.
The new factory of Sluzba SIIX Electronics s.r.o. was completed.

March
2004

Recognition of ISO14001:1996 certificate.
SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. was recognized ISO TS 16949. (currently Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.)
SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. was recognized ISO OHSAS 18001. (currently Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.)

December
2004

Headquarters removed to SIIX Building (Chuo-ku, Osaka).

June
2005

Listed in Tokyo Stock Exchange, 1st Section and Osaka Securities Exchange, 1st Section.

October
2005

Increased its share-holding ratio to 100% in Sluzba SIIX Electronics s.r.o., a joint-venture factory in Slovakia, and changed its name to SIIX EMS Slovakia s.r.o.

September
2007

Established SIIX MEXICO, S.A DE C.V., as a sales company in Mexico.

December
2007

SIIX Bangkok Co., Ltd. established Logistics Center. (currently Thai SIIX Co., Ltd.)
A Shareholder Special Benefit System newly was established.

April
2008

Recognition of ISO27001:2005 certificate.

October
2008

Tokyo Sales Department removed to SIIX Building (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

December
2008

Acquired 60% of issued share of U.S.A. ZAMA, Inc. and consolidated in SIIX group. (Sold all owned shares in December 2012)

April
2009

Established SIIX (Dongguan) Co., Ltd., as a sales company in Dongguan, Guangdong, China

December
2009

Capital participation in TECHNO CORE INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

Headquarters removed to SIIX Building (Chuo-ku, Osaka).

2010 ～

そして、現在

2010

March
2010

Established SIIX Electronics Co., Ltd., as the first EMS factory in Japan in Sagamihara, Kanagawa.

May
2010

Capital participation in TAKION CO., LTD.

November
2010

Established PT. SIIX EMS INDONESIA, as 100% owned EMS factory in Jakarta, Indonesia.

February
2012

Established SIIX EMS (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. EMS factory in Shanghai.

April
2012

Involved in the business alliance with ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) Pte. Ltd.

July
2012

The 20th anniversary of SIIX’s foundation.

May
2013

Established SIIX EMS PHILIPPINES, INC., as 100% owned EMS factory in Laguna, Philippines.

September
2013

Established SIIX EMS MEXICO S. DE R.L. C.V, as 100% owned EMS factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

January
2014

Jointly established SIIX COXON PRESICION PHILS., INC., mold manufacturing and injection molding factory in Laguna, Philippines.
Established Nagoya Sales Department.

April
2015

Established Tokyo Headquarters.

May
2015

Jointly established Guangdong Midea-SIIX Electronics Co., Ltd. with GD MIDEA HEATING & VENTILATING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.

Established SIIX EMS PHILIPPINES, INC., as 100% owned EMS factory in Laguna, Philippines.

Established SIIX EMS MEXICO S. DE R.L. C.V, as 100% owned EMS factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

January
2016

Established ASEAN Management Office in Singapore.

April
2016

Established SIIX U.S.A. Corp. Detroit Branch.

November
2016

Established SIIX Hungary Kft., as 100% owned factory in Nagykőrös, Hungary.

February
2017

Established SIIX HUBEI Co., Ltd., as 100% owned factory in Hubei, China.

August
2017

Established SIIX Vietnam Company Limited as a sales subsidiary in Hanoi, Vietnam.

October
2017

Jointly established Hefei Midea-SIIX Electronics Co.,Ltd. with GD MIDEA HEATING & VENTILATING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.

Established SIIX Hungary Kft., as 100% owned factory in Nagykőrös, Hungary.

Established SIIX HUBEI Co., Ltd., as 100% owned factory in Hubei, China.
2020

January
2021

Business of SIIX Bangkok Co., Ltd., a sales company in Thailand, is transferred to SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD., EMS factory in Thailand.
(SIIX EMS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. changed its name to Thai SIIX Co., Ltd. on February 1, 2021)

April
2022

Listed in Prime Market of Tokyo Stock Exchanges

January
2023

SIIX EMS PHILIPPINES, INC., a consolidated subsidiary of the Company, was merged with SIIX Logistics Phils., Inc. and SIIX COXON PRECISION PHILS., INC., also consolidated subsidiaries, with SIIX EMS PHILIPPINES, INC. as the surviving company.

December
2023

Jointly established Jingzhou Midea-SIIX Electronics Co.,Ltd with GD MIDEA HEATING & VENTILATING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.

December
2023

Jointly established BotMind Pte. Ltd. With the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) of Singapore.