SANKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD

CORPORATE

  • The History of Sanki Engineering

    In the years before and after the Second World War, and to the present time - throughout its history, Sanki Engineering has supported Japan during the years of growth and turmoil.
  • The History of Sanki Engineering The Growth and Development of Technology
    Laying the foundations for technological competence by meeting the needs of the era
    1920
    1923 Great Tokyo Earthquake strikes. Building modernization drives up demand for building utilities such as heating, cooling, water supplies and sewage, and electrical fixtures and fittings and construction technology advances. 1925 On April 22, Sanki Engineering was established as a spin-off from Mitsui Bussan’s Machinery Department with capital of ¥500,000 and 12 staff.
  • Diversified and expanded businesses led to greater technological competence
    1930
    1931 Moves head office to the Sanshin Building. 1933 Completes Tokyo Nihon Seimei Building (currently the Nihonbashi branch of Takashimaya Department Store) and opens a branch in Dalian, Manchuria. 1935 Celebrates 10th anniversary and now comprises five branches, six field offices, three affiliates and around 300 staff.
  • Sanki’s advanced technology bolsters a construction boom
    1940
    1941 Pacific War begins. Sanki Engineering suffers a shortage of workers as well as materials due to tight control over the distribution of goods. 1943 Emergency metal collection campaigns started nationwide. Kawasaki and Tsurumi plants are designated military-industrial plants. 1945 War ends.
  • A proactive approach to technological innovation
    1950
    1950 The outbreak of the Korean War leads to a war-driven economy and the Japanese economy takes a favourable turn. Expansion of demand for building construction and equipment results in a dramatic improvement in the Company’s business performance. 1958 Capital exceeds ¥1 billion.
  • Strengthened position as a manufacturer that responds to the needs of the times
    1960
    1963 Completes Sagami plant (currently Yamato Engineering Center), which has production equipment tailored for conveyor mass production. 1964 Participates in projects on the occasion of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, including the Yoyogi National Gymnasium and the NHK Broadcasting Center.
  • Wide range of technological innovations
    1970
    1971 Environmental Agency inaugurated. Sanki Engineering develops a track record in municipal solid waste incineration facilities and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, and sets up an Environmental Administration office. Spins off sash business and institutes centralized control on departments. Provides HVAC equipment for satellite communications ground stations in places such as the Middle East, Africa and Venezuela, and builds automotive testing equipment in Russia.
  • Opening the way to a new era: advances in environmental and information technology
    1980〜90
    1982 Builds Technical Research Laboratory equipped with basic research facilities and large-scale experimental facilities in Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture. 1990 Bubble economy collapses.
  • Towards environmentally friendly technology
    2000
    2000 Opens Shonan Training Center (Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture) and strengthens human resource development. 2005 Shifts head office to Nihonbashi. 2011 Shifts head office to Tsukiji. 2012 Launches Smart Building Solution Business to provide Smart Buildings with a focus on energy saving business.
  • Contributing to a Sustainable Society by Bolstering the LCE Business
    2000
    Contributing to a Sustainable Society by Bolstering the LCE Business