Corporate
History

An overview of the major milestones in our history, from our founding until today.

• 1948

  Japan Radio & Electric Mfg. Co., Ltd. was established as a joint-stock company.
  Construction of the Izaki plant was completed.

• 1957

  A branch office was established in Tokyo.

• 1962

  Construction of the head office building in Higashiyamato-machi was completed.

• 1963

  The company was reorganized, changing from a joint-stock company into a joint-stock corporation.

• 1968

  Construction of the 1st North Plant was completed.
  An engine monitor was developed.

• 1973

  Construction of the 1st South Plant was completed.
  A new generator controller model was developed.

• 1976

  The SMS-2 CRT-type engine monitor was developed.

• 1977

  Construction of the Engineering Building was completed.
  The JACOM-2000 Generator Controller was developed.

• 1981

  Construction of the first stage of the Toyoura Plant was completed.
  Construction of the Tokyo Office building was completed.
  Switchboards, Starter Panels, and controlled monitoring equipment were delivered to an LNG vessel.

• 1982

  Construction of the Technical Center Building was completed.

• 1984

  “JRCS Corporation” was established as a sales company.
  SMS-11 (“SEA-ACE”), an Alarm & Monitoring System for marine use, was developed.

• 1985

  Construction of the second stage of the Toyoura Plant was completed.
  A multifunctional graphic terminal was developed.

• 1989

  A 32-bit Intelligent Monitoring & Control System was developed.

• 1992

  SMS-22, the world’s first Engine Alarm & Monitoring System to feature a full-color LCD, was developed.

• 1995

  An overseas liaison office was established in England.

• 1996

  SMS-32, a 32-bit Engine Alarm & Monitoring System, was developed.
  JACOM-21, a 16-bit generator controller, was developed.

• 1998

  The international quality assurance standard ISO-9001 was acquired.

• 1999

  JACOM-22, a fully-distributed Intelligent Generator Plant Control & Monitoring System, was developed.

• 2001

  SMS-32-K, an Integrated Automation System (IAS) with a high-caliber LCD display, was developed.

• 2002

  Cutting-edge technology was used to develop JSB2, a high voltage switchboard.
  JRCS became the first company in the world to supply electrical components to an LNG vessel as a single-source supplier.

• 2004

  JRCS began developing the first cold ironing system for large-scale container vessels in Japan. This system provides shore power to docked vessels, reducing pollution.

• 2005

  “JRCS Corporation” was changed to “JRCS MFG. CO.,LTD” and the logo was revised.
  Our JSB-2L Low Voltage Switchboard, JGP-21 Starter Panel, and NSU unit were developed.

• 2006

  The Early Fire Warning System J-S/Eye and Battery Deterioration Detection System J-S/Lif were released.
  The JSB-5 12kV High Voltage Switchboard was developed.
  High Voltage Switchboard Training and High Voltage Switchboard (JSB-2) Simulator compliant with the STCW treaty was the first in Japan to gain approval from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK).
  JRCS wins the Future Generation Company Award from the Japan Creation of Future Generation Governors’ Alliance.
  Tokyo headquarters was relocated.

• 2007

  JRCS Euro Marine Service B.V. was established in Rotterdam, Netherlands as a local subsidiary. The Tokyo Head Office was relocated to Shinbashi.

• 2008

  “Sea Otter Land,” an on-site day-care center for the children of employees, was opened.
  JRCS was recognized as one of 300 “vibrant small- or medium-sized manufacturers” by Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.

• 2009

  JRCS Engineering Singapore Pte. Ltd. was established in Singapore as a local subsidiary.

• 2011

  Japan Radio & Electric Mfg. Co., Ltd. was merged with JRCS Corporation to form a new company called JRCS MFG. CO.,LTD.
  JRCS (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd. was established in Shanghai, China as a local subsidiary.

• 2012

  J/S-Net, our Ship’s Smart Network System, was released.
  Ishikawa Iron Works, Co. Ltd. and Kitakyushu Electric Works. Co. Ltd. joined the JRCS Group.

• 2013

  The SMS-55 Alarm Monitoring & Control System was developed.
  JRCS Australia Pty. Ltd. was established in Australia as a local subsidiary.
  The J-S/Eco Series Energy Saving Equipment was released.

• 2014

  The Tokyo branch office was promoted to Tokyo Headquarters.
  A two headquarter system was introduced Shimonoseki and Tokyo.
  A Japanese restaurant EDOSEI was opened in Perth Australia.

• 2016

  The Early Fire Warning System J-S/Eye and Battery Deterioration Detection System J-S/Lif were released.
  The JSB-5 12kV High Voltage Switchboard was developed.
  High Voltage Switchboard Training and High Voltage Switchboard (JSB-2) Simulator compliant with the STCW treaty was the first in Japan to gain approval from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK).
  JRCS wins the Future Generation Company Award from the Japan Creation of Future Generation Governors’ Alliance.
  JRCS Tokyo (headquarters) was relocated to DLX Building (Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo).

• 2017

  Low Voltage Switchboard, Starter Panel and Engine Control Console Training compliant with the STCW treaty was first in Japan to gain approval from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK).
  Developed in joint collaboration with the National Fisheries University a Water Mixed Fuel Generator was released.
  LED Navigation Light Indicator Panel (AC version) was released.
  The Netherlands office was relocated to Amsterdam.
  The acquisition of a sensor and piezoelectric business from Kuramoto Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (based in Kurihara city Miyagi Prefecture)
  Hanaizumi office (Ichinoseki city, Iwate prefecture) established as a new domestic base.
  High-voltage switchboard training (management courses) conforming to the STCW treaty acquired the certification of the Japan Maritime Association (NK).
  A system that allows “multiple employment” has started.
  Nordic Sleep Japan Co., Ltd. has been established to import and sell bedding products manufactured in Denmark.
  JRCS FOOD & BEVERAGE Co., Ltd. has been established and Australian wine dining “64 Barrack st.” opened in Tokyo.
  The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry selected JRCS as a “Regional Future Driving Company”.

• 2018

  Introduction of “Casual Everyday” for a cultural change
  Renewal of the Tokyo office with the concept of a fusion of Team work + Living work
  The introduction of regular employee recruitment
  Commemorated the company’s 70th anniversary with the charter of a cruise ship for an onboard training tour.
  Our "Electronic auscultation system" received the 10th Yamaguchi Prefecture Industry Technology Promotion. Award of the "Yamaguchi Prefectural Governor Prize"
  The Birth of the official mascot character "Kikuho" with the theme of "listening comprehension”
  The release of an electronic sound device "Smart Sound Probe" for industrial machinery

• 2019

  The "JPES-01", an electronic stethoscope utilizing an organic piezoelectric film known as "Flezo Film" for the audio part was released.
  The STCW Convention-based training program using XR technology called “INFINITY Training" was released.
  The company name in English was changed to JRCS Co. Ltd. and the former production plant at Toyoura, Toyoura Plant was changed to JRCS Toyoura, Shimonoseki Head Office to JRCS Shimonoseki (headquarters), Tokyo Head Office to JRCS Tokyo (headquarters), Hanaizumi Office to JRCS Hanaizumi.
  The name of the daycare center at Toyoura was changed to "Kikuho Land".
  The sponsored "AFRICA DREAM SOCCER TOUR" was adopted as a CSR activity.
  The JRCS official mascot character “Kikuho '' was ranked 63rd in “Yuru Chara Grand Prix 2019".
  A collaboration with the Hankyu Ferry Co., Ltd. was formed for the promotion of DX shipping and marine industries.
  An ultrasonic generator prototyped jointly with Tohoku Gakuin University was selected for the “2019 Top 10 Agriculture and Forestry Technology News ''.

• 2020

  The introduction of the telework system
  The launch of the "infinity assist" digital solution
  The transfer of the sensor and piezoelectric businesses to Mems Core Corporation and closure of the Hanaizumi Plant, the development and sales base
  Online security training for employees
  The change of the brand name "infinity" to "infoceanus" and the subsequent launch of a dedicated website
  The launch of the "command" digital solution

• 2021

  The launch of the “infoceanus connect” digital solution
  JRCS Tokyo (headquarters) was relocated to Nishishinbashi Yasuda Union Building (Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo).
  The introduction of "Special Paid Leave System for Vaccination" to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection
  “Bellmark Supporter” Certification
  Demonstration test of "infoceanus command" was started in cooperation with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
  The world's first liquefied hydrogen carrier "Suiso Frontier," a demonstration voyage was launched with products delivered by JRCS.

• 2022

  "Sustainability" page was opened on website.
  Entered into a partnership with The Viswa Group, a digital solution provider in U.S.A.
  "Open Class," a study session open to all employees was started.
  Exhibited for the first time at SMM Hamburg2022, the world's largest maritime exhibition.
  Support was provided to the partner companies affected by Typhoon No. 15 in 2022.
  JRCS club activities was started.

• 2023

  Exhibited at the maritime exhibition "BARI-SHIP 2023 (Ehime, Japan)”.
  Exhibited at the maritime exhibition “Nor-Shipping 2023 (Oslo, Norway)”.
  CEO Koichiro Kondo received Minister’s Commendation for Maritime Activities.
  Tokyo Head Office was moved to TORANOMON LINK(Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo).
  Became a career partner of "Yamaguchi University Regional Human Resource Development Project”.
  Participated in the second stage of the Nippon Foundation "MEGURI2040" Autonomous Ship Project.
  Participated in "Maritime Digital Engineering" (MODE), a socially collaborative course at the University of Tokyo.
  A website for recruiting was launched.
  Received the “Special Award for Digital Innovation” at the IDC Future Company Awards 2023.

• 2024

  Exhibited at the maritime exhibition “Sea Japan 2024”.
  Exhibited at the maritime exhibition “Posidonia 2024(Athens, Greece)”.
  Started sales of “Under Gate” outdoor brand