1977 |
Goodwin Trade founded by Hirohito Iketani. |
1979 |
Started exporting daily necessities, household goods, etc. to Hong Kong. |
1982 |
Established company under the name of Ikeya Intercommerce Inc., Hirohito Iketani appointed to representative director and president of the company. |
1984 |
Established overseas (U.S.) contact office to enhance import and export of U.S. goods. |
1986 |
Started manufacture of cookware brand "étre." |
1988 |
Closed overseas contact office. Shifted focus to manufacture of original brand-name goods, as well as enhancing and expanding business. |
1993 |
Increased capital to 10 million yen. |
1996 |
Commenced manufacture and sale of heat-resistant paper containers for cooking. |
2004 |
Commenced manufacture and sale of microwave-safe cookware. |
2007 |
Annual sales for heat-resistant paper containers exceeded 15 million. |