History

Our History

1929

Founded as “Shokosha Electroplating Workshop” by the founder, Taikichi Yamamoto, as a sole proprietorship.

1937

Manufacturing and sales of watch exteriors, ornaments, and automotive.

1958

Established the Sayama Factory

1960

Began production of watch cases.

1962

Established the Warabi Factory.

1967

Established the Moroyama Factory.
Also founded the subsidiary “Yama Co.” which handles the wholesale of decorative items.

1974

As the first step towards international expansion, established “Taiwan Shoko Co., Ltd.” in Taiwan.

1980

Built the Development Headquarters next to the Sayama Factory.

1984

Established “Shoko Trading Limited” in Hong Kong as a hub for expanding sales in China and Southeast Asia.

1989

Celebrated the 60th anniversary of the founding.
Established the subsidiary “Ceraby Co.” to expand into retail stores for decorative items.

1995

Started the Taiwan Liyuan Company & China Kangzi Factory.

2002

Began mass production of automotive instrument panels as a new business.

2005

Opened a new dial factory in China.

2008

Built a new “Automotive Instrument Panel” factory at the Warabi site.

2009

Began the jewelry parts business.

2012

Established Shoko-sha Myanmar.

2014

Commenced operations at Shoko-sha Myanmar.

2019

Celebrated the 90th anniversary.

2023

Acquired the Nishigaoka Factory of Shoko-sha Corporation.