History

KING JIM is a manufacturer of information management products, offering its core products of "Files" and "Electronic products" for office use.

KING JIM was funded in 1927. It has started to sell "patented address book" and "seal impression book." Initially, the company was named "Meikando," which originated from both products.

In 1961, the company changed its name to "KING JIM" because the founder wished to be the king of office products. Afterward, "G File" (currently called KING FILE G), launched in 1964, has become the standard file for offices in Japan due to its excellent design and high functionality.

And in 1988, KING JIM launched the label printer "TEPRA." At first, it was sold to indicate titles on the spine paper of files. After that, "TEPRA" has been used in various situations, such as factories, shops, and offices. About 30 years after the product release, the cumulative sales exceed 10 million units. Now, "TEPRA" is the long seller product, and it has become synonymous with "label printer."

In 2017, KING JIM launched the new brand, "HITOTOKI," by which we would offer stationery that makes people feel more comfortable on casual days.

Please look at our state-of-the-art stationery, developed based on our management philosophy of "Developing original products and creating new culture to contribute to society."


The birth of KING JIM

Mr. Eitaro Miyamoto
Patented Address Book

Mr. Eitaro Miyamoto, the founder of KING JIM, started the business as the inventor of "patented address book" and "seal impression book." And in 1927, he set up "Meikando," which was the predecessor organization of KING JIM. Mr. Eitaro Miyamoto always said, "We have no pleasure if we do the same things as others do." KING JIM, which started the business with "Name Directory" he invented, has launched unique products that were never seen before. KING JIM is still making innovations even now.

1927 Company founder Eitaro Miyamoto launches "patented address book" and "seal impression book."
1948 MEIKANDO CO., LTD. is established.
The company produces and launches loose-leaf notebooks, binders, and files.
1953 The Osaka branch (current sales office) opens.
1961 The company name is changed to KING JIM CO., LTD.
The Nagoya branch (current sales office) opens.
1964 KING FILE G is launched.
1981 The Fukuoka branch (current sales office) opens.
1984 The Tokyo Distribution Center opens.
1987 The company's shares are listed on the over-the-counter section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
1988 TEPRA label printer is launched.
1993 Cumulative sales of KING FILE G reaches 100 million units.
Cumulative sales of TEPRA reaches 1 million units.
1996 P.T. KING JIM INDONESIA is established in Indonesia.
1998 KING JIM (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. is established in Malaysia.
2001 The company's shares are listed on Section 2 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
The company acquires NAGASHIMA & CO., LTD.
2002 SHANGHAI KING JIM MAKINO TRADING CO., LTD. is established in China.
2003 Cumulative sales of TEPRA reach 5 million units.
The company acquires GODO CO., LTD.
2005 The company's shares are listed on Section 1 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
2007 KING JIM (VIETNAM) Co., Ltd. is established in Vietnam.
2008 The company acquires ASCA COMPANY, LTD.
POMERA digital memo is launched.
2011 SHOTNOTE is launched.
2012 KING JIM (HK)CO.,LIMITED is established in Hong Kong.
2013 Smart phone application program making service "appsta" beginning.
2014 The company acquires BON FURNITURE CO., LTD.
2017 The Stationery series "HITOTOKI" is launched.
2018 TEPRA cumulative sales were beyond 10 million units.
2020 The company acquires WINCESS CORPORATION.
2021 The company acquires Life on Products, Inc.
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