History

1894

Kakuko Asakawa Shoten was founded by Kobei Asakawa, as a
pharmaceuticals wholesaler, in Tokyo, Japan.

1946

Kakuko Asakawa Shoten changed its name to Tokyo Kasei Kogyo Co., Ltd.
The company then changed their focus to manufacturing and marketing organic laboratory chemicals.

1952

The first catalog was issued.

1966

Operation of Fukaya Plant inaugurated to expand production capacity.

1985

American Tokyo Kasei Inc. (presently TCI America) was established in Portland (Oregon), U.S.A. to better serve North American customers.

1989

TCI America's Oregon Research Center (ORC) was created to explore new chemical introductions through extensive research and development.

1997

East coast sales office established. (Current location Boston, MA)

1999

TCI Europe N.V. was established in Antwerp, Belgium.

2002

Fukaya Plant received ISO9001:2000 Certification (JQA-QM8374) and IQNet Certification (JP-JQA-QM8374).
TCI Shanghai was established in China.

2004

TCI America expanded its large scale production capabilities by acquiring a new 20,000 sq. ft. facility in an effort to increase domestic supply and decrease lead times.

2006

Established sales office in Frankfurt, Germany.

2007

Established sales office in Oxford, United Kingdom.

2008

Established sales office in Chennai, India.