History of Risu Kogyo Co., Ltd.
1953
Apr
Gifu Plastic Industry founded by first president Koei Omatsu in Kubomi, Gifu City
Jun
Installed first machine: a 2-ounce vertical molding machine
1957
Apr
Established trademark "RISU"
1963
Mar
Launched PVC Joint Pipes; entered construction and civil engineering materials business
1966-1967
Launched PLA-BUNE, a plastic tub for plasterers / PVC pipes & fittings factory granted JIS certification
1971
Apr
Established Risu Kogyo Co., Ltd.
1975
Dec
Relocated head office to Dai Gifu Building near Gifu Station (Kanda-machi)
1981
Launched Bottom Irrigation System
1983
Obtained Gifu Prefecture Construction Industry License
1984
Launched Pool Flooring; started Sports Materials business
1988
May
Toshiyuki Omatsu appointed as President and Representative Director
1989
Mar
Current "RISU" logo established
1992
Apr
Launched PLA-WOOD, an imitation wood product
1994
Apr
Introduced Nyloplast Technology
1997
Apr
Pool course ropes certified by Japan Swimming Federation
Sep
Acquired ISO 9001 Certification
1998
Jun
PLA-WOOD certified as a Gifu Prefecture Recycled Product
2002
Apr
Launched Rainwater Management Systems / PLA-WOOD received Eco Mark Certification from Japan Environment Association
2007
Oct
Launched RISU RAIN STADIUM, a plastic rainwater storage & infiltration tank
2008
Mar
RISU RAIN STADIUM received Construction Technology Review and Certification
2012
Mar
Transferred PVC Pipe Fittings business of Risu Kogyo to Toei Kanki Co., Ltd.
2013
Mar
Launched course ropes made with bio-based materials
Apr
RISU RAIN STADIUM certified by Rainwater Rentation & Permeation Technology Association
2014
Mar
"3E STEP" certified as Gifu Prefecture Recycled Product
2017
Jul
Launched competition lane markers with industry-leading wave absorption
2018
Mar
Eita Omatsu appointed as President; Toshiyuki Omatsu becomes Chairman
2019
Jan
Launched "Yawaraka Lane Marker," the world’s first soft course rope
Aug
RISU RAIN STADIUM certified as Gifu Prefecture Recycled Product
2020
Mar
Received Construction Industry License from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
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Gifu Plastic Industry Co., Ltd. was founded in 1953 during the dawn of the plastics industry. Since then, we have embraced the beloved animal, the squirrel, as our corporate brand and have been providing a wide range of plastic products in various fields, including everyday goods, logistics industry materials, food packaging containers, construction and civil engineering materials, sports equipment, industrial components, and medical-related products.