History of Risu Co., Ltd.
1953
Apr
Gifu Plastic Industry founded by its first president Koei Omatsu in Kubomi, Gifu City
Jun
The first machine, a 2-ounce vertical molding machine, was installed
Nov
First shipment: Compact case. Started the production and sales of daily necessities and sundries.
1957
Apr
Trademark "RISU" established
1968
Launch of Pickling Casks
1969
Launch of cleaning supplies, "GK Containers"
1972
Launch of tabletop items, "Tres Bien"
1975
Dec
Head office relocated to Dai Gifu Building in front of Gifu Station (Kanda-machi, Gifu City)
1976
Launch of storage items, "TOP CASE"
1984
Launch of bathroom items, "Croissant"
1986
Jan
RISU Co., Ltd. established
1988
May
President Toshiyuki Omatsu assumes position of representative director
1989
Mar
The present "RISU" logo established
1993
Launch of sorting waste container, "BERC"
1997
Launch of kitchen utensils, "PASSE"
2005
Mar
Company separated into "Risu Co., Ltd." and "Risu Joint Products Co., Ltd."
2009
Launch of kitchenware, "STABIALUX"
2010
Sep
"Container Style II" received the Good Design Award
2011
Apr
Started selling wheeled waste container "Caster Pail"
Sep
Started selling biodegradable waste containers
2012
Jan
RISU ONLINE STORE opened on Rakuten Ichiba
Mar
Launch of oven cooking container, "COOKING DISH"
2014
Feb
Launch of "LIBERALISTA" series
2017
Launch of odor-proof trash containers
2018
Mar
Eita Omatsu assumes position of representative director / Toshiyuki Omatsu assumes position of the Chairman
History
History of RISU Plastic Group
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.