| 1949 |
Minoru Ikeda founded "Futaba-Seisakuzyo"as
a private business
for the purpose of manufacturing seat for automobiles.
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| 1952 |
Incorporated as "Futaba Seisakuzyo Kabusiki
Kaisha" |
| 1956 |
Development and Production of Divisible Beds.
Started to use "France Bed"as a
trade name. |
| 1959 |
Construction and Operation of the Tokyo Factory.
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| 1961 |
Company Name changed to France Bed Co., Ltd.
Sales Offices were established all over Japan. |
| 1964 |
"France Bed Futaba Group"was established
as a voluntary organization for dealers. |
| 1965 |
Listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock
Exchanges, the Nagoya Stock Exchanges and the
Osaka Stock Exchanges. |
| 1968 |
Technical co-operation with Multilastic Corporation
(England). |
| 1969 |
Neo-wood products (dining kitchen) were introduced
to the market. |
| 1970 |
Technical co-operation with Slumberland Corporation
(England).
Camping Car was put on the market. |
| 1972 |
"France Bed Minoru Group"was established
as a voluntary organization for
dealers. |
| 1973 |
"France Bed Wakaba Group"was established
as a voluntary organization for dealers. |
| 1975 |
Technical Co-operation with Lippert (U.S.A)
for manufacturing artificial marble.
Kitchen/bathroom related products using artificial
marble were introduced to the market. |
| 1976 |
Started manufacturing and selling down products. |
| 1979 |
The Tokyo Factory was recognized by JIS as
an approved factory. |
| 1980 |
Various kinds of health products including "accu
massager"were launched. |
| 1981 |
Started exporting "accu massager"to
the overseas market. |
| 1984 |
Shizuoka Down Factory was established as the
largest down processing facility in Asia, starting
operation in the same year. |
| 1985 |
"Hard-Pro"as an epoch making mattress
was introduced to the market.
Technical Co-operation with Leggett & Platt
(U.S.A.).
"Alpha morning"was introduced to the
market. |
| 1986 |
Order System of the "alpha morning" was was
launched. |
| 1987 |
Bridal Beds and Sleeping Goods designed by "Yumi
Katsura"were introduced to the market. |
| 1988 |
Established show rooms in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyushu
area. |
| 1989 |
Established Distribution Warehouses located
in Gunma, Shizuoka, Hyogo,
Saga and also a Distribution Center located in
Hirakata. |
| 1990 |
Established Headquarters and Distribution Warehouse
in the Tokyo Factory. |
| 1991 |
"Care Bed"and "Stand-up Bed"were
introduced to the market. |
| 1992 |
Introduction of 4 Headquarters System. Design
Co-operation with Femira. |
| 1993 |
Height adjustable Bed, "DO-step"was
launched. |
| 1994 |
Established Sleep Research Center. |
| 1995 |
Human Care Bed and Stretch Bed were introduced.
|
| 1997 |
Maxeed was introduced to the market. Merged
with France Bed Shinso Co., Ltd. |
| 1998 |
"Care Alleviation Bed"and "Wheel
chair for small turning"were launched.
" Sleeping position adjustable mattress"was
introduced to the market.
Introduced "Health and Sleep Shops"for
furniture stores. |
| 1999 |
New organization established: Minoru Ikeda nominated
as Chairman, Shigeru, Ikeda nominated as President
and C.E.O.
Established BellBed Co., Ltd.
Established France Bed Trading Co., Ltd.
"Double Spring Bed"series was launched.
"100% Recyclable Mattress"was introduced
to the market. |
| 2000 |
"Decubitus Prevention Mattress"was
launched.
Technical support and sales was introduced to
the Internet market.
"FREE + ing Style"was put on the market.
Mie factory was approved and registered by ISO9001.
"First Sales Arrangement Tour"in Milan,
Italy.
Held a "First Import Buyer’s Trade Fair"in
Bangkok, Thailand. |
| 2001 |
Reshuffled the voluntary organization.
" Second Sales Arrangement Tour"in Milan,
Italy.
Held a "Second Import Buyer’s Trade Fair"in
Bangkok, Thailand. |
| 2002 |
Launched a new Regional Business Department
divided by three headquarters.
Established "PR Studio"located in the
Tokyo Factory.
Established a special team for new enterprises.
"PRX" "Esprit Celeb"and "New
alpha Morning"were introduced to the market.
Sofa series, "Casa Mondo" "Luna
Mondo"and "Bruhl"were newly introduced
to the market. |
| 2003 |
March, first participation in
International Hotel Restaurant Show.
Merged
with BellBed Co., Ltd in.
April, established sales division controlling
West and East.
May, "Stabilizing bed for reclining"was
put on the market.
July, "Relax Mattress"was introduced.
August, "Round Bed"was launched.
September, "France Pet" a bed for
dogs was introduced to the market.
October, exhibited at International Welfare
Apparatus.
November, exhibited at International Furniture
Trade Fair.
|
| 2004 |
March, started sales of "Care bed with
safety system"
March, second participation in International Hotel
Restaurant Show.
Established
France Bed Holdings Co., Ltd. |
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