Okamura has greatly benefited from diversification into new areas and markets. By growing in this way we have been able to accumulate ever greater manufacturing know-how which has given us a competitive advantage. In addition, we have actively sought and implemented the most effective management techniques available, and we pioneered the use of computerized management information systems in Japan.
1940
1945
Okamura founded in Yokohama City, taking the name of its location in Okamura Town.
1948
Started manufacturing garden tables and chairs.
1950
1950
Began production of torque converters for trains, cars, and industrial vehicles.
1953
Jointly developed Japan's first post-war aircraft, the N-52, with the University of Japan.
1955
Began production of the Type-36 office desk, an early form of today's modern work station.
1957
Developed Japan's first front-wheel-drive automatic, the Mikasa.
1957
Produced the gondola LowBoy for retail outlets in US armed forces bases in Japan.
1958
Oppama Plant established.
1960
1962
First Okamura Fair held.
1964
Junior desk and seating production and sales began.
1969
Began sales of Japan's first colored desks and chairs, the Type-33 and the Type-21.
1970
1970
Fuji Plant completed.
1974
Takahata (Yamagata) Plant completed.
1974
Hotel New Otani Showroom opened.
1980
1982
Export of Rotary Rack technology to the United States.
1984
D-10 office automation furniture introduced.
1986
Launched Type-28, a chair made wholly from plastic.
1990
1990
Tsukuba Plant completed.
1991
Introduced the F Series total design package for desks, chairs, storage and partitions.
1997
Nakai Plant completed.
2000
2002
Exhibited for the first time at ORGATEC 2002, Europe's largest office furniture show.
2002
Launch the Contessa ergonomic mesh chair.
2008
Chicago Showroom opened. Participated in NeoCon 2008.
