Over our more than one century in business, Aichi Tokei Denki has expanded the range of our activities into various sectors, and has enhanced our technical capabilities by sharing technologies between each of these sectors.
And we will continue to create and release new value to the world through measuring technologies.
Establishment of Aichi Tokei MFG. Co., Ltd.
1898
Aichi Tokei MFG. Co., Ltd.. is originally established more than a century ago in Nagoya because the city had been home to many clock makers and metal artisans since the Edo Period (1603 to 1868), as well as because the woodworking industry thrived in the city as a collection area for Japanese cypress. During the end of the Meiji Period (1868 to 1912), the Company primarily grows thanks to exports to China.
In 1900 at the end of the Meiji Period, the Company begins producing and selling a radio with a horn-type loudspeaker. This radio is called the AIPHONE.
In 1927, the Company makes the electric clock installed in the Okuma Memorial Hall Clocktower, the symbol of Waseda University.
1912
Wall clocks and table clocks made by Aichi Tokei Denki during the Meiji, Taisho (1912 to 1926), and early Showa (1926 to 1989) Periods are on display at the Modernization of Clock Industry exhibit on the first floor of the Japan Gallery.
1920
During the Taisho and early Showa Periods, aircraft frames and propellers are made of wood. Aichi Tokei Denki therefore leverages its woodworking and adhesive technologies used to produce large clocks in an effort that focused on aircraft production.
Start of Water and Gas Meter Manufacturing
1927
Leveraging the precision gear technology acquired through clock making, Aichi Tokei Denki becomes one of the first companies in Japan to produce water meters, thereby marking the start of business for supporting the social infrastructure.
1950
The metering principle behind the diaphragm type gas meters that were becoming common at this time has become the standard technology. In fact, the basic elements of the design are still in use today.
During the late 1950s, the petrochemical industry makes great strides, allowing Aichi Tokei Denki to successfully transition to plastic for the complex precision components found in water meters, as well as to produce high-performance water meters.
1961
In the mid-1960s, Aichi Tokei Denki sells more than 1,000 large radial drilling machines (NR), many of which are still in use today. (The machine tool business was discontinued in 2013)
1966
Aichi Tokei Denki expands gas meter manufacturing capacity after relocating operations to Okazaki City in Aichi Prefecture.
Aiming to Evolve into a Global Company
1983
In aspiring to a company that earns the trust of customers and society, Aichi Tokei Denki raises the Corporate Philosophy of Reliability, Creativity, and Service on the occasion of our 85th anniversary.
1983
Gas meters equipped with microcomputers can automatically shut off gas flows when they detect earthquakes and leaks. In this way, these significantly improve peace of mind when using gas.
1983
At this time, standard electromagnetic flow meters consume several tens of watts of power, in response to which Aichi Tokei Denki develops a technology for reducing power consumption by 99%. This is the first meter in the world to use a 2-wire design.
1985
Aichi Tokei Denki applies the impeller-type metering technology used in water meters to miniature flow sensors for control applications. These have become a top selling product, even as we continue to make improvements today. This sensor receives the GOOD DESIGN AWARD in 1985.
1992
Having further enhanced our power-saving technology, Aichi Tokei Denki succeeds in absolutely minimizing power consumption by 10000% compared with standard models. This allows us to lead the world in commercializing an electromagnetic water meter that can operate for ten years on an internal battery. And today this design has become the cornerstone of our global expansion.
1993
1998
Under the slogan of Sensors, Systems, and Service, Aichi Tokei Denki proposes measuring sensors and systems that contribute to our customers, further enhances our service proposal capabilities, and has embarked on a new start in aspiring to a company that is loved and needed by society.
1999
These meters have a register that swivels so that it can be easily seen by the meter reader. The large, easy to read display developed from the standpoint of the customer makes it a water meter unlike any seen before. This meter receives the GOOD DESIGN AWARD in 2001.
2002
Aichi Tokei Denki organizes an engineering group for the purpose of water supply facility, sewage facility, agricultural water, and other system construction.
2008
Metering the flow rate of compressed air within plants enables air leaks to be detected, thereby contributing to energy-savings for plants. This meter receives the Excellence Award under the Aichi Environmental Award program in 2011.
2010
Aichi Tokei Denki begins manufacturing electromagnetic water meters in China.
2010
Aichi Tokei Denki begins manufacturing meter components in Vietnam.
2013
In addition to membrane gas meters, Aichi Tokei Denki adds ultrasonic gas meters to our lineup. These are lighter and more compact than even membrane-type gas meters.
2016
Capacitive flow monitors are capable of being installed in small spaces and are highly resistant to foreign matter and contaminants. As a product designed for factory automation, these serve to stabilize quality by monitoring cooling water in molding and injection molding equipment, and coolants in cutting machines.
2018
The Atsuta Baseball Stadium begins operations as Atsuta Aichi Tokei 120 Stadium.
2019
Aichi Tokei Denki begins operating Aichi Cloud, which provides gas meter and water meter dData distribution service using LPWA communication technology.
2019
2020
2021
2021
Aichi Tokei Denki launches sales of the new SD Series of dry water meters, which are 50% lighter and smaller than existing models, in aims of more environmentally friendly product manufacturing. These meters both reduce CO2 emissions during production and improve the efficiency of transport and installation.
The precise information obtained through measuring technologies is immediately available as big data via the use of IoT technologies. At the same time, AI technologies are starting to drive the emergence of new services. Founded on the Corporate Philosophy of Reliability, Creativity, and Service, Aichi Tokei Denki will continue to further refine our unique technologies, create new value that contributes to society, and provide this value to our customers.
