Kyocera Corporation

In April 1959, Kyocera Corporation was founded as a small workshop producing electronic components.

In April 1960, Kyocera Corporation opened its Tokyo office in Tokyo, Japan.

In May 1963, Kyocera established the Shiga Plant, which is now known as the Shiga Gamo Plant, in Shiga, Japan.

In March 1968, Kyocera received its first Medium and Small Business Research Institute Award, which is now known as the Good Company Award, on a nationwide level.

Kyocera International, Inc. was founded as Kyocera's sales company in North America.

Kyocera International, Inc. was established as Kyocera’s North American sales company.

Feldmühle Kyocera Europa Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH, now known as Kyocera Fineceramics GmbH, was established in cooperation with Feldmühle AG in Germany.

In March 1972, Kyocera's stock was listed on the Osaka Stock Exchange's Second Section, providing investors with the opportunity to trade shares of the company.

Kyocera was awarded the 18th Okochi Memorial Grand Production Prize for their development of multi-layered ceramic packages used in large-scale integrated circuits.

In September 1972, Kyocera's stock was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Second Section.

In October 1972, the Kagoshima Kokubu Plant was established in Kagoshima, Japan.

In February 1974, Kyocera stock was listed on the First Section of both the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges.

In April 1974, Kyocera was honored with the 16th Commendation by Japan's Director-General of the Science and Technology Agency for their innovative development of ceramic lamination technology used in electronic circuits.

In July 1975, Kyocera International, Inc. moves its headquarters and plant to San Diego, California, USA.

In February 1976, Kyocera International, Inc. moved its headquarters and plant to San Diego, California, USA.

In July 1976, Kyocera issued new shares of common stock in the form of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in the United States.

In September 1979, Kyocera (Hong Kong) Ltd., which is now known as Kyocera Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., started its operations in Hong Kong.

In October 1979, Kyocera made an investment in Cybernet Electronics Corp.

In December 1979, the Central Research Laboratory was established in Kokubu, which is now known as Kirishima City, Kagoshima, Japan.

In May 1980, Kyocera stock was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Additional shares of common stock in the form of ADRs were issued in the United States for the second time.

In August 1980, Shiga Yohkaichi Plant was established in Shiga, Japan.

In May 1981, Kyocera establishes the Shiga Yohkaichi Plant in Shiga, Japan.

In October 1982, four affiliates, including Cybernet Electronics Corp., merged with Kyoto Ceramic Co., Ltd. to form Kyocera Corporation.

In April 1983, four affiliates, including Cybernet Electronics Corp., merged with Kyoto Ceramic Co., Ltd. to form Kyocera Corporation.

In October 1983, Kyocera Business Machines Co., Ltd. merged with the Japan sales division to form Kyocera Electronics Co., Ltd., which later merged with what is now Kyocera Communication Systems Co., Ltd.

In August 1989, Kyocera Europe GmbH was founded in Germany as the European headquarters for Kyocera.

In September 1992, Kyocera adopted the Environmental Charter, showcasing their commitment to environmental sustainability.

On August 4, 1999, Kyocera completed its merger with solar energy systems integrator Golden Genesis Company. This merger strengthened Kyocera's position in the solar energy industry.

In January 2000, Kyocera gained a significant presence in the photocopying industry by acquiring the Mita Industrial Company. This acquisition marked a milestone in Kyocera's expansion and influence in the market.

In February 2000, Mita Corp. rebrands as Kyocera Mita Corp. and becomes a part of the Kyocera Group, which is now known as Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.

In October 2000, Kyocera establishes Kyocera Wireless Corp. in the United States, expanding its presence in the telecommunications industry.

By the end of the fiscal year on March 31, 2001, the Kyocera Group's sales exceeded the 1 trillion yen mark, showcasing significant financial growth.

In April 2008, Kyocera made an investment in Wireless Broadband Planning K.K. (now UQ Communications Inc.) along with other major companies like KDDI Corporation, Intel Corporation, and more.

In January 2009, Kyocera acquired the mobile phone business of Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., expanding its presence in the telecommunications industry.

In April 2009, TA Triumph-Adler AG became a part of the Kyocera Group, enhancing Kyocera's portfolio and market presence.

In August 2009, Kyocera Sanyo Telecom, Inc. merged with the sales, marketing, and service functions of Kyocera Wireless Corp. to create Kyocera Communications, Inc. headquartered in San Diego, California, U.S.A.

Unimerco Group, now known as Kyocera UNIMERCO A/S, becomes a part of the Kyocera Group.

In February 2012, Kyocera acquired Optrex Corporation and later renamed it Kyocera Display Corporation.

In July 2016, Kyocera Circuit Solutions, Inc., Kyocera Chemical Corp., and the solar power generating equipment sales function of Kyocera Solar Corp. were merged into Kyocera Corp.

In April 2017, Kyocera America, Inc., Kyocera Communications, Inc., Kyocera Solar, Inc., and Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp. were combined to form Kyocera International, Inc.

Kyocera has developed a PSLP (positive-charged single-layer photoconductor) drum that can last 10 times longer than conventional OPC imaging units, allowing for up to 100,000 printed pages without the need for replacement parts.