Founded as “Shikoku Chemical Institute” in Kita-Ku, Osaka City.
Started the business by recycling solvent (purifying waste solvent for paints by distillation and changing into new solvent) and developing water-based architectural coating.
03/01/1979
1963
The company name was changed to "Shikoku Kaken Industry Co., Ltd."
03/01/1978
1972
Successfully developed spray tile coatings for exterior.
03/01/1977
1975
Succeessfully developed incombustible ceramic paint and water-based enamel.
02/02/1976
1976
Established Singapore office.
03/01/1975
1981
Established subsidiary SKK (S) Pte. Ltd. in Singapore.
03/01/1974
1982
Established Malaysia office.
03/01/1973
1983
Established Otone Factory and Singapore Factory.
Constructed and started operation of Singapore factory.
03/01/1972
1984
Obtained the No1 market share in Japan.
Established SK (M) SDN., BHD in Malaysia. (currently: SK KAKEN (M) SDN., BHD.).