history
| 1921 | Founder, Mr. Hiroshi Homma started production of files for saws in Tsubame City, Niigata, Japan |
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| 1953 | Incorporated to Homma Hiroshi Yasuri Mfg. Co., Ltd. Mr. Masao Homma was appointed senior director. |
| 1963 | In addition to producing files, set up the 2nd factory for manufacturing metallic tableware. |
| 1965 | Initiated production of gardening and forestry equipment |
| 1966 | Company name was changed to HONKO MFG. CO., LTD. |
| 1972 | Completed construction of head office and 2 factories at present place |
| 1974 | Achieved annual turnover of over 1 billion yen. |
| 1977 | Achieved annual turnover of over 2 billion yen. |
| 1980 | Completed construction of No. 5 factoryInitiated production of electric gardening and household equipment. |
| 1982 | Achieved annual turnover of over 3 billion yen. |
| 1983 | Installed press-robot-manufacturing line. Started supply of electric sprayers to Black & Decker in USA. |
| 1985 | Started representation of consumer items made in USA & W. Germany. |
| 1990 | Achieved annual turnover of over 4 billion yen. |
| 1995 | Completed construction of No. 6 factory. |
| 1996 | Open a branch in Tokyo Set up welding robot-manufacturing line. |
| 1997 | Completed construction of No. 7 factory. Achieved annual turnover of over 5 billion yen. Started accepting trainees from Indonesia |
| 1999 | Mr. Shogo Homma is appointed as a senior director |