History
1873 – 1890 <
First steps taken toward creation of Toshiba

The factory founded in the Ginza in Tokyo
1932 – 1939 <
Integrated electrical equipment manufacturer formed from merger of Shibaura Engineering Works (heavy electrical machinery) and Tokyo Electric Company (small electrical equipment)

Tokyo Denki (Tokyo Electric Company) Kawasaki Complex (Former Horikawacho Works–Closed in 2000)
1957 – 1972 <
Revitalization of management and business structures paves way for overseas expansion

Overseas Sales Subsidiary, Former Toshiba Hawaii, Inc.
1984 – 1999 <
Name changed to Toshiba; in-house company system promotes swifter decision-making

Toshiba Building
> 1891 – 1931
Growth, disaster and reconstruction

The factory founded in the Ginza in Tokyo
> 1940 – 1956
Major government supplier during the war; exports to Southeast Asia begin in postwar period

Former Horikawacho Works, immediately after the war
> 1973 – 1983
Technical capabilities reinforced to realize consistent growth

The first Japanese word processor
> Since 2000
Creating World’s First and World’s No. 1 products and services to prevail amid global competition and become an even stronger global contender

The World’s first 3D LCD TV not requiring dedicated glasses