Integrated the Mobility Solutions Business of Yamaguchi Starlite Co., Ltd
2020
Integrated the business of safety products etc. of Starlite Products, Inc.
2019
Established Starlite Automotive USA, Inc.
2018
Obtained IATF 16949 certification for Hiroshima Plant.
2017
Established Yamaguchi Starlite Co., Ltd.
Opened Chengdu Office of Starlite Plastic Products (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
2016
Started operation of Starlite Creative Center in Hiroshima Established Starlite
Roechling Automotive Co., Ltd. as a joint
venture with Röchling Automotive SE & Co. KG.
2014
Established Starlite Mexico S.A. de C.V. in Querétaro, Mexico.
2013
Opened Guangzhou Office of Starlite Plastic Products (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
Opened Bangkok Office of Thai Starlite Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
2012
Established Starlite Global Investment Pte. Ltd. in Singapore.
2009
Formed a technical tie-up with Röchling Automotive SE & Co. KG.
Newly built a mold plant of Starlite Plastic Products (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
2004
Opened STARLITE Cafe & Gallery in Ritto Plant.
2002
Newly built a phenol-based high performance products plant in Starlite Plastic Products (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
1997
Completed construction of Technical Center in Ritto Plant.
1996
Formulation ｢STARLITE Values｣
1993
Established Starlite Plastic Products (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. in Jiangsu, China.
1991
Established Sunlite Co., Ltd. in Hofu, Yamaguchi as a joint venture with Mitajiri Chemical Industry, Co., Ltd.
1989
Completed construction of head office building in Osaka
1988
Newly built an S-Bear plant in Ritto Plant.
Established Thai Starlite Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and newly built an injection molding plant in Chachoengsao, Thailand.
Established Star Cade Inc. (Michigan, USA) as a joint venture with Cascade Engineering Inc. (USA).
1985
Newly built a clean injection molding plant for transparent sheet at Ritto Plant.
1984
Started operation of Nasu Plant to produce Office Automation parts.
1982
Developed and started production of S-Bear (miniature precision parts).
1974
Started operation of Hiroshima Plant to produce automotive interior/exterior parts.
1973
Completed construction of Ritto Laboratory (later integrated into the present Technical Center).
1968
Established John Crane Japan Inc. as a joint venture with Crane Packing Co. (currently John Crane Inc.), USA.
Newly built a large-scale SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) molding plant (first in Japan) and a mold producing plant in Ritto Plant.
1967
Established Starlite Products, Inc.
1964
Established Star Driving School in Ritto Plant
1963
Completed construction of Tokuan Laboratory.
1962
Newly built an injection molding plant, and started production of engineering plastics parts in Ritto Plant.
1961
Started operation of housing related product using FRP at Ritto Plant.
1956
Newly built fluoride and fiber reinforced based plastic products at Tokuan Plant.
1952
Developed the first plastic helmet (first in Japan).
1949
Started operation of Tokuan Plant in Osaka, and established an integrated production system from raw materials to finished parts that can produce multilayered phenolic polymer parts.
1945
Changed a trade name to Starlite Co., Ltd.
1941
Succeeded in development of phenolic polymer laminated molded parts for steel rolling mill (first in Japan).
1938
Started operation of Kohama Plant under the name of Nihon Starlite Manufacturing, producing Phenolic Polymer molded parts (Osaka)
1936
Founded (Suminoe, Osaka (formerly Sumiyoshi, Osaka))
Marine fender
2010s
LED Lamp
2010s
Sub Tank
1990s
Crutch Brake
1990s
S-Bear toner seal
1990s
S-Bear peel off claws for page printers
1990s
Emergency Toilet
1990s
Cowl Grill
1980s
Underfloor Storage Container
1970s
Family Bathtub
1960s
Marine Rudder Bearings
1950s
Helmet honored with the Emperor’s inspection (First Japanese plastic helmet)
1950s
Starlite Metal aprons and wipers for steel rolling mill
1940s
History Gallery
2017 Yamaguchi Plant (Yamaguchi Starlite Co., Ltd.) established as a production facility for Mobility Business.
2017 Exhibition Space with lineup of products renewed at Head Office
2016 Starlite Creative Center (currently, Development Center) established to develop the automotive parts of next-generation.
2013 4th plant in Thai Starlite established to expand R&D capabilities in Southeast Asia
1997 R&D Center completed for disseminating technologies.
1993 Starlite Plastic Products (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. established in Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, China.
1990 Thai Starlite Manufacturing foundation ceremony was featured on the front-page of the Bangkok Post.
1988 Star Cade Inc was established as a joint venture in Michigan, USA. First foray into the North American automobile market.
1968 John Crane Japan Inc. was established as a mechanical seal production plant in Japan with John Crane Inc.
1965 The ceremony for putting a soul of the Bell of Peace and Love in Ritto Plant.
1963 the first shipment was made in front of the molding plant at Tokuan Plant "Let’s go"
In front of "Bell of Peace and Love" at Wakaba Dormitory in Ritto Plant
Opening Ceremony of Star Driving School in Ritto Plant property
First domestic phenolic resin helmets manufactured at Tokuan Plant
Tokuan Plant, a JIS Certified Factory, quite rare in those days
1961 Groundbreaking ceremony at Ritto Plant
1950 Working in friendly atmosphere at Tokuan Plant Office
