1909
The Birth of KDK:
Company was founded as Kawakita Denki Kigyosha, which was an engineering company in the electrical industry.
The Birth of KDK:
Company was founded as Kawakita Denki Kigyosha, which was an engineering company in the electrical industry.
Mass Production of Electric Fan:
Mass production and sales of the ‘Typhoon type’ Electric Fan began.
Uzumaki Guard Founded:
A utility model Uzumaki Guard was applied to the Electric Fans.
Registration of KDK Trademark
The 1st KDK trademark was established.
Development of Ceiling Fan
The 1st ceiling fan was developed and launched in Japan.
Development of Ceiling Fan
The 1st ceiling fan was developed and launched in Japan.
The Merger:
Established Osaka Denki Seiki Co., Ltd and became a member of Panasonic Group, later renamed to Matsushita Seiko Co. Ltd. A new KDK Trademark was registered in 1960.
70th Anniversary
Produced a special Desk Fan as a memorial gift to celebrate the 70th Anniversary.
Establishment of Distributors Overseas
The success prompted KDK to set up different distributors in Hong Kong, the Philippines, the Americas and Canada in a few years to explore sales.
Relegations of Sales Representative
KDK appointed Shun Hing Electric Works and Engineering Co. Ltd as its Hong Kong Sales Representative.
Establishment of Sales Company in Indonesia
PT. KDK Indonesia was set up to handle business prospects in Indonesia.
Establishment of Sales Company in Malaysia
KDK Fans (M) Sdn. Bhd. was set up to handle business prospects in Malaysia.
Company Name Changed
Matsushita Seiko Co. Ltd was renamed as Matsushita Ecology Systems Co., Ltd. and its Head Office moved from Osaka to Kasugai in Aichi.
Entered a New Era
100th Anniversary for KDK.