Micro-Energy Business history

History

1953

Commenced the joint development of special stainless alloys with Tohoku University.

1955

 Accomplished the development of special stainless alloys.

1957

Commenced manufacturing springs for wristwatches.

1968

Newly built a plant at Nishitaga, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi.

1975

Commenced mass production of button-type microbatteries for wristwatches.

1985

Formed an equal merger with Tochigi Koseki and changed its name to Seiko Electronic Components Ltd.

1988

Commenced production of rechargeable button-type microbatteries.

1994

Changed its name to SII Micro Parts Ltd.

1995

 Released rechargeable button-type microbatteries for cell phone backups.

1998

Obtained ISO-9001 certification.

1999

 Relocated its main plant to the current address to enhance the production capacity.

1999

Obtained ISO-14001 certification.

2000

Announced rechargeable button-type microbatteries for digital camera backups.

2003

Achieved the monthly shipment of 20 million rechargeable button-type microbatteries/capacitors.

2005

Increased capital up to JPY 487.8 million yen for financial strength.

2005

Accomplished the development of mercury-free silver oxide battery.

2005

Relocated the sales office to Tokyo.

2005

 Newly built the second building in the headquarters.

2006

Achieved the monthly shipment of 30 million rechargeable button-type microbatteries/capacitors.

2007

Formed a merger with Seiko Instruments Inc. and became its Micro-Energy Division.

2008

Relocated the sales office back to SII Head Office.

2008

 Announced the Chip type Electric Double Layer Capacitor.