History

1930

Founded Iwatani Naoji Shoten, engaged in sales of oxygen, welding rods, and carbide.

1930 Founded Iwatani Naoji Shoten, engaged in sales of oxygen, welding rods, and carbide.

1945

Iwatani Corporation is established and founder Naoji Iwatani was appointed as the President.

1945 Iwatani Corporation is established and founder Naoji Iwatani was appointed as the President.

1965

Iwatani Corporation listed on the OSE and TSE 1st Section.

1990

Iwatani Corporation (Thailand) Ltd. and Bangkok Ai-Toa Co., Ltd. were established

2013

The Iwatani R&D Center was completed in Amagasaki (Hyogo prefecture) and began operations as our new technical base.

2013 The Iwatani R&D Center was completed in Amagasaki (Hyogo prefecture) and began operations as our new technical base.

2014

Iwatani Hydrogen Refueling Station Amagasaki, Japan's first commercial hydrogen station, opened.

2014 Iwatani Hydrogen Refueling Station Amagasaki, Japan's first commercial hydrogen station, opened.

2021

Opened the Bangkok Gas Center and started the helium business.

2021 Opened the Bangkok Gas Center and started the helium business.

2022

  • Lamphun Branch opened
  • Iwatani Tomoe (Thailand) Co., Ltd. was established.
  • Iwatani Cassette Feu (Thailand) Co., Ltd. was established.

2023

Bangkok Ai-Toa Co., Ltd. expanded its plant, began mass production operations, and began manufacturing cassette stoves in Thailand.

2023 Bangkok Ai-Toa Co., Ltd. expanded its plant, began mass production operations, and began manufacturing cassette stoves in Thailand.

2024

Opened refrigerant recovery, revitalization, and portion filling field at the Bangkok Gas Center.

2024 Opened refrigerant recovery, revitalization, and portion filling field at the Bangkok Gas Center.