Our History

Our History

Our History

Our History

Ever since its foundation in 1927, the Group has provided energy, residential, and living services that are closely in step with the times, and we continue striving to enrich society and make life more comfortable. We look forward to taking on new challenges in the future and contributing to the realization of a carbon-free society.

History of our challenges

1927

Founded asJapan's largest manufacturer
of solid fuels such as briquettes

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Began manufacturing and sales of briquettes as solid fuels to replace our main household fuels at the time of firewood and charcoal.

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Coal was the main household fuel.

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1950

Became one of Japan's leading
comprehensive fuel trading companies
handling petroleum and gas

Moving forward as a group

As one of the earliest to adapt to the energy revolution, we began selling petroleum and LP gas in the 1950s.
In the 1980s, a strengthened nationwide sales network helped us grow into one of Japan's leading comprehensive fuel trading companies.

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Social background

Energy demand shifts from coal to petroleum.

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2000

Driving diversification of the system,
comprehensive building maintenance business,
and power businesses, etc.

Moving forward as a group

Launched the system, comprehensive building maintenance business, and power businesses and accelerated diversification of the business domain to ensure that the next generation inherits a rich society.

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Social background

・Worsening environmental issues

・Energy diversification

・Advancing digitalization

・Diversifying lifestyles

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2015

Shifted to a purely holding company structure and
began new challenges for helping achieve
a carbon-free society

Moving forward as a group

Promoted various businesses including the renewable energy business, and began initiatives to achieve a carbon-free society.

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Social background

The effects of global warming become more apparent, demanding a revolution in energy supply.

2026

Integrated into four core companies and renewed the group logo and MVV ahead of the 100th anniversary.

Moving forward as a group

Integrate the four core companies to promote selection and concentration, and formulate a new group logo, mission, vision, and values

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Social background

Against the backdrop of rising geopolitical risks and other factors, we are entering an era that demands a balance between ensuring a stable energy supply and addressing environmental concerns.

2027

100th anniversary
Evolving into a comprehensive energy service provider that helps build a carbon-free world and supports innovative living