| 1937 |
Nippon Yusoki Co., Ltd. (Nichiyu) is established in Osaka. |
| 1939 |
Nichiyu introduces Japan's first electric forklift truck, delivering two units to Nippon Steel (formerly Yahata Ironworks). |
| 1940 |
Nichiyu's head office is relocated to Kyoto. |
| 1958 |
Nichiyu develops the "Platter," Japan's first electric reach forklift truck, for cargo transfer between freight car and platform. |
| 1961 |
Nichiyu develops the "Platter," Japan's first electric reach forklift truck, for cargo transfer between freight car and platform.
The industrial winder division is established. |
| 1965 |
Nichiyu develops the "Platter," Japan's first explosion-proof forklift truck |
| 1970 |
Nichiyu introduces the "Mujincar," Japan's first AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicles). and the world's first non-contact SCR control. |
| 1971 |
Nichiyu introduces the world's first automatic guided forklift truck at the International Material Handling Exhibition.
Nichiyu develops the world's first two-phase chopper-type brushless motor.
Nichiyu is promoted to the first sections of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Securities Exchange. |
| 1974 |
Nichiyu introduces Japan's first forklift truck with a cabin for cold storage warehouses. |
| 1981 |
Nichiyu pioneers an FMS for the processing line of its machinery factory. |
| 1982 |
Nichiyu jointly develops the rotating "Carousel Pack" with Asaka Industrial Co., Ltd |
| 1984 |
Nichiyu concludes a technology transfer agreement with ULMA Manutencion S. Coop. of Spain for electric forklifts. |
| 1985 |
Nichiyu develops the world's first explosion-proof AGV. |
| 1986 |
Nichiyu establishes its Industrial Machinery Division. |
| 1987 |
Nichiyu introduces a wireless LAN. |
| 1989 |
Nichiyu establishes a sales tie-up with Tennant Co. of the U.S.A. for industrial floor maintenance equipment.
Nichiyu engages in an electric forklift technology transfer with Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. |
| 1990 |
Nichiyu Australia Pty. Ltd. is established. |
| 1991 |
Shiga Plant is opened.
Nichiyu issues a convertible bond in Swiss francs. |
| 1992 |
Nichiyu Europe B.V. and Nichiyu Asia Pte. Ltd. are established. |
| 1993 |
Export logo is changed from NYK to NICHIYU.
Nichiyu introduces the Platter Multi, the industry's first multi-directional reach truck |
| 1994 |
Nichiyu China Co., Ltd., Nichiyu Asia (M) Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia, and Nichiyu Singapore Pte. Ltd. are established. |
| 1996 |
A test plant of the "Caspack" automated warehouse is completed. |
| 1997 |
Nichiyu establishes Techno Nichiyu Co., Ltd., a developer of computer software for distribution systems.
Nichiyu Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is established. |
| 1998 |
Nichiyu Kyoto head office acquires ISO9001 registration.
Nichiyu Forklift (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is established. |
| 1999 |
Shanghai Nichiyu Forklift Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in China, a joint venture company, begins manufacturing battery forklift trucks.
Nichiyu Machinery Co., Ltd. a production and sales company for winders is established.
The Shiga Plant acquires ISO9001 registration. |
| 2003 |
Nichiyu Forklift (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is established. |
| 2004 |
Nichiyu Forklift (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. is established. |
| 2007 |
Nichiyu Forklift Europe SAS is established in France (European Center called in short "NFE"). |