1954
Developed a compact copper melting furnace and established a low-cost, high-volume production system for soldering irons.

1956
Started production of electric soldering irons.

1958
Started exporting electric soldering irons.

1961
Set up Sakai factory, and move non-ferrous forging division.
[Currently HAKKO METAL INDUSTRIES,LTD.]

1968
Approved by UL standard

1976
Developed ceramic heater for electrical and electronic soldering irons.

1979
Developed temperature controlled soldering iron. Developed Hakko Ace desoldering station.

1982
Developed electro-motorized auto feed soldering iron for use in robotic manufacturing systems.
Developed SF Series of auto feed soldering irons with independent control of temperature and solder feed rate.

1983
Developed Mach-1 fast-start soldering iron.

1984
Completed new head office building.
Established U.S. affiliate
Received award from the Administration of the Science and Technology Agency for developing temperature control systems for soldering equipment.

1986
Received Oujuhoushou decoration

1987
Moved Tokyo sales office to new building.
Established Singapore affiliate
Established Sendai sales office
Held first Soldering Technology Seminar

1988
Held Soldering Technology Seminar II.

1989
Established New Sakai factory.
Established Singapore affiliate.
Held Soldering Technology Seminar III.

1990
Established Hong Kong affiliate.

1991
Established Kouzuki factory.
Established Philippines office.

1992
Established Malaysia office.

1997
Obtained ISO 9001 certification.

1999
Opened Hakko web site.

2001
Kayoko Yoshimura inducted as president.

2002
Obtained ISO 14001.

2005
Developed the FX-951, compatible for lead free soldering.
Start of class at HAKKO SOLDERING SCHOOL.