We aim to make further strides while continuing to grow in tandem with developments in the automotive sector.

Pacific Engineering Corporation (PEC) was established in 1961 in the midst of Japan’s period of rapid economic growth.
Since its inception, the company has continued to expand in step with the diversification of automobiles and developments in the automotive industry.

   

2020s

  • Oct 2021

    Celebrated 60th anniversary since founding (Oct 3).

  • Apr 2021

    Achieved cumulative sales of 50 billion automotive fuses.

  • Jan 2020

    Completed construction of PEC PARK.

  • 2010s

    • Apr 2019

      Completed second stage of construction for the New head office plant.

    • Sep 2018

      obtained IATF16949:2016 certification.

    • Mar 2018

      Achieved cumulative sales of 40 billion automotive fuses.

    • Feb 2018

      Completed first stage of construction for the New head office plant.

    • Mar 2015

      Achieved cumulative sales of 30 billion automotive fuses.

    • Sep 2014

      Subsidiary PEC de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (Guanajuato) started operations.

    • Mar 2014

      Selected among “Global Niche Top Companies Selection 100” by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

    • Mar 2012

      Established PEC (Europe) GmbH in Düsseldorf, Germany.

    • Dec 2011

      Established Pacific Engineering Corporation Korea Technical Office.

    • Oct 2011

      Celebrated 50th anniversary since founding (Oct 3).

    • Nov 2010

      Achieved cumulative sales of 20 billion automotive fuses.

    • Jan 2010

      Started sales of electric vehicle fuses for China.

    2000s

    • Aug 2009

      Embarked on production of lithium-ion battery cases for environmentally friendly vehicles.

    • Nov 2008

      Started sales of electric vehicle fuses for Europe.

    • Apr 2008

      PEC Holdings Company moved to a holdings company structure.

    • Feb 2008

      Started sales of slow blow fuse M product (most compact slow blow fuse in the world).

    • Jan 2008

      Started sales of electric vehicle fuses for the US.

    • Oct 2007

      Obtained ISO/TS16949:2002 certification.

    • Feb 2007

      Achieved cumulative sales of 15 billion automotive fuses.

    • Aug 2006

      Selected among “300 Small and Medium-Sized Vibrant Manufacturers that Support the Future of Japan” by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

    • Sep 2005

      Established PEC (Shanghai) Corporation in Shanghai, China.

    • Jun 2004

      Established PEC (Shanghai) Engineering Corporation as joint venture with Shanghai Light-Industry Equipment Corporation Group.

    • Mar 2004

      Introduced seven continuous large servo-press robot lines and started full-scale press-forming operations for rear cover parts of plasma and LCD TVs.

    • Jun 2003

      Installed in-house power generator and started internal power supply.

    • Nov 2002

      Achieved cumulative sales of 100 million air conditioning valves.

    • Mar 2002

      Achieved cumulative sales of 10 billion automotive fuses.

    • Feb 2002

      Started production of low-profile fuses.

    • Dec 2001

      Obtained environmental ISO14001 certification.

    • Oct 2001

      Obtained ISO/IEC17025 certification.

    • Sep 2001

      Subsidiary PEC Manufacturing (Thailand) Ltd. started operations.

    • Dec 2000

      Established subsidiary PEC Manufacturing (Thailand) Ltd.

    • Apr 2000

      Established PEC of America Corporation Technical Office in Detroit, Michigan (US).
      Subsidiary PEC de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. started operations.

    1990s

    • Nov 1998

      Changed English company name and company logo.

    • May 1998

      Completed construction of fourth head office plant.

    • Sep 1997

      Obtained QS9000 certification.

    • Aug 1997

      Conducted absorption-type merger with Yowa Corporation.

    • Jul 1997

      Started production and sales of electric vehicle fuses.

    • May 1997

      Obtained ISO9000 series certification.

    • Dec 1996

      Started production and sales of press-forming parts for printers.

    • Aug 1996

      Started production and sales of press-forming parts for game consoles.

    • Jun 1995

      Achieved cumulative sales of 500 million slow blow fuses.

    • May 1995

      Achieved cumulative sales of 50 million air conditioning valves.

    • Oct 1994

      Established subsidiary PEC of America Corporation in San Diego, California (US).

    • Apr 1992

      Started production and sales of mini fuses (compact blade fuses).

    • Aug 1990

      Achieved cumulative sales of 5 billion automotive fuses.

    1980s

    • Aug 1989

      Started production and sales of PTC resistors that use ceramics.

    • May 1989

      Completed first stage of construction for the Ogaki plant.

    • Oct 1988

      Started production and sales of press-forming parts for copiers.

    • Jun 1987

      Acquired plant site (22,991 m²) in Kuzegawa Town, Ogaki City.

    • Dec 1984

      Started exporting auto fuses and slow blow fuses to South Korea.

    • Apr 1982

      Completed construction of third head office plant.

    • Feb 1982

      Started production of slow blow fuses (automotive high-current fuses).

    • Oct 1980

      Completed first stage of construction for second head office plant.

    • Aug 1980

      Started production and sales of press-forming parts for CRT TVs.

    • Feb 1980

      Achieved cumulative sales of 500 million automotive fuses.

    1970s

    • Oct 1978

      Started production and sales of auto fuses (medium-size blade fuses).

    • Dec 1977

      Acquired the rights to produce and sell auto fuses after concluding licensing agreement with Littelfuse, Inc.

    • Dec 1974

      Set up own direct sales system for fuses.

    • May 1971

      Started production of press-forming dies.

    • Jan 1970

      Started receiving orders and supplying press-forming parts for electric components.

    1960s

    • Sep 1968

      Started production of air-conditioner parts.

    • Nov 1961

      Moved to new plant (existing location, main plant, 1,190 m² area), and started operations.

    • Oct 1961

      A special division of Pacific Industrial Co., Ltd. was spun off and established as the independent company Pacific Engineering Corporation (PEC; JPY10 million in paid-in capital and 39 employees).
      PEC subsequently started production of grease nipples, glass tube fuses and rivets.

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