About the Rigaku Group | Rigaku Holdings Corporation

: The Rigaku vision describes how Rigaku should act in order to achieve
continued growth for all stakeholders involved in Rigaku’s business.
The new Rigaku defines its stakeholders as “customers,”
“employees,” “society,” and “shareholders,” and pledges its mission “responsibility” to each stakeholder.

OUR CUSTOMERS

WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS’ PROBLEMS, HELPING THEM GROW SUSTAINABLY. TO DO THIS WE WILL:

Continue to improve to meet the rigorous expectations of our customers, whilst helping to solve their problems.
Work with speed and integrity bringing value to our customers with our solutions and support.
Provide high quality products that can be used safely. Safety is always our highest priority.
Build strong, mutual relationships with all users and business partners involved with Rigaku’s products.

OUR PEOPLE

WE, AS GLOBAL ONE RIGAKU, PROMISE TO JOIN OUR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE COMFORTABLE WORKING ENVIRONMENTS FOR ALL RIGAKU’S PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD. IN DOING SO, WE WILL:

Provide an orderly workplace where our people can work safely.
Respect the diversity of our people and help them to thrive.
Provide fair assessment and remuneration for our people.
Make opportunities for personal growth, providing an environment where our people can enhance their capabilities.

OUR SOCIETY

WE PLEDGE, TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO MAKE A BETTER WORLD:

Placing safety first, we will ensure local communities can have peace of mind.
We will advance innovation worldwide with our skills and knowledge.
Children hold the key to the future. We will conduct educational outreach to nurture their passion for science.
We will minimize the environmental impact of our products from concept through procurement, manufacturing, transportation and use, to final disposal.

OUR SHAREHOLDERS

WE PROMISE TO USE ALL OUR ASSETS TO CONTINUOUSLY ENHANCE THE VALUE OF OUR COMPANY. WE WILL:

Ensure transparency through timely and impartial information disclosure.
Invest appropriately in acquiring new technology and in R&D
Act swiftly to stay one step ahead of changes in society.
Work with utmost respect for our legal and social obligations.
Perform corporate activities in accordance with the Rigaku vision and realize a fair return to shareholders.

" To Improve Our World by Powering New Perspectives": This reflects Rigaku's commitment to driving innovation by leveraging its unique ability to visualize what is invisible to the naked eye. It underscores the company's dedication to contributing to the enhancement of humanity on a global scale.

A micrometer, one-thousandth of a millimeter, and a nanometer,
one-millionth of a millimeter—these are the scales at which Rigaku
operates, relentlessly exploring the invisible world. In daily life,
the workplace, and at the forefront of technology, Rigaku’s vision
reveals what
the naked eye cannot see.
With the power of sight, we can change the world. From the everyday to
the extraordinary, take advantage of this opportunity to discover
the science of Rigaku and its vital role in industry, research and society.

K.K. Rigaku Denki (now Rigaku Corporation (RC)) is established in Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo as a manufacturer and vendor of made-in-Japan X-ray equipment.

RC develops a rotating anticathode X-ray generator.

RC develops auto-recording X-ray analyzer.

RC develops auto-recording thermal analyzer.

Haijima Plant (now Tokyo Plant) is established in Matsubaracho, Akishima, Tokyo.

Rigaku Denki Kogyo K.K. (now Rigaku Corporation (Osaka)) is established in Takatsuki, Osaka.

Rigaku USA (now Rigaku Americas Corporation) is established in Massachusetts, United States.

Rigaku Distribution Service Center (now Rigaku Logistics Corporation) is established in Nishitama-gun, Tokyo.

Nippon Instruments Corporation is established in Bunkyo City, Tokyo.
RC develops the RU-1500, a high-power X-ray generator.

Rigaku Mizuho Seisakusho (now RC) is established in Nishitama-gun, Tokyo.

Rigaku Service Corporation (now RC) is established in Takatsuki, Osaka.

K.K. Rigaku (now RC) is established in Matsubaracho, Akishima, Tokyo.

Rigaku Mechatronics (now RC) is established in Matsubaracho, Akishima, Tokyo.

Sutama Plant (now Yamanashi Plant) is established in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture.

The X-ray Research Center is established in Matsubaracho, Akishima, Tokyo.

RC acquires Molecular Structure Corporation in Texas, United States.

RC acquires Osmic, Inc. (now Rigaku Innovative Technologies).

Rigaku USA Inc. merges with Molecular Structure Corporation, changing its name to Rigaku/MSC, Inc. (now Rigaku Americas).

K.K. Rigaku Denki merges with K.K. Rigaku, changing its name to Rigaku Corporation (RC).

Rigaku Innovative Technologies Europe s.r.o. is established in the Czech Republic.
RC merges with K.K. Rigaku Denki Kogyo.

Rigaku Electronics (Beijing) Corporation is established.
Rigaku Applied Technologies, Inc. (now Applied Rigaku Technologies) is established in Texas, United States.

RC acquires Newton Scientific in the United States.
Rigaku Asia and Pacific, Ltd. (now Rigaku Portable Devices Asia Limited) is established in Hong Kong.
Rigaku Europe SE is established in Berlin.

Rigaku Raman Technologies, Inc. (now Rigaku Analytical Devices) is established in California, United States.

Rigaku Americas Holding Company, Inc. (now Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc.) is established in Texas, United States.

Rigaku Polska Sp. z o.o. is established in Poland.

Rigaku Asia Pacific PTE Ltd. is established in Singapore.

RC acquires XwinSys Technology Development Ltd. in Israel.

RC becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Rigaku Holdings.
RC acquires MILabs B.V. in the Netherlands.

RC merges with Rigaku Mechatronics and Rigaku Service.
RC merges with RC Yamanashi.

Rigaku Shanghai Corporation is established.

Rigaku Corporation Taiwan Branch is established.

The Rigaku Group is a solution partner with some 2,000 employees from 9 global operations. With the mission "To Improve Our World by Powering New Perspectives", our network continues to expand as we strive to realize innovation.