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20262028

JVCKENWOOD
Anniversary
Preserving and Passing on Our DNA
to the Next Generation.

JVCKENWOOD Corporation will launch a series of
commemorative initiatives under the
“JVCKENWOOD Anniversary”
banner over the
three-year period from FY2026 through FY2028.

Based on the theme of “Passing Down Expertise to the Next Generation
While Continually Refining
Our Skills and Know-How,” these initiatives will
be
carried out both internally and externally to preserve and pass on the
corporate DNA cultivated throughout our long history.

  • 2026: 80th Anniversary of KENWOOD
  • 2027: 100th Anniversary of Victor (JVC) and
    Victor Entertainment
  • 2028: 20th Anniversary of JVCKENWOOD

CEO MESSAGE

Over the next three years, beginning in 2026,
JVCKENWOOD will celebrate a series of significant
milestones for the Group: the 80th anniversary of
KENWOOD in 2026, the 100th anniversaries of JVC
and Victor Entertainment in 2027, and the 20th
anniversary of JVCKENWOOD’s establishment in
2028.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to
all our stakeholders for their continued support
over
the years. Every encounter and connection
we have built with you has helped shape
JVCKENWOOD
into the company it is today.

I believe that only what truly moves us can move
others.
Our technologies and products are more than
mere functionality and performance. They are
shaped by
a deep understanding of the people
who use them and the society they serve. Guided
by this
perspective, we have continued to refine
not only our technologies but also the sensibilities
that drive
our innovation.

The theme of our anniversary initiatives is “Passing
Down Expertise to the Next Generation While
Continually Refining Our Skills and Know-How.” I
firmly believe that the technologies, wisdom, and
challenging spirit we have cultivated throughout
our long history will serve as the driving force that
guides us into the future.
I sincerely hope that you will continue to follow
and support JVCKENWOOD as we move forward
together.

Shoichiro Eguchi
JVCKENWOOD Corporation
Representative Director of the Board,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Signature of Shoichiro Eguchi

HISTORY

Their individual histories, each shaped by challenges and evolution,
came together as one and continue to shape the future.

JVC

Victor Talking Machine Company of Japan,
Limited Founded

Victor Talking Machine Company of Japan, Limited was founded as the Japanese subsidiary of the U.S.-based Victor Talking Machine Company and operations began at a temporary factory located on the site of a former automobile assembly plant in Nakamura-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama.
The company later launched phonographs and records, bringing the joy of listening to music at home to people across Japan.

JVC

Japan’s First TV Receiver Produced

In 1939, Victor Talking Machine Company of Japan, Limited produced Japan’s first TV receiver.
It was a mirror-reflection television with a cathode-ray tube nearly one meter long. Its distinctive design used a mirror mounted above the set to reflect the image for viewing from the front.
Television research continued in the years that followed, paving the way for an era in which images could be delivered into the home.

KENWOOD

Kasuga Radio Co., Ltd.
Founded

Kasuga Radio Co., Ltd. was founded in 1946 in Akaho-machi, Nagano Prefecture (now Komagane City), with the manufacture of high-frequency radio coils as its founding business. In 1947, the company adopted TRIO as its brand name.
It took advantage of its location surrounded by mountains, where radio signals were difficult to receive, to develop high-performance radio components. As their quality earned a strong reputation, the company gradually expanded its sales network and entered the Tokyo market in 1958.

KENWOOD

Exports of Japan’s First FM Tuner, the FM-100

Drawing on the radio technology developed through coil manufacturing, the company began exporting Japan’s first FM tuner.
It earned acclaim for its high-fidelity sound, and TRIO eventually became so prominent that people would mainly associate tuners with TRIO.

JVC

The JVC Brand Emerges

To expand broadly into global markets, the company began using the JVC brand name, formed from the initials of “Japan Victor Company.” This marked the first step in the journey of the JVC brand, now loved around the world.

KENWOOD

The 9R-59, a Pioneer in Amateur Radio,
Launched

In 1960, the company launched the 9R-59 amateur radio receiver, followed in 1961 by the TX-88A amateur radio transmitter.
With both a receiver and transmitter available, amateur radio boomed among students and many others.

JVC

HR-3300, the World’s First Home VHS Recorder, Launched

The company developed the VHS video format.
It later became the global standard for home video, with more than 900 million units produced worldwide.
VHS helped usher in a new viewing culture by allowing people to enjoy movies and recorded television programs at home whenever they wished.

Victor Entertainment

Southern All Stars Make Their Debut

Victor Entertainment has produced numerous leading artists and generated hits across a wide range of genres, including folk, pop, and rock.
In 1978, Southern All Stars debuted with “Katte ni Sinbad.” The band became an icon of its era, and its popularity and talent remain undiminished to this day.

KENWOOD

ROXY Compact Stereo Component System Launched

The company created a lineup of stereo systems with uncompromising sound quality for a wider consumer audience.
ROXY became one of KENWOOD’s signature hit products of the 1980s.

KENWOOD

Full-Scale Entry into the U.S. Land Mobile Radio Market

The company made a full-scale entry into the U.S. Land Mobile Radio (LMR) market.
Drawing on technologies cultivated in Japan, it developed highly reliable, rugged professional radios to meet specialized needs—including police, fire, power utility, and transportation applications—across the vast United States.
This has since become one of the company’s core businesses.

JVC

GR-C1, the First VHS Home Video Camera,
Launched

The VHS-C format was developed, using smaller cassettes while maintaining compatibility with VHS.
The compact cassette made it possible to shoot and record video in a single camera unit.
This helped spread the culture of preserving family memories on video, making it easy to record everyday events such as school sports days.

Victor Entertainment

Keisuke Kuwata Makes His Solo Debut

The golden age of J-pop began in the late 1980s. As CDs became widespread, million-selling hits followed one after another, and music became more deeply embedded in everyday life.
Keisuke Kuwata launched his solo career in 1987 with “Kanashii Kimochi (JUST A MAN IN LOVE).” Since then, in addition to his work with Southern All Stars, he has released numerous solo hits and continues to shape the musical landscape of each era.

KENWOOD

KSC-7070 In-Vehicle Speaker System Launched

The company launched an in-vehicle speaker whose illuminated KENWOOD logo was synchronized with the turn signals and brake lights.
During Japan’s bubble economy, aftermarket speakers mounted beneath rear windows and lit up became wildly popular, making this model a hit that helped drive the car audio boom.
By incorporating lighting effects as well as sound, KENWOOD created a stylish in-car environment.
(Image shows the KSC-8090.)

JVC

EX-A1 Compact Component System with Wooden Speaker Diaphragms Launched

After more than 20 years of development from the initial concept, the company launched the world’s first speaker to use wood for its diaphragm.
By harnessing the properties of wood—its fast sound propagation and ability to absorb unwanted vibrations—the company created an innovative speaker with a rich, lustrous midrange and treble.

JVCKENWOOD

Management Integration of JVC and KENWOOD

Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) and Kenwood Corporation (KENWOOD) integrated their management through the establishment of a joint holding company.
In 2011, the company was renamed JVCKENWOOD Corporation, marking the beginning of its current corporate structure.

JVCKENWOOD

MDV-313, the First Integrated Navigation System from KENWOOD and JVC,
Launched

The companies launched a car navigation system incorporating JVC and KENWOOD audio, video, navigation, and data-compression technologies. Leveraging the strengths of both companies, it was the first model to embody the synergies of the integration.

JVCKENWOOD

DLA-VS4800 Professional D-ILA Projector Launched

The company launched the world’s first mass-produced professional D-ILA projector capable of displaying 8K-resolution images.
D-ILA is a compact, high-density, high-contrast display device developed in 1993 by JVC.
With its ability to deliver highly detailed images, it came into widespread use in professional applications such as planetariums.

JVCKENWOOD

Entry into the Dashcam Market

The KNA-DR300 dashcam, capable of recording sharp, detailed Full HD video, was launched.
By combining JVC’s video technologies with KENWOOD’s in-vehicle technologies, this high-performance dashcam helped enhance peace of mind and safety for drivers.

JVCKENWOOD

EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. Becomes a Consolidated Subsidiary

The professional radio systems company EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. became a consolidated subsidiary.
Its radios support P25, the North American digital radio standard for public safety, and are used by police and fire departments to support frontline personnel on demanding missions.

JVCKENWOOD

Full-Scale Operations Begin at Value Creation Square, a Hub for Value Creation in the Yokohama Head Office Area

With the completion of the new Hybrid Center building,
employees from various business locations were brought together at the Yokohama Head Office area, which consists of three buildings.
New reliability testing and evaluation facilities were also installed, creating a more robust environment for research and development.

2026-2028
JVCKENWOOD Anniversary

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