| 1940 | Eiichi Hayashida starts a business as a knitwear manufacturer and wholesaler. |
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| 1947 | Hayashida Knitting Mill Co., Ltd is founded. |
| 1957 | Hayashida Knitting Mill Co., Ltd. becomes an authorized agent of 'Carolan' lingerie of Mitsubishi Athetate. |
| 1961 | The company obtains a production and sales license of Nikke knitwear. The first original brand is launched. |
| 1962 | The company name is changed to Hayashida Co., Ltd. |
| 1963 | The new head factory is built. |
| 1969 | Oversea training program starts. The first inspector team is sent to the U.S.A. The new head office is built. |
| 1971 | A new factory is constructed in Tanabe city, Wakayama prefecture. |
| 1973 | The Tokyo branch is established in Asakusabashi, Tokyo. 'Le Cent', (Hayashida's own brand) is launched. |
| 1975 | Hayashida succeeds in developing printed knit of 100% ramie and pure cashmere multi-colored melange (mix) knit. |
| 1979 | A license contract with Mario del Monaco, an Italian famous opera star is signed. The Tokyo branch is transferred to Yanagibashi, Taito-ku. The Society of Osaka Rationalization of Management commends Hayashida as an excellent company. |
| 1980 | Hayashida is introduced in 'Era of the middle standing firm' published by Sankei Newspaper Publishing Co. |
| 1983 | Eiichi Hayashida becomes the chairman of the company and Toshiro Hayashida becomes the president. |
| 1985 | 'IL PLIMO' is launched. |
| 1988 | A contract with Mr. Yuh Ikeda is signed and 'Le Cent Yuh', is born. |
| 1989 | Tanabe factory is renovated. |
| 1990 | The 50th anniversary party is held at Miyako Hotel Osaka. A contract with Ornella Bignami, an Italian famous designer is signed and Milan office is established. |
| 1991 | The capital is increased to 50 million. |
| 1992 | Hayashida is honored by Tanabe city, for distinguishing performance and services in the industry. |
| 1993 | Hayashida is honored by Osaka prefecture. |
| 1995 | License business with S. T. Dupont starts. |
| 1998 | Hayashida becomes a member of West Indian Sea Island Cotton Association to obtain the right to use sea island cotton. |
| 1999 | The official homepage is opened. |
| 2000 | An internet online shop 'LeCECENT' starts. |
| 2002 | A Contract with Gabriella Frattini Spa, an Italian fashion company is signed. A subsidiary company 'Baotou Gao Lin Fashion Co., Ltd. is established in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China. |
| 2003 | A contract with Mr.Maurizio Bonas is signed and 'sam scuri' is renewaled. Tokyo design studio/pressroom is opened in Roppongi. TOshiro Hayashida becomes the chairman of the company and Seiji Hayashida become the president. The capital is increased to 75million. |
| 2004 | 'LeCENT' won the third prize of the best seller in the Japanee department stores in 2003. Hayashida is anthorized as a company of innovative management by the governer of Osaka prefecture. A contract with Primegate Enterprise Ltd. is signed and 'Shitateya (a tailor) STUDIO GHIBLI' is started. |
| 2005 | 'TOKITO' Division starts with Mr.Tokihito Yoshida and his company. Open Shanghai Office. |
| 2006 | The 'Shitateya (a tailor) STUDIO GHIBLI' flagship Shop Open at Omotesando hills in Tokyo. Zhuhai:Hayashida Inc. is establised. The capital is increased to 94milion. |
Head Office
2-8-28, Fukaekita Higashinari-ku, Osaka
537-0001, Japan
2-8-28, Fukaekita Higashinari-ku, Osaka
537-0001, Japan
Factory
234-1, Akitsu-cyou Tanabe-City, Wakayama
646-0005, Japan
234-1, Akitsu-cyou Tanabe-City, Wakayama
646-0005, Japan
