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2008
Noritz Opens New York branch office with a beautiful tankless showroom on August 4, 2008. |
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2007
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Noritz America Corporation HQ relocates to a brand new 60,000 sq/ft facility in Fountain Valley, CA with the largest tankless showroom in the U.S. opens to public on May 7, 2007.
Noritz America Corporation opens a Chicago branch location with a tankless showroom on August 23, 2007.
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2006
1st tankless company in the world to offer ASME Certified commercial models.
Noritz America introduces N-063S-OD and N-069M-OD models.
Second U.S. regional branch opens in Dallas, TX |
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2005
Addition of 3 more water heaters: a Residential Direct Vent and (2) Outdoor Recess Package models
Noritz America introduces its own Stainless Steel venting, the N-Vent line
First U.S. regional branch opens in Atlanta, GA
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2004
Noritz America adds 4 new tankless water heaters to its product line - the M and S-Series Full line of services valves for tankless water heaters added to accessory line Noritz America introduces the first Commercial Grade, Direct Vent tankless water heater in the industry |
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2003
"Always Hot" slogan and promotion introduced in first nationwide advertising campaign. PROCard promotional program launched Relocated to current larger complex, which includes testing and large training facilities |
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2002
Noritz America Corporation established in U.S.A. - Lake Forest, CA |
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1990-2000s
Globalization: Growth of Noritz
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2005 Australian Branch in Melbourne and European Branch In Düsseldorf Germany opened
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2004 Established Noritz Electronics (HK) Technology Ltd.
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2003 Business partnership with Honda
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2002 Business partnership with TOTO
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2001 Capital participation in Harman (a major kitchen appliance mfr.) making it a consolidated subsidiary
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1997 Received ISO 14001 international environmental standard certification (1st in Japan for Gas device trade)
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1996 Received ISO 9001 international quality standard certification
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1994 Advanced tankless heater series using proportional control method and low NOx burner launched
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1993 Shanghai Noritz Co. established in China
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1970-1990s
Innovation: Introduction of Instantaneous Heaters
- 1992 Advanced combination domestic and bath water heating unit launched
- 1990 Akashi head office factory completed with Central R & D & Comprehensive Training Centers
- 1989 Launched Estudio system kitchen – entered kitchen and bath market
- 1985 Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)1984 Noritz goes public – listed on Osaka Stock Exchange (OSE), New Noritz logo released for corporate identity
- 1981 1st modern, electronically controlled tankless water heater introduced
- 1980 1st Combination instantaneous heater launched (domestic and bath water)
- 1978 1st auto-off bathwater heater system launched
- 1977 Introduced 1st instantaneous water heater (storage type)
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1950-1970s
The Beginning: Introduction of Tankless Water Heaters
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1970 Started sale of gas water heaters. Developed the industry's first device to control heater power from inside the bathroom
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1968 Company name changed to Noritz
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1966 Introduction of 1st tankless water heater
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1963 Launched first line of oil boilers
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1962 Akashi Factory completed, in-house production began
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1961 Started sale of gas bathwater heaters
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1957 Company bonds issued - the first by a small enterprise in Japan
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1956 Research center opened to engage in the development of gas bath boilers and furnaces
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1951 Noritsu Bath Industry established in Kobe, Japan
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