We are building Japan's strongest security services group through a flexible approach to adapting our shape. We continue to pursue ideals: the flexibility to adopt the most modern science and information technology, the sensitivity to anticipate and understand changes in our society, and the dedication to move towards our own standards.
| 1965 |
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| July |
The company is established.
Launches stationed security services for a musical instrument manufacturer.
Launches stationed security service for a department store. |
| December |
Launches stationed security services for city banks. |
| 1966 |
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| September |
ALSOK "Thank You campaign". |
| 1967 |
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| September |
Launches "SOK Guard System", electronic security services. |
| 1970 |
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| March |
Security services for Osaka Expo. |
| 1972 |
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| February |
Security services for the Winter Olympic Games in Sapporo. |
| 1975 |
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| January |
Launches "Amand System", to provide automatic control of unmanned ATMs. |
| September |
Launches "OLM System", to combine manpower and electronic systems. |
| 1979 |
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| February |
SOK Guard System is available nationwide. |
| 1980 |
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| February |
Bodyguard services for Pope John Paul II. (already started bodyguard services around 1967.) |
| 1982 |
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| July |
Launches research and development of the security service robot. |
| December |
Forms an alliance with Mitsubishi Electric Company and Ryoden Service (current Mitsubishi Electric Building Techno-Service Co., Ltd.). |
| 1984 |
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| July |
Takes part in "the Satellite Utilization Pilot Plan" by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. |
| 1988 |
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| April |
Launches "TAKURUS", a home security system. |
| 1992 |
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| July |
Awards from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on sending guards to Japanese embassies. |
| 1994 |
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| November |
Launches "PICLS", audio-visual monitoring system. |
| 1996 |
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| November |
Enters into the fields of electronic commerce (EC) business. |
| December |
Acquisition of Type-2 telecommunications carrier license.
Completes the national telecommunication network "SOK-NET" |
| 1997 |
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| April |
Launches "MMK", multi-function ATM. |
| July |
Launches the trial use of Guard Robot C2 Type at Fuji TV main office. |
| October |
Launches "Cash deposit machine on-line system". |
| 1998 |
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| April |
Launches "SOK Home Security" with convenient functions for daily life.
Launches "MMK" , new multi-function ATM. |
| October |
Launches "POS interlocking security system". |
| 1999 |
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| June |
Launches "SOK Home Security S-type". |
| 2000 |
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| January |
Launches "SOK-MIT", information transmission system. |
| February |
Forms an alliance with Nichii Gakkan in the field of nursing. |
| July |
Opens the first security shop in Aoyama, Tokyo. |
| 2001 |
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| March |
Forms an alliance with Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. for the sale of home security. |
| September |
Enters into the business of electronic authentication service. |
| 2002 |
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| April |
Launches "Guard ROBO C4 Type". |
| September |
Obtains ISO9001 certification for some business areas. |
| October |
Lists stock on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 2003 |
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| March |
Launches "Anshin Mate", geopositioning and guard dispatch system. |
| April |
Partial spin-off of stationed security business.
Acquisition of Sokei Electrical Industry Co., Ltd, consolidated subsidiary.
Agrees business alliance with Japan Maintenance. |
| July |
Changes corporate brand from SOK to ALSOK. |
| August |
Launches "ALSOK Apartment Guard" security system for residential units.
Launches "ALSOK Safety Confirmation service". |
| October |
Saga Branch spun off. |
| 2004 |
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| April |
Launch of the ALSOK-MP audio-visual monitoring system. |
| May |
Forms alliance with Hochiki Corporation. |
| October |
Shimane and Tottori Branches spun off.
Certification obtained for the Information Security Management System. (ISMS) |
| November |
Launches Home Security 7. |
| 2005 |
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| March |
Provides security for Aichi Expo. |
| April |
Expands the Anshin Classroom program of elementary school safety education throughout Japan. |
| June |
Develops the patrolling D1 guard robot. |
| September |
Launches a compact version of the Cash Deposit Online System. |
| November |
Launches Home Security X7. |
