Kenwood Limited history

In 1949, they made a huge jump in technology-intensive manufacturing by creating the first-ever high-frequency transformer.

The Kenwood Chef was a “kitchen machine” and launched in late 1950 at the Ideal Home Exhibition.

Once again, in 1957, engineers at the company achieved a major innovative breakthrough in research with the development and manufacture of the first FM tuner in Japan.

1960’s Kenwood moved to Havant close to Portsmouth - UK, to have a larger facility to produce more kitchen machines.

Three years later, in 1963, they established their first office overseas in Los Angeles, California.

1968:Listing on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

In 1969, the company had grown large enough to earn a spot on the Tokyo Stock Exchange where they began selling shares of the company to the public.

In 1976, Trio-Kenwood introduced the first DC amplifier made in Japan and the first amplifier with dual power sources.

In 1977, the company manufactured a 40-watt receiver that sold for less than $300, thus breaking a pricing milestone within the industry.

As the decades passed, Kenwood Limited produced more award winning products including the first electronic speed control and the deluxe food processor, both released in 1979.

1980:Audio products for the car are sold in both America and Japan.

At the same time, Trio-Kenwood engineers were busy developing the world's first Audio/Visual amplifier and system, which had no competition for a full three years after its introduction in 1981.

In 1982, the company introduced and sold its first CD player, and later that year the firm introduced the first solid state HF transceiver that was manufactured with a built-in antenna tuner.

In another major breakthrough in 1983, Trio-Kenwood designed and manufactured the very first car stereo that included 24 presets.

In 1985, Trio-Kenwood introduced the first satellite receiving system, which brought significant attention to the company's research in advanced electronics technology.

And so, in 1986, Trio officially renamed the company Kenwood.

In 1988 alone, Kenwood won awards for the best mobile security system, the best car CD player, the best cassette, the best tuner, the best amplifier, and the best equalizer.

1989, Kenwood invested in a factory based in China (Tricom).

1993, Kenwood group expanded by acquiring Waymaster.

In 1995, Kenwood acquired Ariete, a major Italian designer and manufacturer of upscale consumer appliances such as food processors, irons, and espresso machines.

In 2001, Kenwood joined the De’longhi group, and since that time has focused on being a leader in kitchen appliances.

More recently, in 2008, Kenwood made a deal to merge with JVC and formed a new holding company known as JVCKenwood.

2009, Kenwood invents the Cooking Chef.

Introduces its first ATEX certified analogue two-way radio. - Kenwood wins the 2010 FCS Gerald David OBE Innovation in Business Radio Award for NEXEDGE®