History

Established ZOOM Corporation of America in U.S.A.

Launched the first in-house product multi-effects processor ZOOM 9002

Dissolved ZOOM Corporation of America

Moved the product control division (warehouse) to Fuchu, Tokyo

Established ZOOM Holdings

Launched the first multitrack recorder (MRS-1044)

Earned MIPA Best Innovative Product (PS-02)

Established ZOOM HK LTD as a logistics base in Hong Kong

Moved Head Office to Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Launched the first handy audio recorder (H4)

Established ZOOM UK Distribution LTD in UK as a distribution base

Established ZOOM Dongguan Corporation in China as a quality control base

Moved Head Office to Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Launched the first handy video recorder (Q3)

Absorbed ZOOM Holdings

Earned MIPA AWARD (Field recorder division) (H1)

Established ZOOM North America, LLC in U.S.A. as a distribution base

Launched the first mobile device accessory (iQ5)

Earned NAMM TEC AWARD (H2n)

Launched the first audio interface (TAC-2)

Earned 7 awards including NAMM TEC AWARD (H6)

Launched the first professional field recorder (F8)

Earned NAMM TEC AWARD (H5)

Launched the first electronic dance music product (ARQ AR-96)

Earned NAMM TEC AWARD (F8) for 4 consecutive years

Moved the warehouse to Adachi-ku, Tokyo

Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange JASDAQ (Standard)

Acquired shares of Mogar Music S.p.A. in Italy and made it a subsidiary as a distribution base

Acquired additional shares of Zoom North America, LLC in U.S.A. and made it a subsidiary as a distribution base

ZOOM UK Distribution LTD excludes the company from equity method affiliates after applying for administration to EWHC in London

Acquired all shares of Hook Up, Inc. in Japan and made it a subsidiary

Listed on the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, following the market restructuring