History
Founding
In 1920, Kawanishi Aircraft (now ShinMaywa Industries) completed its first aircraft, the Kawanishi Type 1, just ten months after its founding. The following year, it earned high acclaim at a civil aviation competition, becoming a symbol of the company's engineering excellence and its principle of self-reliance.
Decision made to develop parking systems
Amid rapid urbanization and the spread of automobiles, the business was launched in anticipation of future parking shortages. What began with just three members in a single office at headquarters was a pioneering effort to address urban land challenges.
Delivered first system
Just one year after development began, the first parking tower system was delivered. Despite the small team, it was put into practical use in a short period of time, marking the first step in building the foundation of the business.
- Inauguration of the Tokaido Shinkansen
- 1964 Tokyo Olympics
Developed Multi Circulation type Pallecon Park
Developed turntable
Delivered first amusement Park ride
(Nagashima amusement Park)
Delivered first Multi Circulation type Pallecon Park
- Population of Japan exceeds 100 million
Delivered first car lift
- Establishment of ASEAN
Developed Puzzle-type Z-Park
In 1968, the decision to develop the Z-Park (Puzzle-type) was aimed at establishing the tower parking business as a full-fledged enterprise.
Prototype
Delivered first Puzzle-type Z-Park in Hokkaido's oldest shopping street
The delivery, in spite of problems unique to snowy regions, widely promoted the advantages of the puzzle system design and spurred demand.
- Apollo 11 succeeds in mankind's first moon landing
Developed Stacker-type Mini-Park
Driven by development requests for a simplified puzzle system.
Developed Stacker-type Balance Park
Delivered first Stacker-type Balance Park
- 1973 Osaka Expo
Developed parking tower for bicycles (delivered a different model in 1980)
Lift for newspaper conveying system
Developed Multi Circulation Transpark
Developed Horizontal Circulation Crosspark
Technical tie-up with Yungtay Engineering Co., Ltd.
From 1992 to 2012, 100 units for fully automated type, and approximately 1,500 pallets for puzzle and stacker type were delivered in Taiwan.
- Opening of Narita Airport
Technical tie-up with Goldstar Co., Ltd.(later renamed LG Electronics)
Completed assembly of 1,000 Rotary Park systems
Completed 3 units for Rotary Park on Penang Island, Malaysia
Commercialized elevator-type tower system ELEPARK
Developed low-noise and low vibration, high-speed elevator-type parking system: ELEPARK.
It drew attention as a solution to the noise and vibration issues that were under close scrutiny at the time.
- German reunification
Delivered first elevator-type tower system ELEPARK
Delivered first ELEPARK in 1991. The elevator system, which captured market needs, went on to become the mainstream system in today's market, making ELEPARK a core product for ShinMaywa.
Launched Fully Automated Cart system Sips
In response to customer needs, we developed a large-scale underground parking system that incorporated the latest technology at the time.
- Launch of professional soccer league, J League
Completed 2 units for ELEPARK on Nanjing Road, Shanghai,China
- Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
Developed the fully automated Cart system for medium-scale
Completed 2 units for ELEPARK in Yangon, Myanmar
(In operation as of 2025)
Completed 2 units for Trans Park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- EU adopts unified currency: introduction of the Euro
Technical tie-up with Guangri Guangzhou Co., Ltd.
Delivered 62 units for ELEPARK and approximately 5,408 pallets for puzzle and stacker type from 2004 to 2014
Held first maintenance skills competition
The business unit started this initiative to improve maintenance skill levels for mechanical parking systems.
Developed a barrier-free version of ELEPARK
ELEPARK deliveries exceeded 1,000 units
A space-saving, high-capacity system capable of accommodating heights up to 100 m. With features such as low vibration and a steel-frame structure that follows building sway, this system was specially designed for high-rise condominiums and has become the mainstream parking format in today's high-rise residences.
- Barak Obama becomes 44th President of the U.S.
Launched EV charging features for ELEPARK
Launched ELEPARK equipped with charging features for electronic vehicles (EV)
Charging capabilities were later added to all other models, including the puzzle system.
Established Taiwan ShinMaywa Industries Co., Ltd.
to handle manufacture, sales, maintenance, and renovation of tower parking systems.
Completed the new ELEPARK R&D Test Tower
(Takarazuka factory)
- Great East Japan Earthquake
Reorganization of Tokyu's Parking Systems into the ShinMaywa Group
Through a corporate split, the Parking Systems Division of Tokyu Car Corporation and its subsidiary Tokyu Parking Systems Co., Ltd. each underwent a trade name change and became part of the ShinMaywa Group.
- 2012 London Olympics
Launched ELEPARK Premier
Adapted to urban-style parking systems through luxury interior designs and functional enhancements.
ELEPARK Premier
Exit and entrance design
Launched Loop Park
Developed a hybrid, fully automated, multi-storied system. The position and number of entrances/exits can be freely configured, helping reduce the area required for driveways.
The showroom aims to expand business with a local distributor to support development of urban infrastructure in Thailand.
Created a showroom to allow hands-on experience of the ShinMaywa brand.
The showroom aims to expand business with a local distributor to support development of urban infrastructure in Thailand.
Delivered first ELEPARK for Bangkok, Thailand
Interior decorated in Italian marble brightens interior and offers a luxurious taste.
Elevator system
Vanissa Building
Delivered ELEPARK in Bangkok, Thailand
Elevator system
Council of Engineers Project
Launched ShinMaywa parking support app Spasa®
Loaded with innovative, industry-first features. Leverages IoT to enhance parking system functions and supports EV adoption with charging reservations available to app users on the go.
Delivered ELEPARK in Bangkok, Thailand
Developed Cart-type G-Sips for overseas market
Delivered ELEPARK in Bangkok, Thailand
