About Us
Haircare brand enhancing beauty with innovative solutions.
Becoming a leading global manufacturer by elevating the value of industry professionals in the eyes of consumers and society at large
Milbon Corporate History
Established in the 60’s, a leading Japanese haircare company specializing in innovative products and professional salon solutions.
1960’s
Jul. 1960
Yutaka Beauty Chemicals Co., Ltd. and attached factory established within Higashi Yodogawa-ku, Osaka for the manufacture and sale of cosmetics products.
Sep. 1963
Kire Factory was established in Higashi Sumiyoshi-ku Osaka.
Jan. 1965
Trade name changed to Milbon Co., Ltd.
Feb. 1969
Ueno Factory established in Ueno City (now Iga City), Mie Prefecture; Kire Factory closed.
1970’s
May. 1970
Tokyo Branch opened in Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Oct. 1975
Ueno Dai-Ni Factory established in Ueno City (now Iga City), Mie Prefecture.
Jun. 1979
Osaka Branch opened in Miyakojima-ku, Osaka.
1980’s
Jul. 1982
Nagoya Branch opened in Naka-ku, Nagoya.
Mar. 1984
Training Center opened in Miyakojima-ku, Osaka.
Apr. 1984
Launch of the Field Person Strategy Inaugural Class enters company.
1987
Launch of the TAC Product Development System.
1990’s
Oct. 1992
Aoyama Factory established in Aoyama-cho, Naga-gun (now Iga City), Mie Prefecture.
Apr. 1993
Launched the NIGELLE, a brand for creating natural-looking hairstyles.
Jun. 1996
Company stock registered with the Japan Securities Dealers Association for over-the-counter trading.
Apr. 1997
Central Research Institute established in Asahi-ku, Osaka.
Oct. 1998
LISCIO, a hair straightening system using iron technology, launched.
2000’s
May 2000
Aoyama Factory expanded.
Jul. 2000
Company listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Nov. 2000
Training Center and employee dormitory established in Joto-ku, Osaka.
Jun. 2001
Company listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Mar. 2004
MILBON USA, Inc. established in New York City, United States of America.
Jul. 2005
Yumegaoka Factory established in Iga City, Mie Prefecture.
Apr. 2007
ORDEVE, a hair color line compatible with foil placement techniques, launched.
Nov. 2007
Milbon Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. established in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China.
Dec. 2008
Milbon Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Studio opened in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China.
Jul. 2009
Production Technology Development Center established at the Yumegaoka Factory.
Jul. 2009
Milbon Korea Co., Ltd. established in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
2010’s
Apr. 2010
Launched AUJUA, a premium hair care brand born from Japan’s social climate, culture, and hair characteristics.
Sep. 2010
Tokyo Branch expanded and renovated; Marketing Department spun off and established as the Tokyo Office (now the Jingumae Sales Office).
May 2012
MILBON (THAILAND) CO., LTD. established in Rayong Province, Kingdom of Thailand.
Dec. 2013
MILBON (THAILAND) CO., LTD. Factory established in Rayong Province, Kingdom of Thailand.
Mar. 2015
Tokyo Ginza Branch opened in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
Jun. 2016
Launch of milbon, a premium hair care brand for “360 Degree Beautiful Hair.”
Nov. 2016
Yumegaoka Factory expanded.
Jan. 2017
Announced a capital and business alliance with KOSÉ Corporation.
Nov. 2017
AUJUA, a premium brand, upgraded.
Sept. 2018
MILBON MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. established in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Oct. 2018
MILBON VIETNAM CO., LTD. established in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Apr. 2019
iMPREA, a premium brand for salon exclusive cosmetics, launched.
Jul. 2019
SOPHISTONE, a hair color brand for Europe and North America, launched.
Oct. 2019
MILBON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. established in Singapore.
2020’s
Feb. 2020
Milbon (Zhejiang) Cosmetics Co., Ltd. established in Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China.
Jul. 2021
Tokyo Aoyama Branch opened in Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Apr. 2022
Milbon Europe GmbH established in Düsseldorf, Federal Republic of Germany.