In a Century dedicated to the advancement of hairdressing, barbering and beauty that is defined and motivated by innovation, invention and the development of cutting-edge design and manufacturing, the Takara Belmont of today is the result of seeds sown in Osaka, Japan in 1921. The technology, facilities and infrastructure may not have been available then to do what can be done today, but the vision, ambition, dedication and attention to detail were.
From the outset, Takara Belmont embarked on a voyage to define global salon experiences through innovative furniture and equipment design. It set upon a mission to create and apply new and ground breaking technologies that would elevate both the customer and stylist experience. And, it set out its intention to be the world’s best – by setting benchmark standards of quality, design, functionality, performance and durability that would make, and leave, an indelible impression on the global salon market – by shaping its future as well as defining the present.
As part of this plan, Takara Belmont would expand into international markets. It would also extend its expertise into the heart of the market through a combination of customer service principles and salon design, by building a brand and a product range around the needs, and the anticipated future demands and expectations, of salon professionals and their customers.
By drawing on international fashion and design, cultural nuances and global trends, it would perfect the art of salon design from aesthetic, atmospheric impressions to space optimisation, service range and performance, and commercial maximisation for the salon and barbershop business. It has succeeded in all of these things.
1962 Takara Belmont successfully introduced the world's first motorised barber chair.
1963 The predecessor of today's Salon Console was launched to introduce the world's first foldaway basin concept.
1966-1967 and 1969 Global expansion continues with the opening of HQs in Toronto (Canada), Paris (France) and Frankfurt (Germany).
1972 The newly launched Takara Belmont Para America Do Sul sees the company established in Brazil.
Most notably Model No. 191A, launched as the Kenesen, established the foundations of today's Adria II, a design that has changed little since it was originated.
1975 A liaison branch was opened in Singapore to cover South East Asia.
1989 The world's first infrared processor, the Rollerball, introduced a groundbreaking innovation to accelerate colour, treatment and chemical processing services and transform results.
1996 TS Belmont (Taiwan) Co. Ltd. was established as a joint venture with Tin Sing Trading Co. Ltd.
1997 Takara Belmont enters the nail business with the opening of the Takara International Nail College. The company acquires ISO 9001 accreditation.
1999 To mark the company's global reach and outlook, the Takara World Beauty & Barber Congress (TWBC) opens and showcases the new Kita and D.Series.
In this decade, innovation gathers momentum with the Oasis mobile shampoo system, along with collaborations with designers Satoshi Yagioka, Pierre Cardin and Toshiyuki Kita.
2002 Takara Belmont (Taiwan) Corp. is established in Taipei.
2003 Processing innovation advances with the new Micromist processor.
2004 The Takara World Business Congress (TWBC) is held in Tokyo.
2007 A new showroom is opened in London to showcase a wealth of equipment innovation.
Processing innovation becomes more compact and mobile with the launch of the Spa Mist.
Styling chairs continue to evolve and draw upon the influence of designer Toshiyuki Kita with the new Rotondo styling chair.
Technical precision results in the SPX grooming chair, an evolutionary motorised barber chair that is set to transform everyday salon experiences.
The G90 styling chair collection reflects on 90 years of innovation and the company's hairdressing heritage.
Spa Mist advances and improves processing outcomes with the Spa Mist II.
Inova EX marks yet another milestone in chair innovation with advanced electronics at its heart.
The transformative RollerBall takes an evolutionary step with refined technology and enhanced results as the all new Roller Ball F is released.
Released to commemorate the 100th anniversary. A redesigned model of Barber Chair No. 54. Produce a classical space.
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