It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed Honorary Chairman, Yoshiyuki Takada. Mr. Takada passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the hour of 4:00am, while under medical care.
We extend our deepest gratitude for the kindness and respect shown to Mr. Takada throughout his life. We wish to inform all stakeholders of his passing.
The funeral service was held privately with Mr. Takada’s closest family and relatives. A separate farewell wake will be held for the company at a later date. Details regarding the wake will be communicated in due course. We kindly ask that you refrain from making condolence calls or sending telegrams or offerings such as flowers. Thank you for your understanding.
Passed away：Mr. Yoshiyuki Takada
Date of birth：August 20, 1926 (Aged 97)
＜Brief personal history＞
March 1952 Graduated Department of Industrial Chemistry,
College of Engineering, NIHON UNIVERSITY
April 1959 Established the Company, Director
May 1964 Executive Managing Director
May 1972 Representative Director
May 1989 President
July 2004 Representative Director and Chairman
September 2019 Director and Honorary Chairman
June 2020 Retired Director
＜List of honors＞
April 1992 Medal with Blue Ribbon (Distinguished service for industrial promotion)
April 1998 The Third-Class Orders of the Sacred Treasure
SMC Corporation
Yoshiki Takada, President
Apr 30, 2024
