Pioneer develops and manufactures innovative products for all your hi-tech entertainment needs – in the home, in your car, and at the club. By combining cutting-edge technology with sophisticated design, our products can transport you to a world of fun, entertainment and interactivity.
Pioneer is proud to be first to market with a number of technological innovations, many of which are listed below.
2000
Shares of Tohoku Pioneer are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section.
1999
Introduces the world's first DVD recorder compatible with the DVD-RW format.
1997
Introduces world's first DVD car navigation systems, world's first OEL-equipped car audio product, world's first DVD-R drive, world's first high-definition 50-inch plasma display for consumer use.
World's first XGA plasma display
World's first product equipped with OEL display
1990
Introduces the world's first GPS car navigation system.
1987
Introduction of the car electronics' industry's first 3-source DIN head unit with tape deck, CD player and radio tuner. Introduction of the first multi-play CD "magazine format" for the car.
1986
Introduction of the first stereo receiver for the home incorporating Dolby Surround sound.
1984
Introduces the world's first LD combination player compatible with CDs and LDs, and releases the world's first car CD player.
1980
Introduces LD player for home use, the VP-1000.
1975
Introduces the world's first component car stereo.
1966
Establishes sales companies in Europe and the U.S.
1962
Introduces the world's first separate stereo system.
1961
Changes the name to Pioneer Electronic Corporation (now Pioneer Corporation) and shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section.
1947
Incorporated as Fukuin Denki.
1938
Fukuin Shokai Denki Seisakusho (predecessor of Pioneer) is established in Tokyo.
1937
Pioneer's founder, Nozomu Matsumoto, successfully develops the A-8 dynamic speaker.
Specialties
Manufacturer, Distributor, Sales
