1980-
Aug.
1980
Shiga Yohkaichi Plant (now Shiga Higashiomi Plant) is established in Shiga, Japan.
Oct.
1982
Four affiliates, including Cybernet Electronics Corp., merge with Kyoto Ceramic Co., Ltd. to form Kyocera Corporation.
Apr.
1983
Kagoshima Electronics Co., Ltd. merges with Kyocera to become Kagoshima Hayato Plant.
Oct.
1983
Yashica Co., Ltd. merges with Kyocera.
Apr.
1984
Kyocera supports the establishment of the Inamori Foundation as an incorporated foundation (now a public interest incorporated association). The Inamori Foundation administers, along with other charitable activities, the annual Kyoto Prize honoring those who have "contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of mankind".
Jun.
1984
Kyocera establishes Daini-Denden Kikaku Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan (now KDDI Corp.) .
In cooperation with 24 companies,
Kyocera establishes Daini-Denden Kikaku Co., Ltd. (now KDDI Corp.)
Aug.
1984
Sakura Solar Energy Center is established in Sakura City, Chiba, Japan.
May
1986
Kyocera Electronics Europe GmbH (now Kyocera Document Solutions Deutschland GmbH) is established in Germany.
Jan.
1987
Kyocera America, Inc. and Kyocera Electronics, Inc. are established in California and New Jersey, U.S.A., respectively.
Sep.
1987
Kyocera Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. is established in Tijuana, Mexico.
Kyocera Mexicana, S.A. de C.V
Aug.
1989
Elco Corp. joins the Kyocera Group.