| 1937 | Pioneer's founder, Nozomu Matsumoto, develops the A-8 dynamic speaker. | |
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| 1938 | Jan. | Fukuin Shokai Denki Seisakusho (precursor of Pioneer) is founded. |
| 1947 | May | Fukuin Denki Kabushiki Kaisha is incorporated. |
| 1953 | Dec. | Introduced Hi-Fi Speaker PE-8. |
| 1961 | Jun. | Company name changed to Pioneer Electronic Corporation (now Pioneer Corporation). |
| Oct. | Shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section. | |
| 1962 | Jun. | Introduce the world's first separate stereo system. |
| 1966 | Mar. | Establish sales subsidiaries in Europe and the U.S. |
| 1968 | Feb. | Shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section. |
| 1975 | Nov. | Introduce the world's first component car stereo. |
| 1977 | Dec. | Introduce the world's first two-way addressable CATV system in the U.S. (with Warner Cable). |
| 1979 | Feb. | Introduce Industrial-use laser optical video disc player. |
| 1980 | Jun. | Introduce VP-1000 LD player for home use in the U.S. |
| 1982 | Oct. | Introduce LD Karaoke system for business use. |
| 1984 | Oct. | Introduce the world's first car CD player. |
| 1985 | Dec. | Introduce Pioneer's first 40-inch projection monitor. |
| 1990 | Jun. | Introduce the world's first GPS car navigation system for consumer market. |
| 1992 | Oct. | Introduce the world's first 4x speed CD-ROM changer. |
| 1996 | Dec. | Introduce DVD player and the world's first DVD/LD/CD compatible player for home use. |
| 1997 | Jun. | Introduce the world's first DVD-based car navigation system. |
| Oct. | Introduce the world's first DVD-R drive. | |
| Nov. | Introduce the world's first OLED-equipped car audio product. | |
| Dec. | Introduce the world's first 50-inch high-definition XGA plasma display for consumer use. | |
| 1998 | Jun. | Introduce the world's first DVD-based GPS car navigation system featuring 8.5GB dual-layered DVD disc. |
| Oct. | Introduce new corporate logo. | |
| 1999 | Dec. | Introduce the world's first DVD recorder. |
| 2001 | Jun. | Introduce HDD-based GPS car navigation system. |
| 2002 | Nov. | Introduce a car navigation system with built-in wireless communication module. |
| 2004 | Jul. | Introduce the world's first DVD player for professional DJs and VJs. |
| 2006 | Jun. | Introduce the world's first 50-inch 1080p plasma display. |
| Dec. | Introduce BD player in North America. | |
| 2007 | Jun. | Introduce plasma TV "KURO" offering stunning black reproduction. |
| 2008 | Jul. | Succeed in developing the world's first 16-layer BD-compatible optical disc with 400GB. |
| Sep. | Introduce speaker unit PE-101A to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the foundation. | |
| 2009 | Sep. | All of Pioneer's main production sites in Japan obtain the certification of ISO14001. |
| Oct. | Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group) and Pioneer form a joint venture on car navigation business in China. (Anyo Pioneer Motor Information Technology Co., Ltd.) | |
| Nov. | Move head office to Kawasaki. | |
| 2010 | Feb. | Introduce the world's first speaker with HVT (Horizontal-Vertical Transforming) technology. |
| May. | Pioneer has formulated a new corporate vision : "Spread the smiles. Feel the vibes. Share the passion. Pioneer engages you anytime, anywhere." Group Vision |
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| 2011 | Apr. | NTT DOCOMO, Inc. starts "docomo Drive NetTM" navigation service for smart phone. |
| May | Introduce car navigation system with augmented reality(AR) scouter mode. | |
| 2012 | Jul. | Introduce the world's first car navigation system with the Head-Up Display to project augmented reality information. |
| Oct. | Start shipping of OLED lighting panel with color-mixing and dimming fuction which achieved high brightness and high luminous efficiency. | |
| 2013 | Mar. | ROHM Co., Ltd. and Pioneer suceeed in terahertz imaging using small semiconductor element "resonant tunneling diode." |
| Sep. | Introduce the world first wireless portable BD/DVD/CD writer drive. Introduce the world first pedaling monitor system which visualizes cyclists' pedaling. |
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| 2014 | Mar. | Commercialization of OLED lighting for makeup for the exclusive use of Shiseido. Start mass production of the world’s first dimming and color tuning-type OLED lighting panel module with a wet coating process for a light-emitting layer. |
| Sep. | Pioneer forms business alliance with Treasure Data to develop big data‐driven services for the automotive industry. | |
| Dec. | Start shipping of medical laser blood flow meters to JMS Co., Ltd. | |
| 2015 | Jan. | Launch Vehicle Assist, car solution system for fleet vehicles. |
| Mar. | Pioneer announced subscription to the new shares of common stock of Onkyo Corporation and the completion of the transfer of Pioneer Group’s home AV business, phone business and headphone-related business to the Onkyo Group. Pioneer and KKR agreed with the Pioneer DJ share purchase. |
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| May. | Pioneer formed a business alliance with RecoChoku Co., Ltd. on Flat-rate system music streaming service for cars. | |
| Jun. | Pioneer formed a business alliance with Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. in Telematics Service Business. | |
| Aug. | Pioneer developed of a dimming and color tuning-type OLED lighting panel with a wet coating process for a light-emitting layer. | |
| Sep. | Pioneer came to a Basic agreement to discuss with HERE on the utilization of advanced maps, in support of automated driving and advanced driving support. Pioneer formed a business alliance with Baidu in the field of telematics in China. |
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| Nov. | Pioneer collaborated on ADAS-related technologies with a venture company, an affiliate of Tsinghua University Suzhou Automotive Research Institute in China. | |
| 2016 | Feb. | Pioneer established new production facility in Mexico. |
| Mar. | Move head office to Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan. | |
| Nov | Develop advanced driving assist system Intelligent Pilot for on-the-road vehicles. | |
| Dec | Develop a Driver Monitoring System that detects and awakens driver's drowsiness at an early stage. Start shipping medical electronic stethoscope. |
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| 2017 | Jan | Pioneer and KonicaMinolta, Inc. entered into an agreement to establish a joint venture for Organic Light Emitting Diode(OLED) lighting business. |
| Feb | Introduce the world's first BD writer compatible with Ultra HD Blu-ray. | |
| Sep | Release in-vehicle 3D-LiDAR sensor sample using MEMS mirror. Business/capital alliance between Pioneer and HERE Technologies. |
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| 2018 | Jan | Company's 80th anniversary. |
