

1953
Began acting as an agent for domestically produced blown film manufacturing equipment
Chugai Boeki started agency sales of blown film manufacturing equipment made by Kyoritsu Plastics.
1953
Began acting as an agent for domestically produced blown film manufacturing equipment
Chugai Boeki started agency sales of blown film manufacturing equipment made by Kyoritsu Plastics.


1955
Delivered the first extruder unit
The first extruder unit manufactured by Kyoritsu Plastics, the predecessor of Modern Machinery, was delivered. (Photo left: First extruder unit / right: 40mm blown equipment at the time)
1955
Delivered the first extruder unit
The first extruder unit manufactured by Kyoritsu Plastics, the predecessor of Modern Machinery, was delivered. (Photo left: First extruder unit / right: 40mm blown equipment at the time)


1955
Modern Machinery was founded and began extruder production
Modern Machinery was established, and production of the MK-C-1 model extruder began at the Kawasaki plant.
1955
Modern Machinery was founded and began extruder production
Modern Machinery was established, and production of the MK-C-1 model extruder began at the Kawasaki plant.


1957
Started production of PE pipe manufacturing equipment and exhibited at a trade fair
At a trade fair where PE pipe manufacturing equipment was exhibited, Their Majesties Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun graciously viewed the exhibition.
1957
Started production of PE pipe manufacturing equipment and exhibited at a trade fair
At a trade fair where PE pipe manufacturing equipment was exhibited, Their Majesties Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun graciously viewed the exhibition.


1959
Constructed new head office and factory
In response to business expansion, a new head office and factory were constructed in Kawasaki City.
1959
Constructed new head office and factory
In response to business expansion, a new head office and factory were constructed in Kawasaki City.


1964
Reorganized the management team and formulated a new policy
With the new management team, plans were made to build a new headquarters factory and to enter into a technical partnership with a U.S. manufacturer. (Photo: Command and instruction sheet at the time)
1964
Reorganized the management team and formulated a new policy
With the new management team, plans were made to build a new headquarters factory and to enter into a technical partnership with a U.S. manufacturer. (Photo: Command and instruction sheet at the time)

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