1978
Laminator equipment became one of the company’s two main business pillars
Sales of laminator equipment grew to match those of blown film manufacturing machines.
1978
Laminator equipment became one of the company’s two main business pillars
Sales of laminator equipment grew to match those of blown film manufacturing machines.
1978
Laminator equipment boosted demand for extruders
The expansion of laminator equipment sales also drove steady growth in extruder sales.
1978
Laminator equipment boosted demand for extruders
The expansion of laminator equipment sales also drove steady growth in extruder sales.
1979
Exhibited at the Japan-Yokohama Industrial Exhibition
Demonstrated a 50mm HDPE inline system at the “Japan-Yokohama Industrial Exhibition” held in Shanghai, China. This event marked the beginning of expanded sales in the Chinese market.
1979
Exhibited at the Japan-Yokohama Industrial Exhibition
Demonstrated a 50mm HDPE inline system at the “Japan-Yokohama Industrial Exhibition” held in Shanghai, China. This event marked the beginning of expanded sales in the Chinese market.
1980
25th anniversary and completion of Second Factory renovation
Held a commemorative ceremony for the company’s 25th anniversary, which also marked the completion of the Second Factory renovation.
1980
25th anniversary and completion of Second Factory renovation
Held a commemorative ceremony for the company’s 25th anniversary, which also marked the completion of the Second Factory renovation.
1981
Established a joint venture in Australia
Established Valpac Co., a joint venture in Australia with Nissho Iwai (now Sojitz), to produce shopping bags using the company’s machines.
1981
Established a joint venture in Australia
Established Valpac Co., a joint venture in Australia with Nissho Iwai (now Sojitz), to produce shopping bags using the company’s machines.
1982
Developed the MACS computer
Announced the MACS computer control system, which enabled automation and labor-saving for extrusion molding machines.
1982
Developed the MACS computer
Announced the MACS computer control system, which enabled automation and labor-saving for extrusion molding machines.
1984
Achieved 5 billion JPY in order volume
With support from the U.S. economic recovery, achieved a record-breaking 5 billion JPY in order volume since the founding of Modern Machinery.
1984
Achieved 5 billion JPY in order volume
With support from the U.S. economic recovery, achieved a record-breaking 5 billion JPY in order volume since the founding of Modern Machinery.
1990
Held 35th anniversary commemorative ceremony
Celebrated the 35th anniversary and, after a period of rapid growth, established itself as one of the leading companies in the industry.
1990
Held 35th anniversary commemorative ceremony
Celebrated the 35th anniversary and, after a period of rapid growth, established itself as one of the leading companies in the industry.
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