2000
SHI Modern Machinery was established
Chugai Boeki sold CBC Tech (the company name at the time) to Sumitomo Heavy Industries, resulting in the establishment of SHI Modern Machinery Co., Ltd.
2000
SHI Modern Machinery was established
Chugai Boeki sold CBC Tech (the company name at the time) to Sumitomo Heavy Industries, resulting in the establishment of SHI Modern Machinery Co., Ltd.
2003
Established office in Shanghai, China
Set up a sales office in Shanghai to maintain and expand competitiveness in the Chinese market.
2003
Established office in Shanghai, China
Set up a sales office in Shanghai to maintain and expand competitiveness in the Chinese market.
2003
Renamed to Sumitomo Heavy Industries Modern
In line with a strategic shift by Sumitomo Heavy Industries, the company changed its name to Sumitomo Heavy Industries Modern Co., Ltd. (Photo: Advertisement from that time)
2003
Renamed to Sumitomo Heavy Industries Modern
In line with a strategic shift by Sumitomo Heavy Industries, the company changed its name to Sumitomo Heavy Industries Modern Co., Ltd. (Photo: Advertisement from that time)
2004
Production space became constrained
Due to increasing demand and the growing size of machines, securing production space became an urgent issue. (Photo: Rented factory in Shin-Fuji at the time)
1953
Production space became constrained
Due to increasing demand and the growing size of machines, securing production space became an urgent issue. (Photo: Rented factory in Shin-Fuji at the time)
2008
Futtsu Factory began operations
A new factory with a site area of 11,000 m² was completed in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. It supported assembly of a 50-meter-long laminator system.
2008
Futtsu Factory began operations
A new factory with a site area of 11,000 m² was completed in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. It supported assembly of a 50-meter-long laminator system.
2009
Launched Smart Flipper: Automatic thickness control T-die for cast machines
Launched the Smart Flipper, an innovative pneumatically controlled automatic thickness control T-die based on proprietary technology, developed not only for conventional extrusion laminators (launched in 1995) but also for cast applications. It significantly contributed to automation and labor savings.
2009
Launched Smart Flipper: Automatic thickness control T-die for cast machines
Launched the Smart Flipper, an innovative pneumatically controlled automatic thickness control T-die based on proprietary technology, developed not only for conventional extrusion laminators (launched in 1995) but also for cast applications. It significantly contributed to automation and labor savings.
2009
Acquired ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications
Obtained ISO 14001 environmental management certification. ISO 9001 quality management certification was acquired in 2011. (The logos shown are the current ones)
2009
Acquired ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications
Obtained ISO 14001 environmental management certification. ISO 9001 quality management certification was acquired in 2011. (The logos shown are the current ones)
2011
Established office in Indonesia
Opened a sales office in Jakarta, Indonesia. Subsequently established offices in Thailand and Malaysia, strengthening the network across China and Southeast Asia.
2011
Established office in Indonesia
Opened a sales office in Jakarta, Indonesia. Subsequently established offices in Thailand and Malaysia, strengthening the network across China and Southeast Asia.
2011
Achieved 6 billion JPY in sales
Reached 6 billion JPY in sales, and to commemorate this milestone, distributed prepaid cards to all employees.
2011
Achieved 6 billion JPY in sales
Reached 6 billion JPY in sales, and to commemorate this milestone, distributed prepaid cards to all employees.
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