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2015

60th anniversary of founding

Celebrated the 60th anniversary. Entered a new era of transformation, continuously introducing new products and technologies.

 

2015

60th anniversary of founding

Celebrated the 60th anniversary. Entered a new era of transformation, continuously introducing new products and technologies.

 
 
 
 
 
 

2015

Developed new model of Smart Flipper

Launched an improved model of the pneumatically controlled automatic thickness control T-die, Smart Flipper, with a redesigned drive unit.

 

2015

Developed new model of Smart Flipper

Launched an improved model of the pneumatically controlled automatic thickness control T-die, Smart Flipper, with a redesigned drive unit.

 
 
 
 
 
 

2015

Held private exhibition

Held a private exhibition at the Yokohama Headquarters Factory to showcase new technologies, including the latest laminator equipment and the Smart Flipper.

 

2015

Held private exhibition

Held a private exhibition at the Yokohama Headquarters Factory to showcase new technologies, including the latest laminator equipment and the Smart Flipper.

 
 
 
 
 
 

2015

Developed Smart Chamber

Developed the Smart Chamber, a sealed anchor coat system that prevents adhesive scattering and improves the work environment.

 

2015

Developed Smart Chamber

Developed the Smart Chamber, a sealed anchor coat system that prevents adhesive scattering and improves the work environment.

 
 
 
 
 
 

2015

Developed energy-saving extruder

Launched an energy-saving extruder that combined cooling and heat-retention performance through a special structure. (Photo: Concept model)

 

2015

Developed energy-saving extruder

Launched an energy-saving extruder that combined cooling and heat-retention performance through a special structure. (Photo: Concept model)

 
 
 
 
 
 

2016

Installed new test equipment for laminator, cast, and sheet at MTEC

Installed multifunctional test equipment for laminator, cast, and sheet applications at the Yokohama Headquarters Factory's MTEC lab, equipped with a standard Smart Flipper.

 

2016

Installed new test equipment for laminator, cast, and sheet at MTEC

Installed multifunctional test equipment for laminator, cast, and sheet applications at the Yokohama Headquarters Factory's MTEC lab, equipped with a standard Smart Flipper.

 
 
 
 
 
 

2018

Expanded Futtsu Factory

Constructed a new Building C at the Futtsu Factory to accommodate assembly of 25-meter-high blown film manufacturing systems.

 

2018

Expanded Futtsu Factory

Constructed a new Building C at the Futtsu Factory to accommodate assembly of 25-meter-high blown film manufacturing systems.

 
 
 
 
 
 

2019

Installed multilayer blown film system test machine

Installed the Dolphin Blown system at the Yokohama Headquarters Factory, supporting up to 7-layer multilayer blown film production.

 

2019

Installed multilayer blown film system test machine

Installed the Dolphin Blown system at the Yokohama Headquarters Factory, supporting up to 7-layer multilayer blown film production.

 
 
 
 
 
 

2020

Exhibited at IPF2020

Participated in IPF2020, held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and promoted a new brand image.

 

2020

Exhibited at IPF2020

Participated in IPF2020, held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and promoted a new brand image.

 
 
 
 
 
 

2022

Announced new recycling system Conix

Launched Conix, a new recycling system with enhanced resin recovery performance, operability, and safety.

 

2022

Announced new recycling system Conix

Launched Conix, a new recycling system with enhanced resin recovery performance, operability, and safety.

 
 
 
 
 
 

2022

Acquired ISO 45001

Obtained ISO 45001 certification for occupational health and safety management. (The logo shown is the current one)

 

2022

Acquired ISO 45001

Obtained ISO 45001 certification for occupational health and safety management. (The logo shown is the current one)

 
 
 
 
 
 

2023

Completed Futtsu Second Factory

The Second Factory, adjacent to the Futtsu First Factory, was completed and began operation as a processing plant.

 

2023

Completed Futtsu Second Factory

The Second Factory, adjacent to the Futtsu First Factory, was completed and began operation as a processing plant.

 
 
 
 
 
 

2023

Delivered the first Dolphin Lami unit

Delivered the first unit of the CE-compliant Dolphin Lami laminator to Indonesia.

 

2023

Delivered the first Dolphin Lami unit

Delivered the first unit of the CE-compliant Dolphin Lami laminator to Indonesia.

 
 
 
 
 
 

2024

Developed hybrid type Auto Air Ring for blown machines

Launched the hybrid type Auto Air Ring, a hybrid-type automatic thickness control ring for blown machines that simultaneously controls both the temperature and airflow of the blown air.

 

2024

Developed hybrid type Auto Air Ring for blown machines

Launched the hybrid type Auto Air Ring, a hybrid-type automatic thickness control ring for blown machines that simultaneously controls both the temperature and airflow of the blown air.

 
 

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