History & Milestones
1964 - 1991
NACHI-FUJIKOSHI is aiming at becoming a mechatronics manufacturer in keeping with technical innovation and internationalization.
1964 |
begun production of industrial furnaces. |
1967 |
Office opened in Germany. |
1969 |
developed hydraulic industrial robots. established Machine Tool Division and Hydraulic Equipment Division. |
1972 |
begun local production in Brazil. |
1975 |
Offices opened in Australia, United Kingdom, Singapore and Canada. |
1976 |
begun local production in U.S.A. and Spain. |
1979 |
developed first motor-driven robots for spot welding in the world. begun local production in Singapore. |
1984 |
established Robot Division and Precision Machinery Division. awarded the PM (Productive Maintenance) Prize. |
1988 |
opened FUJIKOSHI Guesthouse "Muhenkaku" to commemorate the Company's 60th anniversary. begun local production in Korea and Taiwan. |
1989 |
established NACHI TECHNOLOGY INC., U.S.A. |
1990 |
begun production of handling robots. |
1991 |
acquired National Broach & Machine Co. (brand name Red Ring). awarded the Deming Application Prize. |