Time when people spend in the company should be the most substantial time of their life from mental and physical viewpoints.
We will respect, but not waste every employee’s most important time, which is the corporate motto.
Most recent update:2024-11-28
■ 1894: Isaburo Ogura pioneered manufacturing gemstones for torpedo aiming devices, establishing the company and the first use of domestically produced industrial gemstones. |
■ 1947-1952: Developed sapphire and diamond needles for records, began consumer production, and increased capital to ¥10M. |
■ 1960-1967: Patented bonded diamond needles across five countries; developed vitrified bond diamond tools and artificial diamond needle manufacturing methods. |
■ 1970-1979: Innovated in textile spinners, PM diamond needles, and tools for audio, video, and semiconductor production; introduced products like "Ernest Boy." |
■ 1980-1985: Developed products for video discs, liquid chromatography, and medical equipment, such as sapphire laser rods and optical connectors. |
■ 1986-1994: Expanded into ultra-precision cutting tools, advanced bonding technology, and celebrated 100 years of operations. |
■ 1999-2006: Established global offices in Thailand and China, obtained ISO certifications, and innovated in high-precision tools and dies. |
■ 2010-2013: Consolidated operations, updated certifications, and standardized the fiscal year-end. |
Most recent update:2024-11-19