| 1910 |
Tomekichi Shimada, the first president, begins buisness as a machinery
company of pharmaceutical products. |
| 1928 |
Kikusui Seisakusho & Co. is established as a result of a partnership,
with Tomekichi Shimada as representative partner. |
| 1935 |
The head office and factory are moved to the present site. |
| 1940 |
KikusuiMachineryCo., Ltd. is founded, with Tomekichi Shimada as
president. |
| 1952 |
The sales division of Kikusui Seisakusho & Co. is transferred to
Kikusui Machinery Co., Ltd., whereby the company name is changed to
Kikusui Seisakusho Ltd. |
| 1952 |
The late Tomekichi Shimada is replaced by Yasuo Shimada as president
of Kikusui Seisakusho Ltd.
Mr. Yasuo Shimada is also appointed as representative partner of Kikusui
Seisakusho & Co. |
| 1957 |
The High Speed Rotary Tablet Press Machine is first produced. |
| 1961 |
The Tokyo Sales Office is established. |
| 1966 |
The Numazu branch office is established.
The Automatic Weight Checker (AWC) for Tablet Press is first produced.
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| 1968 |
The Kyoto Main Factory is expanded. |
| 1974 |
The high-pressure Rotary Tablet Press Machine for Epoxy Resin is
first produced. |
| 1979 |
The first of the Clean Press Correct Series is produced. |
| 1981 |
The Automatic Control (AC) is first produced. |
| 1982 |
The world’s largest, the Tough Press Correct 8012 KS is produced.
|
| 1983 |
The first of the VG Coater Series is produced |
| 1985 |
Kikusui makes an investment in UMI, its U.S.-based subsidiary. |
| 1986 |
The first of the Lead Press Correct Series is produced. |
| 1991 |
Yasuo Shimada is appointed chairman, with Keiji Shimada becoming
president. |
