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HISTORY of NAKAMURA MFG. CO., LTD.
August,1938
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The KANON Calipers Research Facility is established in Machida City, Tokyo, focused on optical scale technology research and its practical use. |
October, 1943
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Nakamura Manufacturing Ltd. is established. Building on heritage from the KANON Calipers Research Facility, production begins. |
| April,1952 |
Began the first production of stainless steel calipers in Japan. |
| December,1955 |
With the enactment of the Japan Industrial Standards calipers standard, the factory was the first factory in the industry awarded permission to display the JIS approval mark. |
| September,1965 |
Began sales in the new field of torque tools and equipment. |
| June, 1978 |
Succeeded in digitalizing torque measuring instruments. Began production and sales. |
October, 1982
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Began the first production and sales of digital calipers equipped with electrostatic capacity type sensors in Japan. |
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November, 1985 |
Began production of two- and three-dimensional measuring instruments. |
| February,1999 |
The Tsuru factory was registered to the ISO9001 quality management standard for torque equipment.
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May,2000
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Chairman of Nakamura Mfg., Mr. Hareshi Ishimori, is toasted at the Precision Measuring Instrument Machine Industry Association on being awarded the honor of the Emperor’s Order of the Sacred Treasure Fifth Rank. Mr. Ishimori is largely credited with developing the precision measuring industry in Japan. |
| June,2000 |
Began sales of torque control electric drivers. |
| March,2001 |
The Tsuru factory was registered to the ISO14001 environmental standard. |
Our founder., Mr.Iwao Nakamura.
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