The state-of-the-art research and development center, ACTIVE ZONE 21, is completed.

In response to the growing demand for environment measuring equipment in the United States, HORIBA transfers control of its U.S. operations to HORIBA Instruments Incorporated and plans for business expansion.

FUN HOUSE, a pension-style training facility in Shiga Prefecture, is opened.

Atsushi HORIBA is elected as president and representative director

Commencement of HONEST, a PC network that analyzes data on acid rain.

HORIBA reaches and agreement with Nippon Roche K.K. to market blood cell counters.

HORIBA begins installing a chassis dynamometer for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

HORIBA delivers a CO₂ monitoring system to the Meteorological Agency's Minamitorishima observation station, for use as part of the World Meteorological Organization's background atmospheric pollution monitoring network.

HORIBA Europe GmbH opens an office in Sweden to strengthen HORIBA's presence in Northern European countries.

HORIBA begins selling the world’s first cordless pH meter.

HORIBA becomes the first Japanese maker of measuring and analytical devices to receive ISO-9001 approval.

ISO-9001 approval received from the British Standards Institute (BSI)

The manufacture of liquid crystal displays is transferred to Tempe Facility in Arizona, the United States.

HORIBA develops the world's first X-ray microscope analyzer.

HORIBA announces a new international standard automobile emission analyzer developed jointly by the Company’s operations in Japan, the United States, and Europe.

The Beijing Representative Office is established.

HORIBA acquires all the shares of the specialist blood cell counter maker ABX S.A.(presently HORIBA ABX S.A.), a subsidiary of the Swiss pharmaceutical giant, F. Hoffmann-La Roche S.A.

HORIBA launches its Internet home page, GAIAPRESS, which focusses on the theme of preserving the global environment.

HORIBA released its Kastani-ACT D-20 series of measuring devices, which feature shock resistant electrodes, water resistant designs, and multi-parameter measuring functions.

Construction of a new five-story head office building is completed.

Establishes HORIBA INSTRUMENTS Pte. Ltd. (HIS), in Singapore

Acquires France-based manufacturer, JOBIN YVON SA, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of optical equipment

Completes clean room for microsensor production

Develops inspection equipment for flat panel displays, including liquid crystal displays and plasma displays, capable of detecting contrast defects in dots and lines

Named as Registered Manufacturer by MITI. This system registers companies recognized as especially superior at quality control.

Announced the LC-270 CRP, the world's first blood cell and inflammation measurement equipment.

Announced the dioxin formation observation equipment PG-222. Dioxin is much in the news for its influence on the general public.

Bought up Atago Bussan Co., Ltd. (presently HORIBA, Ltd.), a spectroscopic analysis equipment export-import and sales trading company. Atago Bussan Co., Ltd. (presently HORIBA, Ltd.) was the sales representative inside Japan for Instruments S.A., a member of the HORIBA Group.

Founded HORIBA International as a management company to coordinate the former HORIBA Instruments Inc. in North America.

Founded HORIBASTEC Inc. to strengthen the HORIBA Group's North American semi-conductor business.

Announced the IT-550 series of handy type radial thermometers with narrow field of vision, water proofing and digital output.

Announced the U-20 water quality monitoring system with many revolutionary functions such as taking thirteen measurements.

Established an engine exhaust measurement lab in Ann Arbor, North America, where exhaust regulations are strict.