1970
OLSON-HORIBA INCORPORATED (USA) is established, marking the start of overseas business.
1971
March, 1971
Shares are listed on the Osaka securities and Kyoto stock exchanges.
1972
Subsidiaries are established in the United States and Europe.
1974
Standard Technology Inc. is established. (presently HORIBA STEC Co., Ltd)
1975
Environmental Protection Agency (USA) adopts MEXA.
1975
COS Co., Ltd. is established (presently HORIBA Advanced Techno).
1976
HORIBA develops Japan’s first energy-dispersive X-ray analyzer.
1978
The corporate motto becomes "Joy & Fun."
1978
The employee welfare company HORIBA COMMUNITY CORPORATION is established.