A period of building up our internal resources

First mass flow controller

1980

  • The Standard Technology Inc. (presently HORIBA STEC) makes the first mass flow controller.

1982

  • The Application Center, a showroom for HORIBA products is opened to establish a closer relationship with our customers.

September 1982

  • Shares are listed on the first section of the Tokyo stock and Osaka securities exchanges.

1984

  • HORIBA Makes the first reticle/mask particle detection system.

April 1985

  • A sales office is established in Singapore.

April 1986

  • HORIBA becomes the first Japanese company listed on the first section of a stock exchange to introduce a four-day working week.
"Cardy” first flat, card-type, pH meter

1987

  • HORIBA makes “Cardy,” the world's first flat, card-type, pH meter.
HORIBA partners with ABX S.A.

March 1987

  • HORIBA partners with the French medical equipment manufacturer ABX S.A. (presently HORIBA ABX S.A.).

October 1987

  • HORIBA forms a business tie-up with the German company, Hoiza GmbH, regarding automotive emission systems.

1988

  • Initiatives aimed at establishing the “HORIBA Identity” are launched: the first step in creating the HORIBA brand.
HORIBA concludes an agreement with Maidak Inc.

March 1988

HORIBA concludes an agreement with Maidak Inc., of the U.S., to transfer technology on fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometers.

HORIBA GmbH in Austria
  • HORIBA GmbH is established in Austria.

December 1988

  • HORIBA Korea Ltd. is established.
Omoshiro Okashiku (Joy and Fun)

Omoshiro Okashiku - Joy and Fun

The company motto displayed above sums up the directive to everyone at HORIBA Group, which is to bring enthusiasm and excitement into our work to make our trade fulfilling and enjoy our lives.