History of HORIBA 1970s

Global expansion with strong international products

1970

OLSON-HORIBA INCORPORATED (USA)
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 established in United States and Europe
1972

Subsidiaries are established in the United States and Europe.

1974

1974

Standard Technology Inc. is established. (presently HORIBA STEC Co., Ltd)

1975

Environmental Protection Agency (USA) adopts MEXA
1975

Environmental Protection Agency (USA) adopts MEXA.

1975

COS Co., Ltd. is established (presently HORIBA Advanced Techno).

1976

First energy-dispersive X-ray Analyzer
1976

HORIBA develops Japan’s first energy-dispersive X-ray analyzer.

1978

Omoshiro Okashiku - Joy and Fun
1978

The corporate motto becomes "Joy & Fun."

1978

The employee welfare company HORIBA COMMUNITY CORPORATION is established.