Global expansion with strong international products

OLSON-HORIBA INCORPORATED (USA)

1970

  • OLSON-HORIBA INCORPORATED (USA) is established, marking the start of overseas business.

March 1971

  • Shares are listed on the Osaka securities and Kyoto stock exchanges.
Subsidiaries established in United States and Europe

1972

  • Subsidiaries are established in the United States and Europe.

1974

  • Standard Technology Inc. is established. (presently HORIBA STEC Co., Ltd)
Environmental Protection Agency (USA) adopts MEXA

1975

  • Environmental Protection Agency (USA) adopts MEXA.
  • COS Co., Ltd. is established (presently HORIBA Advanced Techno).
First energy-dispersive X-ray Analyzer

1976

  • HORIBA develops Japan’s first energy-dispersive X-ray analyzer.
Omoshiro Okashiku - Joy and Fun

1978

  • The corporate motto becomes “Joy & Fun.”
  • The employee welfare company HORIBA COMMUNITY CORPORATION 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.