1984
Milestone 01
Founded in Nagoya, Japan
Takumi Mizuki establishes the company with a mission to combine technology with mottainai, the Japanese philosophy of zero waste.
History
From Japan to the World
A visual timeline of manufacturing, membrane innovation, logistics and global expansion.
1986
Milestone 02
First Industrial Reverse Osmosis Membrane
Breakthrough launch in Japan for desalination and wastewater treatment.
1992
Milestone 03
Domestic Reverse Osmosis Membranes
Expansion into the residential market, enabling Japanese families to access purified water.
1995
Milestone 04
First Factory in Osaka, Japan
Increased production capacity with automated, low-emission manufacturing processes.
2002
Milestone 05
Global Expansion: Factory in Shenzhen, China
A strategic move to serve Asian automotive and electronics markets.
2010
Milestone 06
Nanofiltration and High-Efficiency Resins
NF membranes and CX-5000 resins launch for selective ion and heavy metal removal.
2012
Milestone 07
Distribution Centers in Tokyo and Beijing
Optimized logistics reduce delivery times by 40% across Asia.
2020
Milestone 08
Ultrafiltration Membranes for Critical Sectors
Applications expand into pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and food industries.
