Corporate History
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| 1939 |
Founded as Osaka Cork Industry Co., Ltd.
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| 1949 |
Constructed Morinomiya Plant (former Osaka Plant)
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| 1953 |
Changed company name to Daiwa Can Company |
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| 1956 |
Constructed Shimizu Plant
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| 1963 |
Constructed Osaka Plant
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| 1965 |
Merged with Kyushu Seikan Co., Ltd., acquired Tokyo Factory |
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| 1966 |
Start of manufacturing of aluminum EOE (Easy Open End) |
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| 1967 |
Moved head office to Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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| 1969 |
The world's first commercial production and sales of canned coffee beverages |
| 1972 |
Developed tinplate EOE Commercialized full-scale production of aluminum 2-piece can Commercialized multi-layer plastic tubes |
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| 1973 |
Started the world's first commercial production of two-piece steel cans.
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| 1975 |
Construction of Kyushu Plant
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| 1976 |
Commercialize pull-up caps
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| 1979 |
Started manufacturing 3-piece welded cans for beverages Developed and commercialized liquid nitrogen filling technology |
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| 1981 |
Capital increased to 2.4 billion yen |
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| 1982 |
Commercialized peel-off caps Commercialized heat-seal end caps |
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| 1984 |
Construction of Central Laboratories
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Commercialize the squeeze foamer
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| 1985 |
Construction of Moka Plant
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Commercialization of aseptic filling equipment for black coffee cans |
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| 1989 |
Development of low-vacuum filling technology and thin-sheet seaming technology leading to the development of a 3-piece lightweight can (balanced can). A 3-piece high-speed line (1200 cpm) starts operation at the Shimizu Plant. |
| 1990 |
Established technology for producing aluminum DRD cans with simplified production processes. Developed and commercialized the internal pressure can SOT (Stay-on Tab End). |
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| 1991 |
Developed a system to eliminate the need for acoustic inspection of 3-piece cans using an in-line super detector. Commercialized coil coating for 3-piece can bodies Commercialized one-piece molded hot cans |
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| 1992 |
Acquired Sapporo Beer Can Plant Constructed Shin-Tobata Plant
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Developed and commercialized SOT for negative pressured cans. Developed new can washer with high efficiency and short processing time. Developed new high-speed visual inspection machine for inspection of outer appearane of cans Developed pre-printed DR cans using a printing pattern deformation technology based on strain analysis. Commercialized smooth caps. Commercialized pump foamers.
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| 1993 |
Developed a campaign-specific SOT (Stay-On Tab) for promoting beverage can sales. Commercialized a pilfer-proof cap. |
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| 1994 |
Developed and commercialized a 3-piece double-neck can (190g and 250g). Developed and commercialized laminated 3-piece cans that significantly improve product quality. |
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| 1995 |
Constructed Technology Development Center
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Developed and commercialized 204/211 reduced-diameter cans. Installed a laminating line at the Shin Tobata Plant and began full-scale operation. |
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| 1996 |
Ooigawa Plant Built
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| 1997 |
Commercialization of L-tube |
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| 1998 |
Obtained ISO9002 certification Launched the ASIS No. 1 line and began a joint venture with Toas Co., Ltd. Developed and commercialized hologram cans
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| 1999 |
Launched ASIS No. 2 and started business in collaboration with Sanwa Canned Co., Ltd. Developed and commercialized 2-Piece laminated cans
Developed and commercialized 3-Piece embossed cans
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| 2000 |
New Bottle Can development and commercialization
The New Bottle Can won the Grand Prix for Can of the Year at Canex 2000, hosted by The Canmaker (magazine).
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| 2002 |
Developed and commercialized small PET bottle compatible with hot warmers. Developed and commercialized New Bottle Can for retort Developed and commercialized solid aseptic technology. Developed and commercialized the Elegance Can.
Developed and commercialized the Spiral Bead Can |
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| 2003 |
The Spiral Bead Can, won the Grand Prix for Can of the Year for the second time at Canex 2003, hosted by The Canmaker. Developed and commercialized flat tubes.
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| 2004 |
Developed and commercialized the Mini Bottle Can
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| 2005 |
Developed and commercialized 3-piece wide-mouth resealable can (Wide Open Resealable Can).
The Mini Bottle Can won the Bronze Award in the Can of the Year (Bottle Can Category) at Cannex 2005, hosted by The Canmaker (magazine). The New Bottle Can won the 2005 French Packaging Award, presented by a French packaging industry magazine. |
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| 2006 |
Developed an aerosol cap with a content discharge mechanism (residual gas discharge mechanism). At the Cannex 2006, hosted by The Canmaker (magazine), the Wide-Open Resealable Can won the Grand Prix in the 3-piece beverage can category, and the Chocolate Can won the Silver Award in the 2-piece food can category. |
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| 2007 |
Developed and commercialized tablet cans
Developed and commercialized retort cups In the Can of the Year awards hosted by The Canmaker (magazine), the foamedink laminated can won the gold prize and the grip can won the silver prize in the 3-piece can beverage category. In addition, the Wide-Open Resealable Can won the silver prize in the 3-piece food can category, and the small AE tablet can won the silver prize in the 2-piece food can category. |
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| 2008 |
At the "International Steel Packaging Awards" hosted by APEAL (Steel for Packaging Europe), the Wide-Open Resealable Can won the top prize in the beverage can category Development and commercialization of a New Bottle Can for wine. |
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| 2009 |
Developed the ECO Bead Can (3-piece 190g environmentally friendly steel can)
The expanded irregular shaped can won the Bronze Award at the 2009 Can of the Year Awards.
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| 2010 |
Seoul Representative Office established |
Developed Lapilus, a new eco-friendly material.
Received awards in 3 categories at the 2010 Can of the Year Awards:- Gold Award in the 3-Piece Beverage Can Category (24-sided expanded can)
Gold prize for the Bottle Can Category (Film laminated 120ml Mini Bottle Can)
Silver Award in the 3-Piece Beverage Can Category (gravure laminate hologram printing)
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| 2011 |
Tokyo Plant: Received the Kanagawa Prefecture Regional Coexistence Type Factory Award for FY2010 |
2011 Can of the Year Awards:- Silver Award in the 3-Piece Beverage Can category (3P-ECO Bead Can)
Bronze Award / Summit Attendee Award in the Bottle Can category (Slim Wine Bottle)
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| 2012 |
Received the 15th Japan Food Products Excellence Award for Machinery, Materials, and Ingredients (New Bottle Can for Wine, Slim Wine Bottle)
Received two awards at the 2012 Can of the Year Awards: Gold Award in the 3-Piece Beverage Can category / Summit Attendee Award (3-Piece Expandable Can)
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| 2013 |
Head office relocated to Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Seoul representative office changed to sales office (branch) |
In collaboration with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, developed a new anti-fogging coating with a new mechanism
Received the Silver Award in the 3-Piece Beverage Can category at the 2013 Can of the Year Awards (3-piece long neck can).
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| 2014 |
Awarded in two categories at the 2014 Can of the Year
Awards
Can of the Year Grand Prix Winner- Gold Award Winner in the 3-Piece Beverage Can Category (3-Piece Embossed Can)
Bronze Award Winner in the Bottle Can Category (Embossed Bottle Can)
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| 2015 |
Awarded in two categories at the 2015 Can of the Year
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Gold Award in the 3-Piece Beverage Can Category (3-Piece Expanded Can)
Gold Award in the Bottle Can Category (Contour Bottle Can)
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| 2016 |
FY2016 Commendation for Excellent Energy Management
Businesses
Oigawa Plant: Received the "Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director's Award" Company (Business Operator): Received the "Kanto Region・ Electricity Use Rationalization Committee Chairman's Award, Business Operator Category, Grand Prize" |
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| 2017 |
Recipient of the Excellent Eco-Ship Modal Shift Project
Award in FY2016 |
Received the Silver Award in the Concept category at the "Pentaward 2017" |
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| 2018 |
Received Silver Award in the Beverage and Concept categories at the "Pentawards 2018". |
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| 2019 |
Establishment of Bangkok Representative Office. Inherited the printing plate business of Daiwa Service Co., Ltd. through absorption-type company split. |
Developed and commercialized hinged jar containers. |
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| 2020 |
Developed and commercialized a thin tube compatible with postal mail (mail delivery).
Developed and commercialized a tube for spot care
Developed and commercialized an oil-repellent film for confectionery 2020 Can of the Year - Two awards in the 3-piece beverage can category: Gold Award (CL-WORC) Bronze Award (Can body/end inner surface BPA-NI specification)
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| 2021 |
Developed and commercialized 204mm diameter FOE (Full Open End) Developed and commercialized biodegradable lid
Developed and commercialized Smart Steam
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| 2022 |
2022 Can of the Year 3-Piece Silver Award in the Beverage Can Category
8th Care Food & Smile Care Food Contest"EverSmile"
products won two Gold Awards
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| 2023 |
Inherited the logistics and measurement businesses of Daiwa Service Co., Ltd. through absorption-type company split. Inherited the maintenance, inspection, and manufacturing businesses of Daiwa Engineering Co., Ltd. through absorption-type company split. Received the 2022 Eco-Ship Modal Shift Excellent Business Award from the Director-General of the Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. |
2023 Can of the Year 3-PieceAwarded Gold Prize in the Beverage Can Category-
Developed and commercialized Rich Foamer, which boasts superior foam elasticity Developed and commercialized paper-based rectangular container
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