Company profile

 

 

Corporate History

  Business   Technology Development
1939

Founded as Osaka Cork Industry Co., Ltd.

Founded as Osaka Cork Industry Co., Ltd.
   
1949

Constructed Morinomiya Plant (former Osaka Plant)

Constructed Morinomiya Plant (former Osaka Plant)
   
1953

Changed company name to Daiwa Can Company

   
1956

Constructed Shimizu Plant

Constructed Shimizu Plant
   
1963

Constructed Osaka Plant

Constructed Osaka Plant
   
1965

Merged with Kyushu Seikan Co., Ltd., acquired Tokyo Factory

   
1966    

Start of manufacturing of aluminum EOE (Easy Open End)

1967

Moved head office to Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Moved head office to Chuo-ku, Tokyo
   
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

1973    

Started the world's first commercial production of two-piece steel cans.

Started the world's first commercial production of two-piece steel cans.
1975

Construction of Kyushu Plant

Construction of Kyushu Plant
   
1976    

Commercialize pull-up caps

Commercialize pull-up caps
1979    

Started manufacturing 3-piece welded cans for beverages

Developed and commercialized liquid nitrogen filling technology

1981

Capital increased to 2.4 billion yen

   
1982    

Commercialized peel-off caps

Commercialized heat-seal end caps

1984

Construction of Central Laboratories

Construction of Central Laboratories
 

Commercialize the squeeze foamer

Commercialize the squeeze foamer
1985

Construction of Moka Plant

Construction of Moka Plant
 

Commercialization of aseptic filling equipment for black coffee cans

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).

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

1992

Acquired Sapporo Beer Can Plant

Constructed Shin-Tobata Plant

Constructed Shin-Tobata Plant
 

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.

Commercialized pump foamers.
1993    

Developed a campaign-specific SOT (Stay-On Tab) for promoting beverage can sales.

Commercialized a pilfer-proof cap.

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.

1995

Constructed Technology Development Center

Constructed Technology Development Center
 

Developed and commercialized 204/211 reduced-diameter cans.

Installed a laminating line at the Shin Tobata Plant and began full-scale operation.

1996

Ooigawa Plant Built

Ooigawa Plant Built
   
1997    

Commercialization of L-tube

1998  

Obtained ISO9002 certification

Launched the ASIS No. 1 line and began a joint venture with Toas Co., Ltd.

Developed and commercialized hologram cans

Developed and commercialized hologram cans
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 2-Piece  laminated cans

 

Developed and commercialized 3-Piece embossed cans

Developed and commercialized 3-Piece  embossed cans
2000  

New Bottle Can development and commercialization

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).

The New Bottle Can won the Grand Prix for Can of the Year at Canex 2000, hosted by The Canmaker (magazine).

 

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 Elegance Can.

 

Developed and commercialized the Spiral Bead Can

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.

Developed and commercialized flat tubes.
2004    

Developed and commercialized the Mini Bottle Can

Developed and commercialized the Mini Bottle Can
2005    

Developed and commercialized 3-piece wide-mouth resealable can (Wide Open Resealable Can).

Developed and commercialized a 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.

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.

2007    

Developed and commercialized tablet cans

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.

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.

2009  

Developed the ECO Bead Can (3-piece 190g environmentally friendly steel can)

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.

The expanded irregular shaped can won the Bronze Award at the 2009 Can of the Year Awards.

 

2010

Seoul Representative Office established

 

Developed Lapilus, a new eco-friendly material.

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)

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)

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)

 

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)

3P-ECO Bead Can

 

Bronze Award / Summit Attendee Award in the Bottle Can category (Slim Wine Bottle)

Slim Wine Bottle

 

2012  

Received the 15th Japan Food Products Excellence Award for Machinery, Materials, and Ingredients (New Bottle Can for Wine, Slim Wine Bottle)

キッコーマン食品殿「マンズワイン ラ・ラ・ヴァン」 モンデ酒造殿「プティモンテリア」 モンデ酒造殿「プレミアム缶ワイン」

 

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)

3-Piece Expandable Can

 

2013

Head office relocated to Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

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).

3-piece long neck can

 

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)

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)

Bronze Award Winner in the Bottle Can Category (Embossed Bottle Can)

 

2015   Awarded in two categories at the 2015 Can of the Year Awards

Gold Award in the 3-Piece Beverage Can Category (3-Piece Expanded Can)

Gold Award in the 3-Piece Beverage Can Category (3-Piece Expanded Can)

 

Gold Award in the Bottle Can Category (Contour Bottle Can)

Gold Award in the Bottle Can Category (Contour Bottle Can)

 

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"

 
2017

Recipient of the Excellent Eco-Ship Modal Shift Project Award in FY2016
First-time recipient of the Director-General's Award from the Maritime Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

 

Received the Silver Award in the Concept category at the "Pentaward 2017"

2018  

Received Silver Award in the Beverage and Concept categories at the "Pentawards 2018".

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.

2020  

Developed and commercialized a thin tube compatible with postal mail (mail delivery).

3ピース飲料缶部門 金賞受賞(3ピースエキスパンド缶)

 

Developed and commercialized a tube for spot care

ボトル缶部門 金賞受賞(コンツア-ボトル缶)

 

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)

 

2021  

Developed and commercialized 204mm diameter FOE (Full Open End)

Developed and commercialized biodegradable lid

Developed and commercialized a biodegradable lid

 

Developed and commercialized Smart Steam

Developed and commercialized Smart Steam

 

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
Beef Steak Style Mousse-
Carbonated Thick Lemon Squash

8th Care Food & Smile Care Food Contest'EverSmile' products won two Gold Awards
													・Beef Steak Style Mousse- Carbonated Thick Lemon Squash

 

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-

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

Developed and commercialized a paper-based rectangular container

 

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