| 1950- |
| 1952 |
Asahi Chemical Laboratory founded.
Began recovery of silver from photographic fixing solutions. |
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| 1960- |
| 1964 |
Incorporated as a limited company. |
| 1968 |
Kobe Plant constructed in Higashi-Nada-Ku, Kobe.
Started supply of silver to Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. |
| 1969 |
Started electrolytic silver recovery operations using in-house developed technology. |
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| 1970- |
| 1971 |
Contracted to join Fuji Photo Film's photo treatment and environmental protection program. |
| 1973 |
Industrial waste disposal license obtained from Kobe City authorities. |
| 1974 |
Fukuoka Office opened, thereafter followed by offices and plants throughout the country. |
| 1975 |
Plata, in-house developed electrolytic silver recovery equipment, enters production. |
| 1978 |
Head Office building completed in Higashi-Nada-Ku, Kobe.
Certified environmental measurement license obtained. |
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| 1980- |
| 1981 |
Objective management and internal proposal system introduced. |
| 1982 |
Entered dental-related business (recycling of precious metals from dental clinics and laboratories). |
| 1983 |
Silver brand registered on the London Metal Exchange (LME). |
| 1986 |
Started precious metal recycling from electronic components and related materials, and jewelry industries. |
| 1988 |
Started manufacture and sales of chemicals for plating. |
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| 1990- |
| 1991 |
Bon Ange Co., Ltd., jewelry sales company established. |
| 1992 |
Obtained specially controlled waste disposal license from Kobe City authorities. |
| 1994 |
Asahi G&S SDN. BHD. established (Malaysian subsidiary) |
| 1997 |
Five subsidiaries and affiliates merged to become Asahi Pretec Corporation. |
| 1998 |
Headquarters moved to Sannomiya, Kobe.
Technical Research Center opened. Palladium brand registered with London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM). |
| 1999 |
Stock made available to public on over-the-counter market.
Technical Research Center obtained ISO9001 certification.
Became full member of Japan Gold Metal Association. |
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| 2000- |
| 2000 |
Technical Research Center obtained ISO14001 certification.
Silver brand registered with London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). Platinum brand registered with LPPM.
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (2nd Section). |
| 2001 |
Acquired Sansho Co., Ltd., Daimon Co., Ltd., and Eco-Material Co.,Ltd. |
| 2002 |
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (1st Section). |
| 2003 |
Shanghai Asahipretec Co., Ltd., established. (Chinese subsidiary) |
| 2004 |
Acquired Nihon Chemitech Co., Ltd. |
| 2005 |
Acquired Shioiri Kenzai Co., Ltd.
Nihon Chemitech Co., Ltd merged Daimon Co., Ltd. and Eco-Material Co.,Ltd. |
| 2006 |
Acquired Iyotec Co., Ltd.
Acquired Nishiki Kosan Co., Ltd.
Established Asahipretec Korea Co., Ltd. .(Korean subsidiary) |
| 2007 |
Established the Tokyo Headquarters.
Merged with Nishiki Kosan Co., Ltd.
Acquired Taiyo Chemical Ltd., Co.
Transferred environmental business in part from Sanix Inc. and established Kitakyushu Regional Office.
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| 2008 |
Established Japan Waste Corporation.
Gold brand registered with London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).
Acquired Fuji Rozai Ltd., Co. |
| 2009 |
Established Asahi Holdings Incorporated.
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (1st Section). |
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