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Kyusyu Nano-tec Optics Co., Ltd. is shaping the future
through the development and manufacture of
liquid crystal switchable films.
Kyusyu Nano-tec Optics Co., Ltd. is shaping the future
through the development and manufacture of
liquid crystal switchable films.
Company
Company Overview
| Company Name | Kyusyu Nano-tec Optics Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Head Office / Fujiwara Factory |
2393 Fujiwara, Hiji-machi, Hayami-gun, Oita 879-1502, Japan TEL／+81-977-72-3315 FAX／+81-977-72-3316 |
| Factory No. 3(New Factory) |
9748-6, Hiji-machi, Hayami-gun, Oita, Japan |
| Oga Factory |
8574-2 Oga, Hiji-machi, Hayami-gun, Oita, Japan TEL／+81-977-76-8816 FAX／+81-977-76-8817 |
| Branch Office |
1-16-21 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan TEL／+81-3-5338-7414 FAX／+81-3-5338-7574 |
| Representative Director | Junichi Baba; eight other directors |
| Capital | JPY 50 million |
| Number of Employees | 60 |
| Business Activities | Research, development, manufacture, and sales of functional liquid crystal films |
| Principal Banks | Oita Prefectural Credit Cooperative; The Oita Bank; The Howa Bank; Japan Finance Corporation; Mizuho Bank |
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2393 Fujiwara, Hiji-machi, Hayami-gun, Oita 879-1502, Japan
Equipment and Production
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History
Company History
2004
Apr
Business launched; company incorporated in Oita City in August.
Dec
Factory established in Hiji-machi, Hayami-gun, Oita Prefecture.
2005
Apr
Sample production began.
2006
Feb
Business innovation plan approved by Oita Prefecture.
Received an Encouragement Award at the Oita Prefecture Business Plan Grand Prix.
Received an Encouragement Award at the Oita Prefecture Business Plan Grand Prix.
Sep
Large-scale production equipment for 1,200 mm-wide film installed.
2007
Apr
Made-to-order production of large panels began.
2009
Oct
Granted Japanese Patent No. 4387931 for a polymer-type liquid crystal display device and its manufacturing method.
Nov
Granted Japanese Patent No. 4414866 for UV exposure equipment.
2010
Jun
Business innovation plan approved by Oita Prefecture.
Certified as a supplier under Oita Prefecture's trial procurement program.
Certified as a supplier under Oita Prefecture's trial procurement program.
2011
Feb
New business collaboration plan approved by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Mar
Nanotec Sales Co., Ltd. established in Fukuoka Prefecture as an affiliated company.
2012
Jun
PCT application filed for a method of manufacturing liquid crystal display elements.
International Application No. PCT/JP2012/60412; Reference No. PCT240220
International Application No. PCT/JP2012/60412; Reference No. PCT240220
Dec
PCT application filed for a polymerizable composition and liquid crystal display element.
International Application No. PCT/JP2012/084156; Reference No. PCT241131
International Application No. PCT/JP2012/084156; Reference No. PCT241131
2013
Aug
Selected for a new technology development grant from the New Technology Development Foundation.
Sep
Selected for Oita Prefecture's program supporting the development of products using local resources.
Nov
Selected for the FY2012 program supporting prototype development and related activities by manufacturing SMEs and small businesses.
2015
Apr
Successfully developed the world's first reverse-mode film prototype.
2016
May
Signed a film business collaboration agreement with Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
2018
Jun
Selected for the FY2018 Strategic Core Technology Advancement Support Program.
Jul
Relocated the head office to Fujiwara, Hiji-machi, Hayami-gun, Oita Prefecture, and opened the Fujiwara Factory.
2019
Feb
Signed a capital and business alliance agreement with Toyota Tsusho Corporation
2020
Mar
Mass production began for the new Toyota Harrier/Venza.
Jun
First adopted for the switchable panoramic roof of the new Toyota Harrier/Venza.
Received a Toyota Technology Development Award and the CE Special Award for the Harrier project.
Received a Toyota Technology Development Award and the CE Special Award for the Harrier project.
2021
Mar
Received the MVP distinction in the FY2020 Toyota Technology Development Awards.
Aug
Introduced two-shift production to meet growing demand from China.
Oct
Selected for Oita Prefecture's program to develop companies that drive regional growth.
2022
Jan
Cumulative shipments reached 100,000 units.
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