| 1926-05-01 |
The predecessor of our company, Iwata Manufacturing, was founded: Brothers Iwata Hatsutarō and Iwata Sukezō established the company on May 1, 1926, in a corner of a factory in Toyozawa-cho, Shibuya Ward, starting as a small town workshop with just two used lathes. |
| 1927 |
Start of manufacturing and sales of Japan's first spray gun: Development of the spray gun began at Mizushima Trading Company. After dozens of retries, a few spray guns finally passed the test. About half a year after commissioning, with funds nearly exhausted, it was a result of craftsmanship's persistence and pride. The domestically produced first spray gun had a large head and a bulky grip, but could perform flat and round spraying, with sufficient atomization of paint. |
| 1928 |
Started manufacturing and sales of small reciprocating compressors |
| 1954 |
Entered the automatic painting equipment field |
| 1957-04 |
In April 1957, although dissolving the partnership and transitioning to a corporation was an option, the tax payment due to liquidation exceeded 100 million yen, making it impractical. Ultimately, a new corporation was established, and the partnership remained. Accordingly, in April 1957, Iwata Painting Equipment Industry Co., Ltd. was established, taking over the partnership's business. |
| 1957-04 |
Established Iwata Painting Equipment Industry Co., Ltd.: In 1955, recorded annual sales of 300 million yen and total assets exceeding 150 million yen. However, the company was still a partnership with capital of only 4.5 million yen, which was far from the actual management situation. Despite recent capital increase, funds were limited. Dissolving the partnership and converting to a corporation was an option, but the tax implications of liquidation exceeded 100 million yen, making it impractical. Ultimately, a new corporation was established, and the partnership remained. In April 1957, Iwata Painting Equipment Industry Co., Ltd. was founded, taking over the partnership's business. |
| 1959 |
Launched airless units |
| 1962 |
Fully entered the painting equipment field |
| 1963 |
Certified as a JIS-approved factory for small reciprocating air compressors |
| 1969 |
Launched Japan's first domestically produced air-cooled two-stage medium-sized compressor: Development of the medium-sized compressor began around 1965. Since the market was fiercely competitive with major early entrants, a marketing-based development strategy was devised, including extensive output variations, easy maintenance and miniaturization of air-cooled units, and semi-automatic operation control. The prototype was completed at the end of 1967, and launched in 1969. |
| 1970 |
Listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange Second Section |
| 1971 |
Launched electrostatic painting machines |
| 1973 |
Listed on the Tokyo and Osaka Securities Exchange First Sections |
| 1975 |
Developed painting robots jointly with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and launched automotive booths |
| 1975-08 |
Developed jointly with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. a domestically produced first painting robot "AR-62" and launched it in August 1975. |
| 1977 |
Entered the rotary compressor field |
| 1985 |
Joint development with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of the world's first multi-joint electric painting robot: In partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, developed and launched the domestically produced painting robot 'AR-62' in August 1975. The AR-62, hydraulically driven, skillfully reproduces the wrist movements of skilled workers via software, and was highly evaluated both domestically and internationally. |
| 1985 |
Joint development with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. of the world's first multi-joint electric painting robot. |
| 1987 |
Launched adhesive coating equipment and hot melt applicators |
| 1988 |
Networked CAD systems in Yokohama, Akita, and Fukushima for full-scale operation |
| 1990 |
Launched large rotary compressors |
| 1991 |
Launched oil-free medium-sized compressors: Released the world's first oil-free scroll compressor: Development started around 1985, overcoming difficult challenges such as exploring heat-resistant materials, developing chip seal materials, and designing precise air-cooled housings over six years. In March 1991, announced the world's first oil-free scroll compressors "SLP-22" (2.2 kW) and "SLP-37" (3.7 kW). |
| 1991-03 |
Launched oil-free medium-sized compressor: Launched the world's first oil-free scroll compressor: Started development around 1985, overcoming difficult challenges such as exploring heat-resistant materials, developing chip seal materials, and designing precise air-cooled housings. In March 1991, announced the world's first oil-free scroll compressors "SLP-22" (2.2 kW) and "SLP-37" (3.7 kW). |
| 1993 |
Launched the world's first oil-free scroll vacuum pump. Entered the vacuum pump field: Development project started in 1985. The goal was the most needed medium vacuum (100 to 10^-1 Pascal). Prototype completed in 1990, market entry decided in 1991. |
| 1995 |
Launched the compact compressor "COMG" series |
| 1996-10-01 |
Received ISO-9001 certification: Established CI (Corporate Identity) and changed company name to "Anest Iwata Corporation": On October 1, 1996, celebrating the 70th anniversary, the company renamed to "Anest Iwata Corporation". "Anest" stands for "Active & Newest Technology," representing a development-oriented company with vitality and innovative technology. Also, it reflects the company's founding principles of "Sincerity: EARNEST" and "Honesty: HONEST," inheriting the founding spirit of "sincerity." The new company name embodies a strong will for reform, marking a fresh start. |
| 1999 |
Received ISO-14001 certification |
| 2007 |
Acquired and merged Anest Iwata Akita Co., Ltd., and Anest Iwata Fukushima Co., Ltd., and Anest Iwata Kousan Co., Ltd. |
| 2009 |
Oil-free booster compressors received energy-saving equipment awards |
| 2010 |
Received environmental management certification from Yokohama City: Established ANEST IWATA DO BRASIL CONSULTORIA TECNICA LTDA. (now: ANEST IWATA DO BRASIL COMERCIAL LTDA.) |
| 2010 |
Certified as an environmental management business by Yokohama City: Established ANEST IWATA DO BRASIL CONSULTORIA TECNICA LTDA.: (Currently: ANEST IWATA DO BRASIL COMERCIAL LTDA.) |
| 2011 |
Established Anest Iwata Vacuum Service Co., Ltd. and Anest Iwata (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. |
| 2012 |
Participated in capital investment in ANEST IWATA AIR TECH s.r.l.: Established ANEST IWATA South Africa (Pty) Ltd.: Consolidated compressor and vacuum equipment production from Yokohama to Fukushima factory |
| 2013 |
Developed and sold proprietary claw and screw type medium compressors: Established ANEST IWATA Vietnam Co., Ltd.: Established ANEST IWATA Middle East FZE |
| 2014 |
Rebranded Anest Iwata Coating Service Co., Ltd. to Anest Iwata Coating Solutions Co., Ltd.: Established PT. ANEST IWATA Indonesia: Established ANEST IWATA Babatz GmbH: Established Airzap ANEST IWATA INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTDA.: Established ANEST IWATA Polska Sp. Z o.o. |
| 2015 |
Renamed Anest Iwata Service Co., Ltd. to Anest Iwata Compressor Co., Ltd. |
| 2017 |
Energy-saving award received by oil-free scroll compressor (F series) |
| 2018 |
Established ANEST IWATA SPARMAX CO., Ltd. |
| 2019 |
Formed capital alliance with E.M.S. CONCEPT SARL |
| 2020 |
Merged Anest Iwata Compressor Co., Ltd. and Anest Iwata Coating Solutions Co., Ltd. |
