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Corporate History

1965 Founding
1968 Launch of the industry's first integrated sanitary napkin
1969 Launch of adult disposable diapers
1977 Start of pet litter box sheet manufacture
1978 Launch of Japan's first super-absorbent polymer slim-type napkin
1980 Development of Japan's first industrial-use super-absorbent polymer blend absorbents
1990 Launch of panty liners
1991 Launch of deodorizing mats for refrigerators
1994 Development of marine oil absorbents (approved by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
Launch of adult incontinence pads
1998 Launch of gourd-shaped incontinence pads
2003 Launch of adult ultra-absorbent overnight pads
2004 Launch of pet incontinence pads
Launch of pet sanitary napkins
2007 Launch of pet pad holders (patented)
2009 Establishment of Gifu Factory
2010 Launch of pouch-type incontinence pads for men
Launch of disposable diapers for pets
Launch of Japan's largest disposable absorbent sheets (200cm x 90cm)
2011 Launch of belted disposable diapers for male dogs
Launch of 100% cotton sanitary napkins for sensitive skin (for domestic market)
2014 Partial remodeling of production line (adult incontinence pads/napkin-type incontinence pads/nursing care disposable absorbent sheets)

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