Company History
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History
The history of evolution in plastic containers mirrors Aoki’s history. We have always been at the leading edge of innovation, helping to advance global container culture. Making the lives of people around the world more convenient and comfortable, our technological development reduces impacts on the global environment to create a sustainable future.

1975
Development of 4-station injection stretch-blow molding machines

1976
Aoki Technical Laboratory, Inc. founded

1984
Development of 3-station injection stretch-blow molding machines and direct heat conditioning (Direct Heatcon) molding technology

1988
April: Awarded American SPE prize for outstanding achievements in blow molding
October: Founder and president Katashi Aoki passes away
October: Shigeto Aoki appointed as president

1990
New company building completed, Aoki Manufacturing merged into Aoki Technical Laboratory, worldwide promotion of Direct Heatcon injection stretch-blow molding technology

1992
Development of molding technology for edible oil, juice and other containers with handles attached in a post-molding process

1993
Development of A-PET material molding technology: AOKI-250LL-50

1999
Development of multipurpose high cycle machine: SBIII-250LL-50S

1999
Development of technology for molding 5 L/5 kg integrated handle containers Development of technology for molding eye-drop containers with neck internal diameter of 5.5 mm

2000 (25th anniversary)
Development of off-center bottle (motor oil etc.) molding technology

2002
Intense molding tests on baby bottles made of PPSU, PA, PES, PP, PEN, PCO and other PC substitutes owing to growing worldwide concern over bisphenol A health risks

2003
Development of ultra-thin wall molding technology for molding 750 mL refill container (750 mL Ugly Duckling)

2005
Development of ultra-thick wall molding technology using PETG, PCTA, and PCTG etc. / Molding of ultra-thick water bottles from Tritan

2007
Development of technology for molding Ugly Duckling pouch container (aka Columbus' Egg)

2009
Development of special purpose machine for narrow neck bottles: SBIII-500LL-50

2011
Induction of founder Katashi Aoki to the Plastics Hall of Fame

2013
Special ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of founder Katashi Aoki
Shigeto Aoki appointed Chairman
Shuichi Koshi appointed President

2016
Development of AL Series

2016
High-speed mold release technology patent application (patent obtained in January 2020)

2019
Fixed nozzle touch patent obtained
Migration to AL Series completed
Minus invention concept-based AL-1000-60 developed

2020
Polyethylene molding method patent application (patent obtained in July 2020)