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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

1975

Development of 4-station injection stretch-blow molding machines

1976

1976

Aoki Technical Laboratory, Inc. founded

1984

1984

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

1988-03-01

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

1990-01

1990

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

1992-01-1

1992

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

1993-01

1993

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

1999_250LL50S-01

1999

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

1999-002-01

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

2000-01-1

2000 (25th anniversary)

Development of off-center bottle (motor oil etc.) molding technology

2002-01-1

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

2003-01

2003

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

2005-01-1

2005

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

2005-01

2007

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

2009-01

2009

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

2011-02

2011

Induction of founder Katashi Aoki to the Plastics Hall of Fame

2013-01

2013

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

2016-001

2016

Development of AL Series

2016-002

2016

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

2019-01

2019

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

2020-01

2020

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