Company History

1975-1994　JIS Certification, Infrastructure Expansion, and the Launch of Aluminum Can Recycling

　In 1980, Asuka Industries achieved a major milestone by receiving official JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) certification, cementing our reputation for quality. This was followed in 1989 by a comprehensive reconstruction and modernization of our facilities to significantly increase production capacity. In 1992, we made a strategic investment in dedicated aluminum can recycling equipment. In addition to general aluminum scrap, we will also begin recycling aluminum cans. Our proactive approach to this recycling initiative was recognized, and we were later honored with a national award.

History

1977（Showa 52）	President Hisashi Amano delivered a keynote speech titled "The Japanese Economy and the Aluminum Industry" at the Western Division Annual Convention of the National Association of Recycling Industries (NARI) in the United States.
1980（Showa 55）	Received official Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) certification. Dispatched raw material research delegations to Australia, Hong Kong, and the United States.
1983（Showa 58）	40th Anniversary Celebration Held. Dispatched an industrial inspection delegation to Taiwan to mark the 20th "Asuka Seminar."
1985（Showa 60）	Inaugurated the first "Kigankai" (祈願会:Prayer Ceremony). Launched the first automated production line for ingot casting, stacking, and weighing.
1986（Showa 61）	Dispatched raw material research delegations to Hong Kong, Australia, and Singapore.
1989（Heisei 1）	Completed the comprehensive reconstruction and capacity expansion of the alloy manufacturing plant. President Hisashi Amano was appointed Chairman of the Seishinkai Cooperative Association(精親会)
1990（Heisei 2）	Dispatched raw material research delegations to the United States and Mexico. Installed a 50-ton heavy-duty truck scale.
1991（Heisei 3）	Conducted a company-wide technical training tour in Taiwan.
1992（Heisei 4）	50th Anniversary Celebration Held. Commissioned dedicated aluminum can recycling infrastructure.
1995（Heisei 7）	Conducted a company-wide technical training tour in China and Hong Kong.
1996（Heisei 8）	eceived National Recognition from the Aluminum Can Recycling Association as an Outstanding Collection and Recycling Hub.