 |
-1950
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1912 |
10 |
Taisho Seiyakusho was founded. |
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1927 |
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Cough suppressant Pablon was launched. |
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1928 |
5 |
Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., was established in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward. |
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1943 |
6 |
Upon the passing of Taisho president Kinujiro Ishii, Teruji Ishii assumed the post. |
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7 |
Head office moved to Tokyo's Toshima Ward. |
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1946 |
6 |
Managing Director Shokichi Uehara assumed post of president. |
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1948 |
5 |
Company's Japanese name was changed. |
1951-1970
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1955 |
7 |
Eagle trademark was adapted. |
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1957 |
9 |
Eye treatment Iris was launched. |
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1962 |
3 |
Lipovitan-D was launched. |
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1963 |
1 |
Omiya Factory was constructed. |
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9 |
Taisho's shares were listed on Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
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1966 |
8 |
Taisho's shares were listed on First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
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1967 |
8 |
The Antiphlogistic pain reliever Opyrin Tablet was launched. |
1971-1990
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1973 |
5 |
Vice-President Shoji Uehara assumed post of president. |
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1974 |
7 |
Research Center was constructed on premises of Omiya Factory. |
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1977 |
5 |
Head office moved to new offices. |
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1978 |
6 |
Designated retailer system was implemented. |
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8 |
Taisho Kanpo Ichoyaku (Herbal Stomach Remedy) was launched. |
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1982 |
6 |
President Shoji Uehara assumed post of chairman. |
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6 |
Vice-President Akira Uehara assumed post of president. |
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1983 |
3 |
Former chairman Shokichi Uehara passed away. |
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9 |
Joint venture, Sanofi-Taisho Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., was established. |
|
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9 |
Taisho Pharmaceutical (H.K.) Co., Ltd., was established. |
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1984 |
3 |
Antiulcer agent Solon was launched. |
|
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6 |
Taisho Pharmaceutical (Taiwan) Co., Ltd., was established. |
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1985 |
2 |
Uehara Memorial Foundation was established. |
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3 |
Shoji Uehara assumed post of chairman of the Proprietary Association of Japan. |
|
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9 |
Okayama Factory was constructed. |
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1988 |
4 |
The Support Van system, which handles sales information collected through POS cash registers, was developed |
|
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10 |
Taisho Pharmaceutical California Inc. was established. |
|
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10 |
Palux injection, a treatment for minor circulatory ailments, was launched. |
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1990 |
9 |
Taisho Pharmaceutical (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. was established. |
|
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10 |
The first stage of remodeling at the Omiya Factory, including Building No. 1 and certain facilities for common use, was completed. |
1991-2000
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1991 |
6 |
Antibiotic Clarith tablets were launched. |
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1992 |
8 |
Taisho Pharmaceuticals (Philippines) Inc. was established. |
|
|
10 |
Taisho celebrated the 80th anniversary of its foundation. |
|
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12 |
Health drinks Zena F-II and Zena F-III were launched. |
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1993 |
6 |
The Research Center and new Research Laboratory were completed. |
|
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10 |
The second stage of remodeling at the Omiya Factory, including the automated materials warehouse and the public welfare building, was completed. |
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1995 |
1 |
Pt. Taisho Indonesia was established. |
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1996 |
3 |
Osotspo Taisho Co., Ltd was established. |
|
|
8 |
Former chairman Sae Uehara passed away. |
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1997 |
7 |
Taisho Pharmaceutical Asia (M) SDN. BHD was established. |
|
|
8 |
The third stage of remodeling at the Hanyu Factory was completed. |
|
|
8 |
London branch was established. |
|
|
8 |
Shanghai Taisho Guan Sheng Yuan Co., Ltd. was established. |
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1998 |
3 |
Web site [http://www.taisho.co.jp/] become available. |
|
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7 |
Taisho Pharmaceutical Logistics Co., Ltd. was established. |
|
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9 |
Taisho Pharmaceutical (Europe) Ltd. was established. |
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1999 |
3 |
MedWell Taisho Co., Ltd. was established. |
|
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4 |
Lipovitan D become available in convenience stores, supermarkets and other outlets. |
|
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6 |
RiUP -the first drug for male-pattern baldness- was launched. |
|
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6 |
Akira Uehara assumed post of chairman of WSMI. |
|
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7 |
The fourth stage of remodeling at the Omiya Factory, including the investigational Drug Production Center and the New Synthesis Building were completed. |
|
|
12 |
TAISHO VIETNAM Co., Ltd. was established. |
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2000 |
3 |
Uehara Museum of Modern Art was established. |
|
|
3 |
Insecticides business was terminated. |
|
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4 |
The fifth stage of remodeling at the Omiya Factory started. |
|
|
6 |
Orthopedic filling paste "Biopex -R" was launched. |
|
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7 |
Taisho (Australia) Pty. Ltd. was established. |
|
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8 |
Taisho Beijing Office was established. |
2001-
|
2001 |
2 |
Oxicam-derived NSAID "Lorcam" tablets were launched. |
|
|
3 |
Taisho suspended operations at Medwell Taisho. |
|
|
3 |
Taisho's Omiya Factory received ISO14001 certification. |
|
|
7 |
Novel action vitamin D3 formulation "Hornel" tablets
were launched. |
|
|
8 |
TAISHO Pharmaceutical R&D USA Inc. was established. |
|
2002 |
3 |
Taisho's Hanyu Factory received ISO 14001 certification. |
|
|
5 |
Taisho took over the "VICKS Medicated Drops" from Procter & Gamble. |
|
|
5 |
The fifth stage of remodeling at the Omiya Factory was completed. |
|
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8 |
Taisho announced a capital and business alliance with Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd. |
|
|
10 |
Second building of Taisho Pharmaceutical's head office is completed. |
|
|
10 |
Taisho Toyama Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. was established. |
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2003 |
3 |
Taisho's Okayama Factory received ISO 14001 certification. |
|
|
7 |
Mejiro Real Estate Co., Ltd. was established. |
|
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10 |
Taisho and P&G sign sole distributorship contract for "VICKS VapoRub", a rub-type cold remedy. |
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2004 |
3 |
"Lipovitan D" reaches a 20-billion milestone in total shipments. |
|
|
3 |
Taisho Pharmaceutical realizes zero waste emission at Hanyu Factory. |
|
2005 |
3 |
Taisho Pharmaceutical realizes zero waste emission at Omiya Factory. |
|
|
4 |
Release of "RiUP Lady," a minoxidil product. |
|
|
7 |
Launch of "Pabron" and "Taisho Kampo" in Thailand. |
|
|
7 |
Taisho Forges Business and Capital Ties with Yomeishu Seizo. |
|
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8 |
Yokohama Distribution Center was constructed. |
|
|
9 |
Taisho Active Health Co., Ltd. was established. |
|
2006 |
3 |
New product release of Nourish Biboukassai, skincare brand. |
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3 |
Release of exclusive e-commerce site, Taisho Pharmaceutical Online Shopping. |
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