| Aug 1938 |
KANON caliper laboratory established in Machida, Tokyo. |
| Oct 1943 |
Company name changed to Nakamura Mfg. Co., Ltd.. |
| Apr 1952 |
First stainless steel calipers in Japan. |
| Dec 1955 |
Awarded first JIS (Japan Industrial Standard) approval in the industry. |
| Jun 1978 |
First digital torque tools |
| Mar 1981 |
Sagamihara factory established in Sagamihara, Kanagawa. |
| Oct 1982 |
First digital caliper in Japan launcned. |
| Oct 1985 |
Tsuru factory started operation manufaturing calipers. |
| Oct 1985 |
Began production of coordinate Measuring Machines. (CMM's) |
| Feb 1992 |
Tsuru factory started operation manufaturing calipers. |
| Feb 1992 |
Registererd to ISO 9001. |
| May 2000 |
Our Chairman awarded the Emperor's Order of Sacred Treasure, Fifth Rank, for developing the precision measuring industry. |
| Jun 2000 |
Electric driver launched. |
| Mar 2001 |
Registered to ISO 14001. |