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1873
Rokusaburo Sugiura
Konica starts business as Rokusaburo Sugiura begins selling photographic and lithographic materials at Konishiya Rokubeiten in Kojimachi, Tokyo.
1903
CHERRY HAND CAMERA
Konishi Honten (predecessor of Konica) Markets the
“Cherry Hand Camera,” Japan’s first brand-name camera.
1928
Kazuo Tajima
The precursor of Minolta, Nichi-Doku Shashinki Shoten (Japan-Germany Photo Company), is established by Kazuo Tajima and begins production of cameras in Japan.
1940
Introduction of Sakura Natural Color Film, the first colour film made in Japan.
1960
Minolta Copymaster, the company’s first copier, is released.
1962
A specially modified Minolta camera is carried aboard the spacecraft Friendship 7. In the following decades, Minolta technology is adopted for both Apollo lunar missions and Mir space station missions.
1971
Release of U-Bix480, a high-performance photostatic plain paper copier.
1977
Introduction of the world’s first 35mm compact autofocus camera, model C35AF.
1983
Releases EP450Z, the world’s first copier with zoom magnification-reduction function.
1984
Develops an ultra-high-precision aspheric plastic lens for CD players.
1985
Releases the model 7000 SLR camera with autofocus function.
1990
Releases model CF70, a digital full-colour copier featuring breakthrough LIMOS technology for superior image quality.
2003
Konica and Minolta are merged to leverage the leadership technologies and innovations of both companies.
2004
Introduction of the first bizhub multifunctional peripheral (MFP), bringing fast document printing, copying and scanning to the hub of any business.
2006
CBS SwingVision, a high-speed motion-analysis system sponsored by Konica Minolta, is awarded a Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Innovative Technical Achievement.
2010
10th anniversary of Konica Minolta’s exclusive Simitri toner, the world’s first polymerized toner; from its introduction in 2000, Simitri toner has used biomass technology to reduce environmental impact.
2014
Konica Minolta adds 3D Printing to our portfolio of products by partnering with 3D Systems.
2014
Konica Minolta acquires document imaging division of Pitney Bowes.
2015
Konica Minolta adds award winning IT services team through Acquisition of IT Weapons, Inc.
2016
Konica Minolta moves to new headquarters in Mississauga's Airport Corporate Centre.
