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Driving Breakthrough Innovation For 150 Years
Konica Minolta’s journey started 150 years ago, with a vision to see and do things differently. We innovate for the good of society and the world. The same purpose that kept us moving then, keeps us moving now. 150 years is just the start.
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1873
Konica starts business as Rokusaburo Sugiura begins selling photographic and lithographic materials at Konishiya Rokubeiten in Kojimachi, Tokyo.
1903
Konishi Honten (predecessor of Konica) Markets the “Cherry Hand Camera,” Japan’s first brand-name camera.
1928
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.
2020
MSSP Alert, published by After Nines Inc., named IT Weapons, a Division of Konica Minolta to the Top 250 MSSPs list for 2020.
2021
Konica Minolta received first place in Brand Loyalty in the 2021 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index®.
2022
CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named IT Weapons to its 2022 Solution Provider 500 list.
2023
Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) has been listed among the “2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World” (2023 Global 100).
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