history of technology
History of technology that challenges nature
1920 (Taisho 9)
The company's main product, wooden wax, became a representative export item for natural products before the war, reaching its peak.
With three factories located in Yame City, it became the leading modern industry in Yame City at the time.
1963 (Showa 38)
Promoting diversification through the use of natural products and entering the food field.
Applying wax deodorization technology, we established a new high-quality garlic oil manufacturing factory in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture.
We export mainly to Europe in cooperation with Takasago International Co., Ltd., and also develop safe and secure feed additives.
1970 (Showa 45)
The head office and factory were newly established and relocated to the Inland Industrial Park area in Aikawa-cho, Aiko-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture (a town where love overlaps).
Developed into a comprehensive refining manufacturer of animal and plant waxes.
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1974 (Showa 49)
Morimori Foods is a vegetable extract processed food company based in the Noda family's family motto of "altruism" that uses unused resources in southern Taiwan, such as substandard onions that farmers had trouble processing, and enriches itself together with local farmers. Established an industry in Pingtung County, southern Taiwan.
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1980 (Showa 60)
Entered the biotechnology field.
He began research and development of an ultra-early diagnostic drug for cancer. Successfully developed a new application for Japan wax in the high-tech field
Major information equipment manufacturers are increasingly adopting this material as a material for information recording media such as compact discs, toner for copying machines, thermal paper for fax machines, etc.
1985
Started manufacturing and selling vacuum fried foods.
Used in Nissin Foods Cup Noodles, etc. Participated in the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) project to promote the import of animal and plant wax.
Afterwards, they visited the countries where wax is native to plants and animals, such as China, Mexico, Cuba, and Brazil.
I realized that governments around the world are strongly supporting the production of wax from plants and animals, saying that it is useful for escaping poverty in developing countries.
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1991
CERARICA Center" opened in Tsukuba Research City
Considering participation in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' next-generation large-scale project "Industrial Utilization Project of Insects." Started research to make use of insects, which had been little considered.
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1993
Japan wax and increase imports, we are promoting the planting of goby trees in the mountains of Fujian Province under the direct instructions of Xu Youfang, Minister of Forestry, China.
Participated in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' insect utilization industrial technology development project. Started research with the idea of ​​"making use of" insects. It will continue for 10 years thereafter.
1994
``Beijing representative office'' opened in the main building of Beijing Friendship Guest House, China, with the purpose of investigating animal and plant wax raw materials throughout China.
Concluded a Japan-China joint development research agreement for ``ostracods and snow wax'' with the Chinese Academy of Forestry Sciences, the first private international research agreement.
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1996
The ``Natural Wax Development Test Project in China,'' which is extremely rare at the small-to-medium-sized company level, has been selected as a development loan project by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Established Qingle Likang Nonda Biological Technology Co., Ltd. in Beijing with sole capital to manufacture snow wax from the secretions of scale insects.
Operated as an on-site research type refinery. At the same time, we are planting rice cake and privet trees in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces with the aim of producing snow wax. Selected as a panelist at the United Nations University "Zero Emissions" publication commemorative forum (with UNU President DeSouza, proponents F. Kapler and G. Pauli participating), he proposed the "bioindustry" by CERARICA It is attracting attention as an essential zero-emissions project.
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1997
Received the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's 14th International Contribution Award for activities such as job creation and forest expansion in China.
The reason for the award was that a series of joint Japan-China projects were development financing projects of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Acquired numerous patents related to "ultra-early cancer diagnosis drug using oncogenic gene products."
"Insect Secretory Wax Utilization Development Project" was certified as a creative business activity by the Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture.
1998
Started research and development of the revolutionary " CERARICA Coating," which is made from food-grade plant ingredients and overturns common sense regarding paints.
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1999
Shiseido AYURA has released a revolutionary candle called ``Soot-free Aroma Candle'' that uses ``Snow Wax'' which solves the problem of soot, which is the biggest problem in the candle industry.
Obtained international patent. CERARICA the world's No. 1 beeswax for beeswax, which has not received attention until now, for the first time in the history of international beekeeping. Hold a contest.
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the year of 2000
After a two-year development period and 300 trial productions, `` CERARICA Coating Botanical Power'', which is made from 100% plant ingredients, was completed.
At the same time, it received the Good Design Award (New Area Category), the first in the history of paints, along with NTT Docomo's i-mode.
2002
`` CERARICA Coating Pure'' is
being adopted one after another by construction companies that are cutting-edge in terms of health and safety, such as Kobayashi Jutaku Kogyo and Aoki Construction. Obtained many international patents.
2003
" CERARICA Coating Pure" is
the first oil-based paint/natural paint to be certified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as "F☆☆☆☆".
CERARICA Coating Pure'' is adopted for Nice's luxury furniture ``BEMUKU.''
Adopted as YKKap's highest grade door wax.
2007
" CERARICA Coating Pure" was certified by the "2nd Kanagawa Standard" as a technology originating in Kanagawa that can be transmitted to the world.
It has been adopted by Sekisui House and Chiba University's Chemiless Town as a wax for people with chemical sensitivities.
2010
Acquired the environmental management system standard "ISO14001" on December 1, 2010.
Launched NC-F series of approximately 300 types of pesticide-free waxes (undetectable).
Pesticide-free beeswax is adopted by Saishunkan Pharmaceutical.
2011
Due to the Great East Japan Earthquake, modern civilization as we know it until now is denied. The Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare has given permission for the continued use of sugarcane wax (Sugarken Wax) as a food additive.
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2013
The Kita Seirosho in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture was rebuilt and restarted as the "Tsurukame Kita Factory". Japan's oldest "eco-operated boiler" is back in operation, and it has become a symbol of Nagahama, along with Japan's oldest movable bridge, "Akahashi." Instead of relying on petroleum, the boiler is run using biomass fuel from goby extraction residue and twigs collected during harvest. In collaboration with a female traditional craftsman from Kyushu, the ashes from the goby seeds that are discharged at the end are reused as a new glaze, creating a beautiful new color for the pottery.
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2015
As automobiles undergo major changes, we are working with global manufacturers to develop natural tires, and by using natural wax as a substitute for petroleum-based wax, we have achieved outstanding gloss with the same high functionality as conventional tires. I found out what to do. Using the Japan Patent Office's Small and Medium Enterprise Support System, the company filed a patent application for this, and was granted a patent at the end of 2019 (Patent No. 6635367).
2019
With the support of the Kanagawa Prefecture Invention Association, it is now possible to apply for domestic trademarks yourself. As an alternative to petroleum-based microplastic beads, we have newly developed microparticle powder products such as highly deodorized carnauba, candelilla, Japan wax , and rice wax. It can be used in a variety of applications, including as a texture material for creams, scrubs, mascara, and foundations.
2020
CERARICA product catalog has been renewed, and the first technical pamphlet "Hardness data with various oils" and the second "Melting point data with various oils" have been published. Providing technical information that meets customer needs.