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OUR HISTORY |
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TEXMAC
Inc. was established in 1974, a little over a century after
the founding of its grandparent company, ITOCHU
Corporation (Japan) in 1858. From ITOCHU Corp.,
TEXMAC inherits its legacy of strength and vision. From
its parent company, ITOCHU Intl. Inc., TEXMAC traces its
American roots back more than a century. TEXMAC Inc. is a
member of ITOCHU's Machinery Group division that imports
and exports a vast array of machines ranging from pocket
calculators to satellites. As a natural extension of its
century-old tradition in the textile trade, TEXMAC began as a leading
importer and exporter of textile machinery, and continues
to hold this position today. At the same time, TEXMAC
continues to develop new markets in semiconductor, printed
circuit board, composite material, ceramic, plastic, air bag,
film and apparel machinery. |
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Chronology |
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1923
- Taking advantage of the local
climate and resources, Happy makes its initial launch in the
foundry industry.
(Today, HAPPY's Corporate Headquarters occupies the site of
the original foundry.) |
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1947
- Grand opening, Tokyo Office |
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1948
- Grand Opening, Osaka
Office. HAPPY begins exporting sewing machines around the
world. |
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1953
- Company name changed to Happy
Sewing Machine Mfg. Co., LTD |
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1955
- Happy begins direct sales of sewing equipment to Montgomery
Ward's. Machines are sold under the Montgomery Wards' label. |
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1965
- Happy splits into two divisions: Happy Sewing Machine
Division and Happy Machinery Division. |
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1978
- Opening of Taiwan Happy Sewing Machine Mgr. Co., Ltd. |
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1980
- Establishment of liaison office in Dusseldorf, Germany.
During this period, many electronics manufacturers establish
plants in Yamagata, Japan.
HAPPY concentrates on development
and manufacturing of computerized sewing machines. |
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1984
- Company is further structured into Happy Sewing Machine
Division., Mechatronic Division., and Machinery Division. Happy introduces
its line of
computer-controlled multi-head sewing machines. |
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1985
- Company name changed to Happy Industrial Corporation. |
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2003
- HAPPY introduces the HCS Voyager compact single-head,
the first portable machine of its size with big-machine capabilities. |
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2004
- After 30 years of business in the USA, TEXMAC continues
to pursue its focus on Customer Service and the offering
of a superlative product line.
HAPPY machines maintain
their place on the competitive edge in industry development. |
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