History of IBIDEN

1912 ~ 1932 ~ 1952 ~ 1972 ~ 1992 ~ 2012 ~
YearChronology
1973

Launched Electric Circuits Division
Koichi Yabashi took off the presidency on September 12 upon the death of President Suzaki on August 15
1974

Started production of ceramic fiber "IBI-Wool" at Gama Plant
1976

Announced "Emergency Rationalization Measures"
1977

Started selling of graphite materials for electrodes applicable to electrical discharge machining
Organized R&D Operation
1981

Announced the inauguration on June 22, President Yabashi to Chairman of the board, Junichiro Taga to President
1982

70th anniversary Corporate name changed to IBIDEN CO., LTD.
1987

Started business of plastic IC PKG substrate
Established "IBIDEN U.S.A. Corporation" as sales branch
1988

Started production of plastic IC PKG substrate at Gama Plant
Started Medium-Term Management Plan
1989

Opened Ogaki Kita Plant in Ibigawa Town, neighboring area to Ogaki City
1991

Announced inauguration on June 27, President Taga to Chairman of the board, Masaru Endo to President

Production scene of "IBI WOOL"

Corporate Name changed

IC PKG substrate
1912 ~ 1932 ~ 1952 ~ 1972 ~ 1992 ~ 2012 ~