History of IBIDEN

YearChronology
1973

Launched Electric Circuits Division
Managing Director 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, President Yabashi to Chairman of the board, Vice President 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 the inauguration, President Taga to Chairman of the board, Senior Managing Director Endo to President

Production scene of "IBI WOOL"

Corporate Name changed

IC PKG substrate