Citizen Machinery CO., LTD
About Citizen.
By realizing Ko No Ryosan-our philosophy of mass customization-we will bring new value to our customers’ manufacturing practices in order to contribute to society at large.
The lineup of products from Citizen Machinery, the world’s top market share holder in the world of CNC automatic lathes.
CITIZEN History
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1918
Shokosha Watch Research Institute established, the forerunner of Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. |
Shokosha Watch Research Institute established, the forerunner of Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. | |
1929
Toshimori Miyano, founder of Miyano, started manufacturing industrial precision files in Kameido, Tokyo. |
Toshimori Miyano, founder of Miyano, started manufacturing industrial precision files in Kameido, Tokyo. | |
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1930
CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD. established. |
CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD. established. | |
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1936
CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD. Started to produce machine tools. |
CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD. Started to produce machine tools. | |
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1948
Developed model AL-S25, the Japan’s first automatic cam operated lathe. |
Developed model AL-S25, the Japan’s first automatic cam operated lathe. | |
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1952
Corporate name changed to Miyano Iron Work. |
Corporate name changed to Miyano Iron Work. | |
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1961
CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD. Started to sell machine tools. |
CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD. Started to sell machine tools. | |
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1970
CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD. Developed NC lathes “Cincom D16”. |
CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD. Developed NC lathes “Cincom D16”. | |
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1971
CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD. Precision Machinery Division established. |
CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD. Precision Machinery Division established. | |
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1982
CITIZEN PRECISION MACHINERY CO., LTD. established. |
CITIZEN PRECISION MACHINERY CO., LTD. established. | |
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1985
Corporate name changed to Miyano Machinery Japan Inc.
MARUBENI CITIZEN-CINCOM INC. (MCC),the sales office in the US, was established. |
Corporate name changed to Miyano Machinery Japan Inc. | MARUBENI CITIZEN-CINCOM INC. (MCC),the sales office in the US, was established. |
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1986
CITIZEN MACHINERY EUROPE GmbH. (CME). European sales office established. |
CITIZEN MACHINERY EUROPE GmbH. (CME).
European sales office established. |
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1990
Attended the CFA60 exhibition. |
Attended the CFA60 exhibition. | |
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1991
Kitakami Factory established. |
Kitakami Factory established. | |
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1996
ISO9001 Certified. |
ISO9001 Certified. | |
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1999
ISO14001 Certified. |
ISO14001 Certified. | |
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2000
ISO 9001 Certified at Kitakami Factory. |
ISO 9001 Certified at Kitakami Factory. | |
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2001
Corporate name changed to Miyano Miyano Machinery UK Ltd. (formerly Macro CNC Machine Tools Ltd.) become a subsidiary.
CITIZEN MACHINERY ASIA CO.,LTD. (CMA), the manufacturing base in Thai, was established. Attended the CFA70 exhibition. |
Corporate name changed to Miyano Miyano Machinery UK Ltd. (formerly Macro CNC Machine Tools Ltd.) become a subsidiary. |
CITIZEN MACHINERY ASIA CO.,LTD. (CMA), the manufacturing base in Thai, was established. Attended the CFA70 exhibition. |
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2002
Corporate name changed to CITIZEN PRECISION MACHINERY CO.,LTD. Consolidated with CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD. precision machinery division |
Corporate name changed to CITIZEN PRECISION MACHINERY CO.,LTD. Consolidated with CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD. precision machinery division |
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2004
CITIZEN MACHINERY CHINA CO., LTD. (CMC), sales office in China established. |
CITIZEN MACHINERY CHINA CO., LTD. (CMC), sales office in China established. | |
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2005
Headquarters and Tokyo Office moved to Sumiyoshi, Ueda. Miyano Service Engineering, Inc. established.
Corporate name changed to CITIZEN MACHINERY CO., LTD. CITIZEN CHINA PRECISION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (CCM), a manufacturing base in China, established. Attended the CFA75 exhibition. |
Headquarters and Tokyo Office moved to Sumiyoshi, Ueda. Miyano Service Engineering, Inc. established. |
Corporate name changed to CITIZEN MACHINERY CO., LTD. CITIZEN CHINA PRECISION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (CCM), a manufacturing base in China, established. Attended the CFA75 exhibition. |
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2006
Listed in the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
CITIZEN MACHINERY VETNAM CO., LTD. (CMV), manufacturing base in Vietnam established. |
Listed in the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. | CITIZEN MACHINERY VETNAM CO., LTD. (CMV), manufacturing base in Vietnam established. |
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2007
ISO14001 Certified at Headquarters, Kitagami Factory.
Citizen Group industrial equipment operations placed under one company Consolidated with CITIZEN MECHATRONICS CO., LTD. An equity and business alliance created with Miyano Machinery, Inc. |
ISO14001 Certified at Headquarters, Kitagami Factory. |
Citizen Group industrial equipment operations placed under one company Consolidated with CITIZEN MECHATRONICS CO., LTD. An equity and business alliance created with Miyano Machinery, Inc. |
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2008
Miyano Philippines Inc. established. Became a subsidiary of CITIZEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
CITIZEN MACHINERY UK Ltd. (CMUK), established as the sales office for Europe. |
Miyano Philippines Inc. established. Became a subsidiary of CITIZEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD. |
CITIZEN MACHINERY UK Ltd. (CMUK), established as the sales office for Europe. |
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2010
Miyano Machinery, Inc. became the wholly owned subsidiary of CITIZEN HOLDING CO.,LTD. |
Miyano Machinery, Inc. became the wholly owned subsidiary of CITIZEN HOLDING CO.,LTD. | |
| Citizen Machinery Miyano | ||
2011
CITIZEN MACHINERY CO., LTD. merged with Miyano Machinery Inc. with name changed to CITIZEN MACHINERY MIYANO CO.,LTD. |
CITIZEN MACHINERY CO., LTD. merged with Miyano Machinery Inc. with name changed to CITIZEN MACHINERY MIYANO CO.,LTD. | |
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2013
Tsutoku Speciality Machine Co.,Ltd. become a subsidiary with name changed to CINCOM MIYANO TAIWAN CO.,LTD. (CMTW) as the sales office in Taiwan. |
Tsutoku Speciality Machine Co.,Ltd. become a subsidiary with name changed to CINCOM MIYANO TAIWAN CO.,LTD. (CMTW) as the sales office in Taiwan. | |
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2014
Over 100,000 automatic lathes shipped. |
Over 100,000 automatic lathes shipped. | |
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2015
Corporate name changed to CITIZEN MACHINERY CO., LTD. Attended the CFA85 exhibition. SIRMA MACCHINE s.r.l. become a subsidiary with name changed to CITIZEN MACHINE ITALIA s.r.l. (CMI) as the sales office in Italy. |
Corporate name changed to CITIZEN MACHINERY CO., LTD. Attended the CFA85 exhibition. SIRMA MACCHINE s.r.l. become a subsidiary with name changed to CITIZEN MACHINE ITALIA s.r.l. (CMI) as the sales office in Italy. |
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2017
Saku Works established |
Saku Works established | |
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2019
HESTIKA FRANCE S.A.S. as the sales office in France and EGASCA, S.A. as the sales office in Spain became the wholly owned subsidiary. |
HESTIKA FRANCE S.A.S. as the sales office in France and EGASCA, S.A. as the sales office in Spain became the wholly owned subsidiary. | |
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2020
CITIZEN MACHINERY CO,. LTD. merged with MIYANO SERVICE ENGINEERING INC. |
CITIZEN MACHINERY CO,. LTD. merged with MIYANO SERVICE ENGINEERING INC. | |
