| 1937 |
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Tsunezo Makino, currently Senior Advisor, establishes the Manufacturing Division of Makino Shoten, specializing in the manufacturing of No. 1 type vertical milling machines. |
| 1942 |
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The company name is changed to Makino Vertical Milling Machine Works. |
| 1951 |
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Reorganizes as a joint stock company capitalized at 3 million yen. |
| 1953 |
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Develops a super-precision universal cutter and tool grinder. |
| 1958 |
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Develops the K-Series of top-selling vertical milling machines. Develops Japan's first NC milling machine. |
| 1961 |
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The company name changes to Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. |
| 1964 |
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Makino is listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, capitalized at 200 million yen. |
| 1966 |
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Develops Japan's first machining center. |
| 1967 |
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Atsugi Works begins operations following completion of the first phase of construction. |
| 1971 |
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Makino is listed on the First Section of the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges, capitalized at 1 billion yen. |
| 1972 |
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Develops a transfer line (FMS) consisting of adaptive control machining centers. |
| 1974 |
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Develops the B-Series of No. 2 and No. 3 RAM - type vertical milling machines. |
| 1976 |
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Develops the FNC-A Series of vertical machining centers. |
| 1977 |
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Establishes Makino Technical Service Co., Ltd. and forms Makino Lease Co., Ltd. in September of the following year. |
| 1978 |
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Acquires an equity interest in Heidenreich & Harbeck Werkzeugmaschinefabrik GmbH in Germany and launches local production of Makino machine tools. |
| 1980 |
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Completes development of an NC electrical discharge machine. |
| 1981 |
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Purchases LeBlond Machine Tool Company in the US. Changes the name to LeBlond Makino Machine Tool Company and launches local production of Makino machine tools. |
| 1982 |
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Develops the DMS Commercial Automatic Die and Mold Machining System. |
| 1983 |
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FMS plant begins operations. |
| 1984 |
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Develops a 5-axis machining center and graphite electrode milling machine. |
| 1986 |
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Develops the Module MMC (Makino Machining Complex). |
| 1987 |
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Fuji Katsuyama Works is completed and begins operations. |
| 1980 |
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Makino R&D Center becomes operational. |
| 1983 |
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Establishes Makino J Co., Ltd. and forms Makino Wiring Co., Ltd. in March of the following year. |
| 1985 |
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Shipments of the A55 Horizontal Machining Center surpass 1,000 units. |
