YAZAKI Environment and Energy Equipment Operations (EEEO) milestones
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Since the very start of our operations YAZAKI has cared about the environmental implications of its business. As YAZAKI grew, the company entered new business sectors – including the Environment and Energy Equipment Sector.
YAZAKI developed its first Aroace absorption chillers in 1970 and thus pioneered the absorption cooling market by setting up the first mass production of small to medium sized absorption chillers.
Indeed YAZAKI pioneered the absorption cooling business in many ways. In 1974 YAZAKI designed the world’s first solar powered air conditioning system at “Solar House 1”. In 1977 YAZAKI started the production of its Aroace water fired chillers, which became quickly known as YAZAKI WFC series. The WFC enabled customers to generate comfortable conditions independent from electric supplies and opened the door to renewable cooling solutions.
Over the last 30 years YAZAKI has gained significant experience in developing, designing and manufacturing absorption chillers. This experience enabled YAZAKI to refine its technology as well as its range of products, achieving product reliability second to none. Today YAZAKI is regarded not only as the pioneer of absorption, but also as a worldwide leader for small to medium sized absorption chillers.
The following table provides an overview of the years of successful, integrated personnel and customer management maintained by the tradition and high standards YAZAKI has upheld to the present day.
YAZAKI Environment and Energy Equipment Operations (EEEO) milestones
1929
YAZAKI founded by Mr. Sadami Yazaki
1938
YAZAKI opens its first electric wire factory
1941
Sadami Yazaki establishes the incorporated YAZAKI Corporation in Tokyo
1959
YAZAKI Parts Co., Ltd. is established
1960
YAZAKI sets up its gas meter production at the Shimada factory
1963
First overseas sales office opened in the USA
1966
Representative office in Europe opened in Switzerland
1970
Start of production of "Aroace" absorption chiller/heaters launching CH-1000 and CH-1500 (12.25 & 17.5 kW capacity)
1974
YAZAKI creates the world's first solar-powered air-conditioning system at Solar House 1
1977
YAZAKI starts production of the first Aroace water fired chillers WFC-400 and WFC-600 (4.5 & 7 kW capacity)
Production of "Blue Panel", YAZAKI's first solar collector with selective absorption surfaces
1978
YAZAKI opens the Hamamatsu factory, an ultramodern solar-powered plant, to take over all manufacturing operations
1980
YAZAKI Europe is established with the opening of the first European sales office in the UK
Start of production of the double effect absorption chiller/heater Aroace CH-DE series (70 & 105 kW)
1981
YAZAKI starts the production of the double-effect steam fired chiller/heater (70 & 105 kW) Aroace CH-DST series
1982
Production of Aroace single & double effect chillers begins
Introduction of "Super Blue", YAZAKI's high-performance solar thermal collector
1984
YAZAKI starts the production of the Aroace Package (double-effect absorption chiller heater systems)
Start of production of high-performance chiller Super Aroace AX series, featuring a COP of 0.95
1989
YAZAKI enters distribution agreement with Italian distributor MAJA S.p.A, Milano
1991
YAZAKI launches the production of low NOx emission burners
1994
YAZAKI develops the reversible hot/cold function for Aroace
Production of the water fired Aroace WFC 30 R (105 KW)
1995
Establishment of MAYA S.p.A., Milano, as a YAZAKI Corporation joint venture company
1996
Start of production of the excess heat fired Aroace K series (175 kW capacity)
1997
YAZAKI chillers receive ISO9001 certification
1998
YAZAKI starts the production of gas driven Super Aroace M series providing higher cooling capacities ranging from 455 to 700 kW
2001
Development of new water fired chiller series, the Aroace WFC-S series, featuring an unrivalled compact design and reduced start-up time
2003
YAZAKI begins manufacturing the gas driven Super Aroace CH-K series (105 – 350 kW), reducing weight and gas consumption
2006
YAZAKI Europe Limited sets up its Environment and Energy Equipment Operations (EEEO) to better support our European customers
YAZAKI launches the Aroace CH-K M series for higher cooling demands (525 kW & 700 kW) on the European market
2007
YAZAKI launches its new Aroace WFC-SC 5 model, featuring 17.5 kW cooling capacity for the European market
YAZAKI Corporation receives award for excellence in family business (by IMD/Switzerland)
