1938 |
Company established
as the Machinery & Engineering Division of the Usagida Chemical
Industries. |
1950s |
Began manufacture
and sale of Marol hydraulic remote control devices. |
1960s |
Hydraulic remote
control products for large marine vessels have huge success. With
no competitive products on the market, Marol creates new category
for the large marine vessel industry. Current Marol brand is launched. |
1970s |
Developed industrial
hydraulic manipulators, taking advantage of hydraulic technologys
favorable characteristics including power, reliability, remote controllability,
and durability in harsh environmental conditions.
Developed and marketed hydraulic steering systems for recreational
and other small boats.
With advances in electronic control technology in the late 1970s,
developed methods to integrate electronic controls with hydraulic
technology for improved controllability.
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Integrated hydraulic manipulators and electronic controls to develop
industrial robots.
- Developed autopilot, and remote engine control systems for the hydraulic
steering market. Created comprehensive line of marine steering systems.
|
1980s |
From the 1980s,
Marol has maintained its position as market leader among steering
equipment manufacturers for the Japanese commercial fishing fleet.
Currently, more than 50% of Japanese fishing and work boats are equipped
with Marol Marine products. |
1990s |
Phased out the
industrial hydraulic manipulator division to specialize in the areas
of hydraulic remote control systems for large vessels and steering
systems for smaller vessels. |
2000s |
Entered into
the U.S. market. |