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 Tokyo
Eizai Lab Co., Ltd. founded. Be issued patent for
the "Speed
Gyps" plaster
bandage. Start of manufacture and sales activities.
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| 1956 |
 "Speed
Gyps" taken to the South Pole by "Soya", the first
Japanese observation ship.
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| 1965 |
 At
the request of the National Cancer Center, the
first domestic ostomy bag, "LAPACK", developed
and sold on the domestic market.
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| 1974 |
Establishment of an
information center, "Happy Life Club", to support
and assist
ostomates to reintegrate into society. |
| 1979 |
 Thermoplastic
cast named "PLITON" marketed. Patents granted in
Japan and the USA.
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| 1982 |
Relocation of manufacturing
plant to Chiba Factory |
| 1985 |
 "ALCARE
Impetus Prize" initiated within the Orthopedic
Disaster Surgery Subsidy Foundation.
Researchers' sponsorship program set up.
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| 1990 |
 Participated
in WCET Toronto Convention and SICOT Montreal
Convention and provided exhibits. |
| 1992 |
 Company
name changed to ALCARE Co., Ltd.
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| 1993 |
"Happy Life Club"
a home healthcare division, was established as
a separate company named ZAITAC Co., Ltd. |
| 1994 |
Our Chiba Factory nominated
as a "Model plant for streamlining medium-and-small
sized businesses".
 
In our capacity as main sponsor, we supported the international
Stoma Rehabilitation Society in holding an Asian
Forum by inviting physicians,
ETs and nurses from Asian countries. |
| 1996 |
 Our
Chiba Factory qualifies for ISO 9002. World standard
quality management system established.
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| 1997 |
 Head
Office moved to Arca Towers in Kinshi-cho, Sumida-ku,
Tokyo.
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| 1998 |
Started to develop
the sports care business, introduced the new brand
"REGUARD". |
| 1999 |
New building of Medical
Engineering Research Lab. completed.
Main Building |
New Research Building |
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*Ostomates: |
The individuals with stomas |
*Stoma: |
An artificial opening, such as
an artificial anus or artificial urinary bladder
constructed in the abdominal wall to permit
the passage of stool or urine. |
*WCET: |
World Council
of Enterostomal Therapist. |
*SICOT: |
La Société Internationale
de Chirurgie Orthopédique
et de Traumatologie.
(The International Society of Orthopedic
Surgery and Traumatology) |
*ET: |
Enterostomal
Therapist, A nurse specializing in
supporting and teaching total
stoma care.
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