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1888	Maruishi Firm founded in Awajimachi, Higashi-ku, Osaka.
1908	Temma Plant constructed in Kita-ku, Osaka, reorganizing into Maruishi Pharmaceutical unlimited partnership.
1936	Reorganized as a stock company (capital: \250,000), using the current name Maruishi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
1943	Imazu Plant constructed in Imazucho, Joto-ku, Osaka (present location).
1962	Head office relocated to Fushimimachi, Higashi-ku, Osaka.
1978	STERIHYDE® (disinfectant: glutaral preparation) launched.
1983	Construction of Central Research Laboratories completed.
1985	WELPAS® (disinfectant: alcohol-based hand rub) launched.
1990	SEVOFRANE® (inhalation: general anesthetic) launched.
1992	Capital increased to \285,000,000.
1993	Annex of Central Research Laboratories constructed.
1995	SEVOFLURANE approved from the US food and Drug Administration.
1997	Meguro Institute Co, Ltd. became a subsidiary.
1998	New head office building constructed in Imazu, Tsurumi-ku, Osaka.
2003	Organizational changes implemented.
2004	PRECEDEX® (sedative: alpha-2 adrenergic agonists） launched.
2008	POPSCAINE® (long-acting local anesthetic） launched.
2010	WELCEPT® (disinfectant: alcohol-based hand rub) launched.
2011	WELFOAM® (disinfectant: foaming alcohol-based hand rub) launched.
2012	Corporate domicile changed to Imazu, Tsurumi-ku, Osaka.
2014	Warehouse for specific drugs at Imazu Plant constructed.
2022	Transferred Meguro Institute Co., Ltd. to Teijin Limited.

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