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Yoshiro Misumida founded Tokyo Flex Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a general spiral tube manufacturer.

Tokyo Flex Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was established.

Developed flexible tubes made of stainless steel.

Developed automatic high-speed spiral tube manufacturing machines.

Started exporting flexible tubes to U.S. gas companies as soon as it acquired AGA certification.

Changed the company name to TOFLE CO., INC.

Developed oil-free large-diameter omega (Ω) type, automatic high-speed spiral tube manufacturing machines and automatic high-speed braid machines for large-diameters.

Technically cooperated with U.S. Titeflex Corporation.
Started manufacturing Titeflex’s PTFE Hoses by the knockdown system.
Omega (Ω) tubes received Japanese Award for Contributions to Invention.

Started constructing Shiga Factory.
Concluded a cross-license with BOA Switzerland.

Started selling UFO Tubes.

Developed Multi-ply Bellows.

Developed Omega 2ply Bellows.

Constructed Technical Center in Shiga First Factory.

Developed Excellent Tubes.

Yoshiro Misumida assumed the position of Chairman.

Yoshiyuki Tashiro assumed the position of President & CEO.

Developed Soft Tubes.

Started selling USF Tubes.

Developed 2ply Omega Versa Joint.

Authorized by Japanese National Railways for Omega Bellows.
Acquired certification for flexible tubes applicable to Fire Service Act.

Acquired Japan Gas Appliances Inspection Association’s certification.

Developed Omega 2ply Bellows for high pressure.

Developed Super Annular®

Developed Super Bellow®

Formed a business partnership with Flexible Components, and started manufacturing and selling PTFE tubes.

Started selling Chemfluor Fluoropolymer Tubing.

Adopted TLCT for Japanese rockets.

Katsutoshi Nakano assumed the position of President & CEO.

Acquired ISO9001 certification.

TOFLE FLEXIBLE METAL HOSE (SHANGHAI) CO., INC. was established.

Started selling silicone hoses.

Acquired Fire Service Act’s rating of Fire Protect.

Formed a business partnership with Aflex.
Extended the Technical Center in Shiga First Factory and opened Development/Quality Control Center.

Started selling Corroflon.

Started selling Bioflex.

Started selling Hyperline.

Acquired ISO14001 certification.

Developed Omega Bellows for large-diameters (～900A).

Redesigned the logo mark.

Opened Shanghai Sales Division of TOFLE FLEXIBLE METAL HOSE (SHANGHAI) CO., INC.

Opened Shanghai Office.

Opened Guanzhou Office.

Started selling Pharmaline

Started selling Pharmalex.

Started selling Bioflon.

Completed the new factory in Shanghai.

Completed ISO10380’s demonstration test.

Established a joint venture with Uniko Metal Flex & Joint Co., Ltd.

Started MITSUWA WELDTECH CO., INC.

Started selling THP Hoses for high pressure.

Issued JIMGA’s independent guidelines.

Started selling SS-Type Corroline.

Started solar business.

Started selling Bioflex Ultra.

TOFLE OMEGA FLEX CO., INC. started production in Hagi City.

MITSUWA WELDTECH CO., INC. was relocated to Shiga.

TOFLE OMEGAFLEX CO., INC. was commended as a “contributor for creating Vitality and energy” in Hagi City.

Started selling insulating flexible tubes.

Formed a business partnership with Polyhose India Pvt. Ltd.

Polyhose TOFLE Pvt. Ltd. started production.

The Ceremony to Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Foundation was held.

Started selling HP Hoses.

Developed Hoses for Hydrogen Stations.

Awarded by minister of International Affairs and Communication for creating and developing home land.

ISO10380 and PED certification certified by BV, Marine Classification.

Developed Ultra Fine Bubble Water Supply Hose with YAMADA HLDGS. and Fujikeiki.

Started Water Business.

Acquired the patent for Ultra Fine Bubble Generator.