35 eventful years since GASTEC's first direct-reading detector tube.
Sep. 1970
1970
Oct. 1971
The Company is established
head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Plant: Kohoku-ku, Yokohama
develops the first calibrated direct-reading glass detector tubes in Japan.
1970 saw the introduction of sampling pump model 300 (for use with 10 assorted gas detector tubes)
Development of a galvanic battery type sensor is started even before Japan's Ordinance on Prevention of Anoxia is enforced.The epoch-making compact, handheld oxymeter GOA-1 is launched.
Sep. 1973
1973
Sep. 1973
GASTEC pioneers Japan's first calibration gas generating system using permeation and diffusion tubes which is still going strong as the nation's one and only dynamic calibration gas manufacturing system.
1973 greets the launch of a new sampling pump: model 400
(for use with a vast array of 100 detector tubes).
GASTEC detector tubes meet all criteria and are certified by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) paving the way for GASTEC's becoming a globally recognized name in gas detecting and sensing technology. Today GASTEC takes pride in having the largest variety of direct-reading gas detector tubes.
1977
A constant electrolysis potential CO sensor is jointly developed and commercialized with Osaka Gas. Also, the first groundbreaking mini-monitor in the steelmaking industry (in Japan) is launched. GASTEC's mini-monitor is ubiquitous in iron mills throughout the country even now.
Sep. 1982
1983
Apr 1984
Corporate headquarters relocated to Midori-ku Yokohama.
1983 marks the introduction of sampling pump Model 801
(for use with 126 different gas detector tubes).
Based on the diffusion principle of oxygen derivatives, Japan's first passive dositube (which does not require a sampling pump) was successfully developed.
Mar 1989
1989
GASTEC's GV-50 diaphragm pump kit (for aspirating gas) with the matching detector tubes, became the first such gas detection device to be used in science classes to increase the pupils' awareness for the environment.
GASTEC's HQ and plant integrated and relocated to newly-built facility at present site.
1996
Apr 1997
Apr 1998
1996 features the introduction of new GV-100 sampling pump
(for use with a broad range of 230 detector tubes).
To monitor harmful contaminants in the air, an automatic gas sampler incorporating an integrated flow metre was developed and commercialized. In November (1997), GASTEC is awarded the Kanagawa industrial development grand-prix (regional environmental technology prize) for the GSP-250FT.
ISO 9001 certification
Jan. 2003
Apr 2003
2004
With the development of a highly-efficient compact sampling pump capable of aspirating gas through even detector tubes with problematic flow characteristics Šthe new automatic gas sampler GSP-300FT could be launched.
GASTEC is awarded the15th SME Excellent New Technology and New Product Prize for its excellent achievements in devising easy-to-use, quick-measuring yet sensitive equipment for monitoring indoor air-contaminating gases using miniature diffusion "scrubbers".
2004 marks a total of 320 available detector tube types.
2005
GASTEC reassesses and reaffirms its corporate mission based on the recognition that all of society and all mankind must strive for a more harmonious and symbiotic relationship with our natural environment. With the technology that the company has cultivated for years, its vast experience, and non-wavering dedication, GASTEC strives to set an example as a good corporate citizen providing invaluable products and services for the 21st century.
The epoch-making compact, handheld oxymeter GOA-1 is launched.
the Kanagawa industrial development grand-prix (regional environmental technology prize) for the GSP-250FT.
With the development of a highly-efficient compact sampling pump capable of aspirating gas through even detector tubes with problematic flow characteristics Šthe new automatic gas sampler GSP-300FT could be launched.
