1947

– 1963

Establishment

NIPRO was founded in 1947 as a light bulb recycling business. In 1954, Nihon Glass Shoji Co. Ltd. (current NIPRO CORPORATION) was established, and began marketing glass tubes for ampoules. Our products included not only medical glass but also small light bulbs and glass for vacuum flasks. The company also entered the supermarket business (later Nissho Store).

1964

– 1973

Expansion

With the success of the glass and supermarket businesses, the company entered the medical industry through capital participation and corporate acquisition.

1974

– 1983

Expansion into the Medical Business

In this period, NIPRO shifted its focus to the medical business, with an emphasis on dialyzers (artificial kidneys). At first, NIPRO manufactured coil dialyzers, and then was one of the first companies in Japan to begin manufacturing hollow fiber dialyzers. Since this time, the company has been serving the needs of many patients in need of hemodialysis. The company also opened the Technological Development Center (current Research & Development Laboratory) in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, and the Odate Factory in Odate, Akita Prefecture. This established the company as an integrated manufacturing system, from research and development through to production of medical devices.

1984

– 1993

Expansion Overseas of the Medical Business and Launch of the Pharmaceutical Business

The quality and reliability of NIPRO’s medical devices were evaluated highly by overseas companies, and the company started to do business with companies all over the world. In 1988, the company established its first overseas manufacturing and marketing base in Thailand, thus embarking on the globalization of its business.
In addition, the company fully launched its pharmaceutical business to address increasing needs for kits combining pharmaceuticals and medical devices in clinical settings. This established the company’s three business pillars—medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and glass—that it has maintained to this day.

1994

– 2003

Expansion of Injection Kits

During this period, NIPRO accelerated its global business expansion by establishing business bases in quick succession, including locations in China, Brazil, the United States, and Singapore.
In 1996, the company was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company focused on the research and development of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, and also developed infusion kits in succession by combining its technologies.

2004

– 2021

Focusing Resources on the Medical Field

NIPRO has been focusing its management resources on the medical field, and actively promoting capital investment, alliances, and M&A. By integrating the three technologies of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and glass, the company has been making efforts to expand its product lineup and increase its share of the global market.

2021

– Present

Nipro Medical Philippines Corporation were established!

Expand its marketing efforts to reach out to more far-flung and underserved communities in the country. Nipro Medical Philippines Corp. (NMPC) offers, among others, high-quality renal and hospital products to better cater to the needs of Filipinos for quality medical devices. Prior to its expansion in the Philippines, Nipro was already familiar with the market, having sold its products to various authorized representatives over the decades.