1956

American Can Company, the largest in the U.S. at the time, renews its TAA with Daiwa Can.

1960

Shimizu Plant begins manufacturing cans for carbonated soft drinks.

Tokyo Plant begins manufacturing beer cans.

1966

Aluminum EOE cans manufacturing starts operation.

1969

Begin commercializimg the world's first coffee drink can.

1972

・Tinplate EOE (easy open end) can is developed.

・Multi-layer plastic tube is commercialized.

1973

・Production of 2-piece aluminum cans starts.

1974

Granted American Can company Daiwa 2-piece steel can manufacturing technology.

1976

The pull-up cap commercialized.

1979

Begin commercializimg the world's first coffee drink can.

Liquid nitrogen filling technology is developed and commercialized.

1982

The peel-off cap commercialized.

The heat seal end cap commercialized.

Founded a subsidiary "Fountain Can Corporation" in Taiwan.

The barrel can is developed.

1984

The squeeze former is commercialized.

1985

Aseptic filling system for liquid coffee can starts operation.

1989

Lightweight 3-piece can ("balance can") is developed.

High-speed line (1,200 cans/min.) for 3-piece cans starts operation at Shimizu Plant.

1990

Stay-on tab end (SOT) for beer and carbonated drinks is developed and commercialized.

1991

Inline super detector to eliminate tapping inspection of 3-piece can is developed.

Coil coating of sheets for 3-piece can body stock is developed.

1992

A stay-on tab (SOT) end for retorted beverages is developed and commercialized.

A new can washer with higher efficiency and shorter processing time is developed.

Pump Foamer is commercialized.

1993

Developed stay-on tab (SOT) for use on drink cans for promotional campaigns.

Pilfer-proof cap (PPCap) is commercialized

3-piece laminate can, with greatly enhanced aesthetic appeal, is developed and commercialized.

1994

The 3-piece double-necked can is developed and commercialized.

1995

Laminate line starts operation at the Shin Tobata Plant.

1997

The L Tube is commercialized

1998

ISO9002 certification granted

ASPETIC INTEGRATED SYSTEM (ASIS) Line #1 starts operation as joint venture with Toas Co., Ltd.

Hologram can is developed and commercialized

1999

ASEPTIC INTEGRATED SYSTEM (ASIS) Line #2 starts operation Oigawa Plant as a joint venture with Sanwa Kanzume Co.,Ltd.

2-piece laminate can is developed and commercialized

3-piece embossed can is developed and commercialized

2000

World's first lightweight aluminum Bottle Can is developed and commercialized.

The New Bottle Can wins the Can of the Year Grand Prix award at Cannex 2000, the first time a Japanese can manufacturer wins this award.

2002

Small PET bottles for hot-serving are developed and commercialized

Retortable New Bottle Cans are developed and commercialized

Aseptic technology for food filling is developed and commercialized

Elegance can is developed and commercialized

Spiral bead can is developed and commercialized

2003

The second Grand Prix award to Daiwa after Cannex 2000, the Spiral Bead Can wins the Can of the Year Grand Prix award at Cannex 2003.

Flat Tube is developed and commercialized.

2004

Mini Bottle Can is developed and commercialized

2005

WORC Bottle can is developed and commercialized.

The New Bottle Can wins an Oscar (grand prize) at the French Packaging and Container Awards. (Oscar D'EMBALLAGE)

3P WORC Bottle Can is developed and commercialized.

2006

At Cannex 2006 hosted by The Canmaker (magazine), in the 3P Beverage Can category our WORC Bottle Can took the Gran Prix, and our chocolate can the Silver in the 2P Food Can Category.

Aerosol Cap with content discharge (gas discharge) mechanism is developed.

2007

At Can of the Year hosted by The Canmaker (magazine), in the 3P Beverage Can category our Laminated Can with Foaming Ink took the Gold prize, and the Grip Can the Silver; in the 3P Food Can Category the WORC Bottle Can won the Silver prize; in the 2P Food Can Category our Mini Tablet Container won the Silver prize.

Retort cup is developed and commercialized.

Tablet container is developed and commercialized.

2008

New Bottle Can for wine is developed and commercialized.

At the International Steel Packaging Awards hosted by APEAL (The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging), in the Beverage Can category our WORC Bottle Can received The First Prize.

2009

New launch of Eco-conscious Steel Can (3-piece, 190g).

Expansion Forming Can wins Bronze Prize at Cans of the Year 2009.

2010

Daiwa wins awards in three categories at Cans of the Year 2010.

▶Gold Award in the Beverage Three-Piece Category
24-sided Expanded Can

▶Gold Award in the Bottle Category
120-ml Film-laminated Mini Bottle Can

▶Silver Award in the Beverage Two-Piece Category
Two-Piece Gravure Laminated Can with Hologram Ink

2011

Daiwa’s 3-Piece Beaded Can and the Slim Wine Bottle Can Win Awards in Three Categories at the Cans of the Year 2011

▶Winner of the Silver Award in the Beverage Three-Piece Category
Welded and Beaded Steel Can with Gravure-printed Laminate

▶Winner of the Bronze Award in the Bottles Category and the Delegates’ Choice
Polyester-coated Two-Piece Drawn Aluminum Bottle

2012

Winner at 15th Nissyoku Excellent Food Machine/Material Awards

Premium Canned Wine Monde Distilleries Ltd.

Petit Monteria Wine Monde Distilleries Ltd.

Manns Wines La La Vin Kikkoman Corporation

Daiwa Can Wins Awards in Two Categories at the Cans of the Year 2012