Established HASEGAWA Iron Works.

Manufactured Japan’s first ammonia compressor
The passion for this compressor still lives in the spirit of HRL, as a manufacture pursuing the higher quality of the compressor.

Overseas Expansion.

Registered HASEGAWA Iron Works Ltd.

Dalian (formerly Luda) Dalian Ice Manufacturing Co., Ltd. delivered a plant with a daily ice production capacity of 50 tons.

Exporting small refrigeration units to mainland China, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and the South Seas Islands region

Developed Ammonia Deep Freezing Application.

First post-war export of HPC75 refrigeration units to Taiwan.

The first high speed multi-cylindrical ammonia compressor was imported by HRL, and it was shown openly in the refrigeration industry for further development of the machine

First overseas project after the war. Awarded contract for expansion and renovation of Busan Ice Plant in South Korea and Joseon Ice Plant in North Korea.

Start manufacturing packaged air conditioning (Semi hermetic 3.7kw/5.5kw)

Export of small refrigeration units to Vietnam
Export of ice-making plants to the Royal Thai Navy
First post-war export of SUA-type refrigeration units to Cambodia

Establishment of Joint Venture Company: Thai Siam Sharey.

Export of refrigeration equipment to Hariri Perez in the Philippines.
Order received for ice-making and refrigeration plant for Ocean Foods in Ceylon.

Export of a Frozen Plant to the Republic of Maldives.

Start manufacturing compound type high-speed reciprocating compressor.

HRL was certified as a company for its contribution to exports

Awarded by the Minister of International Trade and Industry of Osaka in recognition of the company’s excellence and high standards.

Large-scale order for vertical ammonia compressors destined for South Vietnam

Changed name as Hasegawa Refrigeration Industries, Ltd.
Certified as model factory for rationalism.

Breakthrough to the field of Super Deep Freezing Applicationin Marine Vessel.

The largest Block Ice Making (1000MT/Day) facility was completed in the Philippines.

The certification number as a company contributing for export was granted; 46-O-1404

Awarded by the governor of Osaka for manufacturing top-level high-pressure gas facilities and equipment

Order Received for Ice Plant in Semarang, Indonesia.
Order Received for Ice and Refrigeration Plant in Vietnam with Asian Development Bank Financing.
Order Received for Refrigeration Plant from Hong Kong Pioneer Refrigeration Company.

HRL’s capital reached to 100 million yen

Order Received for Refrigeration Plant for Bangladesh Fisheries Development Authority.

Plant Order Received for Burma PPFC.

Certified as the best Manufacture of High Pressure Machinery and Equipment by Osaka Breau of MITI.

Completed new head office in Osaka; Recognized as an Outstanding High-Pressure Gas Facility by the Minister of International Trade and Industry.

Flanged motor compressor unit was developed. Dry-Ace unit was developed.

New hot-gas defrosting system was developed.

Plant Order Received for Iloilo, Philippines.
Plant Order Received for Jakarta New Fishery Port Market, Indonesia.

Sales operation through the local agent in Indonesia and Taiwan started.

Macau: Plant Exported to Sanwa Marine Co.
Indonesia: Agency Agreement Signed with Karnia Co.
Taiwan: Agency Agreement Signed with Chu Fu Tzu Co., Ltd.

HRL was certified as the Best Rationalized Factory by MITI.
Published "Refrigeration 75 Years",-Hasegawa History as for 75th anniversary.

Renewing production, research and welfare facilities

Completion of New Annex Building and Renovation of Headquarters Factory. Establishment of HASEGAWA International Co., Ltd.

Developed and delivered engine-motor tandem refrigeration units. Developed and delivered engine-driven refrigeration units.

Established a local subsidiary in Texas, USA：HASEGAWA USA, INC.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Founded HASEGAWA USA, INC., a local subsidiary in Texas, USA.

Established the largest capacity of CA cold storage. Surpassed 7,000 units of ultra-low temperature marine refrigeration systems delivered

Signed an agency agreement with Cool Import Co. (Australia).
Exhibited at the International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Fair IKK '91 in Essen, West Germany.

Developed VZL type refrigeration compressor for Super Deep Freezing Application.

Exhibited at RETA (Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association) in Orlando, USA.
Developed and delivered VK/VKL-type refrigeration units (compact and high-performance).

Packaged Air Conditioning Unit for Aircraft was delivered to Kansai Air Port.

Super AL Cooling System was developed.
New Brine Cooler Unit was developed.

Sales operation started through the local agent in South Korea.

Signed an exclusive agency agreement with ROSS (USA) for high-performance BLC freezers in the Southeast Asia and Oceania regions.

Introduced a next-generation brine cooler unit for the food industry, featuring natural ammonia refrigerant, full automation, and an ultra-low refrigerant charge.　

Developed cutting-edge IT-enabled refrigerated warehouses and expanded remote maintenance services. Standardized and supplied ultra-low temperature HBU and brine cooler units.　

Opened US Branch Office in San Antonio, TX.
Started delivery of VZL type refrigeration compressor.

Acquisition of Certificate of ISO9001/2000.

Tokyo Branch Office was returned to Maru Building.

New Factory in Amagasaki Bay Area started its operation.
Tokyo Branch Office moved to Rakuchou Building.
Selected as one of METI’s “300 Energetic SMEs” for producing products with a strong global market presence.

Participated and exhibited at the IIAR (International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration) in Colorado Springs — 20th consecutive time.

Renewal to ISO9001/2008

The 100th Anniversary of HRL’s first inauguration.

The 90th Anniversary of HRL’s foundation.

Relocate the Tokyo Branch office to the Tokyo Transportation Building.

Updated to ISO 9001:2015