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1960 |
- "Toa's Megaphone," a radio commercial sung by The Peanuts (a popular Japanese singing duo of twin sisters) is produced and regularly broadcast.
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1961 |
- The decision is made to make inroads into the medical engineering (ME) industry.
- A police motorcycle PA system is developed.
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1962 |
- New Production Facility established in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture.
- Orients toward the development of a high power output PA system. Tests prove successful.
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1963 |
- Automatic blood cell counting instrument developed and first unit delivered.
- Attracted industry-wide attention with development of HA-30 amplifier.
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1964 |
- TOA broadcasting equipment chosen for 31 locations around Tokyo Olympic Games venues.
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1965 |
- ACOUS Co., Ltd. founded.
- Transistor megaphone plant receiver JIS certification.
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1967 |
- Blue Line series of amplifiers developed.
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1968 |
- TOA Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. established.
- Takarazuka Metal Industry Ltd. founded (now MECANIX Co., Ltd.).
- TOA PA system logo introduced.
- First PA system exhibition opened.
- New PA system using cabinet-rack format developed.
- Megaphone for use in airplanes jointly developed with Japan Airlines.
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1969 |
- Emergency warning system developed.
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