molten Moving with Passibilities

History

1958 - 2010

Nov.1958

Head Factory founded in Nakahiromachi, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima. Kiyoshi Nobori appointed as president

Nov.1958

Feb.1959

First Molten sports ball manufactured

Feb.1959

Apr.1959

Manufacture of automotive rubber parts commenced

Jun.1960

Basketball approved by Japan Basketball Association

Jul.1960

Volleyball approved by Japan Volleyball Association

Oct.1962

Handball approved by Japan Handball Association

Feb.1965

Hideo Masuda appointed as president

Jun.1969

Volleyball approved as 'Official Ball' by International Volleyball Federation (IVBF)

Apr.1973

Basketball approved as 'Official Ball' by International Basketball Federation (FIBA)

Jun.1973

Football approved as 'Official Ball' by International Football Association (FIFA)

Apr.1974

Manufacture of anti-vibration rubber for bridge prop commenced

May.1975

Handball approved as 'Official Ball' by International Handball Federation (IHF)

Oct.1976

Hideo Masuda appointed as chairperson, Fumiya Tamiaki appointed as president

May.1979

License contract concluded with Adidas regarding Tango footballs

Dec.1980

Basketball selected as the official ball of the 1982 FIBA Men's Basketball World Championship in Columbia

Nov.1981

Basketball selected as the official ball of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

May.1982

Representative office opened in Dusseldorf, West Germany

Aug.1982

Football approved as 'Inspected Ball' by Japan Football Association

Oct.1983

Company name changed to "Molten Corporation"

Dec.1986

Trade agreement concluded with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

May.1988

Trade agreement concluded with Isuzu Motors Limited

Jan.1989

MOLTEN (THAILAND) CO., LTD. established

Apr.1990

MOLTEN U.S.A. INC. established

Dec.1990

MOLTEN (NORTH AMERICA) CORP. established

Mar.1991

Production commenced at Hofu Factory

Apr.1991

Sale of the "Marinx" floating pier

Apr.1991

Sep.1991

Molten Europe established

Oct.1991

Sale of "Hanayuragi" pressure ulcer prevention air mattress

Oct.1991

Nov.1991

Exclusive contract with Japan Professional Soccer League (J-League) as the official tournament ball

Aug.1994

MOLTEN ASIA POLYMER PRODUCTS CO., LTD. established in Thailand

Jul.1998

Basketball selected as the exclusive official ball of the FIBA Basketball World Championships

Apr.2001

President Fumiya Tamiaki awarded the Purple Ribbon Medal of Honor by the Government of Japan

Aug.2001

President Fumiya Tamiaki awarded the FIBA Order of Merit

Jun.2002

Healthcare Products Division established; becomes a three divisional system

Apr.2003

MOLTEN JIAXING CO., LTD. established in China

Dec.2004

Sale of an innovative 12-panel basketball (G model)
Sale of new innovative football/soccer ball featuring ACENTECR Technology

Dec.2005

Production of waterproof sheets commenced at Molten Laminas

Jan.2008

Sale of the "Grande" high-function, advanced air mattress

Jun.2008

Sale of the "Impress" advanced electric reclining bed for nursing care

Feb.2009

Molten Medical obtains ISO13485

Apr.2009

Awarded the "General Excellence Award" for three consecutive years from Sumitomo Wiring Systems

Oct.2009

Sale of the "Valkeen" innovative whistle for football/ soccer referees (Exclusive official equipment for J-League in 2010)

Dec.2009

Sale of the "Peach" highly durable, body pressure dispersion cushion

Jul.2010

Awarded the "Quality Merit Award" for three consecutive years from Yazaki Corporation

Aug.2010

Kiyo Tamiaki appointed as the fourth president

Dec.2010

Sale of the "Stagia" air mattress

Dec.2010

2011 - onward

Apr.2011

Awarded the "Quality Excellence Award" for four consecutive years from Sumitomo Wiring Systems

Jul.2011

Awarded the “Quality Contribution Award” from Yazaki Corporation

Sep.2011

Sale of the “Roots” floor-mounted hand rail series

Jan.2012

Sale of the “Laser Liner” line marker series

Mar.2012

Awarded the “VE Activities Contribution Award" from Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

Apr.2012

Awarded the “Delivery Excellence Award” from Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.

May.2012

Sale of the “Digitimer 110X” digital scoreboard

Nov.2012

Molten Vietnam Co., Ltd. established
Sale of the “Oscar” high-functionality body pressure dispersion air mattress series

Mar.2013

Awarded the “Transaction Achievement Excellence Award” and “VE/VA Multiple Items Award” from Mazda Motor Corporation for 3 consecutive years and 2 consecutive years, respectively

May.2013

Molten Automotive de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. established

Jan.2014

Signed and implemented a contract to be the official ball supplier to the International Handball Federation

Aug.2014

Provided the official game balls for 9 consecutive FIBA Basketball World Cups

Sep.2014

Added on a third plant to the Molten Asia Polymer Products facilities and launched mass production

Oct.2014

Sale of the “Life” adjustable hardness base mattress series

Nov.2015

Adopted “Moving with Possibilities” as the corporate brand statement

Jan.2016

Sale of the “Leios” robotic mattress series

Jan.2017

Provided the official game balls for 2 consecutive Handball World Championships

Oct.2017

Signed a contract to be the official match ball supplier of the UEFA Europa League

Mar.2018

Awarded the “Transaction Achievement Excellence Award” from Mazda Motor Corporation for 4 consecutive years

May.2018

Sales of the “Tellsa call” standard mattress

Oct. 2018

Started Basketball new business “B+”

Oct. 2018

Mar. 2019

Awarded the “Transaction Achievement Excellence Award” from Mazda Motor Corporation for 5 consecutive years

Mar. 2019

Launched BG5000 basketball with improved operational performance and natural leather texture

Apr. 2019

Launched wheelchair “Wheeliy” for handicapped

Apr 2019

May. 2019

Molten signed a technical partner agreement with Hiroshima Mazda Racing Team

May. 2019

Mar. 2020

Awarded the "Transaction Achievement Excellence Award" from Mazda Motor Corporation for 6 consecutive years

Sep. 2020

Launched B+ "Shooting Machine"

Sep. 2020

Oct. 2020

Floating Pier / Construction Products Division established; becomes a four divisional system

Jan. 2021

Release of the self-assembled football “MY FOOTBALL KIT”

Jan.2021

Mar. 2021

Awarded the "Transaction Achievement Excellence Award" from Mazda Motor Corporation for 7 consecutive years

May. 2022

Launch of “Wheeliy2.0”, which makes those sitting down and pushing it feel lighter

Nov. 2023

Completion of the Technical Center molten[the Box]

Nov.2023