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Business Overview and Company History

Business Overview

Our brand name “Pro-face” was coined from a combination of professional and interface. We provide a highly user-friendly interface for professionals who work in the industrial automation environment, where operational requirements are stringent. We developed the Pro-face brand of graphic operator interfaces in order to become the "face" of a field noted for its devoted professionals.

Company History

1972	- Digital Electron Corporation was founded in Osaka, Japan, and started manufacturing and selling electronic equipment.
1974	- Changed the company name to Digital Electronics Corporation.
1980	- Opened the head factory in Osaka, Japan.
1981	Developed a dedicated computer for a dental office.
1983	Developed the DP Series, an intelligent programming-free color graphics terminal.
1988	- Established the Nanko Office in Osaka, Japan.
1989	Developed the GP Series, the world’s first programmable display (HMI).
1990	- Started a telephone technical support service. - Established INDE Electronics, Inc., a development center, in Canada.
1991	Developed the PL Series, the world’s first panel computer.
1992	- The Nanko Office started functioning as the head office in Osaka, Japan.
1993	Launched the GP-230 Series, the industry’s first mid-sized QVGA LCD HMI.
1995	- Established Pro-face Korea Co., Ltd. in Seoul, South Korea. - Started holiday telephone technical support.  Launched the GP70 Series, the industry’s first HMI with a 32-bit RISC chip.
1996	- Established Pro-face Europe B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. - Received ISO 9001 certification, the international standard for quality management.  Developed the industry’s first HMI with controller.
1997	- Registered with the Japan Securities Dealers Association as an OTC stock.  Developed the industry’s first Windows-compatible screen editing software.
1998	- Established the Izumi Development Office in Osaka, Japan.
1999	- Entered into a “Windows CE System Integrator” contract with Microsoft Corporation.
2000	Launched the GP2000 Series, IT HMI, and a new technology which allows for displaying its screens over the Internet.  Launched the PS Series Panel Computer with Windows CE installed.
2001	Launched the LT Series, HMI with controller. - Established Wuxi Pro-face Electronics Co., Ltd. in Wuxi, China.
2002	- Launched "Otasuke Pro!," Pro-face technical support website. - Entered into a capital tie-up with Schneider Electric S.A.
2003	Launched the ST Series, small HMI for the market of small-sized graphic operator interface.
2004	- Received ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management systems.
2005	Launched the GP3000 Series, HMI supporting multimedia.
2006	- Complied with the European RoHS directive to eliminate hazardous substances on all Pro-face models..  Upgraded "GP-Pro EX," HMI screen editor software, to support all 3000 Series.
2007	- Opened a sales office in India, as part of a full-scale expansion into the BRIC countries. - Provided AEDs at all sales offices in Japan and first aid seminars as part of a health and safety campaign.
2008	- Fully introduced corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and “Table For Two” (food assistance) and Eco-cap campaigns.  Launched the PL-3900T Series, an industrial personal computer with 19-inch screen.  Received international marine certification for 6 models of the GP3000 Series. - Joined "Green University of Tokyo Project" organized by the Faculty of Engineering of The University of Tokyo to reduce CO2 emissions from university facilities through visualization with HMI.
2009	Launched the GP-3300U Series, low-light-reflection, ultra high-brightness HMI.  Launched the GP4100 Series, compact high-performance HMI.
2010	Launched "Pro-POP FI", POP (Point of Production) Information management system for Food traceability.  Launched "DOCTORGP", Diagnosis system in manufacturing. - Opened "Digital Customer Support Center" to unify all services for inquiries from customer.  Launched 12.1-inch class of Low Light-Reflection and Ultra-High Brightness Models; Sharp visibility in well-lit locations.  Launched Wireless Power Monitor; Visualize wasted electricity and save energy.  Added large, 12.1" display that provides optimal performance in direct sunlight to low-reflectance, high-luminance series.
2011	- Merged with Arrow Co., Ltd., retaining existing company name of Digital Electronics Corporation. - Opened further two Sales offices, "Delhi Gurgaon Office "and "Pune Office", in India. - Opened Pro-face Singapore Office in Pro-face South-east Asia Pacific area.  Launched "PS-4000B"; Industrial Built-in Computer, with High-Speed CPU, Newest OS and Interface.  Launched the programmable GP4000 Series display, which uses up to 84% less power than previous Pro-face models.
2012	Launched the industrial computer PS4000 Series. - The 40th year in business - Launched the EZ Series that connect to programmable HMI via a USB connection and allow setting changes on HMI.
2013	- Launched Pro-face Remote HMI, production site remote monitoring software for smartphones and tablets. - Cumulative sales of HMI in the world exceeded 3,000,000 units.  Launched the LT4000M Series, a modular-type HMI + Control that can be installed in a ø22 mm circular hole.
2014	- Opened a Pro-face Indonesia office in the Indonesian capital Jakarta.  Launched "PE4000 Series"; an embedded industrial computer, 60% smaller by volume than the previous ones.  Launched the new interface terminal, SP5000 Series. - Relocated our head office to Kitahama, Osaka City.
2015	Launched "SP5000 Series", Wireless LAN model.  Launched "PS5000 Series", the highest performance industrial PC.
2016	Launched compact high-performance HMI, "GP4100 Series", color display model.  Launched full lineup of "PS5000 Series", the highest perfomance industrial PC.

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