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  • 1991`
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1991-

1991 Research Division renamed Research and Development Division
Established Global Environment Research Laboratory in Shiga
1992 Feron* approved by MHW as treatment for hepatitis C
Started production of DORNER* for use in treatment of peripheral vascular disease
Started production of TORAYCA* carbon fiber prepreg P-2302 for use as primary structural material in commercial aircraft
Developed applications for new LUMIRROR* surface-forming technologies (TOPPTL)
1993 Started production of TOPTICAL* color filters for LCDs
Started production of electrophotographic printers
Started production of INTERCAT*, antiviral formulation of interferon for treating calcivirus infections in cats
1994 Started production of TORAYMYXIN* blood purification column for treating septicemia
1995 Started production of phase change rewritable optical disks
Started production of MICTRON* aramid film
Started production of TORAYSUROU* water-permeable pavement tile
1996 Started production of DVC polyester film
Started production of carbon fiber reinforced notebook PC chassis with superior electro-magnetic wave shielding properties
1997 Started production of SIVERAS* liquid crystal polyester resin
Started production of QUUP* highly moisture-absorptive nylon filament
Started production of carbon fiber reinforced material for large-scale roof components
1998 Started production of polyacetal resin (KTP Industries Inc., Korea)
1999 Developed halogen-free, fireproof V-0 grade PBT
Added effect of DORNER* for pulmonary hypertension
Started production of TORAY CTP WATERLESS PLATE*
2000 Developed impact energy-absorbent CFRP for automotive materials
Developed PHOTONEECE* positive photo-sensitive, heat-resistant, polyimide coating material
Started production of PDP rear panel
2001 Started production of ECSAINE PRIMA* high-quality man-made suede
Started production of color filters for cellular telephone LCD
Started production of LUMIRROR* high-performance film
2002 Established Toray Fibers & Textiles Research Laboratories (China) Co., Ltd. (TFRC)
Started production of PPT bicomponent fiber
2003 Established New Frontiers Research Laboratories
2004 Established Shanghai Branch of Toray Fibers and Textiles
Research Laboratories (China) Co., Ltd.
2005 Started full-scale production of carbon fiber composite material for ultra-lightweight and high strength notebook PC chassis
Started production of self-organization nano-alloy resins
Developed circuit board for high density flexible IC bonding
Developed CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polishing) abrasive pad for cutting-edge semiconductor
2006 Reached comprehensive agreement to supply carbon fiber composite materials for Boeing's B787 through 2021
Developed impact-absorbing plastics by advancing nano-alloy technology
Developed of high sensitivity DNA chip
Developed cellulose fiber using the melt spinning method

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