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1896

1896
Riichi Satake, the first president, invents and initiates the production and sale of Japan's first power driven rice milling machine.
1908
The Vertical Abrasive Rice Milling Machine is invented, which becomes a driving force for brewing ginjo-shu, premium sake.
1940
The second president, Toshihiko Satake, publishes "The Theory of Rice Milling." This work is the basis from which the rice processing technology of today has evolved.
1944
Riichi Satake is awarded the Blue Ribbon Medal of Honor for his inventions which contributed to improving rice milling. This is the first such award to anyone in the agricultural processing sector.
Compass Rice Milling Line Japan’s First Power Driven Rice Milling Machine

1950

Pearlmaster Rice Milling Machine Pearlmaster Rice Milling Machine
1950
Toshihiko Satake is awarded with the Blue Ribbon Medal of Honor for his achievements in inventing rice milling machines.
1955
The Pearl master Rice Milling Machine is introduced to universal accolades.
1956
The company develops the One-Pass Rice Milling Machine for farmers. It is very well received.
1957
The Pearl master Rice Milling Machine and the One-Pass Rice Milling Machine receive the agricultural equipment sector's first "G mark" Good Design Award from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry of Japan.
1958
Riichi Satake is honored with the Fourth Order of Merit for his achievements in promoting the advancement of science and technology.

1960

1962
The Satake Compass Rice Milling System enables the Japanese government to implement its plans for centralized large-scale rice milling facilities
1963
The Satake Compass Rice Milling System is supplied to all 30 of the plants designated by the Ministry of Agriculture of Japan as model rice milling facilities.
1964
The first three country elevators in Japan are designed and built by Satake. These became model plants for the agriculture sector.
1965
The company introduces the direct motor driven One-Pass Rice Milling Machine for farmers.
1966
The company develops the Tempering Dryer that dries rice up to ten times faster than previous dryers.
1968
Tohoku Satake Co., Ltd. is established in northern Japan.
1969
The company promulgates its motto.
Compass Rice Milling Line Compass Rice Milling Line

1970

Japan's First Country Elevator Rice Master Paddy Husker
1971
The company launches the small-scale rice grading machine for farm use.
1974
The Rice Master, the first husker with an oscillating paddy separator, ushers in a new era for husking.

1980

1980
Satake USA Inc. is established in Houston.
1982
Toshihiko Satake is honored with the Third Order of Merit for his achievements in promoting the advancement of science and technology.
1984
The Satake Technical Foundation is established.
1986
The company develops the world's first rice taste analysis instrument, the Taste Analyzer.
Satake (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is established in Patumthani, Thailand.
1988
Toshihiko Satake is awarded a Doctorate of Agriculture from the University of Tokyo.
1989
Toshihiko Satake is appointed the first chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Higashi-Hiroshima.
The company unveils the world's first AC motor with high initial torque and low initial current.
Rice Master Paddy Husker Rice Master Paddy Husker

1990

Rice Taste Analyzer Rice Taste Analyzer
1991
The third chairperson and CEO, Robert S. Satake, receives a commendation award from the Director-General of the Science and Technology Agency of Japan.
atake UK Ltd. is established through the acquisition of Robinson Milling Systems Ltd. to secure a foothold in the EU market for flour milling equipment.
1993
Toshihiko Satake is awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Agriculture from Tokyo University of Agriculture.
1994
The company begins the sponsorship of the Satake Japan Classic Golf Tournament, an event of the Ladies Professional Golf Association of Japan.
The Satake Centre for Grain Process Engineering is established in Manchester, UK.
Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Hitachi honor Satake by their visit to the Hiroshima Head Office.
1995
Magic Rice, a consumer's quick cooking rice, is introduced into the market.
Toshihiko Satake is awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Hiroshima University.
1996
Robert S. Satake is awarded an Honorary Doctorate of engineering from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) in the UK.
The company contributes a fund of one billion yen to establish the Supporters' Association of Hiroshima University.
Her Imperial Highness Princess Mikasa honors Satake by her visit to the Hiroshima Head Office.
1997
The Magic Rice Plant is completed.
1998
Robert S. Satake is appointed the chairman of Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers' Association.
Satake Manufacturing (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. begins operations in China.
Robert S. Satake is appointed the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Higashi-Hiroshima.
The company obtains ISO9001 Certification.
1999
Robert S. Satake is appointed the honorary vice chairman of the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association (CCOA).
Satake America Latina Ltda. is established in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

2000

2000
Robert S. Satake receives a Doctorate of Engineering from the University of Tokyo.
The company introduces rinse-free rice production system "New Tasty White Process."
The company receives an excellent company award in the food industry from the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan.
Robert S. Satake is honored with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays for his achievements in promoting the advancement of science and technology.
2001
The company receives the Invention Merits Prize for the invention of the Magic Dryer.
The fourth president, Toshiko Satake, is awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Hiroshima University.
Toshiko Satake is appointed the chairperson of the Supporters' Association of Hiroshima University.
The name of the company is changed to Satake Corporation.
Toshiko Satake is appointed Director of the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation.
2002
Toshiko Satake receives the Distinguished Fellow Award from Louisiana State University.
The late Robert S. Satake receives the Mori Engineering Award from the Japanese Society of Agricultural Machinery.
Toshiko Satake receives the Chugoku Cultural Award from the Chugoku Shimbun Co., Ltd., a newspaper company in Hiroshima.
2003
The company contributes to establish the Satake Memorial Hall.
The company is awarded with the Golden Order of Merit from the Japanese Red Cross Society.
The company obtains ISO14001 Certification.
2004
The expansion of Satake Manufacturing (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. in China is completed.
2005
Toshiko Satake receives a Doctorate of Agriculture from Kyoto University.
The company contributes to establish the Toshihiko Satake Memorial Palm Museum.
The company signs an umbrella agreement with Hiroshima University.
The Crystal Laboratory is completed.
The "Rice School" is founded at the Hiroshima Head Office.
2006
The company obtains ISO/IEC17025 Certification.
Satake India Eng. Pvt. Ltd. is established in New Delhi, India.
The company receives the Minister's Award, one of the Family Friendly Company Awards, presented by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan.
2007
Satake International Bangkok Co., Ltd. is established in Bangkok, Thailand.
Toshiko Satake receives an Alumni Merit Award, from University of Southern California.
The company obtains ISO/IEC27001 Certification.
Instant Rice Plant Instant Rice Plant

2010

Toshiko Satake Toshiko Satake is awarded with the Blue Ribbon Medal of Honor
2008
The company receives the Nikkei Child Support Award.
Sorting and Processing Integrated Center opens for business.
2009
Toshiko Satake receives the Distinguished Service Award for Encouragement in Invention from Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation.
The company receives the Engineering Technology Award for developing the Synthetic Rice Taste Evaluation System from Japan Society for Food Engineering.
2010
Satake Europe Limited is established in Manchester, UK.
Toshiko Satake is awarded with the Blue Ribbon Medal of Honor for her achievements in industrial advancement.
The company receives the "Award for Nurture of Children and Youth and Child Support" from the Cabinet Office.
2011
"Pikasen" is awarded the "Distinguished Service Award for Technology in Food Industry" from Shokuhin Sangyo Shimbunsha Co., Ltd.
The Food Business Division obtains ISO22000 Certification.
RAKUMESHI cooked and packed rice is awarded the "New Technology and Food Development Award" from the Japan Food Journal Co., Ltd.
Omusubino-GABA, a handmade rice ball shop, opens.
2012
The company forms a comprehensive partnership with DAEWON GSI Co., Ltd. in Korea.
2013
The company receives the "Economy, Trade and Industry Minister's Award for Intellectual Property Merit" from Patent Agency.
"Omusubino-GABA in Akihabara," a handmade rice ball shop opens.
A bakery selling GABA rice flour bread opens in Saijo, Hiroshima.