For the past to the present, and for the next and future generations.
Since
our establishment in 1935 as a specialized producer of optical glasses,
OHARA has been a major contributor to the development of Japan's
industries. At the time of our 50th anniversary in 1985, OHARA future
dedicated itself to becoming a world leader in the manufacturing of key
materials that corresponded to a diverse and advancing information
society. We concentrated on the research and development that would
enable us to become a valued supplier for these advanced technologies
and services utilized in optoelectronic and electronic field.
The development of ecological optical glasses, glass ceramics for Hard
Disk Drives, ultra low expansion glass ceramics, and other multi
function specialized glasses is the results of OHARA relentlessly
pursuing every possibility that glass has to offer. With future
generations in mind, OHARA continually strives to be a company who
supports state of the art technologies.