Development

In the 21st century, Cataler began full-scale overseas expansion. We established local subsidiaries such as Cataler South Africa (CSA), Cataler North America (CNA), and Cataler China (CCC). In addition, the intelligent catalyst, which was jointly developed with Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and started production in 2002, has made it possible to significantly reduce the amount of precious metals used.

Development history2000s

Company developments

2009
- January-April
  
  Due to the impact of the Lehman shock, production is suspended for a total of 14 days.
- June
  
  The first deficit since the catalyst business got into full swing
2008
- January
  
  Concluded "Agreement on the provision of used paper" with Kakegawa City
- March
  
  Issued "VISION 50"
- March
  
  Introduced and started operation of safety system in the event of a disaster
- October
  
  Started smoking cessation in the buildings
- December
  
  Production stopped for 2 days due to the impact of the Lehman shock
VISION50 ~ Towards the 50th Anniversary ~
2007
- February
  
  Whistleblower system started
- February
  
  Started sales of catalytic activated carbon
- May
  
  Held a ceremony to commemorate the 40th anniversary of our foundation
- July
  
  Started mass production in Oxynon furnace
40th Anniversary Ceremony

Oxynon furnace
2006
- June
  
  Health management started by industrial physicians and nurses
- November
  
  New coating technology ZECT started operation
ZECT operation start ceremony

ZECT (Zero Emission Coat & Quick Calcination with Traceability)

An equipment that is the basis of Cataler's coating technology. The amount of precious metal supported on the catalyst can be precisely controlled, and highly accurate catalyst coating can be performed.
2005
- March
  
  FY-end sales exceed 100 billion yen
- March
  
  Cataler Group records production of 14 million automobile catalysts/year
- June
  
  Cataler Thailand (CTC) begins production of motorcycle catalysts
- July
  
  CTC starts operation of vacuum furnace for metal substrate
- October
  
  Collaborative development of super-intelligent catalyst with Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.
- December
  
  Acquired ISO / TS16949 certification
* ISO / TS16949 (currently IATF16949) certification has been acquired by Cataler (Japan), CATALER (THAILAND) CO., LTD, CATALER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY.) LTD, CATALER NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION, Cataler (Wuxi) Automotive Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., PT.CATALER INDONESIA / CATALER INDIA AUTO PARTS PVT. LTD. (As of 2022).

ISO / TS16949 Certification (CTC)
2004
- March
  
  Cataler Group records production of 12 million automobile catalysts/year
- April
  
  Cataler China (CCC) begins production of automobile catalysts
- November
  
  Start of operation of carbon material pilot line for capacitors
Morning assembly and training scene on the first day of mass production of CCC
2003
- May
  
  Started production of DPNR catalysts
- June
  
  Cataler North America (CNA) started production of catalysts for General Motors (GM) and Isuzu Motors.
PPAP of catalysts by GM and Delphi

PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

PPAP is one of the core tools called "Production Parts Approval Process", which defines general requirements for production parts approval.
PPAP is of particular importance in IATF 16949, an international automobile industry certification system. It specifies the documentation and records required to obtain approval from customers for parts used in the production of new vehicles at their plants, as well as the methodology for evaluating the adequacy of products and manufacturing processes.
2002
- January
  
  Activated carbon joint venture Feng Yuan (CFA), first shipment of activated carbon
- May
  
  Ceremony held to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Cataler's foundation
- June
  
  Acquired ISO9001 / QS9000 certification for CATALER (THAILAND) CO., LTD (Cataler Thailand / Abbreviation: CTC)
- * ISO9001 is applicable only to Cataler (Japan), CATALER (THAILAND) CO., LTD (as of 2002)
  * QS9000 is applicable only to Cataler (Japan), CATALER (THAILAND) CO., LTD (as of 2002)
- August
  
  Cataler North America (CNA) begins production of catalysts for 4-wheel vehicles
- October
  
  Recorded 1 million automobile catalysts production/month for the entire Cataler Group
- October
  
  First shipment of electrocatalysts for fuel cells
- October
  
  Started production of intelligent catalysts
- December
  
  Established Cataler (Wuxi) Automotive Environment Technology Co., Ltd. (Cataler China / Abbreviation: CCC)
35th Anniversary Tree Planting

First shipment of CNA 4-wheel vehicle catalysts

CCC Opening Ceremony
2001
- January
  
  Established CATALER SOUTH AFRICA (PTY.) LTD (Cataler South Africa / Abbreviation: CSA)
- January
  
  Established CATALER NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION (abbreviation: CNA)
- March
  
  Headquarters FC Building completed
- April
  
  Established China Ning Xia Feng Yuan Activated Carbon Co., Ltd. (Activated Carbon Joint Venture, Hoyuan / Abbreviation: CFA)
- July
  
  Cataler South Africa (CSA) begins production of converters
- September
  
  Started production of catalyst for Honda UK "Civic"
- September
  
  Established Europe office (Germany)
- October
  
  Started delivery of mass-produced products to Fuji Heavy Industries
- December
  
  Activated carbon joint venture Feng Yuan (CFA) begins production of activated carbon
CSA Opening Ceremony

CNA Opening Ceremony

CFA Opening Ceremony

CSA's first converter product
2000
- May
  
  Total production of monolith catalysts reaches 50 million mark
- December
  
  Recorded 500,000 automobile catalysts production/month
Total production of monolith catalysts reached 50 million mark since the start of production in 1979.