About TEXMAC/Itochu  CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE



OUR HISTORY
TEXMAC Inc. was established in 1974, a little over a century after the founding of its grandparent company, ITOCHU  Corporation  (Japan) in 1858. From ITOCHU Corp.,  TEXMAC inherits its  legacy of strength and vision. From its parent company, ITOCHU Intl. Inc.,  TEXMAC traces its American roots back more than a century. TEXMAC Inc. is a member of  ITOCHU's Machinery Group division that imports and exports a vast array of machines ranging from pocket calculators to satellites. As a natural extension of its century-old tradition in the textile trade, TEXMAC began as a leading importer and exporter of textile machinery, and continues to hold this position today.  At the same time, TEXMAC continues to develop new markets in semiconductor, printed circuit board, composite material, ceramic, plastic, air bag, film and apparel machinery.
   Chronology
1923 - Taking advantage of the local climate and resources, Happy makes its initial launch in the foundry industry. 
           (Today, HAPPY's Corporate Headquarters occupies the site of the original foundry.)
1947 - Grand opening, Tokyo Office
1948 - Grand Opening, Osaka Office. HAPPY begins exporting sewing machines around the world. 
1953 - Company name changed to Happy Sewing Machine Mfg. Co., LTD
1955 - Happy begins direct sales of sewing equipment to Montgomery Ward's.  Machines are sold under the Montgomery Wards' label. 
1965 - Happy splits into two divisions: Happy Sewing Machine Division and Happy Machinery Division.
1978 - Opening of Taiwan Happy Sewing Machine Mgr. Co., Ltd.
1980 - Establishment of liaison office in Dusseldorf, Germany. During this period, many electronics manufacturers establish plants in Yamagata, Japan.
          HAPPY concentrates on development and manufacturing of computerized sewing machines.
1984 - Company is further structured into Happy Sewing Machine Division., Mechatronic Division., and Machinery Division. Happy introduces its line of
          computer-controlled multi-head sewing machines.
1985 - Company name changed to Happy Industrial Corporation.
2003 - HAPPY introduces the HCS Voyager compact single-head, the first portable machine of its size with big-machine capabilities.
2004 - After 30 years of business in the USA, TEXMAC continues to pursue its  focus on Customer Service and the offering of a superlative product line. 
          HAPPY machines maintain their place on the competitive edge in industry development.