AMCON has been tackling challenges
and making innovations to offer solutions to various problems customers face.

AMCON INC. was founded as Environmental Facility Center in Meguro, Tokyo in 1974. The center offered maintenance services for septic tanks, community wastewater treatment plants and other similar treatment facilities.
While operating services, we acquired know-how about machine repair and wastewater treatment. Five years after the establishment, we launched measurement certification business that had been outsourced until then.
Three years later, we developed and launched a belt-thickener used for sludge treatment at wastewater treatment facilities. We also launched a 24-hour remote monitoring service for water and sewage systems of residential and commercial buildings.

In 1987, the company changed its name to AMCON INC. Since then, we have put effort into research and development of sludge treatment systems, aiming at establishing ourselves as a machine manufacturer.
In 1991, we developed the VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press, a system with an innovative structure. This product brought a new perspective to the sludge treatment industry.
AMCON INC. will continue our efforts to tackle challenges and make innovations. “Solving our customers’ problems” is our watchword.

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1974Nov.Environmental Facility Center was founded with a capital of 5 million yen.November 1974. Environmental Facility Center was founded with a capital of 5 million yen.
1979MaySet up the Institute of Technology. Launched measurement certification business.May 1979. Set up the Institute of Technology. Launched measurement certification business.
1981Jun.Launched a traveling dewatering service using a mobile dewatering press.
Dec.Set up the Machida plant in Tokyo.
1982Apr.Launched the KM Series belt-thickener.April 1982. Launched the KM Series belt-thickener.
1983Apr.Launched plumbing inspection business and pump business.
1984Sep.Built the headquarters building in Meguro.September 1984. Built the headquarters building in Meguro.
Oct.Launched a 24-hour remote monitoring service for building facilities.October 1984. Launched a 24-hour remote monitoring service for building facilities.
1987Apr.Launched maintenance business for fire equipment and air-conditioners.
Oct.Changed name to AMCON INC.October 1987. Changed name to AMCON INC.
1991Apr.Launched the MS Series VOLUTE™ Thickener and the VS Series VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press.April 1991. Launched the MS Series Volute Thickener and the VS Series Volute Dewatering Press.
1992Mar.Launched new VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press and Thickener.March 1992. Launched new Volute Dewatering Press and Thickener.
1993Feb.Launched Hybrid V polymer coagulant.
Dec.Installed our sludge thickener at the Shojaku sewage plant in Suita, as the first machine sold to a government sector.
1994Jun.Launched a pilot study of dewatering performance jointly with Japan Sewage Works Agency at the Toyota sewage treatment plant.
Nov.Obtained a patent for VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press in the US.
1995Jul.Launched joint research with Japan Sewage Works Agency on direct dewatering of sludge from an oxidation ditch tank at the Shima water quality management center, Nakanojo Town, Gunma.
Sep.Moved the Machida plant in Tokyo to Kohoku in Yokohama.September 1995. Moved the Machida plant in Tokyo to Kohoku in Yokohama.
Nov.Obtained a patent for VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press in Japan.
1996Apr.Launched Dell Compo biodryer.April 1996. Launched Dell Compo biodryer.
1997Apr.Launched the MS Series VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press for small-scale sewers.
2000Jul.Our products were listed in Japan Sewage Works Agency’s standard specification.July 2000. Our products were listed in Japan Sewage Works Agency's standard specification.
2001Mar.Obtained ISO9001 certification (VOLUTE™ Department).
Apr.Launched the EC Series VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press.April 2001. Launched the EC Series Volute Dewatering Press.
2003Apr.Launched the SP Series Solapy dryer.April 2003. Launched the SP Series Solapy dryer.
2004Jan.Built the headquarters building in Yokohama. Moved the headquarters from Nakameguro in Tokyo to Kohoku in Yokohama.January 2004. Built the headquarters building in Yokohama. Moved the headquarters from Nakameguro in Tokyo to Kohoku in Yokohama.
Jun.Launched the TV Series Twin VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press.June 2004. Launched the TV Series Twin Volute Dewatering Press.
Sep.VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press was nominated for the innovation award at Aquatech Amsterdam 2004.September 2004. Volute Dewatering Press was nominated for the innovation award at Aquatech Amsterdam 2004.
Oct.Launched the ES Series VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press.October 2004. Launched the ES Series Volute Dewatering Press.
2006Oct.Established the US-based subsidiary company, AMCON NA, INC.
2007Mar.Established the China-based subsidiary company, AMCON (Yixing) Environmental Protection Science & Technology Co., Ltd.March 2007. Established the China-based subsidiary company, AMCON (Yixing) Environmental Protection Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
Nov.VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press won a bronze medal at 2007 China International Industry Fair.November 2007. Volute Dewatering Press won a bronze medal at 2007 China International Industry Fair.
2008MaySet up “suisitubunseki.com,” a specialized website on water quality analysis.
2009Jan.Certified as a “Yokohama Kachigumi Enterprise.”January 2009. Certified as a 'Yokohama Kachigumi Enterprise.'
Feb.Launched the ES-350 Series VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press.
Apr.Included in Japan’s 300 Vibrant Monozukuri (Manufacturing) SMEs by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.April 2009. Included in Japan's 300 Vibrant Monozukuri (Manufacturing) SMEs by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.
2010Nov.Established the second China-based subsidiary company, AMCON (Fujian) Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd.November 2010. Established the second China-based subsidiary company, AMCON (Fujian) Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd.
2011Apr.Established the European-based subsidiary company, AMCON Europe s.r.o.April 2011. Established the European-based subsidiary company, AMCON Europe s.r.o.
MayLaunched the VDC Series VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press.May 2011. Launched the VDC Series Volute Dewatering Press.
Aug.Certified as a “Yokohama Chizai Mirai Enterprise”.August 2011. Certified as a "Yokohama Chizai Mirai Enterprise".
2012Jun.Launched the VDS Series VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press.June 2012. Launched the VDS Series Volute Dewatering Press.
2015Mar.VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press won Innovation Award at “WEX Global Forum 2015”Amcon Corporate history, Corporate history, AMCON Europe s.r.o.
2016Sep.Established the Czech-based Subsidiary company CHEM.ENGI s.r.o. Amcon Corporate history, Corporate history, AMCON Europe s.r.o.
2018Jan.Multi-disk-plate screw press type-
VOLUTE™ Dewatering press: DW Series, MW Series
Japan Sewage Works Agency authorized new technology
 
Jul.Launched the DW Series VOLUTE™Dewatering Press.Amcon Corporate history, Corporate history, AMCON Europe s.r.o.
2019Apr.Established the Germany-based subsidiary company AMCON Deutschland GmbH. 
Jul.Launched the FS Series VOLUTE™Dewatering Press.Amcon Corporate history, Corporate history, AMCON Europe s.r.o.
Aug.Launched the MW Series VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press.Amcon Corporate history, Corporate history, AMCON Europe s.r.o.
2020MayVOLUTE DUO™ – frictionless twin screw sludge dewatering press introduced to the market for the first time.Amcon Corporate history, Corporate history, AMCON Europe s.r.o.
2021Sep.11 year anniversary since establishing the European subsidiary AMCON Europe s.r.o. in PragueAmcon Corporate history, Corporate history, AMCON Europe s.r.o.
2022Nov.AMCON Conference takes place in PragueAmcon Corporate history, Corporate history, AMCON Europe s.r.o.
2023Jan.Inline Dynamic and Static mixers launchInline dynamic mixer