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1950
| 1954 | Establishment of Ohmatsu Denki Co., Ltd. at 2596 Kamimeguro 5-chome, Meguro City, Tokyo |
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| Development of the LSG-100 test oscillato | |
| 1955 | Development of the LAG-55 audio oscillator |
| This audio oscillator has been called a masterpiece and became a super long seller |
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LSG-100
1960
| 1960 | Relocation to current address in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
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| 1963 | Opening of Osaka Sales Office |
| 1965 | Development of the LCG-388 pattern generator |
| Entry into broadcasting and video fields | |
| 1966 | Company name changed to Leader Electronics Corporation |
| 1969 | Establishment of Leader Instruments Corporation as an overseas affiliated company |
1980
| 1981 | Development of the LBO-5860 waveform monitor and the LVS-5850 vector scope |
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| Full entry into the broadcast and video fields, laying the foundation of today’s Leader | |
| 1985 | Founder Shigeru Ohmatsu recognized as a Persons of Distinguished Service to the Promotion of Science and Technology by the Science and Technology Promotion Bureau of the Science and Technology Agency |
| 1985 | Development of the LVM-5863A mini video monitor |
| In May 1988, the LVM-5863A was used to perform a live broadcast from the world’s highest peak, Chomolungma (Mount Everest). | |
| 1986 | Completion of construction of new headquarters building |
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LVS-5850 / LBO-5860 -
LVM-5863A
1990
| 1991 | Development of the 411D digital signal generator |
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| Contribution to the digitalization of broadcast stations with the 5860D | |
| Company stock starts trading as a Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) registered over-the-counter stock | |
| Development of the 951 signal level meter, the world’s first one-touch meter for electrical measurement | |
| 1994 | ISO 9002 international quality assurance standard certification |
| 1995 | Development of the LV5150D, the world’s first digital high-vision waveform monitor |
| 1998 | ISO 9001 international quality assurance standard certification |
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LV5150D
2000
| 2000 | Development of the LF982 signal level meter |
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| Won Good Design Award from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion | |
| 2002 | Development of the LV5700 multi SDI monitor |
| This was the first time color liquid crystals were used for waveform monitoring, a pioneering achievement that set off the emergence of increasingly sophisticated waveform monitors. | |
| 2003 | Opening of Beijing Office in Beijing, China |
| 2004 | Cancellation of OTC registration with the Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) and listing of Company’s stock on the JASDAQ Securities Exchange |
| Development of the LV5750 multi SDI monitor | |
| The LV5750 marks the beginning of compact waveform monitors. | |
| 2005 | Rebuilding of headquarters building, integrating research facilities and headquarters functions |
| 2006 | Opening of service center in Beijing, China |
| 2008 | Opening of Kanazawa Techno Center |
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LF982 -
LV5700
2010
| 2014 | Development of the LV5490, the world’s first 4K waveform monitor |
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| 2016 | Established a local subsidiary Leader Korea Co., Ltd. in Seoul, South Korea |
| 2017 | Established a local subsidiary Leader Europe Limited in London, UK |
| 2019 |
Acquired Phabrix Limited (Berkshire, UK) And made the company as a consolidated subsidiary of its local subsidiary Leader Europe Limited |
2020
| 2024 | The business of Leader Europe Limited is transferred to Phabrix Limited,and the company name is changed to Leader Electronics of Europe Limited. |
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