Latin America. Epson celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Epson brand. The company traces its origins back to 1942, in the watch industry. Over more than eight decades, they have perfected the efficient, compact and precise technologies they initially developed for their watches, and which today are part of the DNA passed down from generation to generation.
The following is the company's account of this celebration:
Supported by these key technologies, and guided by our founding principles of "Integrity and Effort" and "Creativity and Challenge", we have maintained an innovative spirit that has allowed us to create countless products and generate significant value.
Epson's sales have grown hand in hand with our sales network, which today spans the entire world: from America to Asia, Europe and beyond. Our global network of manufacturing sites, as well as our service and support operations, has also expanded globally. Working together with our locations around the world, we have expanded our customer base and built strong relationships built on trust along the way.
Visual communications
The liquid crystal technology we originally developed for LCD watches found a new application in the field of projectors. In 1989, we launched our first compact full-color LCD projector, the VPJ-700. It was followed in 1994 by the ELP-3000 model, which offered a brightness level three times higher than conventional models, while maintaining a compact and lightweight design. These projectors, combined with a computer, were widely adopted in business presentations.
At the core of these projectors, and those that succeeded them, are high-temperature polysilicon panels (HTPS), key devices that determine equipment performance. Manufactured using advanced microfabrication technology similar to that used in the semiconductor industry, Epson's HTPS panels feature a unique structure that allows for brilliant, exceptional quality images.
In 2016, thanks to the miniaturization of the optical engine and improvements in the cooling system, we launched the EB-L25000U high-brightness laser projector, with a brightness of 25,000 lumens. This model became the brightest 3LCD projector with a laser light source in the world*2.
Epson's enterprise projectors have achieved the largest share of the global market*3, and are widely used by professionals to create immersive visual experiences that surprise and captivate. Hundreds of units are used in interactive video productions and projection mapping exhibitions, such as the one that bathes the Matsumoto Castle cultural heritage site in color.
Global presence
Epson has established production centers and business operations around the world, with the goal of delivering value to its customers through its products and services. Our international expansion began in 1968 with the manufacture of watch cases in Singapore.
Since then, we have consolidated a global production structure, with main facilities in China, Indonesia and the Philippines. These centers not only strengthen our cost competitiveness, but also improve our responsiveness to the demands of international markets.
In 1975, we took a key strategic step with the creation of Epson America, our first overseas business subsidiary, located in the United States. This initiative responded to the rapid growth of the IT market and accelerated the development of our global operations. Since then, we have built a strong product sales network around the world.
The continuity and success of the Epson brand has been made possible by the support and loyalty of those who choose our products and services. In commemoration of this 50th anniversary, we will renew the meaning of our brand and redouble our efforts to deliver experiences that surprise and exceed our customers' expectations.
