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A complete selection of optical products Carton Optical (Siam) Co., Ltd. provides a complete selection of microscopes and optical products, ranging from biologicaland stereo microscopes, to binoculars and trinobulars. These come with various types of stand and function. Magnifiers and optical accessories are also included in the company's long list of product categories. Some of the company's products are made for the domestic market, while others are exported abroad to serve the requirements of a reputable range of overseas customers in the U.S.A., Japan, Europe and in the Asian region. |
Chronological events 1930 Kato Rokugiro Shoten was originally founded in Japan to manufacture frames for glasses. 1951 Renamed Carton Optical Industries Ltd., the company started distributing microscopes in the domestic and international markets 1964 The first production plant was built in Saitama in Japan to produce microscopes and telescopes. The second plant was developed in Nagano to manufacture a wide range of lens, to meet the needs of the company's first plant. 1984 In response to the demands of the fast-growing optics industry, the third plant was also established in Iwate to produce many different types of microscope. 1988 Granted BOI promotional privileges, Carton Optical (Siam) Co., Ltd. was established in Thailand to manufacture exceptional quality biological and stereo microscopes, magnifiers and optical accessories. The company is now Thailand's only microscope manufacturer and distributor. Throughout its 20 years of operations in Thailand,Carton Optical (Siam) Co., Ltd. has grown from strength to strength.The company has obtained a strong reputation for its quality over the past decades,with its extensive range of microscopes and accessories,sold in both the domestic and international markets. Quality Policy "Customer satisfaction is our first priority, and QMS(Quality Management System) is improved continuously to this end. We also adhere to relevant safety and environmental laws." Meeting high-quality standards To ensure the continued support and loyalty orits customers, Carton Optical (Siam) Co., Ltd. maintains the highest standards of quality in both its products and manufacturing processes. The company's products always comply with strict international requirements. Each step of the manufacturing process is closely monitored for high quality and efficiency by Q.C. staff, who also ensure that incoming raw materials are of a consistently high quality. Finished products are checked for consistent quality at the final stage of the prodliction process. Applying the most advanced technology and know-how, combined with hi-tech machinery from Japan, the company offers products that boast the same superior standards as those made in Japan. The company's high-quality standards have been demonstrated by its receipt of the ISO 9001;2000 quality management certification on Febuary 2002, from Bureau Vertitas Certification. Even though the company has already gained a reputation for its quality and reliable products, it has been consistently improving its entire operation. As part of its improvement goal, the Kaizen business strategy was adopted to encourage all staff members to make suggestions on the company's operation. A safe and efficient workplace With a high regard for health and safety, Carton Optical (Siam) Co., Ltd. provides its employees with a safe working environment, safety shoes, as well as safety glasses and masks. Regular 5s inspections are also used to motivate staff to keep the factory clean. Numerous awards reflect the company's strong health and safety emphasis, such as the Clean, Safe and Healthy Workplace Golden Award from the Health Department, Ministry of Public Health, and Drug-free Factory Award from the Labour Welfare Division of the Labour Protection.The company received the ISO 14001 Environment management system on 15 October 2004, from Bureau Vertitas Certification.