1921 - 31
The founder, Hidenobu Yoshikawa established Takara Chuzo Ltd, manufacturing cast metals
Belmont's pursuit of better Dentistry has stretched from the beginning of civilised surgery through to current times. Private and Public services, small and large Practices benefiting from sound engineering and profound design.
The timeline shows how and when we have contributed to Dentistry, assisting with the demands of daily surgery given by Operators and Assistants, and improving the overall comfort of Patients.
The founder, Hidenobu Yoshikawa established Takara Chuzo Ltd, manufacturing cast metals
Production of Barber Chairs begins
Takara Belmont’s Model 808 was the world’s first motorised barber’s chair
Takara Company N.Y., Inc (now Takara Belmont USA Inc) established in New York, USA as our first overseas subsidiary
Advanced to Europe and established Belmont Chairs London Ltd. (now Takara Belmont [UK] Ltd.)
Corporate Magazine and Advertising takes off to promote our products and brand
The 250 Dental Treatment Centre was the world's first all air-powered unit
SP-6 launches as the first folding legrest chair enabling face-to-face medical treatments
SP-MK II was the second folding legrest chair developed advancing design and functionality
037 folding legrest chair introducing seamless upholstery for improved infection control
Clesta 1 brought flexible options and extraordinary value to UK Dentists, becoming a long term NHS favourite
Moved in to new HQ and Showroom in London
SP-Cleo offered a folding and extending legrest section which multiplied the versatility of a treatment centre.
Voyager I brings increased operating positions and ease of use, alongside quality and simplicity.
Voyager II-L brought ambidextrous capability and extraordinary value to UK Dentists, becoming a long term NHS favourite
Progres Chair launched giving left and right rotation for improved patient access and positioning for taking X-Rays
Clesta II offered comfort, flexibility and value to all sectors of Dentistry
Phot-X II increased X-Ray unit functionality and decreased patient exposure to radiation
Manchester Showroom opens
New London Showroom opens. 050/055 Clair Chairs launched
Cleo II represented a clean modernisation of Dentistry's most versatile treatment centre
900 LED Operating Light, Belmont’s first LED light, with touchless on/off sensors and easy movement features. 097 X-Ray with precise zero-drift balance-arm positioning
TB Compass launched, the luxury version of the ambidextrous treatment centre, utilising the new 900 LED operating light
Phot-X IIS and the Voyager III improves the ability to operate from left to right handed
The introduction of the Phot-X Touch brings advanced, instant and ultra-simple DC X-ray imaging with our first digital touch-screen
Eurus Swivel Chair launched introducing a refined new standalone dental chair with increased safe patient working weight
Eurus S1 treatment centre launched, bringing a contemporary design style and over-the-patient delivery system
Eurus S6 brings a flagship, folding legrest treatment centre to our dental repertoire
Eurus S8 launched offering fully ambidextrous capabilities and the highly intuitive touch-screen
Dental Education Unit launched, helping smooth the transition from dental school to clinical practice
Implantology Motor System integration with all new Eurus Treatment Centres
Leading the way in dental expertise for over 60 years
