Australia
Australia
FUJIFILM Australia Pty Ltd is one of 223 worldwide subsidiaries owned by FUJIFILM Corporation (formerly known as the Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd) which is the world's largest photographic and imaging company, and one of the best known and most instantly recognisable global brands.
In our immediate Oceania region, there are an additional three organisations that also form part of the corporate family owned by parent company, FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation :
Click here for the History of FUJIFILM Corporation
FUJIFILM Australia Pty Ltd is the country's leading supplier of total digital imaging solutions. It provides a comprehensive range of product portfolios for the consumer, professional and commercial markets, including:
Consistent with FUJIFILM's long history of imaging and industry "firsts", FUJIFILM Australia was the first company to enter the networked digital imaging market. Print@FUJICOLOR – a convenient online print ordering and photo sharing service – was the first complete networked online digital application in Australia.
Click here to access the Print@FUJICOLOR website
FUJIFILM currently maintains a digital network comprising over 300 stores, 80,000 online customers and 30 channel partners, enabling it to offer digital services to an estimated eight million Australians.
FUJIFILM Australia's headquarters are based in Sydney, NSW. Other office locations include Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
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Fuji Xerox is a leader in the digital print and colour markets, with more than 12 billion pages produced on Fuji Xerox technology in Australia annually.
In addition to its award-winning selection of office/print/copy/fax/scan/multi-function systems, it has the broadest range of printers, digital production publishers, multi-function devices, copiers, facsimile products and scanners in the industry.
Click here to access the Fuji Xerox website
Rabbit Photo is Australia's largest single branded chain of retail on-site photo-finishing laboratories.
The Rabbit Photo group is dedicated to providing its customers with superior quality photofinishing and digital services together with an exciting range of quality merchandise for the amateur photographer.
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FUJIFILM New Zealand is at the market forefront for digital imaging cameras and processing equipment. Its full range of cameras and accessories is distributed through photo and camera retailers, mass merchants and duty free stores.
While Auckland is the headquarters for FUJIFILM New Zealand, an operations network provides coordinated regional services for the entire country.
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The Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd was founded in January 1934 with the view to manufacturing photo film domestically. Within one month, operations commenced at the Ashigara Factory for the production of photographic film, printing paper, dryplate, and other photographic sensitive material.
However, the business grew steadily in a range of directions as a result of its continuous innovative technical advancements. In fact, FUJIFILM now has a long history of imaging and information "firsts".
The following provides a snapshot of some of FUJIFILM's innovations:
Today, with more than 75,000 employees worldwide working in Fuji owned subsidiaries, FUJIFILM Corporation continues to be a leading technology imaging innovator providing high quality products and service that meets the critical standards demanded by consumers, retailers and professionals.
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| Jan. 1934 | Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd was founded on 20 January 1934 with the view to manufacturing photo film domestically. |
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| Feb. 1934 | Operations commenced at the Ashigara Factory for the production of photographic film, printing paper, dryplate, and other photographic sensitive material. |
| 1936 | The first FUJIFILM x-ray film was introduced to the market, marking the company's entry into diagnostic medical imaging. |
| 1939 | FUJIFILM made an aggressive entrance into the graphic arts materials market by releasing printing-use makeup film. |
| 1958 | Fuji marketed FUJITAC film which is currently used in LCDs. |
| 1959 | Fuji entered the recording media business after successful tests of proprietary record-and-play videotape. |
| 1959 | Fuji also expanded its graphic arts business by launching the manufacture of printing plate materials. |
| 1962 | Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd was established as a joint venture with Rank Xerox Ltd (now Xerox Ltd) and the document business was born. |
| 1982 | FujiFILM receives an Academy Award (the "Oscar") in Technical Merit for the creation of the world's fastest colour motion picture negative film. |
| 1982 | FujiFILM receives an Emmy Award in Technical Merit for its developments in metal particle tape technology. |
| 1983 | Fuji marketed the FCR digital x-ray image diagnostic system, after becoming the first company in the world to successfully digitise an x-ray image. |
| 1986 | FujiFILM introduced the world's first single use camera known as QuickSnap. |
| 1987 | FujiFILM introduced the world's first 35mm single use camera with a built-in flash. |
| 1988 | FujiFILM introduced the world's first digital camera, complete with removable media, known as the DS-1P. |
| 1991 | FujiFILM receives the Scientific and Engineering Award for its F-Series of colour negative motion picture film from the National Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. |
| 1992 | FujiFILM announced its exclusive ATOMM precision thin-layer coating technology (Advanced super Thin-layer and high-Output Metal Media), which has enabled the manufacturer of high density magnetic recording media for the computer industry. |
| 1995 | Fuji created the high density digital recording medium DLT tape, IV, incorporating ATOMM technology. |
| 1996 | Now a leader in LCD materials, Fuji marketed Wide View (WV) film which widens LCD viewing angles using technology-based FUJITAC. |
| 1996 | Fuji unveiled the world's first digital minilab, incorporating the latest digital and network technology. |
| 1998 | Fuji created the unique 4th Colour Layer Technology for its 35mm Superia and 24mm Nexia film product range. This additional cyan layer helped the film to "see" like the human eye. |
| 1999 | Fuji announced the creation of its new Super CCD technology. |
| 1999 | Fuji developed the Synapse Dry System – a medical imaging network system that enables hospitals and doctors to manage and use diagnostic images more efficiently. |
| 2000 | Fuji developed myfujifilm.com and other network solutions that met the expectations of streamlining procedures by closely linking printing companies and their customers during the printing workflow. |
| 2001 | Fuji passed a new milestone in its high-density magnetic recording media operations following the development of NANOCUBIC Technology, which allows 1 terabyte of recording on a single cartridge. |
| 2001 | Consolidation of Fuji Xerox. |
| Jan. 2003 | Fuji announced the development of 4th Generation Super CCD, which offers higher resolution and a wider dynamic range than previous Super CCDs. |
| Mar. 2003 | Fuji launches digital cameras that incorporate its 4th Generation Super CCD. |
