Alps Motorola Era

1967

  • Founded as Alps Motorola Co., Ltd.,
    a joint venture of Alps Electric and Motorola, Inc.
  • Forerunner of the present Alpine was founded.

1968

  • Manufacturing of 8-track cartridge players commences.

1969

  • Manufacturing of 8-track cartridge players commences.
  • Iwaki Plant was open.

1972

  • Onomachi Plant was open.

1975

  • Exports of high-quality cassette decks under Alpine brand name commence.

1977

  • The CM630 cassette radio was adopted as an OEM component for Lamborghini automobiles.