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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.
1971	• Manufacturing of "Handy-8" portable 8-track cartridge player commences and nationwide sales begin.
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.