- CEO
- Hideo Izumi
- Full Time Employees
- 25,924
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Hardware, Equipment & Parts
- Address
- 1-7, Yukigaya-otsukamachi Tokyo TY Japan 145-8501
- IPO Date
- Nov 12, 2014
- Business
- Alps Alpine Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-headquartered multinational corporation established in 1948 as Kataoka Electric Co., Ltd., specializes in advanced electronic components and innovative in-vehicle information systems for a global clientele. The company transitioned to Alps Electric Co., Ltd. in 1964 and officially adopted the name Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. in January 2019, following the integration of Alps Electric and Alpine Electronics to enhance synergies in device development, system design, and software capabilities. Operating across three primary business segments—Components, Sensor and Communication, and Mobility—Alps Alpine offers a diverse portfolio for various markets including automotive, consumer electronics, industrial equipment, healthcare, and IoT applications. The Component segment focuses on switches, such as the widely used TACT Switch™ with a leading market share, alongside potentiometers, haptic reactors for tactile feedback, and actuators. The Sensor and Communication segment develops high-quality sensors and communication modules, crucial for advancements like automated driving, vehicle connectivity, and electrification. The Mobility segment (formerly Automotive Infotainment) is dedicated to in-vehicle systems, including integrated displays, premium sound systems, navigation units, electronic shifters, power window switches where it holds a top global market share, and advanced driver assistance solutions. Recent initiatives include a strategic partnership with Qualcomm Technologies to develop "Digital Cabin" solutions, aiming to integrate high-performance telematics, enhanced connectivity, and advanced infotainment experiences for future vehicles. The company's offerings also extend to comprehensive logistics services through its affiliate, Alps Logistics, covering transportation, warehousing, and forwarding, particularly for electronic components and materials, with efforts to expand its global network and serve external clients beyond the Alps Alpine Group. Alps Alpine maintains a strong global footprint with R&D, production, and sales operations spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia, and China, actively contributing to the electronics industry's growth and fostering customer trust. The company emphasizes continuous innovation in hardware and software, leveraging its core technologies to create new value, ensuring high product quality, and committing to environmental responsibility in its manufacturing processes and product lifecycle.