- CEO
- Shin Kamagata
- Full Time Employees
- 4,654
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Hardware, Equipment & Parts
- Address
- 2-6-3 Nakagawa Chuoh Yokohama Japan 224-8540
- IPO Date
- Mar 17, 2021
- Business
- Hirose Electric Co.,Ltd. develops and delivers a wide array of precision electronic connectors across global markets. The company's diverse product portfolio features multi-pin connectors, encompassing options such as circular, rectangular, wire-to-board, and board-to-board solutions, alongside connectors specifically designed for ribbon cables and flexible printed circuits. These components are essential in numerous sectors, including consumer electronics like smartphones, wearables, and PCs, as well as critical applications in communications equipment, cutting-edge automotive electronics, and various industrial segments such as automation and robotics. Additionally, Hirose Electric supplies high-frequency coaxial connectors for microwave and other demanding signal applications, alongside optical fiber connectors and coaxial switches. These are vital for wireless LAN and Bluetooth communication in mobile devices and computers, GPS systems in vehicles, and for high-speed signal transmission in wireless communication infrastructure and electronic testing equipment. The company also offers specialized micro switches and tools for connector assembly. Established in 1937 as Hirose Manufacturing and rebranded to Hirose Electric Co.,Ltd. in August 1963, the firm operates with its headquarters situated in Yokohama, Japan, and maintains a significant international footprint with manufacturing and sales operations across Asia, North America, and Europe. Driven by a commitment to innovation, Hirose continues to expand its high-performance, precision-engineered solutions, with recent product introductions like advanced automotive-grade USB and FPC connectors, and has increased its full-year sales and profit forecasts, reflecting robust demand from industrial clients.