Murata’s Story
Murata's History
Beginning
The company began in 1944 in a small factory in Kyoto, Japan. Since then, Murata has contributed to the advancement of society and the evolution of the electronics industry.
Current
Murata makes tireless efforts with many colleagues to deliver exceptional products and services.
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INNOVATION
With our innovative products, we are leading innovation in the electronics industry.
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TECHNOLOGY
We are very particular in monosukuri with integrated manufacturing approach including everthing from materials and equipment to products.
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SOLUTION
We work on solving social issues by providing not only components, but solutions as well.
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HUMAN
With the Murata philosophy, every employee achieves satisfaction and continuing growth through the performance of their work duties.
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GLOBAL
Our goal is to contribute to the advancement of society by supporting the happy, healthy lifestyles of people worldwide.
Future
Focusing on the four business domains of “Communications,” “Mobility,” “Environment,” and “Wellness,” Murata will continue to take on the challenge of solving various social issues through its monozukuri (manufacturing).
Global Expansion
Using the first export in 1959 as a foothold, we established overseas bases one after another. We strengthened our production system and took the first step towards becoming a full-fledged global company. And with the arrival of the Internet age, we continue to respond flexibly to the increasing diversification of listening.
Phase of
Expansion
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Starting with titanium dioxide porcelain capacitors, the company began to produce its own unique products.
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1959 Full-scale approach to overseas and first exports to the USA
1963 With exports in full swing arepresentative office is opened in New York -
1960s Start of European market feveropment
1966 Enter into a distriductor agreement in Europe with the West German company "Stettner" -
Established a production and sales company in Shingapore under the policy of "producting and supplying where the market in" *Established a base overseas for the first time
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Established a sales subsidary for sales activities in Hong Kong and Taiwan, Where the electronics market was expected to grow
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Seoul office opened as a sales base in South Korea
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Present
Murata has grown into a global company with more than 140 bases around the world. With more than 77,000 employees scattered around the world, we share the slogan “Innovator in Electronics” and continue to meet the needs that are diversifying with the times through cutting-edge technology, products, and solutions.
Society and Murata
Murata hopes to continue to be "a company whose presence in local communities is a source of pride and joy to those communities as well as a company that our employees are proud and happy to work for."
