Murata Manufacturing

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of electronic components, based in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto. Honorary Chairman Akira Murata started Murata Manufacturing as a personal venture in October, 1944.

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. engages in research, development, manufacture, and sale of electronic components and devices made from fine ceramics. It operates through the following divisions: Components, Modules, and Other. The Components division offers capacitors and piezoelectric products. The Modules segment provides communication modules and power supplies. The Other segment handles employee welfares, staffing, education and training, and facility maintenance services, including operational software for affiliates. The company was founded by Akira Murata in October 1944 and is headquartered in Nagaokakyo, Japan.