Takemitsu Takizaki

Takemitsu Takizaki is a Japanese businessman, honorary chairman and founder of Keyence, a Japanese manufacturer of automation sensors, vision systems, barcode readers, laser markers, measuring instruments, and digital microscopes.

  • Takemitsu Takizaki is the founder of Keyence, a supplier of sensors and electronic components for factory automation systems.
  • He stepped down as chairman in March 2015 but remains on the board of directors and is honorary chairman.
  • Sales to customers outside of Japan have grown steadily and account for more than 50% of revenue.
  • Customers include autoparts makers, electronics firms and food packagers.
  • Takizaki owns a nearly 23% stake in the Tokyo-listed company.

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