Murata Manufacturing (OTCMKTS:MRAAY) Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer of electronic components and materials. The company develops and produces components used in smartphones, communications equipment, automobiles, computers, industrial systems, healthcare devices and other electronic products.
Its product portfolio includes multilayer ceramic capacitors, inductors, filters, resonators, sensors, timing devices, power-related components, batteries and wireless connectivity modules. Murata also provides component-related technologies and modules designed for applications such as radio-frequency communications, automotive electronics, Internet of Things devices and energy management.
Founded in Kyoto in 1944, Murata has expanded into a global business serving customers through manufacturing, research and development, sales and distribution operations across Japan, the Americas, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto, and is led by President and Representative Director Norio Nakajima.