Due to their mission, automotive capacitors require special performance such as vibration resistance, heat resistance, cold resistance, voltage resistance, and small size and complex shape.
We are constantly striving to supply users with stable high-performance capacitors, including the development of new products, while aiming for further progress.
Trade Name
Showa Electric Co., Ltd.
Establishment
1935/3/16
President & CEO
Shinobu Ishigami
Parent Company
Taitsu
Services
Film capacitor manufacturing (resin case type, etc.)
Main Applications of the Product
Automotive (xEV-related), industrial equipment, etc.
Main Clients
Automotive electrical equipment manufacturer
Manufacturing Base
7-4-1 Higashi, Kamishiba-cho, Fukaya-shi, Saitama Japan
100% satisfaction for all customers through uncompromising product manufacturing
We have a history of supplying automotive capacitors (autocomputers) to be installed in the first Model T manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation, and we started production in 1938. Ltd. and other leading electrical component manufacturers, thereby contributing to the development of the automotive industry.
While our experience and track record have earned us the trust of our customers, we have also made it our company policy to earn the trust of our customers, serve society, and enrich the lives of our employees, and we continue to make steady progress as a united company.
We are passionate about quality improvement and research and development, and strive to contribute to society through our products.
1935
Kozo Toyama, the first president, founds the company at 435, Iwafuchi-cho 1, Oji-ku, Tokyo, with a capital of 200 thousand yen.
At the same time as the company's founding, the Ministry of Telecommunications granted various patents for oil purifiers, and the company began its business.
Continued to produce valve repair aircraft, mainly for delivery to various aircraft arsenals.
1938
Began production of automotive capacitors and delivered to Toyota Motor Corporation
1946
Factory relocated to Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture and production resumed.
1948
Certified by MITI as an excellent automotive part.
2002
Increased capital to 99,665,000 yen
Registered for ISO 9001 audit
2010
Taitsu Corporation became a shareholder and
Kazunari Taniguchi assumed the position of ChairmanShoji Kayama is appointed president.
2017
Shinobu Ishigami appointed president.
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