About this organization
Organization Name: Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
Organization Solution and Services
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Networking Hardware & Software, Telecommunications, Fiber Networks
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Power Electronics & Control, Semi, Thyristors, MOSFETs, Sensing, LED
- Manufacture
Organization Types:
- Organization Size: Revenue over 100M
- Organization Years In business: 10+ Years
Revenue: $7.3 Billion
Organization Information : Founded in 1884, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based global manufacturer specializing in advanced materials and technologies across sectors such as telecommunications, automotive, electronics, energy, and infrastructure. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company originally began with copper smelting and wire production and has since evolved into a diversified enterprise known for innovation in optical fibers, power cables, thermal management solutions, and high-performance components. Furukawa Electric serves a broad international market with a focus on sustainability, quality, and cutting-edge R&D. Its technologies play a key role in enabling modern infrastructure, data transmission, electric mobility, and smart energy systems worldwide.
Other Information: Founded in 1884, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a global technology and manufacturing company specializing in communications, energy, automotive, and electronics solutions. Built on core technologies in metals, photonics, polymers, and high-frequency systems, Furukawa delivers products ranging from optical fiber and power cables to wire harnesses and advanced functional materials. With over 51,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue exceeding ¥1.2 trillion (approx. USD 8 billion), the company is a key player in global infrastructure and innovation. In recent years, it has focused on expanding its fiber-optic brand Lightera, advancing 6G and fusion energy research through major partnerships, and enhancing its sustainability efforts, earning CDP “Climate Change A List” recognition in 2025.
