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2020.08
Our origin dates back
more than 400 years.
(Quoted from the Sumitomo Goshi Kaisha Administrative Regulations, formulated in 1928)
信用確実
T h e B u s i n e s s P r i n c i p l e s A r t i c l e 1 e m p h a s ize s t h e
importance of integrity; that is, being worthy of the trust
of others.
Corporate Philosophy
Shinyo-kakujitsu
3 4
History
History
History of of
History Challenges and
Challenges Innovation
and Over
Innovation More
Over Than
More 120
Than Years
120 Years
190 0 0
190 1922
1922 1931
1931 1943
1943 196 4 4
196 1970
1970 1981
1981 1996
1996 2020
0303 2015
2015
Supplied the the
Supplied Started production
Started of of
production Started production
Started of of
production Supplied the world’s
Supplied mostmost
the world’s Developed
Developed
Japanese Ministry
Japanese Ministry anti-vibration rubber
anti-vibration rubber compound semiconductors
compound semiconductors advanced fiberfiber
advanced opticoptic
LANLAN
system a technology
system for for
a technology
of Communications
of Communications Started CATV
Started business
CATV business (10 Mbps
(10 Mbps
tokentoken
ring type)
ring type) producing
producing
with with
silicon
silicon
1948
1948 long-length oxideoxide
long-length
copper wireswires
copper
Started production
Started of of
production 1973
1973 1982
1982 high-temperature
high-temperature
superconducting
superconducting
sintered powder
sintered metalmetal
powder products
products Started production
Started of of
production wireswires
coated aluminum
coated (SUMIFLON™)
aluminum (SUMIFLON™)
1908
1908 1949
1949
Started
Started
of power
production
production
cables
of power cables Manufactured
(Photo courtesy of Sumitomo Historical Archives)
Started production
Started
irradiated products
irradiated
of electron
production
products
beambeam
of electron
1976
1976
and installed Started production
Started of of
production Started mass-production
Started mass-production Started a demonstration
Started test test
a demonstration
(tubes/electric
(tubes/electric
wires)
wires)
Business Development
Business Development
21 kmManufactured
of submarineand installed
power cable, cemented carbide
cemented tools,tools,
carbide of theofworld’s first gallium
the world’s first gallium of the
ofworld's-largest-class
the world's-largest-class
1916
1916 21 km of
the world’s submarine
longest power
at that time cable, IGETALLOY™
the world’s longest at that time
IGETALLOY™
1968
1968
nitride (GaN)
nitride (GaN)
substrates
substrates redox flow flow
redox battery system
battery system
Started
of enamel
production
Started production
wireswires
of enamel
1932
1932 2020
0606 2016
2016
Succeeded in producing
Succeeded the the
in producing Started salessales
Started of the
ofworld’s
the world’s
world's-largest-class
world's-largest-class highest fiberfiber
highest countcount
synthetic monocrystal
synthetic monocrystal optical (3456
cablecable
optical (3456
fibers)
fibers)
diamonds (1.2 carats)
diamonds (1.2 carats)
Started
Started
automotive
automotive
wiring
wiring
harness
harness
Entered
business
Entered
business
into the
intobusiness
the business
of of
Received an order
Received
telecommunications
for afor
an order
telecommunications
large
network
a large
network
2017
2017
project in Nigeria
project in Nigeria Broke the world
Broke record
the world of low
record of low
construction
construction
of overhead
of overhead
transmission loss of
transmission optical
loss fibersfibers
of optical
conductors
conductors
Started traffic
Started control
traffic control (0.1419
(0.1419
dB/km, wavelength:
dB/km, 15601560
wavelength: nm) nm)
system business
system business 1978
1978
Started production
Started of of
production
1958
1958
special steelsteel
special wireswires 焼 結焼
製品 製 造製
結 製品 開造始開 始 1969
1969 Succeeded
first mass
in theinworld’s
Succeeded
production
first mass
the world’s
of of
production
high-performance
high-performance gallium
gallium
nitride transistor
nitride (GaN(GaN
transistor HEMT)HEMT)
Electric transmission
Electric via via
transmission
superconducting
superconducting cablescables
started on utility
started power
on utility grid grid
power
for the
forfirst
the time in theinworld
first time the world
Started operation
Started of the
operation ofworld's
the world's
Started production
Started of of
production first bi-directional fiberfiber
first bi-directional opticoptic
air spring for railroad
air spring vehicles
for railroad vehicles Started flexible
Started printed
flexible printed CATV system
CATV (Hi-OVIS)
system (Hi-OVIS)
circuit (FPC)
circuit (FPC)
business
business
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MagnetMagnet
Wires Wires
1997
1997
Celebrated the 100th
Celebrated anniversary
the 100th anniversary
Corporat e Milest ones
Corporat e Milest ones
by establishing
by establishing
the Sumitomo Electric
the Sumitomo Group
Electric Group
Corporate Principles
Corporate Principles
2020
0606
Acquired a German
Acquired automotive
a German automotive
wiring harness
wiring manufacturer
harness manufacturer
(now(now
Sumitomo Electric
Sumitomo Bordnetze
Electric SE) SE)
Bordnetze
(Photo(Photo
courtesy of
courtesy of (Photo(Photo
courtesy of
courtesy of
Sumitomo Historical
Sumitomo Archives)
Historical
1897
Archives)
1897 Sumitomo Historical
Sumitomo Archives)
Historical
1916
Archives)
1916 1941 1946
1941 1946 1961
1961 1969
1969 2020
0707 2011
2011
160
A r oAurnodu n d 0 0
160 Started as the
Started asSumitomo
the Sumitomo Opened the Osaka
Opened Works
the Osaka Works Opened
Opened Opened a branch
Opened office
a branch office Opened
Opened Established the first
Established the overseas
first overseas MadeMade
Sumitomo Wiring
Sumitomo Systems,
Wiring Ltd. Ltd.
Systems,
Formulated
the clarified
the Global
Formulated
fundamental
the clarified
HRM*HRM*
the Global Policy,
HR policy
fundamental
Policy,
HR policy
Copper Rolling
Copper Works
Rolling Works the Itami Works
the Itami in Tokyo
Works in Tokyo the Yokohama Works
the Yokohama Works production basebase
production a wholly owned
a wholly subsidiary
owned subsidiary
Perfected nanban-buki,
Perfected nanban-buki, (now (now
the Tokyo HeadHead
the Tokyo Office)
Office) (Siam(Siam
Electric Industries
Electric Co., Ltd.)
Industries Co., Ltd.) MadeMade
Nissin Electric
Nissin Co., Ltd.
Electric Co., Ltd. *HRM: Human
*HRM: Resource
Human Management
Resource Management
a copper refining
a copper refining
Opened a local
Opened office
a local office in Thailand
in Thailand a consolidated subsidiary
a consolidated subsidiary
technique for separating
technique for separating
silversilver
fromfrom
copper
copper 1911
1911 in Nagoya
in Nagoya
ore containing
1690
silversilver
ore containing
1690 Established Sumitomo
Established Electric
Sumitomo Electric 1920
1920 (now (now
the Chubu District
the Chubu Office)
District Office)
2020
0808 2019
WireWire
& Cable Works
& Cable Works Reorganized into Sumitomo
Reorganized Electric
into Sumitomo Electric Established Sumiden
Established Friend,
Sumiden Ltd. Ltd.
Friend, Made Techno Associe Co., Ltd.
Discovered the Besshi
Discovered Copper
the Besshi MineMine
Copper
WireWire
& Cable Works
& Cable Works (a special
(a special
subsidiary)
subsidiary) a consolidated subsidiary
(opened the mine
(opened in theinfollowing
the mine year)year)
the following
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Business
Sintered powder metal parts Rubber products
(various parts for automobiles, (anti-vibration rubber,
home appliances, etc.) hose for vehicles)
Wiring harnesses
2020
Development of
Cutting/grinding tools Car electrical equipment
(cemented carbide,
diamonds, etc.)
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while the in-house fabrication of wire-drawing r c ab llatio
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le s ins t a
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dies led to the development of Sumitomo
Copper Telec ommunic
cemented carbide tools, Copper wires
Business ation cable s
v i r e rg y
Optical fibers,
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enabling the Company to venture into Electronic conductors tion
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(copper wire rods, contact wires, etc.) is s
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non-electric wire sectors. ir e
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develop these tools was also applied to
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offer sintered powder metal parts to the market. En
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Meanwhile, the copper wire conductor technology
n
s
led to the production of compound semiconductors and
Hybrid products
Transmission devices
flexible printed circuits. (air springs, etc.)
n i c s Compound semiconductors
wire and cable manufacturing-related control and
transmission technologies.
Elec t r o (GaAs, InP, GaN)
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Operating in a wide variety of
business fields,
we create joy of connectivity and
excitement of transmission.
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Supporting further evolution of
mobile devices, automobiles and
aviation equipment
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We build new energy systems for
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Contributing to accelerating expanded use of renewable energy.
improvement delivered by
Environment &
CASE and to the evolution of mobility
Automotive Energy
Global automotive sales are growing. Sales of
eco-friendly vehicles are also growing in line with
tightening environmental regulations. We see the unveiling of major international
The improvement delivered by CASE* is accelerating and grid-interconnection projects in Europe and the growth in
new entrants from other industries are entering the electrical power infrastructure demand in emerging nations.
market, taking the automotive industry to the verge of a The wealth of experience and technology of the Sumitomo
major period of change. Against this backdrop, Sumitomo Electric Group active in the environmental and energy sectors
Electric is committed to contributing to the evolution of are sought after against the backdrop of increasing
mobility by making the most of the resources of the introduction of renewable energy and widespread use of EV.
Sumitomo Electric Group. With a solid foundation and impressive track record of
* CASE: A term for the trends in the automotive industry; achievements among Japan’s top-tier businesses, Sumitomo
an acronym for Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric Electric will play a significant role in the global market.
We will aim to build a stronger global presence.
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Endeavoring to realize high-speed,
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high-capacity telecommunications Contributing to the growth of industries
meeting the challenge of the and social infrastructure by
increasing data traffic volume developing and supplying
Info-
high-functionality materials
communications Industrial
Data traffic volumes will rapidly increase due to the expansion of
cloud computing services to meet the demand for video delivery
and AI/IoT-related demand, as well as due to the arrival of the age
Materials
of the fifth generation mobile communication system (5G) serving There is growing demand for lightweight materials for EV
as a key to faster networks. development. In the medical and aviation industries, demand is also
The Sumitomo Electric Group has superb optical fiber growing for Sumitomo Electric Group's products.
manufacturing technology, transmission devices, compound The Sumitomo Electric Group aims to become a leading global
semiconductors and access device technology for high-speed, supplier of high-performance, high-functionality products by
high-capacity telecommunication, enabling it to play a leveraging its world-class materials and process technology.
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Automotive
Our main automotive products are wiring harnesses, which are laid throughout an automobile to transmit power and information. Wiring
harnesses require advanced technologies to reliably send numerous pieces of information despite intense vibration and heat. In this respect,
the Sumitomo Electric Group is way ahead of its competitors. With concerted efforts, Sumitomo Electric, Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. and
AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd. have established such a prominent presence in the market that one out of four automobiles in the world
uses Sumitomo Electric's wiring harnesses. Steady advances in the use of aluminum wiring harnesses have been helping reduce automobile
weight. Our connecting technologies are essential for realizing connected cars and autonomous driving, which must handle a huge amount of
information, as well as for achieving widespread use of hybrid and electric vehicles. Sumitomo Electric intends to become a mega-supplier
with the wiring harness business at the core for an excellent harmony between automobiles and society, in the next generation.
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Infocommunications
Communication infrastructure is essential for society. Optical fiber cables and other components and equipment that support communications, supplied by the
Sumitomo Electric Group, play an active role in communication infrastructure. Sumitomo Electric began manufacturing optical fiber products in the 1970s.
Among them, those for over 10,000 km ultra-long distance submarine systems are required to exhibit excellent transmission characteristics and high reliability.
Sumitomo Electric has built a presence in the industry with its high technical expertise as represented by the Z fiber, which is an optical fiber developed for
ultra-long distance submarine system applications. The Z fiber broke the world record for low-loss optical fiber. Our strengths also extend to ultrahigh-fiber-count
optical cable manufacturing technology and software development for visual- and optical-access devices. Increasing volumes of information are currently
exchanged throughout the world. With its technologies playing a key role in important connections, Sumitomo Electric will lead the age of high-speed,
high-capacity telecommunications by working on developing innovative new products that are one step ahead of and exceed various customer expectations,
such as compound semiconductors for optical/wireless applications developed via collaborative vertical integration from raw materials to finished devices.
Compound Semiconductors
(GaAs, InP, GaN)
Compound semiconductors are used for laser
oscillators and photosensitive elements of optical
fiber communication systems; various types of
transistors for mobile phones and other wireless
communication systems; light sources of CD, DVD
and Blu-ray disc devices; and white LEDs for lighting.
"Wi-Fi" is a trademark or registered trademark of the US-based Wi-Fi Alliance in the United States and other countries.
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Electronics
The diverse range of raw, wiring and other materials supplied by the Sumitomo Electric Group have supported the evolution of various
electronic equipment at the core. Flexible printed circuits (FPC) are one of the main products of the Group. Their versatility in forming
high-density circuits in a small area makes them a wiring material adaptable to all kinds of increasingly complex equipment. We have electron
beam irradiation technology used to produce electric wire products and heat-shrink tubing, and fluorine resin processing technology applied
to printer toner fixing rollers. In addition to these proprietary material development, design and processing technologies, we are experts in
high-speed data transmission technology, constantly creating products to meet demand for sophisticated functionality. Sumitomo Electric
aims to become a global supplier of high-performance cables, components and materials by refining these technologies and strengthening
our supply chain to be successful in global competition.
Thunderbolt™ 3 Cable
Tab Lead
Thunderbolt™ 3 is a high-speed transmission
Tab lead are leads designed to supply standard that supports bidirectional communications
electricity from pouch Li-ion batteries at 40 Gbps, twice that of the previous standard.
used in smartphones and electric vehicles. The Thunderbolt™ 3 cable developed by Sumitomo
Sumitomo Electric's tab leads have an Electric uses unique high-performance, ultra-fine
insulation layer formed by subjecting the coaxial cables, realizing excellent flexibility and flex
conductor to direct surface treatment to resistance. It enables large-volume, high-speed data
(Polyimide) Tube Rollers for Printer Toner
reduce thermal deformation. They offer transmission in various applications such as 4K Extremely tough and heat-resistant, these products
outstanding durability and sealing displays and gaming PCs that require wiring in a are used as a toner fixing device for laser printers and
reliability, helping improve battery confined space. other office automation equipment.
performance and service life.
"Thunderbolt" and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of US-based Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.
"V-by-One" is a registered trademark of THine Electronics, Inc.
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Magnet Wire
Magnet wire is used to convert
electrical energy into magnetic
energy. It is widely used for motors Air Spring for
and coils of hybrid vehicles, electric
vehicles, electric home appliances Railroad Vehicles
and electronic devices.
These products are widely used
around the world in subways,
commuter trains and high-speed
trains like the Shinkansen. Our air
Copper Wire Rod
springs enable faster railroad
The history of Sumitomo Electric’s copper services and can provide a stable Concentrator Photovoltaic
wire rod production can be traced back to the and comfortable ride by absorbing (CPV) System
time of its establishment. Since then, the the vibrations of a running train.We
Sumitomo Electric Group has developed a utilize highly reliable rubber for air The CPV system is beneficial in high-solar
variety of products based on its copper wire springs based on our electric wire irradiation and high-temperature regions. The
rod production technology. Wire rods are the coating technologies. system features high efficiency, accurate solar
Power Cables base materials for many of our products, such Redox Flow Battery tracking, stable power generation and
as high-voltage, large-capacity underground under-panel spaces for other additional uses.
Sumitomo Electric provides The redox flow battery is a storage battery that uses ionic
or submarine cables; wiring harnesses that These features make it promising as a
various types of electric wires and reduction/oxidation reactions for charging and discharging
function as the blood vessels and nerves of next-generation photovoltaic system.
cables that are used for electric electricity. Long-life and highly safe, it is considered to be an
automobiles; and magnetic wires used for
power transmission and indispensable technology for promoting the introduction of
various motors and coils.
distribution networks between renewable energy such as solar and wind power.
power generation plants and
consumers. The demand for
ultrahigh voltage submarine DC Overhead Conductors and Wires
cables has increased, particularly
for grid interconnections between
Porous Metals (CELMET™) Overhead cables transmit electric
electric power companies and CELMET™ is a family of porous metals that have a three-dimen- power from power plants to distant
between countries, as well as for sional network structure. In addition to nickel (Ni), alloys such consumer areas through
large-scale offshore wind power as nickel-chrome (Ni-Cr) and nickel-tin (Ni-Sn) are also used to substations. Sumitomo Electric
generation. Sumitomo Electric make CELMET™. Applications of porous metals include positive cables come with many advantages
contributes to the stable supply of electrode current collectors for nickel-metal hydride batteries including reduced power
electric power by manufacturing for hybrid vehicles, fuel cell components and electrodes for transmission losses, high corrosion
and laying these cables. hydrogen generators, thereby substantially contributing to resistance and long service life.
energy saving and reduced environmental burden.
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Industrial Materials Materials produced by the Sumitomo Electric Group have evolved on the basis of its thin copper wire-making technology. Our cutting and grinding
tools made of materials such as diamond, cubic boron nitride and cemented carbide alloys support all fields of manufacturing throughout the
world. Additionally, special steel wires that reinforce concrete structures and tires and sintered powder metal parts used primarily in automobiles
are essential for the growth of society and industries. In response to the growing demand for lightweight automotive materials and the growth in
the medical and aviation industries, Sumitomo Electric will offer tangible forms of innovative solutions for customer and social challenges, drawing
on the Company's world-class materials development capabilities and production technologies.
Cutting Tools Cutting tools are used in various metalworking processes such as cutting, shaping and drilling. Sumitomo Heatspreader
Electric provides a wide variety of cutting tools including IGETALLOY™, a cemented carbide alloy characterized
(IGETALLOY™, SUMIBORON™ by hardness rivaling diamond or cubic boron nitride and steel-like toughness, as well as SUMIBORON™/ Materials
and SUMIDIA™) SUMIDIA™, whose cutting edges are made from cubic boron nitride or ultrafine diamond particles. With these Copper molybdenum,
cutting tools, the Company has long contributed to enhancing productivity and reducing costs in the field of copper tungsten, ceramics,
machining. diamonds and other
high-performance
heatspreader materials are
used to dissipate heat from
high-power semiconductor
devices installed in electric Grinding Wheels
and hybrid electric vehicles,
A grinding wheel is a tool used to grind material
power converters,
surfaces with a grindstone rotating at high speed.
communication equipment
Diamonds and cubic boron nitride are used to achieve
and LED lighting modules.
high-efficiency and high-quality machining. Grinding
wheels are widely used in automotive, aircraft,
precision machinery and semiconductor industries.
Company and product names in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Meeting people's
wishes in a cross-sectoral,
global manner
23 Photo: Loading a cargo ship with the world's highest voltage 400 kV DC XLPE insulated cable for use in the International UK-Belgium Interconnector Project 24
President's Message Company Profile
Company Name Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
(Millions of Yen)
Industrial
Materials
331,350
Head Office (Tokyo)
Environment &
Automotive
Energy 2019
1,683,630
712,543
Electronics
252,170
Infocommunications
Osaka Works
217,401
By doing so, we will strive to realize further growth 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Yokohama Works
With the progress in technological innovation and and contribute to an even better society.
Operating income (Millions of Yen)
fusion in the fields of mobility, energy and communications,
180,000 173,139
166,260
the world today is at the dawn of a revolutionary era. In this regard, we look forward to receiving
160,000 150,503
143,476
As a result of the proliferation of IoT and the creation of continuous support and guidance from all of you. 127,216
140,000
sophisticated energy networks, a wide variety of things, 120,000
60,000
This will lead to the creation of new services,
40,000
which will make people’s daily lives
sustainable, safe, secure, rich and comfortable. 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Chubu District Office
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2013 2019
55.2% 55.8%
Overseas
Sumitomo Electric Group Operating Globally and Underpinning Society
Domestic
280,000
Consisting of
approx. employees
Consolidated net sales Consolidated net sales
2,568,779 Millions of Yen 3,107,027 Millions of Yen
Asia,
Europe and Others Oceania Japan North and South America
Belgium (1) Moldova (1) Serbia (1 )
Bulgaria (1) Morocco (4) Slovakia (2)
Australia (2) Malaysia (6)
72 187 107 50
Czech Netherlands (3) South
Republic (1) Africa (2) Cambodia (1 ) Philippines (12)
(2) Poland (4) America (28) Canada (2)
Egypt (1) China (96) Singapore (5)
Spain Argentina (1 ) Mexico (11)
England (7) Republic of
Albania (1) Switzerland (1) India (7) Thailand (27)
Brazil (7) Paraguay (1 )
Companies France (4) Companies Indonesia (14) Vietnam (10) Companies Companies
Romania (3) Tunisia (4)
Germany (12)
Russia (5) Turkey (4) Korea (7)
Hungary (3)
Italy (2) Saudi Arabia (1) Ukraine (1)
Net Sales (Millions of Yen) Net Sales (Millions of Yen) Net Sales (Millions of Yen) Net Sales (Millions of Yen)
2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019
Water Treatment Technology to Prestressing Steel Wires for Realization Wiring Harnesses of
International Submarine Cable Project
Preserve Finite Water Resources of a Sustainable Society the Same Best Quality Worldwide
In Europe, many international interconnectors have Mainly because of a worldwide increase in population Road networks serve as the foundation for economic activities Wiring harnesses are used to transmit electric power and
already come into operation to supply and consume and economic development of emerging markets, the and social life. In Japan, a country with many mountains and information in automobiles. The Sumitomo Electric Group has
renewable energy, which has unstable power world is experiencing ongoing water shortages. The rivers, bridges are essential. For such bridges, our prestressing developed wiring harnesses for which aluminum, rather than
output. For the ongoing UK-Belgium interconnector Sumitomo Elec tric Group has developed water steel wires are used to pursue the extension of their service life copper, is used as an electric wire material, thereby realizing
a considerable weight reduction. For our daily manufacturing,
project, our DC XLPE insulation cable, the world’s treatment technology to purify and reuse water once and ensure their durability. Boasting the world’s highest strength,
we are striving to ensure that produc t s f rom ever y
first cable with a maximum voltage of 400 kV, has polluted. Used for a water treatment system of a our prestressing steel wires are used for Mukogawa Bridge,
production site around the world have the same and highest
been installed, greatly contributing to the two l a r g e Ta i w a n e s e o i l r e fi n e r y, t h e t e c h n o l o g y Aigawa Bridge and Youbaizan Viaduct of the Shin-Meishin quality. Various activities to realize this are underway, even in
countries’ future energy policies. contributes to preserving water resources. Expressway, and thus underpins social infrastructure. our latest mass-production plant far away in Paraguay.
Submarine cable being installed Water treatment system introduced at a large Taiwanese oil refinery Shin-Meishin Expressway (Mukogawa Bridge), for which our Training for manufacturing wiring harnesses of the
prestressing steel wires are used globally-same best quality
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consolidated subsidiaries and method affiliates
Our Vision
VISION 2022 Growth Strategy
leveraging our expertise in connectivity and achieve further growth by enhancing innovation that builds on the diversity in technologies and
business expertise we have cultivated over the years, offering new technologies, products, and
services toward a better society.
Developing Personnel
Strengthening basic competence through group-wide education and
fostering professional human resources through practical education
Financial Base
With the above as our basic value standards, we will fulfill our social responsibilities as
a corporate group through business operations.
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Research & Development R&D Organization
Develops cyberattack countermeasures for Develops extra-high-voltage DC cables, Develops next-generation technologies for
network-connected equipment at our cables for offshore wind farms and systems connected vehicles and electric vehicles,
businesses and, in cooperation with the that support maintenance and monitoring and contributes to our automotive business
National Institute of Advanced Industrial of transmission lines to meet the growing by leveraging Sumitomo Electric’s material
Science and Technology (AIST), researches demand for long-distance transmission and and infocommunication technologies.
advanced cyber-security technologies. renewable energy.
Develops technologies and products that Researches and develops optical and In collective efforts with plants in our
meet technological changes in the electric wireless fifth generation (5G) group, the Center is pushing ahead with the
power infrastructure field including the communication technologies for development of IoT/AI technologies, such
expansion of renewable energy usage and high-speed broadband networks, as well as as sensing systems, wireless
advancement of electric power millimeter-wave radar sensors for communications, AI and big data analyses,
infrastructure using infocommunication infrastructure, leveraging our wireless to support our manufacturing, focusing on
technologies. technology, vehicle probe data, productivity improvement, automated
next-generation traffic signal control inspection, predictive maintenance and
systems using artificial intelligence (AI), and work safety.
mobility services.
Analysis Technology
Frontier Technologies Lab. Advanced Materials Lab.
Research Center
Underpins the Group's manufacturing Looking ahead to the impacts of the Creates unique metallic and inorganic
capabilities and helps develop new world’s technological and social changes materials and achieves process innovation
products through advanced analyses and on our business, the lab conducts research using our original technologies such as
computer-aided engineering in three and development on next-generation ultra-high pressure and powder metallurgy.
Japanese in-house bases and other electric wires and hydrogen energy
external facilities such as Kyushu technologies with ongoing national
Synchrotron Light Research Center. There projects.
is also a research base in China to form our
overseas technological foundation.
New Business
IC
Contributes to the development of new Develops optical fiber-related technologies Develops advanced compound
(Millions of Yen) products and technologies in the Group’s and highly functional products that are semiconductor materials and products for
140,000 129,600 extensive business fields by leveraging our used in optical communication networks the two main markets in the information
125,400
core technologies for metal, inorganic and and data centers. The lab contributes to the and communication field (optics and
polymer materials as well as for development of a smart society through wireless) by harnessing compound
117,735
120,000 electrochemistry. the applications of these technologies to semiconductor crystals, epitaxial growth
consumer and industrial fields. and processing, and high-precision
micro-assembly technology for
100,000 Bismuth-based Medical equipment and
Magnesium Alloy optoelectronic parts.
superconducting wire health/nursing care
80,000 products
We succeeded in applying the We are the first in the world to
highly corrosion-resistant AZ91 successfully mass-produce Q’z Tag™ is a walking monitoring
60,000 system that visualizes the user’s Power Device R&D Planning &
Innovation Core SEI, Inc .(ICS)
alloy, one of the most lightweight bismuth-based superconducting
magnesium alloys among the wire (DI-BSCCO™) with the walking motion with the six
structural metals, to sheet properties of low loss (zero indexes of motion, weight shift,
Development Div. Administration Div.
40,000 materials by using a proprietary electrical resistance) and high balance between the front and
manufacturing method. It has current density (200 times higher rear and between the right and
Develops silicon carbide (SiC) crystals, Administrates plans and achievements of Located in Silicon Valley, U.S., ICS is
been increasingly used for than copper by cross-section left, speed and rhythm, and the
20,000 durable and lightweight PC ratio). Used for power cables and user’s risk of falling is assessed.
epitaxial substrates and devices for the R&D unit, and promotes initiatives to committed to investigating and researching
enclosures. We will further magnets, this product helps The product supports the commercialization. SiC is a promising develop new technologies and expand new technologies and markets in the U.S.,
enhance the attractive features enhance energy efficiency, prevention of locomotive material for next-generation power devices. business domains aiming to implement our as well as discovering and nurturing future
of magnesium, whose reserves thereby contributing to an syndrome and the promotion of mid-term management plan, VISION 2022. core technologies aimed at creating
2017 2018 2019 are abundant. energy-saving society. rehabilitation. next-generation global businesses.
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Using our connectivity and
transmission technologies,
we will contribute to
creating an even better society.
With the advancement of AI and the Internet of Things,
the creation of sophisticated energy networks,
and the realization of electric and self-driving automobiles,
a wide variety of things are being connected,
ushering in a new era.
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