Mitsuba is a global supplier of electrical components for the automotive sector that is rigorously pursuing its focus on safety and relibility. To provide speedy and flexible responses to its European customers, the company has established a facility in Hungary. Managing Director Tomoyuki Matsumura talks to Romana Moares about the development of the Hungarian operations.
Embracing the
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ounded in 1946, Japanese Mitsuba started its operation with the manufacture of a bicycle power generation lamp, followed by the development of its starter motor, generator and horn for motorcycles. Gradually the business continued to expand and its focus shifted to the automotive sector. Today, Mitsuba’s network of 47 companies located in 17 countries, consisting of 20 domestic affiliated companies and 27 overseas affiliates employing over 4000
people, manufactures a varied product range including wiper assys, rear wiper motors, starter motors, power window motors, power slide doors and steering motors. “The reasons for opening the Hungarian facility were simple. In those days, Japanese customers entering Europe struggled to produce and sell their products, while the production volumes did not increase. Mitsuba supplied its customers directly from Japan,” says
Tomoyuki Matsumura, Managing Director 52 Industry Europe
