TDK-EPC Corporation was established in Japan on October 1, 2009, as a result of carving out one of the core business activities of TDK Corporation, namely the passive electronic components business. This sector of the market is undergoing drastic changes, and the ability to respond speedily to customer demands is crucial to our success. The aim in forming the new structure is to further strengthen our market position and thereby contribute to the growth of the TDK Group.
TDK Corporation is the sole shareholder of TDK-EPC Corporation.
TDK-EPC was incorporated as a technology, manufacturing, marketing and sales company active in the electronic components, modules and systems business. The major German electronic components manufacturer EPCOS AG and its subsidiaries (subsequently referred to as EPCOS) have been brought aboard and will provide a significant boost in competitiveness, both in terms of product range as well as in market presence. While constantly assessing the changing needs of the industry, we will be able to provide technology, products, and comprehensive solutions of outstanding value. Relying on a worldwide R&D, manufacturing and sales network, TDK-EPC Corporation is expected to act as a growth engine for the entire TDK Group. The new company is poised to assume the role of global leader in the field of electronic components, modules and systems.
Synergy of TDK and EPCOS will Provide Significant Benefits
1. Complementing each other
A major characteristic of TDK-EPC Corporation is the fact that it represents a merger of TDK’s passive electronic components business and EPCOS. TDK and EPCOS will complement and mutually reinforce their position, while augmenting areas that formerly were somewhat underrepresented. The result will be a company bound to take its operations to the next level.
2. Enhancing efficiency
TDK is leading in the area of digital home appliances and general components for the automotive sector. EPCOS on the other hand is very successful in the automotive, industrial, and telecommunications sectors, especially in providing tailor-made solutions based on customer specifications. The two companies, therefore, are ideally poised to mutually enhance their efficiency in various regards, including technology, products, marketing, and regional coverage. The synergy effect will result in considerably higher productivity in all areas and will allow the company to build a further strengthened presence in the sector of electronic components, modules and systems. The founding year has been defined as the starting point of a new era in the worldwide Electronic Components Industry.
