Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd

SMO

Company Profile

  • Business description

    Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., or SEI, is a Japanese wire, cable, and materials manufacturer founded in 1897 and headquartered in Osaka. It traces its roots to Sumitomo Group's centuries-old copper business. SEI operates through five segments, with the largest segment being automotive, which supplies wire harnesses and 58% of group sales. Info-communications covers optical fiber cables, fusion splicers, and optical/wireless devices. Electronics offers electronic wires, compound semiconductors, and flexible printed circuits. Environment & energy covers power cables and transmission equipment. Industrial materials includes cutting tools and sintered components. SEI operates across 40 countries, employing over 280,000 people, with a majority of consolidated sales generated in Japan.

  • Contact

    4-5-33, Kitahama
    Chuo-ku
    Osaka541-0041
    JPN

    T: +81 662204141

    https://www.sumitomoelectric.com

  • Sector

    Consumer Cyclical

    Stock type

    Cyclical

  • Industry

    Auto Parts

    Fiscal Year End

    31 March 2027

    Employees

    358,078

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