Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
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Company History
Founded 1944 in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto, Japan
Murata traces its roots to a converted dyeing factory in Kyoto, where founder Akira Murata began manufacturing titanium-oxide ceramic capacitors in 1944 during the final year of World War II. Working with an assistant professor from Kyoto University in 1947, he developed a practical barium titanate ceramic capacitor, going on to commercialize the world's first practical barium titanate piezoelectric transducer for fishfinders. That materials-science foundation, built in a small wartime workshop, became the basis for what grew into a multi-billion-dollar global electronics-components manufacturer.
Akira Murata founds the company in a converted dyeing factory, initially manufacturing titanium-oxide ceramic capacitors.
Murata scales production of the multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC), helping standardize miniaturized electronic components industry-wide.
The rise of the smartphone, led by the iPhone, drives explosive demand for Murata's MLCCs, cementing its position as the leading global supplier.
Murata acquires American RF chipmaker Peregrine Semiconductor for about $471 million to expand into RF front-end technology.
Under new president Norio Nakajima, Murata accelerates investment in automotive and EV-focused components as part of its Vision 2030 strategy.
Murata acquired American RF chipmaker Peregrine Semiconductor for about $471 million to add silicon-on-sapphire RF switch and front-end technology to its passive-component portfolio, positioning it to supply more complete radio-frequency modules for smartphones as device makers demanded higher integration.
Murata agreed in October 2016 to acquire Sony's battery business, including Sony Energy Devices Corporation and related manufacturing operations in China and Singapore, for about 17.5 billion yen, completing the transaction in September 2017 and bringing roughly 8,500 Sony Group employees into Murata.
Since its establishment in 1944, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. expanded from an early-stage venture into a recognized leader in Electronic Components and Passive Devices, overcoming key market challenges.
Over its history, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. executed decisive strategic pivots toward scalable monetization and digital distribution, securing its current market leadership.
By continually modernizing operations and embracing workflow automation, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. maintains resilience through changing technological and economic cycles.