Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd., through its subsidiary ELNA Co., Ltd., has initiated the acquisition of Tenma Co., Ltd.’s factory in Hirosaki in Aomori, Japan.

Accordingly, the said facility will be ELNA’s third production base in Japan. This follows Shirakawa Factory in Nishi Shirakawa-gun in Fukushima and the Aomori Factory in Kuroishi City in Aomori.

Specifically, ELNA will utilize the newly acquired factory, Aomori No. 2 Factory, to increase production of polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors.

To Meet Future Demand

ELNA develops, manufactures, and sells aluminum electrolytic capacitors, mainly for the automotive market. Moreover, the hybrid capacitors combine conductive polymers and electrolytes in the electrolyte to provide low ESR and long life. Thus, the demand is growing due to the advancement of electrification and electronic control in automobiles.

Based on their medium-term growth strategy, Taiyo Yuden and ELNA have acquired the Aomori Second Factory as a new production base. Thus, along with ELNA’s Shirakawa and Aomori factories, the third facility will aim to meet further increases in demand in the future.

Going forward, Taiyo Yuden and ELNA will continue to develop electronic components that support the evolution of electronic devices. In addition, to aim to provide timely supplies to customers.

Overview of ELNA Aomori Second Factory

With approximately 9,400sq.m site area and total floor area of 11,000sq.m. Moreover, the companies will utilize the newly acquired factory to increase production of polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors.

Elna Co. Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of electrolytic and electric double layer capacitors. It also produces custom printed circuit boards for OEM use. The company started operations in 1937 and is presently holding head office in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.

Meanwhile, Taiyo Yuden started doing its business in 1950 and its primary business do with the development, manufacture, and sales of various electronic components. Among its products include Multilayer ceramic capacitors, inductors, communication

devices, FBAR/SAW, circuit modules, aluminum electrolytic capacitors, among Others.

27 August 2024