or simply MITSUBA, is a Japanese manufacturer of automobile parts including electrical components for wiper systems, door mirrors, power window motors, fuel pumps, and pressure regulators.
Mitsuba is listed on the
Tokyo Stock Exchange
The , abbreviated as Tosho () or TSE/TYO, is a stock exchange located in Tokyo, Japan. It is the third largest stock exchange in the world by aggregate market capitalization of its listed companies, and the largest in Asia. It had 2,292 listed ...
and as of March 2014, comprises 47 companies.
The company was involved in development of
Tokai Challenger project, a
solar car
A solar car is a solar vehicle for use on public roads or race tracks. Solar vehicles are electric vehicles that use self-contained solar cells to power themselves fully or partially from sunlight. Solar vehicles typically contain a rechargeable ...
built by
Tokai University
is a private non-sectarian higher education institution located in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded by Dr. Shigeyoshi Matsumae.
It was accredited under Japan's old educational system in 1946 and under the new system in 1950. In 2008, Tokai Un ...
. Mitsuba manufactured the car's brushless DC direct drive motor.
History
* 1946 - Mitsuba Electric Mfg. Co., Ltd. was founded in Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture. Production and sale of generator lamps for bicycles began.
* 1951 - Production and sale of auto horns began as the first auto related business.
* 1956 - Production and sale of wiper motors began.
* 1960 - Production and sale of starters for small motorcycles began.
* 1970 - Ryomo Computing Center Co., Ltd. was founded. (Renamed to Ryomo Systems Co., Ltd. in 1982)
* 1977 - Initial public offering on the
Tokyo Stock Exchange
The , abbreviated as Tosho () or TSE/TYO, is a stock exchange located in Tokyo, Japan. It is the third largest stock exchange in the world by aggregate market capitalization of its listed companies, and the largest in Asia. It had 2,292 listed ...
.
* 1987 - American Mitsuba Corporation was founded in
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Mount Pleasant is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located in Central Michigan, the city is the county seat of Isabella County, Michigan, Isabella County. The population was 21,688 as of the 2020 United States census. It is surrounded by Unio ...
* 1988 - Mitsuba shares were listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
* 1989 - Listing of Mitsuba shares was changed to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
* 1996 - Business name was changed to Mitsuba Corporation.
:::Established the first European production base for automobile components in France
* 1997 - Mitsuba announced the New Mitsuba Environmental Declaration and Guidelines for Action.
* 2006 - MITSUBA WAY was established.
* 2007 - The Jidosha Denki Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Jideco) merged with Mitsuba.
Business segments and products
Auto Electrical Products
* Field-of-vision system
** Front wiper systems
** Rear wiper systems
** Windshield washer systems
** Door mirrors
** Lamps
*Convenience and comfort system
** Power window motors
**Power seat motors
**Sunroof motors
**Power slide door systems
**Winch system
**Door lock actuators
**Fuel tank lid openers
**Relays
**Horns
* Engine auxiliary module
**Starter motors
**Fan motors
**Intelligent dynamic actuators
*Drive control system
**Electronic throttle control motors
**Electric power steering motors
**Active force pedal actuators
**Electric servo brake motors
Motorcycle Electrical Products
*Starter motors
*AC generators
*ACG starters
*Fuel pump modules
*General, starter and flasher relays
*Actuators
*Horns
Nursing Care Products
*Linear actuators
*Linear actuator controls and switches
Solarcar & EV Products
*Solar Car Products
*Motors for small EV
*Motors for electric racing carts
*Driving motors for small electric vehicles
General Use Products
*General-purpose motors
*Bicycle lighting systems
See also
*
Tokai Challenger, a solar car equipped with Mitsuba electric motor
References
External links
Main Mitsuba Corporation website€”
Official Tokai Challenger website€”
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Auto parts suppliers of Japan
Companies based in Gunma Prefecture
Electronics companies established in 1946
Manufacturing companies established in 1946
Japanese companies established in 1946
Companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange