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Murata Manufacturing

Logo: Murata Seisakusho, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

Japanese electronic components manufacturer

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (株式会社村田製作所, Kabushiki-gaisha Murata Seisakusho) is a Japanese manufacturer of electronic components, based in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto. It produces ceramic passive electronic components, primarily capacitors, and has a majority marketshare worldwide in ceramic filters, high-frequency parts, and sensors.2 It was founded by Akira Murata.1 Its shares trade on Tokyo Stock Exchange under the symbol 6981.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Oct 1944Founded1

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  • Ticker6981 on Tokyo Stock Exchange1
  • HeadquartersNagaokakyō-shi1
  • Founded inKyoto1
  • Websitewww.murata.com/ja-jp
  • Legal formkabushiki gaisha1
  • Listed onOTC Markets Group (MRAAF), Tokyo Stock Exchange (6981)1
  • LEI529900QZG6DL8ZRI71403
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered address東神足１丁目１０番１号, 617-8555 長岡京市, Japan3
  • Registered withNational Tax Agency, 41300010304753

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Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (株式会社村田製作所, Kabushiki-gaisha Murata Seisakusho) is a Japanese manufacturer of electronic components, based in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto. It produces ceramic passive electronic components, primarily capacitors, and has a majority marketshare worldwide in ceramic filters, high-frequency parts, and sensors. As of March 31, 2025 Murata Manufacturing has 84 subsidiaries globally (29 in Japan and 55 overseas in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, Hungary, Finland, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, Vietnam and India.2

Corporate structure

Murata Manufacturing sits at the top of its group. 3 entities, 2 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Murata Manufacturing 長岡京市, Japan
    • Tohoku Murata Manufacturing Subsidiary · Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
    • MURATA ELECTRONICS EUROPE B.V. Subsidiary · 100% · Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0). Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Akira Murata on Oct 1944, in Kyoto.1

Akira Murata founded Murata Manufacturing as a personal venture in October, 1944. In December 1950, the company was reorganized into Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., with paid-in capital of ¥1 million.

On April 13, 2012, Murata announced a deal to acquire RF Monolithics for $1.78 per share. On August 23, 2014, Murata announced the acquisition of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation. On July 28, 2016, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Murata and Sony announcing the intent to sell a portion of the latter's battery business (Sony Energy Devices Corporation).

In October 2017, Murata announced sponsorship of an exhibit in the Epcot theme park at Florida's Walt Disney World. Entitled The SpectacuLAB, the science oriented presentation emphasizes STEM themes in support of children's education. Murata also bought Sony's battery business.

On December 15, 2020, Murata announced the opening of a new research and development center dedicated to automotive applications in Minatomirai, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. On March 28, 2022, Murata announced the acquisition of Resonant Inc for $4.50 a share.

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Leadership

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Products and brands

Murata has a variety of electronic products ranging from communication and wireless modules to power supplies. The company manufactures integrated components and RF filters based on different processing technologies like thin-film, thick-film, and LTCC (Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramics). This includes monolithic ceramic capacitors, multilayer ceramic devices, chip inductors, SAW filters, crystal filters, LC filters, ceramic resonators, and others.

Murata conducts research on new technology related to RF components, which has led it to acquire many patents. Murata holds several patents and patent applications for technology related to ceramic capacitors.

In December 2021, Murata co-developed with Michelin a RFID module that is embedded into the tire that keeps track of inventory, allows for aftermarket maintenance, and assists with the recycling of the tire at the end of the product life cycle. The tags require no external power supply and will operate over high mileages.

From Wikipedia’s article on Murata Manufacturing, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

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Timeline

  1. Oct 1944Founded Founded in Kyoto1

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