Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd.

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Company
gptkbp:acquisition Acquired_by_Furukawa_Electric_Co.,_Ltd._in_2000
gptkbp:annualVisitors Approximately $500 million
gptkbp:awards Sustainability Award 2019
Innovation in Battery Technology 2020
Received multiple industry awards for quality
Best_Battery_Manufacturer_2021
gptkbp:certifications gptkb:ISO_14001
gptkb:ISO_9001
gptkbp:challenges Adapting to market changes in battery technology
gptkbp:communityEngagement Educational programs
Involved in local community initiatives
Local sponsorships
Environmental conservation efforts
gptkbp:communitySupport Supports local educational programs
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:A123_Systems
gptkb:GS_Yuasa_Corporation
gptkb:Exide_Technologies
gptkb:Panasonic_Corporation
gptkb:Yuasa_Battery_Corporation
Johnson Controls
gptkbp:corporateSocialResponsibility Engagement in CSR activities.
gptkbp:customerBase Serves automotive, industrial, and consumer markets
gptkbp:customerService Focus on customer service and satisfaction
gptkbp:distribution Global distribution network
gptkbp:employees Approximately 1,000
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Commitment to reducing carbon footprint
gptkbp:expansion Expanded operations internationally in the 1990s
gptkbp:exportedTo Products exported to over 30 countries
Batteries_to_Asia
Batteries_to_Europe
Batteries_to_North_America
gptkbp:financialPerformance Consistent revenue growth over the years
gptkbp:financials Publicly traded company
Market capitalization: Approximately $1 billion
Maintaining financial stability in the industry
Stock symbol: 6937
gptkbp:founded 1950
gptkbp:futurePlans Expansion into electric vehicle battery market
gptkbp:hasResearchInterest Conducting market research for strategic decisions
gptkbp:headCoach Approximately 1,200
Dr._Hiroshi_Tanaka
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Tokyo,_Japan
gptkbp:history Continues to innovate in battery technology.
Expanded into international markets in the 1990s.
Developed advanced battery technologies over the years.
Acquired_by_Furukawa_Electric_Co.,_Ltd._in_2000.
Founded_as_a_battery_manufacturer_in_Japan.
Established_as_a_battery_manufacturer_in_post-war_Japan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd.
gptkbp:industry Battery manufacturing
gptkbp:innovation Focus on sustainable battery solutions
gptkbp:investmentFocus Smart grid technology
Electric vehicle batteries
Investing in new technologies and facilities
Renewable energy storage solutions
gptkbp:keyPeople gptkb:Akira_Yamamoto
gptkb:Masahiro_Furukawa
Yoshihiro Sato
gptkbp:leadership CEO:_Yoshihiro_Furukawa
gptkbp:market gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Japan
Automotive
Global
Industrial
Renewable energy storage
Monitoring trends in battery technology and usage
gptkbp:marketShare Significant_market_share_in_Japan
gptkbp:parentCompany gptkb:Furukawa_Electric_Co.,_Ltd.
gptkbp:partnerships Various automotive manufacturers
Collaborations with research institutions
Collaborations with automotive manufacturers
Joint ventures in battery recycling
gptkbp:patentCitation Holds numerous patents in battery technology
gptkbp:productLine Wide range of battery products
gptkbp:productQuality High standards of product quality
gptkbp:products Lithium-ion batteries
Lead-acid batteries
Continuous product development efforts
gptkbp:R&D Research_and_Development_in_battery_technology
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment Battery technology
gptkbp:revenue Approximately $500 million (2022)
gptkbp:stockSymbol TSE: 6937
gptkbp:strategicGoals Focus on innovation and sustainability
gptkbp:subsidiary gptkb:Furukawa_Battery_(China)_Co.,_Ltd.
gptkb:Furukawa_Battery_(Thailand)_Co.,_Ltd.
Furukawa Battery USA, Inc.
gptkbp:supplyChain Efficient supply chain practices
Global supply chain for raw materials
Managing risks in the supply chain
gptkbp:sustainability Investing in renewable energy technologies
gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives Recycling programs
Carbon footprint reduction
Energy-efficient manufacturing
gptkbp:technology Advanced manufacturing processes
gptkbp:trademark Furukawa_Battery
Furukawa_Energy
Furukawa_Power
gptkbp:training Commitment to employee development and training
gptkbp:website www.furukawadenchi.co.jp
www.furukawadenki.co.jp