Yokowo Co., Ltd. provides components and advanced devices for wireless communication and information transmission applications.
Business Segments
The company operates through several key segments, each with distinct technological and market focuses:
VCCS (Vehicle Communication & Connectivity Systems)
This segment is focusing on the development, manufacturing, and sale of advanced antenna systems and connectivity solutions for the automotive industry. The company leverages its expertise in an...
Yokowo Co., Ltd. provides components and advanced devices for wireless communication and information transmission applications.
Business Segments
The company operates through several key segments, each with distinct technological and market focuses:
VCCS (Vehicle Communication & Connectivity Systems)
This segment is focusing on the development, manufacturing, and sale of advanced antenna systems and connectivity solutions for the automotive industry. The company leverages its expertise in antenna and microwave technologies to provide products that support the increasing complexity and functionality of modern vehicles, including those related to electrification (EV), software-defined vehicles (SDV), and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
CTC (Contact Test Connectors)
This segment specializes in the design, production, and supply of contact test connectors used in semiconductor testing and other high-precision electronic applications.
FC·MD (Fine Connector & Medical Devices)
This segment encompasses the development and manufacture of fine connectors and medical devices. The company’s fine connector products are used in various high-precision electronic applications, while its medical device business is positioned as a growth driver, with a focus on advanced medical equipment and solutions.
Incubation Center
This segment is dedicated to the creation and establishment of new businesses, with a particular emphasis on the transition from hardware to software and the development of new business models.
Business Strategy
The company’s business strategy is centered on achieving sustainable growth and enhancing corporate value through the pursuit of four key innovations: product innovation, process innovation, personnel innovation, and management innovation.
The company evolves its core businesses (VCCS, CTC, FC) by exploring and promoting business evolution themes, expanding into high-growth emerging markets (especially China, India, and ASEAN), and optimizing its business mix through the return of CTC and FC businesses to growth trajectories.
Acquiring new core competencies and expanding business domains through collaboration with other companies. The company is focused on expanding the domains of its core businesses, building partnerships in areas such as electroforming technology, MEMS processing technology, and optoelectronic fusion technology, and internalizing software development capabilities to enable the transition to solutions-based business models.
The company’s approach to strategy execution emphasizes agility, innovation, and collaboration, with a focus on creating new value for stakeholders and contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
Products and Services
The company’s products and services are diverse and technologically advanced, reflecting its innovation and quality. In the VCCS segment, the company develops and manufactures advanced antenna systems and connectivity solutions for the automotive industry, supporting applications such as vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, infotainment, telematics, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
In the CTC segment, the company provides contact test connectors and related solutions for semiconductor testing and high-precision electronic applications. The company’s products in this area are essential for ensuring the quality and reliability of semiconductor devices, which are used in a wide range of electronic products, including mobile devices, computers, and automotive electronics.
The FC·MD segment encompasses fine connectors and medical devices. The company’s fine connector products are used in various high-precision electronic applications, offering high performance and reliability. In the medical device field, the company develops and manufactures advanced medical equipment and solutions, contributing to the improvement of healthcare outcomes and the advancement of medical technology.
The company’s Incubation Center is focused on the development of new products and solutions that address emerging market needs, with an emphasis on the transition from hardware to software and the creation of solutions-based business models.
Geographical Markets
The company’s business activities are global in scope, with sales and production operations extending beyond Japan to the United States, Europe, and Asian countries. The company’s group structure includes 21 consolidated subsidiaries companies, with major production subsidiaries located in China, Malaysia, Vietnam, the United States, and the Philippines.
Customers
The company’s customers include manufacturers of final consumer products in the automotive, semiconductor testing, mobile device, and medical equipment sectors.
Sales and Marketing
The company’s sales and marketing activities are conducted through a combination of direct sales, partnerships, and global distribution networks. The company’s approach to marketing emphasizes the importance of responding quickly to changes in market and customer needs, with a focus on market and customer-oriented marketing strategies.
The company’s global network of production and sales bases enables it to provide timely and effective support to its customers, while its commitment to quality and innovation serves as a key differentiator in the marketplace. The company’s marketing activities are supported by regular market research, customer engagement, and the development of solutions that address the specific needs of its target markets.
Environmental Laws
The company’s environmental management system is certified to ISO14001, and its major production sites have obtained certification.
History
The company was founded in 1922. It was incorporated in 1951. The company was formerly known as Yokowo Mfg. Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Yokowo Co., Ltd. in October 1990.