Yokogawa Electric Corporation is a global enterprise engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of control equipment, measurement instruments, and related solutions and services. The company’s primary business is centered on providing comprehensive solutions for industrial automation, process control, and measurement, with a focus on supporting the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of plants and production facilities worldwide. The company’s activities encompass the design, devel...
Yokogawa Electric Corporation is a global enterprise engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of control equipment, measurement instruments, and related solutions and services. The company’s primary business is centered on providing comprehensive solutions for industrial automation, process control, and measurement, with a focus on supporting the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of plants and production facilities worldwide. The company’s activities encompass the design, development, manufacturing, and integration of distributed control systems (DCS), field instruments such as flowmeters, pressure transmitters, and process analyzers, as well as advanced software and digital solutions for plant operations.
Business Segments
The company’s business is organized into three primary segments: Control, Measurement, and New Businesses/Other.
Control Business Segment
The control business segment is the core of the company’s operations, focusing on the development, manufacturing, and sale of distributed control systems (DCS), field instruments, and comprehensive solutions for plant automation and process control. The company’s control business provides products and services for the control and monitoring of production facilities such as plants and factories. The company’s control business also encompasses engineering, consulting, and after-sales services, supporting customers in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, power, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, water and wastewater, and other process industries.
Measurement Business Segment
The measurement business segment focuses on the development, manufacturing, and sale of electronic measuring instruments, including waveform measuring instruments, optical communication-related measuring instruments, signal generators, and power, temperature, and pressure measuring instruments. The company’s measurement business is engaged in research and development to deliver high-performance and high-precision measuring instruments, supporting the technological advancement of customers in fields such as electronics, communications, and industrial automation.
New Businesses/Other Segment
The new businesses/other segment encompasses the company’s initiatives in emerging fields and new business domains. The company’s new businesses include the development and sale of advanced solutions and services, such as cloud-based data integration and management systems, digital plant operation intelligence systems, and carbon footprint tracing services.
Business Strategy
The company’s business strategy is guided by its purpose of “fulfilling responsibility for the future of the earth with the power to measure and connect,” and is articulated in its medium-term management plan, Growth for Sustainability 2028. The company’s strategy is focused on achieving sustainable growth through the provision of social common value, aiming to become a group of companies with annual sales of approximately one trillion yen by fiscal 2030.
The company’s business strategy is supported by a comprehensive risk management system, ensuring effective oversight and response to risks that may affect corporate value. The company’s risk management system includes the identification, evaluation, and management of risks related to external environment, strategy, operations, quality, environment, safety, crisis management, and corporate ethics.
The company’s business strategy is to leverage digital technologies, data analytics, and advanced software solutions to create new value for customers and expand into new business domains. The company’s strategy includes strategic investments, alliances, and M&A activities to acquire new technologies, products, and expertise, supporting the company’s growth and transformation.
Products and Services
The company provides a comprehensive range of products and services for industrial automation, process control, and measurement. The company’s main products include distributed control systems (DCS), field instruments such as flowmeters, differential pressure and pressure transmitters, process analyzers, and various software solutions for plant automation and process control.
The company’s distributed control systems are used for the control and monitoring of production facilities such as plants and factories, enabling safe, efficient, and sustainable operation. The company’s field instruments are used for the measurement and control of flow, pressure, temperature, and other process variables, supporting the optimization of production processes.
The company’s process analyzers are used for the analysis of chemical composition and other parameters in production processes, supporting quality control and process optimization. The company’s software solutions include advanced process control, data integration and management, digital plant operation intelligence, and carbon footprint tracing services.
The company’s measurement business provides electronic measuring instruments, including waveform measuring instruments, optical communication-related measuring instruments, signal generators, and power, temperature, and pressure measuring instruments.
The company’s new businesses include the development and sale of advanced solutions and services, such as cloud-based data integration and management systems, digital plant operation intelligence systems, and carbon footprint tracing services.
Geographical Markets Served
The company operates globally, with activities extending beyond Japan to regions worldwide. The company’s major subsidiaries are located in Japan, South Korea, the Middle East, India, the United States, Brazil, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, China, Singapore, Germany, and Australia. The company’s global operations enable it to provide comprehensive solutions and services to customers worldwide, leveraging local expertise and resources to meet the diverse needs of customers in different regions.
Customers
The company serves a wide range of customers in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, power, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, water and wastewater, electronics, communications, and industrial automation. The company’s customers include plant operators, manufacturers, engineering companies, and other organizations involved in the operation and management of production facilities and industrial processes.
Sales and Marketing
The company’s products and services are marketed and sold through a global network of subsidiaries and affiliates engaged in manufacturing, sales, engineering, and consulting services. The company’s sales and marketing activities are supported by local sales offices, engineering centers, and consulting teams in key markets worldwide.
The company’s distribution channels include direct sales to customers, sales through subsidiaries and affiliates, and sales through engineering and consulting services. The company’s marketing activities are focused on building relationships with customers, understanding customer needs, and providing comprehensive solutions and services that meet the diverse needs of customers in different regions.
History
Yokogawa Electric Corporation was founded in 1915. The company was incorporated in 1920.