Star Micronics

Star Micronics Co., Ltd. (スター精密株式会社, Sutā Seimitsu Kabushiki-gaisha) is a Japanese multinational electronic components and printer manufacturing company headquartered in Shizuoka, Japan. It was founded in 1947 as a precision processor of miniature components, later expanding into automatic lathes, printers, micro audio components, and other fields.[2]

Star Micronics Co., Ltd.
スター精密株式会社
Public
Traded asTYO 7718.T
ISINJP3399000003 
IndustryElectronics and printers
FoundedTegoshi, Shizuoka, Japan
1947 (1947)
Headquarters
Shizuoka, Japan
Key people
Hajime Sato (President and CEO)
Productsprinters, electronic components, precision parts
Revenue ¥35,717 million (£267 million) (Year ended 28 February 2011) [1]
Number of employees
Approx 2,500
WebsiteStar Micronics Co., Ltd.

Star Micronics employs around 2,500 staff in several countries and had total revenues of £267 million in 2010.[3][4]

History

Star Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was established in 1950 with a capital of ¥ 500,000, in Tegoshi, Shizuoka, to manufacture and sell wristwatches and camera parts.[5]

References

  1. Star Micronics Co., Ltd. "Financial Indicators of Star Micronics Co., Ltd". Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  2. Star Micronics Co., Ltd (28 February 2011). "Star Micronics Co., Ltd Business Area". Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  3. "Star Micronics Co., Ltd Sales Figures". Reuters.com. 11 April 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  4. Star Micronics Co., Ltd. "Star Micronics Co., Ltd Investor Relations". Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  5. "Company Interview: Star Micronics". Kiosk Europe. 5 April 2006. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2011.

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