Omuron Kabushiki-gaisha, styled as OMRON, is a Japanese electronics company based in Kyoto, Japan. Omron was established by 立石一真 in 1933 (as the Tateisi Electric Manufacturing Company) and incorporated in 1948.
The company originated in an area of Kyoto called "御室"(ja), from which the name "Omron" was derived. Before 1990, the corporation was known as Omron Tateisi Electronics. During the 1980s and early 1990s, the company motto was: "To the machine the work of machines, to man the thrill of further creation".
Omron's primary business is the manufacture and sale of automation components, equipment, and systems. In the consumer and medical markets, it is known for medical equipment such as digital thermometers, sphygmomanometer, and . Omron developed the world's first Turnstile,
Omron Oilfield & Marine is a provider of AC motor and DC motor drive systems and custom control systems for oil and gas and related industries.
Omron was named one of Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovators in 2013.
Sales for 2023 were 876,082 million yen (up 14.8% from 2022). Net income was 73,861 million yen (up 20.3% from 2022). Basic earnings per share increased 21.8%.
Omron received a platinum (in the top 1%) EcoVadis rating for outstanding sustainability performance. The rating is based on the company's achievements in four areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Sustainable Procurement and Ethics.
Business divisions and products
Operating principle: OMRON's reason for being is to create social value through business and continue to contribute to the development of society. That is precisely what the practical application of our corporate philosophy seeks to do.
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Industrial automation: Omron Adept, , switches, industrial cameras, safety components, relays, control components, electric power monitoring equipment, Power supply and PLCs
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Electronic components: , switches, connectors, micro sensing devices, MEMS , Image sensor,
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Social systems: Access control (building entry systems), road management systems, Traffic light, security/surveillance cameras, Turnstile, Ticket machine, fare adjustment machines
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Healthcare:
Develops and produces medical devices for homes and medical facilities, health management software, and health improvement services.
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Personal use: OMRON's wide range of home healthcare products includes: Sphygmomanometer, Thermometer, Body composition, , . Omron has achieved more than 200 million Blood Pressure Monitors sold worldwide, making Omron the world leader in Electronic Blood Pressure Monitors.
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Professional use: blood pressure monitors, non-invasive vascular monitors, portable ECGs, patient monitors
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Other businesses
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Power distribution and controls for
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Environmental sensors
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Electronic controls and automation for Prison systems
Shareholders
As of September 30, 2015:
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State Street Bank and Trust Company, 505223
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Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd.(trust account)
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The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (trust account)
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State Street Bank and Trust Company, 505001
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The Bank of Kyoto, Ltd.
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The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (trust account)
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Nippon Life Insurance Company
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Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd. (trust account 9)
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The Bank of New York, Non-Treaty Jasdec Account
Community activities
Omron has carried out many activities and programs for the community and the environment, such as:
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Participate in collaborative projects with non-governmental organizations, such as the United Nations Children's Fund, to support developing countries in improving children's health and education.
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Implement energy saving measures, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, recycle and reuse materials and products, to contribute to environmental protection and respond to climate change.
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Organize volunteer activities, such as donating blood, cleaning beaches, and planting trees, to show care and responsibility to the community and nature.
Gallery
See also
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Motorola 88000 used by the Omron LUNA 4-processor computer
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Arena, a browser which was extended by OMRON
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