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TDK Electronics AG is a German manufacturer of electronic components, modules, and systems. It is a subsidiary of Japan-based TDK Corporation.

Company history

The company was created as EPCOS AG in 1999 from Siemens Matsushita Components, which was a joint venture of Siemens and Matsushita in 1989. The stock opened on 15 October 1999 at the same time in Frankfurt and New York City, with Siemens and Matsushita holding interests of 12.5% each. In 2006, Siemens sold its shares of EPCOS. In October 2006, Matsushita also sold its holdings. TDK Corporation agreed to acquire a controlling stake in the company on 31 July 2008. After complete acquisition of EPCOS by TDK on October 1, 2009, the TDK-EPC cooperation, with about 36,000 employees worldwide, was founded in Japan.

Products

TDK Electronics' portfolio includes capacitors, ceramic components, EMC filters, inductors, non-linear resistors, surge arresters, and ferrites.

Locations

In Germany, TDK Electronics has production locations in Heidenheim an der Brenz (inductors and capacitors) and Berlin (sensors). Worldwide, TDK Electronics operates production facilities in Brazil (Gravatai), Spain (Málaga), India (Bawal, Nashik, Kalyani), Hungary (Szombathely), Austria (Deutschlandsberg), United States (Dallas), Czech Republic (Šumperk), Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and China.

References

1. "TDK aims for 75 percent stake in EPCOS; EPCOS does not see antitrust law issues". Forbes. AFX News. 31 July 2008. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2008-07-31.

External links

• Official website

• Electronics companies of Germany
• Manufacturing companies based in Munich
• Siemens
• TDK
• Electronics companies established in 1999
• Capacitor manufacturers
• German companies established in 1999
• 2008 mergers and acquisitions