Nichicon is one of the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of electrolytic capacitors with shares representing nearly 27%. Its products includes capacitors, function modules, positive thermistors, power supplies and capacitor-applied system and equipment. Nichicon mainly operates in four market segments: Digital home appliances”, “Automotive and railway car-related appliances”, “Ecology-related appliances” and “Information and communications appliances”.
Founded in 1950, Nichicon has employees of 6,901, and have acquired ISO 9000 Certification at its headquarters, domestic sales offices, and 18 production sites. Its goal is to offer the highest quality products through their "zero-defect" production management system that ensures stable and reliable production by enforcing strict quality control measures.