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About Omron
Passing the waypoint of 80 years
to advance toward the next challenge
Creating defi nite value in Asia
and around the world
With the aim of making Omron a globally recognized
brand, Omron began expanding its business overseas
in the 1960s. In accordance with its global expansion
policy of “planning, manufacturing, and selling globally,”
Omron began establishing regional management centers
in the late 1980s, developing centers in the Netherlands,
Singapore, the United States, and fi nally China.
Contributing to Chinese society
Looking to contribute to industrial develop-
ment in China, Omron began outsourcing
production to Shanghai Huayi Electronic
Factory in 1980. After this, Omron expanded
its Chinese operations, establishing numerous
distributors, joint venture companies, and
even companies created through its own
investment. In 1994, the Company was
converted into a holding company, marking
the fi rst time for the Chinese government to
permit a Japanese manufacturer to establish
such a company in China. Today, Omron’s
operations in China are realizing strong
growth and are making large contributions
to the development of the Chinese economy
and society. Contributing to healthcare
by people moved
by ideals and dreams
Measuring one’s blood pressure at home—
this is something that would have been
unimaginable around 30 years ago. Today,
the importance of monitoring one’s blood
pressure at home is well known, but at the
time it was commonly recognized that such
monitoring was a doctor’s job. Omron’s blood
pressure monitors are now used in more
than 110 countries around the world. This
accomplishment required these devices to
undergo clinical trials at medical institutions
and be made compliant with legal regulations
and for us to develop sales channels and
educate people with regard to the use of the
monitors. In these efforts, countless people
were moved by ideals and by the dream of
contributing to healthcare by moving these
devices out of the hospital to the home.
The milestone of 80 years marks the end of one
chapter in Omron’s history; at the same time, it
represents a waypoint. We are not satisfi ed with
our current position, and we will continue work-
ing to quickly uncover social needs related to
safety, security, healthcare, and the environment,
which we will address by using new automation
technologies. In this way, we will support people
in living more comfortable and fulfi lling lives
around the world.
Product for
eco-friendly
vehicles
Supporting the evolution of
motoring societies with our
automotive electronics business
Omron commenced full-fl edged participa-
tion in the automotive electronics business
in 1983. Since then, we have created nu-
merous technologies as we constantly
developed new products in response to
customer needs. In the future, society will
expect automobiles to be more eco-friendly
and more comfortable and convenient
while also being safer and more reliable.
Omron will continue to pursue innovation
as it works to further evolve motoring
societies and provide them with new value.
Commencing full-fl edged
participation in the environmental
solutions business
In 2009, when impacts on society of global
warming and other environmental issues were
rising, Omron commenced full-fl edged partici-
pation in the environmental solutions business.
By leveraging its energy conversion and con-
trol technologies, Omron will construct a
unique value chain that helps energy be created
without waste, stored effectively, and used
wisely. Through these efforts, we will contrib-
ute to the maximization of energy effi ciency
through all stages of the energy life cycle.
Production sites established and operated in
Shanghai to produce sensors, FA systems,
and control equipment
Omron’s 80-Year History
Contributions to the
Development of a Safer
and More Comfortable
Global Society
Social Systems, Solutions and Service Business (SSB)Social Systems, Solutions and Service Business (SSB)
Signing of production outsourcing agreement
with Shanghai Huayi Electronic
Blood pressure
monitor currently
being sold in Russia
First-generation blood
pressure monitor,
launched in 1973
Regional management
center, the Netherlands
Regional management
center, Singapore
Regional management
center, the United States
1970s Present
Present Future
* Photographs are at time of establishment.
Industrial Automation Business (IAB)
Automotive Electronic Components Business (AEC) Social Systems, Solutions and Service Business (SSB)
Healthcare Business (HCB) Other Businesses
Omron’s new quest
to create global value
has only just begun.
Electronic and Mechanical Components Business (EMC)Electronic and Mechanical Components Business (EMC)Electronic and Mechanical Components Business (EMC)
Meeting the needs of
the advanced information age