Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Toshima City, Tokyo
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Since 1927
Sanyo Denki Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of cooling systems, uninterruptible power supplies, and servo motor systems, headquartered in Toshima City, Tokyo. Founded in 1927, it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under ticker 6516. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, plumbing-hardware, and renewable-energy industries. In September 2025, it announced plans for a new manufacturing plant in Vietnam, reported at roughly $47 million.
Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. at a glance
Revenue
736.4M
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1927
Headquarters
Toshima City, Tokyo
Ownership
Publicly traded (JPX: 6516.T)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1061
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1061
Named foreign suppliers
8
Top origins
Japan · Taiwan · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R.
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd..
What this tells a buyer
Sanyo Denki announced in September 2025 that it plans to develop a new manufacturing plant in northern Vietnam, a project reported at about $47 million.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and produces electric motors, batteries, and battery packs, alongside its cooling and servo product lines.
Sanyo Denki is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under ticker 6516 and reports revenue in the range of 736.4 million (currency as reported in the record).
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
99 years in operation (founded 1927).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Sanyo Denki Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of cooling systems, uninterruptible power supplies, and servo motor systems, headquartered in Toshima City, Tokyo. Founded in 1927, it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under ticker 6516. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, plumbing-hardware, and renewable-energy industries. In September 2025, it announced plans for a new manufacturing plant in Vietnam, reported at roughly $47 million.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1927 |
Headquarters | Toshima City, Tokyo |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | 736.4M |
Ownership | Publicly traded (JPX: 6516.T) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and produces electric motors, batteries, and battery packs, alongside its cooling and servo product lines.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electric Motor, Battery, Battery Pack, Assembly (source: sanyodenki.com).
Certifications
Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — sanyodenki.com
ISO 45001 — sanyodenki.com
ISO 9001 — sanyodenki.com
Trade and customs footprint
Sanyo Denki announced in September 2025 that it plans to develop a new manufacturing plant in northern Vietnam, a project reported at about $47 million. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1061 inbound shipments across 8 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · Taiwan · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R..
Latest developments
2026-10-09 — FTZ 50: Sanyo Denki Seeks Zone Status for Fans and Motors in Torrance | FTZ News (ftz.news)
2026-05-20 — 【Sanyo Denki】10th Medium-Term Management Plan | Strategies and Outlook through 2031 | Japan IR (japanir.jp)
2025-09-29 — Sanyo Denki to develop a new plant in Vietnam (vir.com.vn)
2025-09-28 — Japanese electronics maker Sanyo Denki plans $47 mln plant in northern Vietnam (theinvestor.vn)
2025-09-19 — SANYO DENKI CO.,LTD. (6516) Announcement of Establishment of New Manufacturing Plant in Vietnam | MSI: Neutral | Senrigan (senrigan.tech)
2025-09-19 — SANYO DENKI | Notice Of Establishment Of New Plant In Vietnam For About 7 Billion Yen (stockopedia.com)
Facilities
Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. is headquartered in Toshima City, Tokyo. Public sources also reference these locations:
Vietnam — vir.com.vn
Torrance, California — sanyodenki.com
Company details
Sanyo Denki is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under ticker 6516 and reports revenue in the range of 736.4 million (currency as reported in the record). Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. was founded in 1927, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Toshima City, Tokyo. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 99 years in operation (founded 1927). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. make?
Sanyo Denki Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of cooling systems, uninterruptible power supplies, and servo motor systems, headquartered in Toshima City, Tokyo. Founded in 1927, it employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under ticker 6516. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, plumbing-hardware, and renewable-energy industries. In September 2025, it announced plans for a new manufacturing plant in Vietnam, reported at roughly $47 million.
Where is Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. headquartered?
Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. is headquartered in Toshima City, Tokyo.
When was Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. founded?
Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. was founded in 1927.
How big is Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd.?
Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the 736.4M range.
Is Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. publicly traded?
Publicly traded (JPX: 6516.T). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. hold?
Sanyo Denki CO., Ltd. lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+81 800-905-7989
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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