High-performance coaxial and optical fiber connectors represent another key source of earnings. Hirose Electric is vigorously pursuing programs to reduce costs, fortify production and marketing operations, and expand sales channels.
Main lines are connectors and related products, and aerospace electronic equipment.
Connectors and board units are purchased by information and communication equipment makers. Defense Agency is major buyer of aerospace products. Recent moves to shift focus from VTRs to communication equipment, mainly portable telephones. To strengthen the financial condition, will absorb dormant land-rich subsidiary and increase capital ratio. TSE, 2nd TOA makes public address systems as well as sound systems.