A Global Japanese Company with 120+ Years of History. Established in 1897, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd is a major Japanese producer of optical fibres/cables, fusion splicers, materials & equipment for the semiconductor and opto-electronic industries. It supplies telecoms, power transmission, information technology and automotive cable markets worldwide. With consolidated net sales exceeding ¥3,367B (approx. €24.5B at €1 = ¥137), it is a Fortune Global 500 company and one of the world’s leading forces in the research and development of high-technology products/systems. The Group continuously strives to develop technology in five business segments, with a mission to enrich society: • Automotive (1 out of 4 vehicles produced in the world today uses Sumitomo’s wiring harnesses) • Info-communications • Electronics • Environment/Energy • Industrial Materials The diverse products manufactured by Sumitomo are absolutely essential to society today and have enabled it to become a major player, employing 280,000+ employees and overseeing 400+ subsidiaries/affiliated companies worldwide. Sumitomo Electric Europe Ltd Established in 1972, we are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Electric Industries and provide sales and support for selected products manufactured by our parent company, for the European, Middle Eastern and African markets. We are a leading and respected provider of Optical Fibres/Cables, Fusion Splicers/Accessories, Optical Fibre Connectors, Fibre Management & Closures, Metal Foam, EV Connectors, Water Treatment Filter, Passive/Active Optical Components and Electron/Microwave Devices. Our advanced technologies and solutions continue to meet the demand of growing and diverse markets in the areas of Telecoms, Data Centre, Space & Defence, Environment & Energy. A commitment to supporting our customers, as well as our teams has helped us to grow from humble beginnings to a multi-million pound company, serving diverse customers in 50+ countries.