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20-585: In February 2013, KEMET Corporation invested in the company to provide capital for Tokin to expand its business. After this investment, KEMET owned 34% of the company, and NEC owned a 66% controlling share . In September 2015, TOKIN pleaded guilty to fixing the prices of electrolytic capacitors between 2002 and 2013 in a criminal lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California by

40-642: A Low Inductance product line under Film and Electrolytic Business. In fiscal year 2015, KEMET had 33 PhD scientists, of which 17 were focused on technology, and 501 engineers (about one half of which are in manufacturing and the other half in R&;D). KEMET was granted a record number of 20 U.S. patents in fiscal year 2015. In June 2013, KEMET won the Supplier Excellence Award for the Americas, Asia and Europe by TTI . In 2015, KEMET received

60-499: A broad-line catalog distributor based in Mansfield, Texas. Mouser is now a worldwide, authorized distributor of semiconductors and electronic components for over 700 industry manufacturers. The company focuses in the rapid introduction of new products and technologies for design engineers and buyers. In December 2006, Paul Andrews agreed to sell majority ownership of TTI to Warren Buffett controlled Berkshire Hathaway. The acquisition

80-975: A combined distribution capacity over 100,000 square feet. TTI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. TTI, Inc., entered the European market in 1992 with its first office in Munich, Germany. Since that time the company’s European reach has spread to over 40 countries. In 2008, TTI acquired the Mateleco Group, a large connector distributor in France, becoming the primary distributor in both passives and connectors in France. TTI opened its first office in Asia in Singapore in 2000. Reach has since expanded to include three warehouses and 16 offices in 11 countries. In 2000, TTI acquired Mouser Electronics,

100-793: A subsidiary of Yageo Corporation (TAIEX: 2327), manufactures a broad selection of capacitor technologies such as tantalum , aluminum , multilayer ceramic , film , paper , polymer electrolytic , and supercapacitors . KEMET also manufacturers a variety of other passive electronic components , such as AC line filters, EMI cores and filters, flex suppressors, electro-mechanical devices (relays), metal composite inductors, ferrite products, sensors and transformers/magnetics. The product line consists of nearly 5 million distinct part configurations distinguished by various attributes, such as dielectric (or insulating) material, configuration, encapsulation, capacitance (at various tolerances), voltage, performance characteristics, and packaging. In 1919, KEMET Laboratories

120-467: Is a technical distributor of wireless, cellular, Bluetooth, embedded and video semiconductor technology. In 2018, TTI acquired South Korean CHANGNAM, a specialty distributor of semiconductors principally focused on automotive, consumer electronics, industrial and wireless end markets, and RFMW Ltd., a RF and Microwave component distributor headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Subsequently

140-579: Is located in the Americas. European headquarters is located near Munich, Germany; nearly 600,000 square feet of distribution capacity is maintained in Europe. Asia headquarters is located in Singapore, with distribution centers in Singapore, Hong Kong and China, totaling over 300,000 square feet of distribution capacity. TTI has seven proximity warehouses located in Mexico: Tijuana, Hermosillo, Chihuahua, Juarez, Acuna, Reynosa, and Guadalajara, with

160-536: The United States Department of Justice , and was required to pay a fine of $ 13.8 million USD. In April 2017, KEMET purchased a 61% controlling interest, making Tokin its wholly owned subsidiary. Once the purchase was complete, the company changed its name to "TOKIN Corporation". This article about a Japanese corporation- or company-related topic is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . KEMET Corporation KEMET Corporation,

180-492: The Global Operations Excellence Award from TTI . TTI, Inc. TTI, Inc. , is a distributor of electronic components that include capacitors , resistors , connectors , switches , relays , circuit protection, electromagnetics , discrete semiconductors , sensors , RF modules , and antennas . The company was founded by Paul Andrews in 1971. A former buyer for General Dynamics ,

200-641: The High Voltage-High Temperature (HV-HT) Series in C0G Dielectric , improving the efficiency over competitive high temperature (200 degree) precious metal electrode (PME) and base metal electrode (BME) ceramic capacitor devices. Oct. 2013 KEMET announced the opening of the new aluminum Electrolytic Innovation Center (EIC) in Weymouth , U.K. Products made from this new center include 20 g High Vibration Screw Terminal capacitors and

220-477: The TTI Family of Specialists (TTI FOS), Mouser Electronics, Sager Electronics, and Exponential Technology Group employ over 8,000 people at more than 136 locations throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. TTI's global headquarters is located Fort Worth, Texas, the TTI Family of Specialists maintain over 3.5 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space globally. Over 2.7 million square feet of which

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240-714: The acquisition of Technical Power Systems (TPS), a specialist in the production of custom battery assemblies, headquartered in Lisle, Illinois. In January 2020 subsidiary Exponential Technology Group acquired Connected Development, a leading contract design firm specializing in wireless technology, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. In August 2021 subsidiary Exponential Technology Group acquired Paragon Innovations, an engineering design services firm headquartered in Richardson, Texas. In January 2022 TTI, Inc. acquired SMD, Inc.,

260-560: The company announced the closing of a deal to purchase a controlling share of NEC Tokin . After the purchase by KEMET concludes on April 10, 2017, NEC Tokin will be renamed "TOKIN Corporation". On November 11, 2019, it was announced that KEMET would be acquired by Yageo of Taiwan . On June 15, 2020, KEMET became a fully owned subsidiary of Yageo. KEMET Electronics Corporation manufacturers capacitors and other components for computing, telecommunications, medical, aerospace, defense, and automotive markets. In January 2014, KEMET introduced

280-487: The company announced the formation of the new subsidiary, TTI Semiconductor Group. Also in 2018, the company acquired Compona AG of Switzerland and Compona’s German subsidiary Cosy Electronics GmbH. Both Compona and Cosy are distributors of interconnect products and provide services such as in-house assembly of specific connector ranges and support on custom cable harnesses. in July 2019 subsidiary Sager Electronics completed

300-469: The global aerospace and defense company, Andrews developed an approach to electronic component distribution with emphasis on available-to-sell inventory, supply chain programs, and the industry’s first, formal Total Quality Management program. Andrews served as Chief Executive Officer until his passing in February 2021. Subsequently, 40-year employee and Chief Operating Officer Mike Morton was promoted to

320-427: The position of CEO. Originally named Tex-Tronics, Inc., Andrews changed the name to TTI, Inc., in 1973 to avoid a legal dispute involving another company with a similar name. Founded to serve aerospace and defense equipment manufacturers, the company’s customers now include manufacturers in the transportation, industrial, medical, and communications sectors. TTI, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, also known as

340-551: Was acquired from Union Carbide and after two years, the company went public on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KEM. This ended all ties with Union Carbide. KEMET acquired the tantalum business unit of EPCOS AG in 2007, Evox Rifa Group Oyj and Arcotronics Italia S.p.A. in 2008, Cornell Dubilier Foil, LLC and Niotan Incorporated in 2012. In 2012, the company completed the acquisition of Cornell Dubilier Foil, LLC and Niotan Incorporated. In 2017

360-610: Was completed on March 30, 2007. In 2012, Sager Electronics, a New England–based distributor with roots dating back to the 1800s, joined the TTI and Berkshire Hathaway family. Today Sager specializes in power products and services a North American customer base via headquarters in Middleborough, MA, and a national network of field account representatives and engineers, and a "Power Solutions Center" in Carrollton, TX. TTI Israel

380-470: Was formally established in 2013 through the combined acquisitions of Net-Aye Components (acquired in 2010) and Ray-Q (acquired in 2013). In 2015, Sager Electronics announced the formation of Sager Power Systems, a focused group within Sager specializing in power products and the design of power supplies. Semiconductor distributor Symmetry Electronics was added to the TTI Family of Companies in 2017. Symmetry

400-469: Was founded by Union Carbide Corporation to capitalize on its purchase of Cooper Research Company of Cleveland, Ohio . Cooper had developed an alloy that could be used in the manufacture of vacuum tube components. The name "KEMET" is derived from the words "chemical" and "metallurgy." In 1958, KEMET changed its market focus to the tantalum capacitor. In 1969, the company entered the market of ceramic capacitors. In 1990, KEMET Electronics Corporation

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