Murata operates both a sales branch and a large production site in the Philippines. Sales branch was established in 1998, and the factory, Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata, Inc. (PMM), in 2012. It is Murata's largest production site in Asia, capable of producing a variety of components. Operations started in the beginning of 2013 with the production of Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors; and it is anticipated that other Murata products will also be manufactured there in the future. Murata is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced electronic materials, leading edge electronic components, and multi-functional, high-density modules. Murata components are everywhere. Though often unseen, our products are essential parts of the electronic devices you are using throughout each and every day: mobile phones, computers, cars, home appliances. More and more, Murata products are found in many new kind of applications such as healthcare devices and energy management systems. The world keeps on changing, and the world of electronics is changing even faster. As an Innovator in Electronics, Murata will keep on innovating, following its strong corporate philosophy, contributing to the advancement of society and shaping the future of the world of electronics.