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WHO WE ARE
KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer & supplier of advanced electronic
components and innovative sensor, control, connectors and antenna solutions.
Our Mission
Delivering technologies and products for tomorrow’s solutions
As part of our strategic plan, each employee is accountable for product quality by ensuring we are:

Consistently exceeding customer expectations and product requirements through continuous improvement of our quality management systems

Creating and nurturing a quality culture through education and training

Fostering a “zero defect” mindset throughout the organization
Our Vision

KYOCERA AVX will foster an environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We will achieve superior customer satisfaction and expand our business by developing technologies and products that enhance society while delivering tomorrow’s solutions.

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Build a Better Future

We employ more than 15,000 innovative engineers, researchers, technicians, specialists, and experts across all fields. Our employees drive our values and progressive mindset: we owe our success to our collaborative environment and employee-first culture. Join our team in developing innovative technologies that build a better future.

Global Manufacturing & Sales
KYOCERA AVX has an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries and staffed with talented personnel dedicated to innovation, component quality, and customer service.
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The Unity of Two Great Brands Providing Solutions for a Better Tomorrow!
Our Journey to Building the Future

2023

KYOCERA AVX acquires assets from Bliley Technologies & expands high-reliability crystal device product offering

2022

  • KYOCERA AVX acquires ROHM tantalum assets & further expands tantalum & polymer product offering
  • Operations expand in Thailand with the opening of new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant

2021

KYOCERA & AVX establish new brand “KYOCERA AVX” to enhance its business worldwide. New company name & brand logo launch on 10/1/2021. Learn More

2020

AVX becomes wholly-owned subsidiary of Kyocera after merger acquisition

2019

AVX acquires Chengdu OK New Energy, Ltd (COKNE) & extends SuperCapacitor operations

2018

  • AVX acquires Ethertronics® & expands product offering into the Antenna market
  • AVX acquires Kumatec Sondermaschinenbau & Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH

2017

AVX acquires AB Elektronik, the Transportation, Sensing & Control Division of TT Electronics PLC and extends it’s automotive electronic component offering

2013

AVX acquires Nichicon’s Tantalum Division

2009

AVX Acquires Jacket Micro Devices & extends RF/Microwave offering with Multilayer Organic (MLO) technology

2007

AVX acquires American Technical Ceramics (ATC) & extends RF/Microwave operations

1998

AVX acquires Thomson-CSF’s (TPC) Passive Components Division

1995

  • AVX assumes ownership of ELCO Corporation and Kyocera IPO’s AVX and retains 75%.
  • AVX becomes public company on NYSE

1993

AVX assumes responsibility for ELCO Corporation

1990

AVX merges with Kyocera Corporation

1989

AVX acquires Unitrode’s Passive Component Division

1987

  • AVX acquires Tantalum operations from STC, Plc
  • AVX acquires MLC, Glass & Tantalum operations from Corning Glass Works

1985

AVX distribution center opens in Hong Kong, China

1979

AVX Ltd. begins manufacturing in Coleraine, Northern Ireland

1977

AVX opens manufacturing plant in San Salvador & research facility in Myrtle Beach, SC

1976

AVX Limited forms to meet European market

1975

AVX becomes the world leading manufacturer of Multilayer Ceramics (MLC)

1972

  • Aerovox sells name and non-ceramic business
  • AVX Corporation is established

1949

Aerovox acquires Electrical Reactance

1948

Electrical Reactance Corp starts capacitor operations in Myrtle Beach, SC

1924

Radiola sells name and changes to Aerovox

1922

Radiola Wireless Established in NYC

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