Kyocera
Kyocera Corporation (京セラ, Kyō-Sera, also known as Kyoto Ceramics) (TYO: ), NYSE: KYO
is a Japanese company based in Kyoto, Japan. They were founded in 1959 by Kazuo Inamori. They produce ceramics- and printing-related devices, as well as a comprehensive line of imaging products, 35mm and Medium format cameras. In January 2000 Kyocera acquired photocopier manufacturer Mita Industrial, and a month later they bought the Mobile phone manufacturing operations of San Diego, California-based Qualcomm.
In the 1980's, Kyocera marketed High-end audio components, such as CD players, receivers, turntables, and cassette decks. These featured unique technology, including Kyocera ceramic-based platforms, and are sought by collectors to the present day.
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In 2003, Kyocera Wireless California started the India subsidary at Bangalore. It was named as Kyocera Wireless India. KWI has tied up with several leading players for providing CDMA services in India.