Let’s Make FY2025 a Year of Change and Moving Forward with Growth!
Since its foundation in 1950, Furukawa Automotive Systems Inc. (FAS) has managed the automotive-parts operations of the Furukawa Electric Group, with wire harnesses and other functional parts as its core products. Today FAS operates on the global stage, through 26 locations in Japan and 24 locations in 12 other countries and regions,
The business environment in which FAS operates remains unrelentingly challenging, with change occurring rapidly and at scale. In 2025 a raft of changes are expected. These include fresh trade barriers, arriving with the inauguration of a new US president; a shift in automobiles to electronic controls and automated driving; and changes in alliances among automakers. In the face of these unstoppable changes in the external environment, we at FAS are determined to overcome them by peering into the future, astutely anticipating them, framing an effective response and taking bold action.
At the same time, innovation in work methods is proceeding within the FAS Group, as the Group enthusiastically embraces DX and AI. These changes are transforming the way we work, both in administrative segments and those directly involved in production, as we focus on advancing labor productivity and automation in the manufacturing workplace. To boost competitiveness as a manufacturer and supplier in the global arena, FAS employees are pulling together as a team to share wisdom and bolster efficiency, speed and quality, thereby delivering more value than ever in FAS products and services. These efforts earn the trust of customers and suppliers alike as FAS seeks to become a truly indispensable partner.
Our efforts to continue and grow our business are underpinned by the following three practices:
- 1) Strict support for safety, compliance and quality:
We place top priority on safety, comply fully with laws and regulations and deliver products of the highest quality.
- 2) Promotion of environmental and sustainability initiatives:
As an environmentally conscious Company, FAS contributes to the achievement of a sustainable society.
- 3) Creation and cultivation of innovative technologies:
FAS values information, applying it to the creation and cultivation of leading-edge technologies as the Company pursues deeper involvement in existing fields and expansion into growth segments.
I’d like to conclude with a few thoughts from senior management.
Technology that is kind to people and automobiles can make everyday life more exciting. Creating products that are kind to the environment can give rise to new forms of mobility. To turn this vision of the future into reality, FAS never rests in its pursuit of innovation. As we at FAS continue pushing forward to achieve a bright future for people and mobility, I ask once more for your unwavering encouragement and support.