Japanese automotive electronics manufacturer specializing in car audio, navigation systems, and in-vehicle infotainment; acquired by Faurecia in 2019.
Clarion Co., Ltd. was founded in 1940 as Hakusan Wireless Electric Company in Tokyo, Japan, and rebranded as Clarion in the 1970s. The company became a leading manufacturer of automotive electronics including car audio systems, navigation units, automotive PCs, and in-vehicle communication and visual equipment. Headquartered in Saitama, Japan, Clarion was majority-owned by Hitachi before Faurecia acquired it in March 2019.
Clarion was integrated into Faurecia Clarion Electronics, a new business group combining Clarion, Parrot Automotive, and Coagent Electronics to deliver cockpit electronics and software solutions for global automakers.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Drive recorders incl. digital tachograph-integrated models for fleets.
Detection sensors and Surround Eye for collision avoidance.
AI detection and operation-support devices for forklifts.
Contact Clarion Co.
WEBSITE
https://www.clarion.comPHONE
0120112140HEADQUARTERS
Japan
Company Facts
Founded
1940
Primary Role
Component Supplier
Company Size
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Primary Region
Asia-Pacific
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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