Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. APELY

Profile

Sector

Technology

Industry

Hardware, Equipment & Parts

CEO

Hideo Izumi

Employees

25924

Country

JP

Alps Alpine Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-headquartered enterprise founded in 1948 and known as Alps Electric Co., Ltd. until its rebranding in January 2019, is a global provider of electronic components and integrated solutions. Its operations are structured into three primary divisions: the Electronic Components segment, dedicated to the design, production, and global sale of various electronic parts; the Automotive Infotainment segment, which develops, manufactures, and markets audio, information, and communication technology specifically for vehicles; and the Logistics segment, offering transportation, warehousing, and freight forwarding services. The company's extensive product portfolio serves diverse markets including consumer electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial automation, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Key offerings in these sectors feature TACT switches, multi-directional input mechanisms, toroidal coils, aspherical glass lenses, PC board mount current sensors, slide potentiometers, encoders, actuators, reactors, and various sensors for pressure, geomagnetic fields, force, and humidity. It also supplies modular solutions such as sensor network, environmental sensing, and power conversion modules, alongside compact printers and advanced systems like remote logistics monitoring, worker well-being tracking, sidewalk obstacle detection, and automated drone-based ground wire inspection. For the automotive industry, Alps Alpine provides essential components including TACT and detector switches, combined wireless LAN/Bluetooth modules, V2X and LTE communication modules, encoders, and engine start buttons. Its sensor range for vehicles covers stand position, EGR valve, and current detection. The company also manufactures sophisticated in-car systems such as power window controls, electronic parking solutions, intelligent control panels, electric gear shifters, steering wheel integration modules, vehicle sound system speakers, pedestrian warning systems, in-car audio amplifiers, various display units, and integrated camera/dashcam systems. Furthermore, its automotive solutions extend to car navigation units, premium audio speakers, bespoke vehicle components, rental car fleet solutions, rear-seat entertainment monitors, and comprehensive camera systems. Beyond manufacturing, Alps Alpine offers professional services encompassing systems development, office solutions, and financial services including leasing.