HOYA Corporation

Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1941, HOYA Corporation operates as a global med-tech enterprise and a leading provider of advanced technological and medical solutions. Its extensive "life care" division offers a diverse portfolio, ranging from ophthalmic products like eyeglasses and contact lenses to sophisticated medical instruments such as endoscopes, intraocular lenses, laparoscopic surgical tools, and automated endoscope cleaning systems. This segment also supplies various medical-related items, including prosthetic ceramic fillers and metallic implants. Furthermore, HOYA manages Eyecity, a specialized retail chain for contact lenses. Beyond healthcare, the company is a significant contributor to the information technology sector, manufacturing critical components like mask blanks and photomasks for semiconductor and liquid crystal display production, as well as glass disks for hard disk drives. Their imaging product range encompasses optical glasses, lenses, colored glass filters, and laser/UV light resources. Additionally, HOYA develops software solutions, notably ReadSpeaker for speech synthesis, and provides cloud-based services such as Kinnosuke for time and attendance management, and Yonosuke for electronic payslip distribution.

CEO: Eiichiro Ikeda - https://www.hoya.com