Yaskawa Electric Corporation(Yaskawa, yaskawa.co.jp) headquartered in Kitakyushu, Japan, will commemorate their 100th anniversary during 2015 across all global locations in 28 countries. In addition to the centenary celebration, Yaskawa will renew its corporate logo and identity as a symbol of evolution and future growth.
Yaskawa started in 1915 as a producer of coal mining equipment by Daigoro Yasukawa, known today as the founder. During the 20th century, Yaskawa developed technology innovations such as the super synchronous motor, minertia motor and Motoman® L10 robot. Today, Yaskawa is a leader in developing and manufacturing robotics and automation solutions, with approximately $3 billion in annual revenue and over 14,000 global employees.