Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of automotive equipment, semiconductors, and electronic equipment. It operates through the following segments: Automotive Equipment, Electronic Components, Applied Electronic Products, and Others. The Automotive Equipment segment manufactures automotive lighting products for automobile companies. The Electronic Components segment produces electronic devices for electric and automobile components suppliers. The Applied Electronic Products segment manufactures customized units and modules such as backlight units for liquid crystal displays, flash units, and operation panels. The Others segment provides employment promotions for persons with disabilities; financial management to the group companies; and development, manufacture and sale of mold designs. The company was founded by Takaharu Kitano on December 29, 1920 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.