Johnson Electric (德昌電機控股有限公司) () is a provider of motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components for automotive, industrial and medical applications. Johnson Electric has manufacturing facilities in 22 countries.
For the 12 months ending 31 March 2024, the company's net income was US$229 million on revenues of US$3.8 billion.
The company's motion systems, motors and switches businesses are managed through two operating divisions: the Automotive Products Group and the Industry Products Group. Supporting the two divisions is the Group's Component & Services (C&S) function which produces plastic and metal parts, tooling and production equipment for motor and motion-related products.
Johnson Electric has its head office in Shatin, Hong Kong, and is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Johnson Electric has over 30,000 employees and subcontract workers in more than 22 countries, with the majority of the workforce engaged in production activities in China. Engineering centers are located in Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Israel, Switzerland, the UK and the USA.
Automotive Products Group
The Automotive Products Group ("APG") provides powder metal components, custom motors, actuators, switches and motion sub-system solutions for automotive motion related functions. Customers include Valeo, Mahle, Magna, Ford, Volkswagen and General Motors.
The APG product line comprises the following brands and products:
- Saia-Burgess for custom actuators and switches;
- GATE for engine cooling fan modules;
- Johnson Motor for DC motors (Standard DC, Compact DC, and brushless DC product lines);
- Stackpole for powder metal components and pumps;
- AML for active modules for vehicle headlamp systems.
The Automotive Products Group is focused to support the major automotive segments of powertrain, body and chassis.
Motion solutions are available in the following areas:
- Exterior Segment which includes motion solutions for headlamp adjusters, mirror adjusters, washer pumps, headlamp washers, front and rear window wipers
- Door and Closure Segment which includes Motion solutions for cinching latches, door locks, door closure assistant, windowlift systems, convertible top systems, sunroof control
- Interior Segment includes Motion solutions for seat adjusters, pedal adjusters, lumbar support adjusters, headrest adjusters
- Tire and Braking Segment includes Motion solutions for anti-lock brake systems, electric parking brake, 4WD transfer case and air pump
- Powertrain Engine Management Segment includes Motion solutions for electronic throttle control, traction control, suction-pipe actuators
- Heating and Cooling Segment includes cooling fan modules, climate control, electronic speed controllers, HVAC blowers
- Steering, Suspension and Safety Segments include Motion solutions for steering wheel locks, suspension levelling, vehicle stability control systems
Industry Products Group
The Industry Products Group ("IPG") provides motion products and customized solutions for various commercial and industrial applications, including smart metering, circuit breakers, home appliances, power tools, business equipment, personal care products, building automation, security and other industrial products.
Key customers include Dyson, Electrolux, Johnson & Johnson, Husqvarna and Landis+Gyr.
In 2004 the company acquired Nihon Mini Motor for camera and optical disc drive products. In 2005 the company acquired Parlex, a USA manufacturer of flexible printed circuits.
In 2012 the company divested Saia Burgess Controls Division.
In 2015 the company acquired Stackpole, a manufacturer of engine and transmission pumps and powder metal components. In 2016 the company acquired AML Systems, a supplier of active modules for vehicle headlamp systems.
In 2016 Johnson Electric was named as among the best companies to work for in Asia by HR Asia Magazine.
In October, 2022, Johnson Electric acquired the Zwickau-headquartered eBike drive system company, Pendix.
Recent Events
- 2017: Agreed to increase its equity interest in Halla Stackpole Corp. from 30% to 80% for approx. US$84 million
- 2017: Opened new production plant in Arujá, Brazil