Magnets Suppliers in Japan

Toshiba Materials (a Toshiba group company established 2003) develops and manufactures a wide range of advanced materials, including magnetic components. They produce high-grade permanent magnets (e.g. Nd–Fe–B and ferrite) and magnetic parts for automotive, industrial, and electronic applications. With ~629 employees and state-of-the-art R&D, Toshiba Materials leverages decades of materials expertise to deliver reliable, high-performance magnets and components that improve motor efficiency and device performance. The company’s integrated capabilities – from fine ceramics to rare-earth magnet production – and quality focus (ISO 9001 / IATF-certified manufacturing) ensure that buyers receive top-tier materials for cutting-edge technologies.

Daido Electronics Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of advanced rare-earth magnets and a wholly owned subsidiary of Daido Steel. Founded in 1990, the company specializes in heavy rare earth-free neodymium magnets used in electric vehicle motors, factory automation equipment, and medical devices. It provides comprehensive support from development to mass production, ensuring high quality and performance under its philosophy “Indispensable for the Changing World”. Daido offers world-class technology, including hot-deformed NdFeB magnets and bonded SmFeN magnets, with exceptional magnetic properties and thermal stability. Its commitment to sustainability (reducing heavy rare earth usage) and continuous innovation makes Daido a trusted partner in the automotive industry and beyond. Buyers can rely on Daido’s decades of expertise and end-to-end capabilities for high-performance magnet solutions.

Proterial, Ltd. (formerly Hitachi Metals) is a world-leading supplier of magnetic materials. Renowned for its NEOMAX® rare-earth magnets, ferrite magnets, and soft magnetic components, Proterial’s products power electric vehicle motors, industrial machinery, and electronics worldwide. Founded in 1956 as Hitachi Metals, the company pioneered modern Nd–Fe–B magnet technology and continues to innovate to reduce heavy rare-earth usage. With global manufacturing across Japan, China, and beyond, Proterial delivers high-volume, high-quality magnets backed by strong R&D and strict quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) for the automotive industry. Buyers rely on Proterial’s decades of expertise, vertically integrated production, and reliable supply chain for top-tier magnetic materials and solutions.

TDK Corporation (est. 1935) was the world’s first company to commercialize ferrite magnet material. Today, TDK is a global powerhouse in magnetic components, producing a broad portfolio from high-performance Neodymium magnets and ferrite magnets to inductors, sensors, and electronic components. TDK’s magnets (including heavy rare-earth-free grades) are used extensively in EV motors, wind turbines, and high-tech devices, contributing to higher efficiency and miniaturization. With over 100,000 employees worldwide and manufacturing in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, TDK offers mass production capacity and rigorous quality management (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949) for automotive-grade products. Buyers benefit from TDK’s innovation (from ferrite cores to next-gen NdFeB) and reliability as a one-stop source for advanced magnetics and electronics.

Shin‑Etsu Chemical is one of the world’s largest chemical companies and a pioneer in rare-earth magnet technology. Founded in 1926, Shin‑Etsu’s Magnetic Materials Division produces high-performance Neodymium magnets (NEOMAX®) and other magnets that serve critical applications in electric vehicles, electronics, and industrial equipment. As a global leader, Shin‑Etsu provides a secure supply of magnets, leveraging its comprehensive materials expertise to develop rare-earth-free and heavy rare-earth reduced magnets. With manufacturing in Japan and Vietnam and over 26,000 employees worldwide, Shin‑Etsu offers unmatched quality (ISO 9001/IATF certified) and R&D innovation in magnetics. Buyers benefit from Shin‑Etsu’s reliable production capacity, advanced material science, and decades-long track record of delivering top-tier magnet solutions for automotive and high-tech industries.