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Susumu Co., Ltd.

Japanese specialist manufacturer of thin-film resistors and thin-film technology.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Susumu Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in thin-film resistors and thin-film technology. Founded in July 1964 by three engineers who spun out from a major electronic components manufacturer, the company has consistently focused on thin-film technology and the production of high-performance, high-reliability resistors. Its headquarters is in Kyoto, and it operates domestic plants and offices as well as overseas group companies.

History

Susumu Co., Ltd. was founded in July 1964 by three engineers who spun out from a major electronic components manufacturer. Since its founding, the company has consistently engaged with thin-film technology and worked on manufacturing high-performance, high-reliability resistors. In its early years, its components were adopted for a national supercomputer project, and subsequently for era-defining products such as the world's first portable music player, video cameras, and mobile phones. The company received the Good Company Award Grand Prix, with the award ceremony held on February 2, 2026 at the Keidanren Kaikan in Tokyo.

Products and positioning

Specialist in thin-film resistors and thin-film technology, focused on high-performance and high-reliability resistor manufacturing.

  • Thin-film chip resistors

  • High-frequency chip components

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