What Furukawa Electric does

Furukawa Electric Metal Cable Co., Ltd. (FEMC) is a Japanese metal cable manufacturer established on October 1, 2025, through the integration of Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.'s and Riken Densen Co., Ltd.'s metal cable businesses. Operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Furukawa Electric, FEMC runs four domestic production and sales bases across Japan with a workforce of 251–500 employees. The company's product portfolio is organized across six core lines: aluminum conductor cables (including the Rakuraku Aluminum Cable, Hybrid CVT, and Hybrid BH families), equipment wiring (EM-LMFC, KIV, UHKIV, KIP), automotive heat-resistant cables (EEX, EEHX, FEX, FEHX, BXP-TF, BXP-US, BX-BD), marine observation cables (hanging, towing, neutral buoyancy, and water-pressure connector variants), elevator cables (EVV round, EVVF flat, and composite configurations), and plated and processed cable products.

FEMC sells primarily through a direct enterprise sales channel augmented by distribution partnerships, targeting automotive OEMs, elevator manufacturers, marine and oceanographic operators, solar/renewable energy developers, industrial equipment builders, and railway infrastructure customers. Recent commercial activity includes the June 2026 launch of the EM-LMFC at 1500V specification for higher-voltage equipment, a targeted push into the solar vertical with a theft-deterrent blue aluminum cable variant, and exhibition presence at JECA FAIR 2026 and the Railway Technology Exhibition. Revenue mechanics are hardware sales of qualified, specification-driven cable products into Japanese industrial customers, with no disclosed pricing tiers, recurring software component, or service-based monetization.

Name

Furukawa Electric

Legal name

古河電工メタルケーブル株式会社 (Furukawa Electric Metal Cable Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://www.feic.co.jp/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Furukawa Electric Metal Cable Co., Ltd. (FEMC) is a Japan-based metal cable manufacturer formed in October 2025 from the merger of Furukawa Electric's and Riken Densen's cable businesses, producing aluminum conductors, equipment wiring, automotive heat-resistant cables, marine observation cables, elevator cables, and plated products for Japanese industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cables and Wires

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Cables & Conductors (LV/MV cables, flexible cables, bus wire, armored cable) (IMAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Power Cable (MV/HV) (IMADAMAB), Control, Instrumentation & Automation Cable (IMADAMAC), Aluminum Wire Rod & Conductors (IMAKACAH), Hazardous-Location, Marine & Harsh-Environment Cable (IMADAMAO), Building Wire & Cable (Residential/Commercial) (IMADAMAA)

Keywords

• Metal cable manufacturing
• Aluminum conductor cables
• Industrial electrical wiring
• Automotive wire harnesses
• Power transmission cables

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Metal Cable and Wire Products: Furukawa Electric Metal Cable generates revenue through the sale of metal cables and electrical wires, including aluminum conductor cables, plated products, and processed cable products for automotive, industrial, marine, elevator, and infrastructure applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Furukawa Electric Metal Cable Co., Ltd. (FEMC) manufactures and sells metal cables and electrical wires including aluminum conductor cables (Rakuraku Aluminum Cable, Hybrid CVT, Hybrid BH), equipment wiring insulated wires (EM-LMFC, KIV, UHKIV, KIP), automotive heat-resistant and high-voltage cables, marine observation cables (hanging, towing, neutral buoyancy, water-pressure connectors), elevator cables (EVV round, EVVF flat, composite), plated products, and custom processed cable products. The company operates four domestic production bases in Japan following the October 2025 integration of Furukawa Electric and Riken Densen metal cable businesses.

Product overview

Furukawa Electric Metal Cable Co., Ltd. (古河電工メタルケーブル株式会社) operates as a comprehensive metal cable and wire manufacturer formed through the integration of Furukawa Electric's and Riken Densen's metal wire businesses in October 2025. The company's product portfolio centers on metal cables and wires organized into three main categories: (1) Aluminum conductor cables including the Rakuraku Aluminum Cable, Hybrid CVT, and Hybrid BH for power transmission; (2) Equipment wiring insulated wires including EM-LMFC, KIV, UHKIV, and KIP for industrial machinery; (3) Automotive heat-resistant cables including high-voltage (EEX/EEHX), flexible high-voltage (FEX/FEHX), wear-resistant (BXP-TF), small-diameter (BXP-US), and flexible bend-resistant (BX-BD) variants; (4) Marine observation cables including hanging, towing, neutral buoyancy, and water pressure connector products; (5) Elevator cables including round (EVV), flat (EVVF), and composite cables; supplemented by plated products and custom cable processing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FEMC: 古河電工メタルケーブル株式会社の略称・ブランド名
• らくらくアルミケーブル (Rakuraku Aluminum Cable)
• EM-LMFC
• KIV
• UHKIV
• ハイブリッドCVT
• ハイブリッドBH

Products and services

• Rakuraku Aluminum Cable (らくらくアルミケーブル) Easy-to-install aluminum conductor cable for construction, industrial, and solar installations, featuring theft-deterrent blue coloring for visible installation in solar farms. Designed to reduce installation labor costs compared with copper equivalents.
• Hybrid CVT Hybrid cable technology combining aluminum and copper conductors for optimized performance in specific power transmission applications.
• Hybrid BH Hybrid cable variant combining aluminum and copper conductors, designed for specific industrial wiring applications.
• EM-LMFC Equipment Wiring Insulated Wire Equipment internal wiring insulated wire for industrial machinery, expanded to a 1500V specification for advanced high-voltage industrial applications.
• KIV Equipment Wiring Insulated Wire Equipment wiring insulated wire for industrial machinery and equipment internal wiring applications.
• UHKIV Heat-Resistant Equipment Wiring Insulated Wire Heat-resistant (super high temperature) equipment wiring insulated wire for demanding industrial environments.
• Automotive Heat-Resistant High-Voltage Cables (EEX, EEHX) High-voltage heat-resistant cables for automotive applications, designed for electric vehicles and hybrid systems.
• Flexible High-Voltage Automotive Cables (FEX, FEHX) Flexible high-voltage cables for automotive use, offering improved routing flexibility in vehicle wiring harnesses.
• High Wear-Resistant Automotive Cable (BXP-TF) Automotive wire designed for high wear resistance, suitable for applications requiring durability against mechanical stress.
• Small-Diameter Automotive Wire (BXP-US) Compact small-diameter automotive wire for space-constrained wiring applications in vehicles.
• Flexible Bend-Resistant Automotive Wire (BX-BD) Flexible and bend-resistant automotive wire designed for applications requiring repeated flexing during vehicle operation.
• Marine Observation Hanging Cables (吊り下げケーブル) Cables designed for suspended deployment in marine observation systems.
• Marine Observation Towing Cables (えい航用ケーブル) Cables designed for towing applications in marine survey and ocean observation operations.
• Marine Observation Neutral Buoyancy Cables (中性浮力ケーブル) Specially engineered cables that maintain neutral buoyancy in water for underwater observation systems and suspended sensor arrays.
• Water Pressure Connectors (耐水圧コネクタ) Molded water pressure connectors designed for deep-sea marine observation equipment and underwater cable terminations.
• Elevator Round Cables EVV (丸形ケーブル) Round-shaped cables specifically designed for elevator applications requiring continuous flexing in vertical travel.
• Elevator Flat Cables EVVF (平形ケーブル) Flat-shaped cables for elevator applications, offering installation flexibility in confined elevator shafts.
• Composite Elevator Cables (光・同軸複合) Multi-function elevator cables combining optical fiber and coaxial capabilities for combined power and high-bandwidth data transmission in elevator systems.
• Plated Products (めっき製品) Metal plating products that enhance cable durability, conductivity, and corrosion resistance for industrial cable applications.
• Processed Cable Products (加工品) Custom cable processing and manufacturing services including cable cutting, termination, assembly, and tailored processing per customer specification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aluminum cables reduce cable weight by approximately 50% compared to equivalent copper cables
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (古河電気工業株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company that transferred its metal cable business to Furukawa Electric Metal Cable as part of the October 2025 business integration. Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. continues to exhibit Furukawa Metal Cable products at industry events including JECA FAIR and Railway Technology Exhibition.
• Riken Densen Co., Ltd. (理研電線株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany whose metal cable business was integrated with Furukawa Electric's metal cable business to form Furukawa Electric Metal Cable Co., Ltd. on October 1, 2025, creating a unified entity with four operational bases.
• SFCC Co., Ltd. (SFCC株式会社)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner that exhibits Raku-Raku Aluminum Cable products at JECA FAIR 2026 industry exhibition, distributing and promoting Furukawa Electric Metal Cable products through their network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Sumitomo Electric is Japan's other major integrated wire and cable manufacturer with overlapping automotive, industrial, and infrastructure cable lines, and is the most direct domestic competitor to FEMC across aluminum, equipment wiring, and EV cable categories.
• Proterial, Ltd. (formerly Hitachi Metals): Proterial produces specialty electrical materials and wire products in Japan, including industrial and automotive cable applications, overlapping with FEMC's equipment wiring and specialty cable lines.
• Leoni AG: European specialist in cables and wiring systems, particularly for the automotive industry, with heat-resistant and high-voltage EV cable products that closely parallel FEMC's EEX/EEHX automotive cable range.
• Yazaki Corporation: Major Japanese automotive wire harness and cable supplier, directly comparable to FEMC's automotive heat-resistant and high-voltage cable product lines serving Japanese OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. FEMC's parent company and broader industrial conglomerate. Furukawa Electric operates across telecommunications, energy, automotive components, and metals — making it a broad incumbent that overlaps with FEMC's cable business but spans many other categories.
• Prysmian Group: Global leader in energy and telecom cables with Japanese operations serving industrial, infrastructure, and renewable energy customers — overlapping with FEMC's power cable and elevator/rail lines as a broader global incumbent.
• Nexans: French global cable manufacturer with a strong presence in industrial, energy, and transportation cable markets, including Japanese customer accounts; competes with FEMC in industrial power cable and railway infrastructure.
• TE Connectivity: Global connectivity and sensor company with automotive, industrial, and energy wire products; overlaps with FEMC in industrial equipment wiring and EV high-voltage cabling but serves a much broader connector and sensor portfolio.

Regional players

• LS Cable & System: South Korean cable manufacturer with similar portfolio across power cables, aluminum conductors, and specialty industrial cables; operates primarily in Asia and competes with FEMC for Japanese and regional OEM customers.

Emerging players

• Belden Inc. Specialty cable manufacturer focused on industrial, broadcast, and enterprise networking cables; comparable to FEMC in specialty industrial cable segments such as marine observation and equipment wiring where reliability and customization matter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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