Japanese investors in Emilia-Romagna
There are about 40 companies in the region that have a global reference shareholder (Global Ultimate Owner) based in Japan, with an aggregate turnover of 2.5 billion euros and 5.2 thousand employees (source: Aida Bureau Van Dijk, data processing by ART-ER, data referring to 2023-24 balance-sheets).
The following investors control companies in Emilia-Romagna with aggregate turnover greater than 10 million euros annually in the region: Toyota Industries Corporation, Jvc Kenwood Corporation, Tadano Ltd, Kubota Corporation, Amada Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, Fumakilla Ltd, Daido Kogyo Co. Ltd., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Furuno Electric Co Ltd, Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Tsurumi Manufacturing Co Ltd, Mitsui Chemicals Inc, Rinnai Corporation, Kpp Group Holdings Co.Ltd., Daikin Industries Ltd., Mitsui & Co Ltd, Tgk Co. Ltd., Kagome Co Ltd, Nippon Steel Corporation, Rengo Co. Ltd., Teraoka Seiko Co. Ltd., Cbc Co. Ltd., Nikon.
Emilia-Romagna investors in Japan
Enterprises in Emilia-Romagna (turnover > 90 million euros) controlling companies in Japan include: Ferrari, Chiesi Farmaceutici, I.M.A. Industria Macchine Automatiche, Yoox Net-A-Porter Group, Sacmi Imola S.C., Unigrà, Ducati Motor Holding Spa, Maserati, Technogym, Marazzi Group, G.D, E80 Group, Datalogic, Sportswear Company, Crif, Comer Industries, Spal Automotive, Cris Conf., Zapi, Coswell, Furla, Laminam, Terre Cevico, Bucci Automations, Aeffe, Owenscorp Italia, Soilmec, Ognibene Power, Marposs, Gianvito Rossi, Gvs.
(source: Aida Bureau Van Dijk, data processing by ART-ER, data referring to 2023-24 balance-sheets).
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Emilia-Romagna meets Japan at Expo Osaka 2025
The event – aimed at promoting the region to potential foreign investors - was held on September 25 at the Italian Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka, organized by Emilia-Romagna Region and ART-ER in collaboration with the MIMIT, as part of Emilia-Romagna’s spotlight week.
Toyota invests over € 94 million in Emilia-Romagna
The MIMIT (Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy) approved a Development Agreement with Lift Truck Equipment and Toyota Material Handling. The expansion plan includes 307 new hires, the creation of a new multifunctional hub in Valsamoggia, and several research projects.
New investment of the Toyota group in Ferrara and Bologna with 300 new jobs
LTE and Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Italy presented an investment and research plan in the forklift and industrial handling sector, with an amount of almost 94 million euros. The Emilia-Romagna Region supports the request for incentives linked to the "Development Contract", an instrument of the MIMIT - Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy managed by Invitalia.
Inauguration of the design center of Nikon SLM Solution in Reggio Emilia
The company of the Japanese group deals with additive manufacturing for use in industrial process and is now located at the Reggiane Innovation Park, hiring 30 new engineers and designers.
Mission of Emilia-Romagna in Japan
Among the objectives of the mission, there were also the promotion of foreign investments and the internationalization of regional companies.
Mitsubishi Chemical acquires CPC Group and invests 350 million euro
The Japanese multinational acquires 100% of the CPC group in Modena, thus completing the operation started in 2017, launching an expansion plan that also includes a new research center.
Nikon Slm Solutions: new investment in Reggio Emilia
The Japanese company, leader in additive manufacturing for industry, invests in Emilia-Romagna and has chosen its new Italian location within the Reggiane Innovation Park, creating 30 new highly qualified jobs by 2024.
Philip Morris and Toyota grow and expand in the region
3/11/2021 - Two important foreign investors in Emilia-Romagna are finding here the right conditions to grow and expand.
