2026
June 12, 2026
MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc.
MinebeaMitsumi Opens New Building at Lop Buri Plant in Thailand
- Strengthening Global Manufacturing Capabilities for the Aerospace Industry -
On June 12, 2026, MinebeaMitsumi Inc. (Head Office: Nagano Prefecture; Representative Director, Chairman & CEO: Yoshihisa Kainuma; hereinafter referred to as "MinebeaMitsumi") held a completion ceremony and commenced operations of a new building (hereinafter "Building 11"), which had been under construction at the Lop Buri Plant of NMB-Minebea Thai Ltd. This expansion aims to strengthen MinebeaMitsumi's production system to meet growing demand in the aerospace industry.
Since established operations in Thailand in 1982 and starting the manufacture of ball bearings, MinebeaMitsumi has continuously expanded its investments in the country. Thailand has become a key manufacturing hub for the Group, which now operates 11 manufacturing and R&D bases across the country (5 plants in Ayutthaya, 1 in Lop Buri, 1 in Pathum Thani, 3 in Chonburi, and 1 in Rayong) and employs approximately 31,000 people.
0The newly operational Building 11 at the Lop Buri Plant is equipped with high-quality, high-precision manufacturing machinery and production process automation systems. This ensures compliance with aircraft manufacturers' strict standards while maximizing production efficiency. In response to robust demand from aircraft manufacturers driven by the global recovery of the aviation industry, this facility will serve as a hub that delivers both cost competitiveness and high-quality production, driving the growth and further enhancing the competitiveness of the MinebeaMitsumi Group's machined components business.
The completion ceremony held today was attended by prominent guests, including Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), and Mr. Werapong Rithrod, Governor of Lop Buri Province, alongside other government officials and business partners. Katsuhiko Yoshida, Director, President, COO & CFO of MinebeaMitsumi, delivered an address at the event.
Objectives of the New Building
- To increase production capacity for standard products (rod end & spherical bearings), for which demand is expected to grow further in the future.
- To establish integrated production lines for fasteners (fastening components), swaged tubes (formed tubes), and machinable liners (new type of liners).
Lop Buri Plant Overview (NMB-Minebea Thai Ltd.)
| Location | 5/2 Moo 8, Phaholyothin Road, Km.149, Tambol Nikom Sang Ton-Eng, Amphoe Muang, Lop Buri Province, 15000 Thailand |
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| Start of Operations | April 1988 |
| Total Floor Area | Approx. 195,150㎡ |
| Production Items | Rod end & spherical bearings, HB/PM stepping motors, strain gages, etc. |
| Number of Employees | 9,812 (As of May 31, 2026) |
Overview of Lop Buri Plant Building 11 (New Building)
| Total Floor Area | Approx. 16,500㎡ |
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| Production Items | Rod end & spherical bearings, sleeves, and metal bushings |
| Total Investment | 2.6 billion THB |
Completion Ceremony for Building 11 (New Building)
About MinebeaMitsumi
MinebeaMitsumi is an INTEGRATED* precision components manufacturer. The company specializes in ultra-precision technologies, ranging from core products such as miniature and small-diameter ball bearings—which ensure smooth machine rotation—to protection ICs for single-cell lithium-ion batteries. The company's diverse portfolio includes motors, sensors, and semiconductors. While often unseen, MinebeaMitsumi's ultra-precision technologies support daily life across a wide array of fields, including home appliances (air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, and hair dryers), gaming consoles, IT devices like smartphones and PCs, as well as automotive, aerospace, and medical equipment.
* This term was adopted with the intended meaning "to be combined" rather than "to sum up".
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| Media inquiries | Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Office, MinebeaMitsumi Inc. Phone: +81-(0)3-6758-6703 Fax: +81-(0)3-6758-6718 E-mail: koffice@minebeamitsumi.com |
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