The furukawa electric co. Ltd. Is one of the world's leading manufacturers of electric wire and cable, nonferrous metals, and other related products. It also provides engineering services, including installation of power and telecommunications cables, and is a major manufacturer of optical-fiber cables.

The company is expanding into super-conducting materials, compound semi-conductors, and nickel-titanium shape memory alloys. Furukawa electric has an established global business network through which it contributes to development of regional economies.

Furukawa has now branched into europe primarily targeting the optical fusion splicer market. As time goes by, more and more products will be available to the european market.