Motion products, control systems and flexible interconnects for global OEM customers
Johnson Electric Holdings Limited
Shatin (Hong Kong Science Park), Hong KongNew on Amplifa
About Johnson Electric
Johnson Electric is a globally active manufacturer of motion products, control systems and flexible interconnects, headquartered at the Hong Kong Science Park in Shatin. Founded in 1959 by Mr. and Mrs. Wang Seng Liang, the company is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, employs more than 30,000 people – including over 1,600 engineers – and produces around 4 million products daily in 20 countries on 4 continents. The manufacturing portfolio includes DC, AC, universal, EC/brushless, PMDC, linear and stepper motors, piezo motors, pumps and valve actuators, solenoids, micro switches, powder metal components as well as Flexible Printed Circuits and Printed Electronics with component assembly. Johnson Electric develops custom motion subsystems and system integrations (e.g. auto-power-off switches, HMI solutions with capacitive touch and lighting) and, as an OEM supplier, delivers to more than 85 countries. Customer industries include Automotive/Mobility, household appliances, coffee machines, Humanoid Robotics, Warehouse Automation, business machines, postal equipment, vending, laboratory equipment and HVAC.
- Site
- Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
- Processes
- Manufacture of motion products (motors, valve actuators, switches), Powder metal components (Powder Metal Technology), Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC) / Printed Electronics (PE) with component assembly, EMI shielded flexible circuits, Flat flexible cables (U-Flex), Pump and valve manufacturing (oil, circulation and drainage pumps, valve actuators), Solenoid/magnetic coil manufacturing (Ledex), Micro switch/snap-action switch manufacturing
- Materials
- Powder metal, Rare-earth-free magnets, Powder Metal, Rare-Earth-Free Magnets, Flexible Printed Circuits / Printed Electronics
- Certificates
- EcoVadis Gold Medal (Sustainability), EcoVadis Gold Medal (Sustainability Excellence)
- Founded
- 1959
- Employees
- 30000+
- Industries
- Automotive/Mobility, Household appliances, Coffee machines, Humanoid Robotics, Warehouse Automation, Lawn & Garden
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Component manufacturing (motors, powder metal, Flexible Printed Circuits)
- 03
Component assembly
- 04
System integration (drives, pumps, actuators, HMI)
- 05
Application testing
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Worldwide distribution via distributor and representative network
Technologies and Processes
Powder Metal
Powder metal technology for components in the motion sector, including for the Mobility segment solutions.
Rare-Earth-Free Magnets
Rare-earth-free magnet technology in the Flux Multiplier drive motor for washing machines.
Flexible Printed Circuits / Printed Electronics
Ultra-thin, formable flexible circuit boards and printed electronics including EMI-shielded variants and flat flexible cables (U-Flex).
Locations
Shatin (Hong Kong Science Park)
HKGroup Headquarter
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of motion products (motors, valve actuators, switches)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Powder metal components (Powder Metal Technology)Forming | – | – | – | – | Powder metal |
| Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC) / Printed Electronics (PE) with component assemblyElectronics/Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| EMI shielded flexible circuitsElectronics/Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Flat flexible cables (U-Flex)Electronics/Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pump and valve manufacturing (oil, circulation and drainage pumps, valve actuators)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Solenoid/magnetic coil manufacturing (Ledex)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Micro switch/snap-action switch manufacturingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rapid prototyping and custom system integration/subsystem engineeringEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| HMI/lighting solutions with printed electronics, capacitive touch surfaces, bi-stable displaysElectronics/Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
Johnson Electric pursues a company-wide quality policy with principles such as New Product Introduction, Standard Work and continuous improvement (Kaizen); the applications undergo rigorous application testing.
| Evidence | Shatin (Hong Kong Science Park) |
|---|---|
| EcoVadis Gold Medal (Sustainability Excellence) |
History
- 1959
Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Wang Seng Liang in Hong Kong
Growth from a small Hong Kong company to a multinational group with more than 30,000 employees on 4 continents
- 2024/2025
Investment through the acquisition of a minority stake in Crabnova (Humanoid Robotics)
Awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability