Hoya Corporation is a Japanese multinational company specializing in optical products and advanced technologies. Founded in 1944, the company operates in multiple high-tech sectors, including: - **Optical Products**: Eyeglasses, contact lenses, camera lens filters - **Medical Technology**: Medical photonics, endoscopy equipment, intraocular lenses - **Electronics**: Photomasks, hard disk drive platters, laser equipment **Key Company Details**: - Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan (Shinjuku district) - Listed on: Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code: 7741) - Global Presence: Operates in multiple countries including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China - Workforce: 37,412 employees (as of March 2019) **Notable Corporate History**: In 2007, Hoya completed a significant merger with Pentax, acquiring 90.59% of the company and integrating its technologies, particularly in medical and optical fields[2]. The company has since expanded its technological capabilities through strategic acquisitions like ReadSpeaker in 2017[2]. **Interesting Fact**: While often known for camera lens filters, Hoya has diversified into advanced technological sectors, contributing to healthcare and electronics industries worldwide[3]. Citations: [1] https://www.hoya.com/en/ [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoya_Corporation [3] https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%ED%98%B8%EC%95%BC_(%EA%B8%B0%EC%97%85) [4] http://www.hoyakorea.co.kr/company/company09.php [5] http://www.hoyakorea.co.kr/company/company07_01.php [6] https://kr.linkedin.com/company/hoya-corporation