Nidec Corporation is a Japanese multinational manufacturing company founded in 1973 by Shigenobu Nagamori. It has over 230 subsidiaries worldwide, 105,000 employees, and annual revenue of 1.18 trillion yen. Nidec manufactures a wide range of small precision motors, general motors, and electronic components. Its mission is to be the world's number one manufacturer of comprehensive drive technology and replace conventional motors with more environmentally friendly products.