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First Sumiden Circuits Inc. is a maker of flexible printed circuits in the Philippines that produces high-precision components used in hard disk drives, smartphones and automotive electronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tetsuya Shimomura<\/strong>, President of FSCI | \u00a9 FSCI<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Located in strategically accessible Cabuyao, Laguna province, near major seaports and international airports, FSCI serves global markets with speed and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FSCI, previously a joint venture of Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., First Philippine Holdings Corp. and Sumitomo Corp., was incorporated in 1996 and is now celebrating 29 years of existence. SEI acquired full ownership of FSCI in December 2011 and today it proudly employs a team of 2,600 and counting, making it one of the largest electronics manufacturing employers in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the Sumitomo Electric Group, the company follows the Sumitomo spirit and Japanese kaizen (continuous improvement) philosophy. Under the leadership of President Tetsuya Shimomura, FSCI is steadily expanding its global footprint while putting its people at the heart of innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FSCI\u2019s vision is to drive technological advancement through capability building, customer satisfaction and social responsibility. Its vision is to be the core FPC manufacturer enabling safe, efficient and comfortable living by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Driven by core values and the Sumitomo spirit, FSCI empowers its people on a purpose-driven journey, contributing to technological advancement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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FSCI\u2019s mission is to focus on technological innovation by enhancing the skills and capabilities of our diverse workforce, strengthening our organizational competitiveness, responding to customer needs with exceptional products and services, upholding corporate social responsibility through ethical practices, and contributing to the betterment of society and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central to this vision is a strong culture of employee engagement. FSCI holds the core values of integrity, teamwork, respect, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driven by core values and the Sumitomo spirit, FSCI empowers its people on a purpose-driven journey, contributing to technological advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.fsci.com.ph<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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