Kyocera to Shut Phone Plant in China, Move Output to Malaysia, Nikkei Says Nov 22, 2009
Kyocera to Close Mobile Phone Factory in China, Nikkei Says - Bloomberg ... Kyocera to Close Mobile Phone Factory in China, Nikkei Says. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japanese technology: Invisible but indispensable Nov 6, 2009
Kyocera leads in several integrated-circuit components. The process of making computer chips illustrates Japan s dominance. (The Economist)
Outsourcing gets a boost as global banks expand captives Nov 5, 2009
The September quarter also saw four captive divestures UBS captive to Cognizant Technology Services, AIGs to Mphasis, Schneider Logistics to EXL Services and Kyocera Wireless to Mindtree. According to Mr Singh, the market for outsourcing transactions is seeing two counter forces lower business volumes and opportunity to reduce costs. (India Times)
Nikkei hits 3-week closing low Nov 2, 2009
Among exporters, Kyocera Corp sank 4. 5 per cent to 7,400 yen and Canon Inc lost 3. (India Times)
Letters for Saturday, October 24, 2009 Oct 25, 2009
The Kyocera Group of Yasu City, Japan, announced a new large-scale completely integrated solar cell manufacturing facility starting in 2009 with production yield 18. 5 percent energy conversion efficiency. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Stock futures signal gains as Apple, TI please Oct 20, 2009
N225) average hit its highest close in three weeks on Tuesday, buoyed by tech shares such as Kyocera Corp (6971. T) after the wave of solid U.S. company earnings, while European shares were down 0. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Europe shares mixed in early trade Oct 20, 2009
Japan's Nikkei average rose 1 per cent to hit its highest close in three weeks on Tuesday, buoyed by tech shares such as Kyocera Corp after a wave of solid U.S. earnings helped underscore that the economic recovery continues. "Apple and Texas, and stronger gold and oil" would help European shares, said Bernard McAlinden, investment strategist at NCB Stockbrokers. (India Times)
Japan stocks rise on US tech earnings Oct 20, 2009
Electronic component maker Kyocera Corp. rose 2. 1 percent to 8,160 yen. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Nikkei pares losses, JAL still up Oct 19, 2009
1 per cent on Monday, with exporters such as Kyocera Corp down after disappointing US corporate earnings robbed the market of upward momentum sparked by earlier upbeat resu 00004000 lts ... A broad range of exporters lost ground, with Kyocera Corp down 0 ... 1 per cent on Monday, with exporters such as Kyocera Corp down after disappointing US corporate earnings robbed the market of upward momentum sparked by earlier upbeat results. (India Times)
Nikkei hits 2-mth low on eco worries Oct 2, 2009
Among exporters, Kyocera fell 2. 7 percent to 7,910 yen, and Tokyo Electron fell 4. (India Times)
Nikkei hits 1-month closing high Sep 24, 2009
7 percent to a one-month closing high on Thursday, lifted by exporters such as Kyocera Corp as investors played catch-up after returning from a string of public holidays ... Exporters gained, with electronics parts maker Kyocera climbing 4 ... 7 percent to a one-month closing high on Thursday, lifted by exporters such as Kyocera Corp as investors played catch-up after returning from a string of public holidays. (India Times)
Group weighs in on cellphone radiation debate Sep 12, 2009
So this week, it released a ranking of phones by the level of radiation emitted - ranging from lowest-radiation Samsung Impression to three models, including the Kyocera Jax S1300, that put out more than four times as much radiofrequency energy. The group suggests not just that you shop for a lower-radiation phone, but that you use a speaker phone and other tools to keep the device away from your ear. (AZCentral -- Business)
Asian shares subdued Sep 4, 2009
2 per cent, but exporters including electronics parts maker Kyocera Corp, which was up 1. 5 per cent, were supported by the US retail sales data and Japanese capital expenditure data for April-June, which suggested the worst of the decline in capex spending may be over. (India Times)
Solar power in Japan: Land of the rising subsidy Sep 3, 2009
The country s four biggest Sharp, Kyocera, Sanyo and Mitsubishi Electric are investing billions of dollars to double their production, at least, over the next three years. They expect an increase in demand owing to growing subsidies for renewable energy in America and Japan. (The Economist)
Kyocera Returns as Premier Sponsor of Virgin Mobile FreeFest, Renowned Rockin' Music Festival, for the Fourth Year in a Row Aug 31, 2009
Source: Kyocera Communications Inc. ... And while the bands and venues have changed over the years, one thing that has not is Kyoceras presence as the festivals premier sponsor ... Kyocera reprises its premier sponsorship on August 30 when bands including Weezer, Blink-182, Taking Back Sunday, Franz Ferdinand and Public Enemy headline the fourth-annual Virgin Mobile Festival at Marylands Merriweather Post Pavilion. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Asian stocks rise but China stocks nag Aug 28, 2009
Shares of Kyocera and Canon were among the biggest supports to the index. Japanese stock market gains came despite a record decline in core consumer prices and an all-time high in the domestic jobless rate. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Asia Stocks Rise but China Bank Lending Nags Aug 28, 2009
Shares of Kyocera and Canon Inc were among the biggest supports to the index. Japanese stock market gains came despite a record decline in core consumer prices and an all-time high in the domestic jobless rate. (ABC News -- Business)
Foley & Lardner Sued for Allegedly Revealing Trade Secrets Aug 25, 2009
Foley represented Japanese electronics manufacturer Kyocera in 2008 after SPH brought a patent infringement case against the company over technology used in its cell phones ... Moreover, SPH claims it informed Kyocera -- represented by Foley partners David Kleinfeld and Kurt Kjelland and senior counsel Steven Foley -- that it did not plan to sue the company over those patents ... In February 2009, Foley filed a complaint in the Southern District of California on behalf of Kyocera, asking for a... (Law.com)
Media Overreacting to Reports of Exploding iPhones Aug 20, 2009
Another from that same year relates to a phone made by Kyocera () that reportedly overheated in four cases, with one minor injury. Generally, recalls are issued when there are several instances of potential harm related to a specific model. (BusinessWeek)
Kyocera Solar test farm pushes max output Jul 25, 2009
Kyocera Solar test farm pushing maximum capacity - Phoenix Business Journal ... Kyocera Solar test farm pushing maximum capacity. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Virgin America Donates Free Plane to Virgin Mobile 'FreeFest' Jul 17, 2009
Several other companies, led by Virgin Mobile FreeFest premier sponsor Kyocera, have also been inspired by the FreeFest Movement and are treating fans to some surprising and unusual "Freebies". Kyocera is giving away assorted prizes, including free Kyocera cell phones ... A few lucky fans will also walk away with free lifetime cell phone service from Virgin Mobile USA. The prizes will be awarded in the festival's Kyocera Lucky Layoff Lounge, an area open to everyone but offering special... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Melco Group Signs Linux Software Patent Agreement With Microsoft for Buffalo-Branded Products Jul 16, 2009
In recent years, Microsoft has entered into patent agreements with other leading companies that use Linux for their embedded devices, including LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd., Kyocera Mita Corp., TomTom International BV and Brother International Corp.. More information about Microsoft's licensing programs is available at. (PR Newswire)
Public Mobile, Wal-Mart in Talks on Selling Unlimited Call Plans in Canada Jul 10, 2009
Public Mobile is in talks with , Samsung Electronics Co., and Kyocera Corp. to supply it with handsets, Krstajic said ... E-mails to Kyoceras two North American press contacts werent answered. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Treasure Valley Solar Becomes Earthsponse Elite Dealer and Announces Move into the Solar Industry Jul 4, 2009
Treasure Valley Solar now offers EnerWorks, Kyocera, and EPV Solar products as well as energy audit services. The growing demand for alternative energy products has been rapidly moving from large-scale applications to more residential and commercial solutions. (PR Newswire)
Inside The "Smartphone" Wars Jun 16, 2009
WinMo may have some image issues but those are easily taken care of by the aforementioned 3rd party apps and if you aren't doing anything stupid, it's rock solid (and I say this having owned and loved my Palm based Kyocera 7135 for years and utterly despising my WinMo Nextel phone when I was forced to use that). The iPhone is mostly hype. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Nikkei edges up on resource Jun 3, 2009
Kyocera Corp edged up 0. 3 per cent to 7,470 yen. (India Times)
ITC Patent Disputes Continue to Provide Steady, Profitable Work May 16, 2009
In February, for example, Japanese technology company Kyocera Corp. filed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate patents held by patent-holding company SPH America, LLC. SPH America had already sued Kyocera once. And just three weeks after Saxon filed its ITC complaint, SPH America - controlled by a former Fish & Richardson associate -- threatened Kyocera again, specifically noting that it had the ability to bring an ITC case. (Law.com)
Valley works on growing algae industry May 7, 2009
marcusjayshapiro wrote on May 7, 2009 3:41 AM:" It is very refreshing to see women in these pictures that just happen to be a part of, perhaps a glowing and growing future for the Imperial Valley. It is odd that the United States is so behind other parts of the world when it has come to women involved in the shaping of our society. A Janet Reno here, a Condi Rice there, and I never saw it enough. Not everyone is lucky in love, but at least getting on a winning streak here and there is better... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
DOCUmation founder back in the saddle May 5, 2009
The company was a Kyocera dealer and Meredith changed the name to BizDoc and soon acquired factory authorizations to sell Ricoh/Savin and Canon copier equipment as well. Meredith, 51, says the company has grown by about 50 percent since he bought it and has revenues in the couple-million-dollar range. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Analysis: Japanese firms face hurdles in bet on LED lighting Apr 28, 2009
Sharp has entered the lighting market with LED products, while homebuilder Daiwa House Industry has teamed up with electronics parts maker Kyocera Corp <6971. T> in white LED lighting, aiming to tap demand from shopping centres, hotels and offices. (EETimes)
Japan's Inamori Foundation to Announce 25th Annual Kyoto Prize Laureates June 19 Apr 28, 2009
The non-profit Inamori Foundation () was established in 1984 by Dr. Kazuo Inamori, a Japanese entrepreneur and humanitarian, founder and chairman emeritus of both Kyocera (NYSE: - ) and KDDI Corporation. The Kyoto Prize was founded in 1985, in line with Dr. Inamoris belief that human beings have no higher calling than to strive for the greater good of society, and that mankinds future can be assured only through a balance between our scientific and spiritual sides. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Solar finds it hard to squeeze water from desert Apr 18, 2009
Supplement or eliminate your electricity utility costs with Kyocera building-integrated photovoltaic roofing systems. We bring you the latest advancements in solar energy. (Yahoo News)
QuoteWerks® Expands Its Real-time Price & Availability Offering for IT Resellers and System Integrators Apr 7, 2009
Product lines include Fuji, Hewlett Packard, Sony, Panasonic, Brother, Lexmark, Canon, Ricoh, Kyocera, Dell, IBM, and Samsung amongst others. "With a fierce focus on product procurement and distribution excellence, we founded Digitek with the goal of becoming the first-choice nationwide distributor of IT consumables to the VAR, independent reseller, e-retailer, and the direct marketing channels," said Edyn Segura of Digitek. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
ITT files patent suit versus Verizon, phone makers Mar 26, 2009
The lawsuit, which also cites chip supplier Qualcomm Inc and phone maker Kyocera Corp as defendants, was dated March 23 and filed in the U.S. District Court in Wilmington, Delaware ... Kyocera declined comment. (EETimes)
Alert goes out as Alaska's Mount Redoubt erupts Mar 23, 2009
Kyocera Mako S4000 (MetroPCS) 6. 7 out of 10. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Paleontologist to plead guilty to fossil theft Mar 21, 2009
Attorney says well-known paleontologist will plead guilty to stealing dinosaur bones. Nate Murphy, of the Judith River Dinosaur Institute, has made major fossil finds. (CNN)
Saving Money: How the green building industry is thriving in a down economy. Mar 2, 2009
According to Noble, "Envision Solar was the first to create branded photovoltaic experiences, starting with its award winning design for the Kyocera Solar Grove(TM).". At Green Build, Stevens shows me the LifeSystems(TM) product line, designed for residential environments. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Shock Absorber Harvests Energy From Bumps Feb 13, 2009
The team has received help from MIT's Venture Mentoring Service, and has been advised by Yet-Ming Chiang, the Kyocera Professor of Ceramics in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and founder of A123 Systems, a supplier of high-power lithium-ion batteries. Not only would improved fuel efficiency be a big plus for the army by requiring less stockpiling and transportation of fuel into the war zone, but the better ride produced by the actively controlled shock absorbers make for... (Science Daily)
Kyocera "Alfie" Feb 12, 2009
In this spot for Kyocera Mita America's TASKalfa copier, the brand's logo is the star of the 30-second show as it hops, struts and tumbles through an office. At once goofy and earnest, it's the little logo that could. (AdWeek)
