Murata Machinery, Ltd., is a privately- held Japanese international company founded in 1935 & the sole manufacturer of Muratec — a brand synonymous with industrial automation and integrated systems. The global leader in improving productivity process automation in machine tool technology, automated material handling systems, clean room automation & textile machinery, Murata serves a variety of industries, including Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Mining, Semiconductors, Warehouse Distribution, Textiles & Food & Beverage. The company employs over 8,500 people worldwide with headquarters in Kyoto, Japan.