www.kemet.com

KEMET is one of the world’s largest makers of tantalum and multilayer ceramic capacitors — devices that store, filter, and regulate electrical energy and that are used in virtually all electronic devices.  KEMET makes more than 30 billion units a year; its focus is on surface-mount capacitors, including specialized units for aerospace, automotive, communications systems, computers, and military equipment.  The company also makes solid aluminum capacitors for high-frequency applications.  About three-quarters of KEMET sales are made outside the US.