Minebea Motor Manufacturing Corporation was founded by integration of Minebea Co., Ltd. and four operations of Motor Company of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., including fan motors, stepping motors, vibration motors and DC brush motors in April 2004. (The company name has been changed to Minebea Motor Manufacturing Corporation from Minebea-Matsushita Motor Corporation since July 2007.)

This business integration unites the super-precision instrument processing technology, mass production technology, and cost competitiveness of Minebea with the innovative product development power of Matsushita Electric Industrial. Minebea-Matsushita joint corporation is poised to develop and deliver high-value goods through strengthened capabilities including reduced development time, increased manufacturing capacity, and improved customer retention activities. These innovations provide the foundation to support Minebea Motor Manufacturing Corporation's vision to become the global leader in the integrated motor industry.