Ushio, publicly owned and headquartered in Japan, was founded in 1985, employs approximately 6,020 individuals, and reported $1.2B in revenue as of 2024. The company operates as a global manufacturer of speciality light sources. Its solutions cover the entire light spectrum from ultraviolet to infrared and are utilized in diverse applications including cinema projectors, water dispensers, and medical devices. Additionally, Ushio's products are instrumental in the production of smartphones and in the testing phases of the space industry.