Sony’s UK history began in 1968 when Sony UK was founded in London.  Six years later Sony became the first major Japanese company to open a factory in the UK.

Today there are two factories, both in Wales, at Bridgend and Pencoed, which between them manufacture broadcast cameras, television sets and components for the UK and export to other countries around the world.

Sony was awarded the prestigious Queens Award for Export on four occasions in the 80s and 90s.

Today Sony UK employs around 4,500 people in functions including Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing.