GS Yuasa Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of batteries, power supplies, lighting equipment, and other battery and electrical equipment in Japan, the rest of Asia, North America, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Automotive Batteries (Japan), Automotive Batteries (Overseas), Industrial Batteries and Power Supplies, Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries, and Specialized Batteries and Others segments. It offers automotive lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for motorcycles, as well as hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, electric, general, and idling stop systems vehicles; batteries for industrial use; and lead-acid, lithium-ion, and specialized batteries for submarines, aircrafts, satellites, manned research submersibles, rockets, and other special applications. The company also provides UV lamps and irradiation systems for exposure, adhesion, painting, coating, etc.; chargers for traction batteries; and membrane products and filters for the purification of water, as well as for the collection of valuables from water. GS Yuasa Corporation was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.