KEYENCE Corp. (TSE:6861, Financial) (2.0%) (6861.T – $549.61 – Japan) has steadily grown since 1974 to become an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of industrial automation and inspection equipment worldwide. Products consist of code readers, laser markers, machine vision systems, measuring systems, microscopes, sensors, and static eliminators. Today, KEYENCE serves over 200,000 customers in 70 countries around the world.
From the GAMCO Global Growth Fund fourth quarter 2015 commentary.