 In terms of numbers of employees, food products, small appliances, and transportation equipment make up the three largest sectors.The GDP in Kobe Metropolitan Employment Area (2.4 million people) is US$96.0 billion in 2010.Japanese companies which have their headquarters in Kobe include ASICS, a shoe manufacturer; Daiei, a department store chain; Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Shipbuilding Co., Mitsubishi Motors, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (ship manufacturer), Mitsubishi Electric, Kobe Steel, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Sysmex Corporation (medical devices manufacturer) and TOA Corporation.