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Company Report	Country	Overview	News Release	Note
Kalyani Group	IND	One of the leading Industrial Houses in India, with a sharp focus on primarily four sectors, viz. Engineering Steel, Automotive & Non-Automotive Components, Renewable Energy & Infrastructure and Specialty Chemicals.	-
KAMAX-Werke Rudolf Kellermann GmbH & Co. KG	DEU	A manufacturer of high tensile bolts. It produces engine bolts, wheel bolts, wheel studs and cutters.	Articles
Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd.	JPN	Manufacturer of interior components. Majority of its sales come from the automotive business. Core products are door trims.	Articles 07/28Update
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG	DEU	A wholly owned subsidiary by Textron Inc. The Company is a global manufacturer of blow-molded fuel systems, including plastic and metal fuel assemblies.	-	Comprehensive update 2010/07/12
KB Autosys Co., Ltd. (Formerly Korea Beral Co., Ltd.)	KOR	A manufacturer specializing in brake pads and linings. Technical alliance with Japan Brake Industrial Co., Ltd. and Federal Mogul Friction Products(Germany). Established production facilities in China and India.	Articles	Comprehensive update 2010/06/02
Kefico Corporation	KOR	Manufacturer of engine control units and transmission control units. A 50-50 joint venture between Robert Bosch (Germany) and Hyundai Motor (Korea).	Articles	Comprehensive update 2010/07/01
Keihin Corporation	JPN	A member company of the Honda Group. Its products range from functional components of engines (especially fuel supply equipment), air-conditioners, and industrial valves. Keihin also produces leading edge electronic control units.	Articles	Additional information 2010/05/24
Keiper GmbH & Co.	DEU	A supplier of seat structures. Manufactures metal seat components and structures for automotive industry suppliers and manufacturers.	Articles 06/18Update
Kemira Oyj	FIN	*Sold the automotive business in 2004	Articles
Key Safety Systems, Inc.	USA	Formerly Breed Technologies, Inc. Designs and manufactures airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and electronics.	Articles 06/11Update
Kiekert AG	DEU	One of the world's leaders in automotive locks. Supplies locks to nearly all the major vehicle manufacturers including GM and Ford.	Articles
Kikuchi. Co., Ltd.	JPN	A member company of the Honda Group. Manufacturer and sales of automotive body stamped parts and thick precision stamped parts. Also produces dies, jigs and tools.	Articles
Kinugawa Rubber Industrial Co. Ltd.	JPN	A member company of the Nissan Group. Manufacturer and sales of automotive and other rubber products, also synthetic resin products: molding windshield, assist grips, axle bumpers, etc.	Articles	Comprehensive update 2010/07/26
Kiriu Corporation	JPN	In 2002, the Company was spun off from Nissan Motor. Main products are brake discs, brake drums, automatic transmission parts.	Articles	JSAE 2010 2010/06/01
Knorr-Bremse AG	DEU	The world's leading manufacturer of braking systems for commercial vehicles and for rail vehicles. In 2005, established a joint venture in India with Tata AutoComp Systems.	Articles 06/09Update	Comprehensive update 2010/04/15
Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.	JPN	Japan's largest manufacturer of automotive lamps, with a domestic market share exceeding 50%. Sales of higher value-added products such as Adaptive Front Lighting Systems (AFS) and High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps are steadily increasing.	Articles	JSAE 2010 2010/05/27
Kojima Press Industry Co., Ltd.	JPN	A member company of the Toyota Group. Manufacturer of automotive stamping parts. Sales to Toyota account for approximately 80% of its overall sales.	Articles
Kokusan Denki Co., Ltd.	JPN	A member company of the Hitachi Group. Manufacturer and sales of electric products, generators and motors, especially for motorcycles.	Articles
Kolbenschmidt Pierburg AG	DEU	A manufacturer of pumps, pistons, bearings and cylinder cases. In 2005, sales in Europe represent about 70% of total Group sales.	Articles
Kongsberg Automotive ASA	NOR	A leading supplier of gearshift systems, clutch actuation, seat heating systems, and stabilizing rods and components.	Articles 07/15Update	Comprehensive update 2010/06/11
Korea Electric Terminal Co., Ltd.	KOR	Manufactures more than 3,000 types of connectors. Partnership (manufacture, sales and technical) with Yazaki of Japan for automotive connectors. Established a plant for connector assembly in North Korea.	Articles	Comprehensive update 2010/06/15
Korea Flange Co., Ltd.	KOR	Manufacturer of half shafts and front axle assemblies. Front axles used in all the car models built by Hyundai Motor. Has production sites in USA and China.	Articles	Comprehensive update 2010/07/09
Kumho Tire Co., Inc.	KOR	Korea's No.2 tire manufacturer. A member of the Kumho Asiana group. Has production facilities in Nanjing, Tianjin and Changchun. The plant in Vietnam started operation in 2008.	Articles	Comprehensive update 2010/05/28
Kunming Yunnei Power Co., Ltd.	CHN	The largest diesel engine manufacturer in western China. Prime manufacturer of small-bore multi-cylinder diesel engines.	Articles	Comprehensive update 2010/06/29
GRUPO KUO, S.A.B. de C.V.(formerly DESC, SA. De CV)	MEX	KUO Automotive is responsible for the automotive business sector. They are the largest independent auto-parts producer in Mexico. KUO Automotive's major products are transmissions and stamped parts.	Articles 06/07Update	Comprehensive update 2010/06/25
KYB Co., Ltd. (Kayaba Industry Co.,Ltd.)	JPN	A major manufacturer of hydraulic devices. Manufacturer of automotive products such as shock absorbers, power steering systems, suspension systems, and stay dampers.	Articles 07/26Update
Kyoto Die Casting Co., Ltd.	JPN	* Kyoto Die Casting Co Ltd. merged with Ahresty Corp. in October 2003 and was dissolved.	Articles
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co., Ltd.	JPN	A member company of the Toyota Group. Japan's leading manufacturer of automotive interior materials. Developed water urethane synthetic leather without using any organic solvents.	Articles
Kyung Chang Industrial Co., Ltd.	KOR	Manufacturer of clutch gears, control cables and door latches. The exclusive supplier of reservoir tanks to Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Mobis, Ssangyong Motor, and GM Daewoo.	Articles	Comprehensive update 2010/06/16
Kyungshin Industrial Co. Ltd.	KOR	Manufacturer of automotive wire harnesses, supplying its products mainly to Hyundai Motor Company. Capital investment by Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd and Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd. Established production facilities in China, India and Honduras.	Articles	Comprehensive update 2010/06/29