Japanese suppliers unite with local suppliers in Europe, while localizing R&D structure in Germany

Akebono Brake, Advics, Calsonic Kansei, NTN and Daido Metal

2011/12/20

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Summary
Germany: IHI to expand the local plant step by step, while Akebono Brake and Advics to build new plants
Eastern Europe: Daicel expands local production; Sumitomo Electric shifts production from Eastern Europe to North Africa
The U.K., France and the Netherlands: Calsonic Kansei to produce EV inverters in the U.K. and Eagle Industry to strengthen the French Plant
Spain/Italy: UBE to double PCD production capacity in Spain; Ichikoh and Ficosa sign comprehensive alliance
Russia: Daido Metal strengthens its Russian plant in a phased manner; Yokohama Rubber improves production and sales in Russia
Europe and others: NTN to increase production by 30% in Europe; Daido Metal to establish regional headquarter company in Europe

Summary

This Report summarizes movements of Japanese suppliers in Europe over about one and a half year up to October 2011. Japanese parts suppliers have been operating their business in Europe as a part of their global strategies or by leveraging the alliance with major local parts suppliers. As for R&D centers, some of them expanded their existing centers, while some built new facilities. In Germany, five suppliers including Akebono Brake and Advics are expanding their local development structure.

(This report covers the trends for about 16 months up to October 2011).

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