facility enhancement: Kobe Steel (expansion of supply of high-grade steel), Sanyo Chemical Industries (production transfer from China plant, capacity expansion: raw materials for electrodeposition paint for automobiles), JATCO (introduction of new facilities: *to produce motors for Nissan ePOWER), Sumitomo Rubber (replacement of production equipment: *to produce tires for SUVs and light trucks in the North American market), Sumitomo Electric Ind...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/11/18

den AC, Nidec, Toyoda Gosei, Harada Kogyo, Meiko, Honda Tsushin Kogyo, etc. Indonesia: Denso, Mitsubishi Motors & Mitsubishi Corporation, Suwaco Seimitsu Philippines: Stanley Electric, Nidec, Hitachi Metals, Maruichi Steel Pipe & Tube, Mitsubishi Steel Malaysia: Idemitsu Kosan, Toyo Tire Singapore: Sumitomo Rubber Myanmar: GS Yuasa Cambodia: Sumitomo Electric Industries, MinebeaMitsumi   The activities of Japanese automotive suppliers in the ASE...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/06/26

se, HI-LEX, Faltec, Mitsui Chemicals, etc. USA (Strengthening business structure, acquisitions, investments, etc.): Asahi Kasei, Dynamic Map Platform, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems and Solutions, Nikon, Fujitsu, Musashi Seimitsu, etc. United States (development systems, strengthening sales): CCS, Sumitomo Rubber, Sekisui Chemical, Denso, Toyo Tire, Furukawa Electric, etc. Canada: G-Tekt (production capacity expansion), SoftBank (investment) ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/09/19

nable relaxing limitations on where a device can be installed in a vehicle. Figure 12 Representative chart of Japanese patent 2016-185763   Many of the patent applications submitted by Sumitomo Electric Industries were joint applications, and prior to 2004 many s were filed jointly with Sumitomo Rubber Industries. As per the diagram, one can see that after 2005 the company has jointly filed numerous patents in collaboration with Auton...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/06/27

S Yuasa, Nippon Seiki, Mitsui High-Tec, MinebeaMitsumi, others) Central and Eastern Europe: Increase production capacity (Calsonic Kansei, Toray, NHK Spring, Nidec, Panasonic, Mitsubishi Electric, others) Turkey: New plant construction (Sumitomo Chemical), production capacity enhancement (GS Yuasa, Sumitomo Rubber), in-house production (Aisin Seiki) Russia: Increasing local procurement (Calsonic Kansei), consigned manufacturing (Piolax) Map...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/06/03

Japanese suppliers in Western Europe: Meeting increasing demands for electrification and others Acquisitions, tie-ups, collaborations, and R&D activities to expand business in the European market Summary Europe in general: Establishment of new manufacturing sites and increased production capacity (Asahi Kasei, Toray), Acquisitions and alliances (Denso, HORIBA), Business reinforcement (Sumitomo Rubber, Nippon Special Ceramics), etc. Germany: M&A a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/05/17

ADVICS Electric parking brake* (new building construction) FTS Plastic fuel tank (facility expansion) Kobe Steel Galvanized super high-tensile steel (facility expansion) JPS Foam polypropylene beads (facility expansion) ShinEtsu Chemical Silicone, silicone emulsion* (facility expansion) Sumitomo Rubber SUV tires (facility expansion） Daikin Lithium-ion battery materials* (renovation of existing plant) Diamond Electric New igniti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/09/05

ty, Production line renovation, and Manufacture of new products (＊） ＜New factory construction＞ SEKI Corporation (second factory for pressed parts), NGK Manufacturing (automotive sensors) ＜Factory expansion, facility enhancement＞ Shindengen Electric Manufacturing (vehicle power ICs), Sumitomo Rubber（SUV tires), Sumitomo Electric (*flat winding wires for hybrid vehicle motors), Diamond Electric (ignition coil), Teijin Frontier (p...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/08/10

oto Chain, Topre, Nippon Sheet Glass, Nippon Piston Ring, Bridgestone, etc. U.S. Strengthening of business structures, acquisitions: Koito Manufacturing, Teijin, TDK, Nippon Electric Glass, Mitsubishi Rayon, etc. U.S. Strengthening and construction of new research and development facilities: H-ONE, Sumitomo Rubber Canada Investment in local companies: Hanwa (Please click the map for OEM plant locations.)   This report covers trends amon...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/10/05

d production capacity in Queretaro, Jalisco and Baja California, Mexico: Sumitomo Riko, Toray, etc. Cancellation of plant construction plans, establishment of sales system in Mexico: Nisshinbo, Bando Chemical Construction of new production facilities, increased production capacity in Brazil: Koito, Sumitomo Rubber, Toyoda Gosei, etc.   In 2016 3.466 million vehicles were manufactured in Mexico (excluding large buses and trucks) (year-over-ye...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/09/28

construction and capacity expansion in Eastern Europe Summary General trends for Europe: Producing lightweight materials (JSP, Teijin) and lithium-ion batteries (Panasonic), location information services (Pioneer) Germany: M&A (Nissha Printing) and joint ventures (Furukawa Electric), R&D and sales (Sumitomo Rubber, Sumitomo Riko, etc.), and enhancing its production system Other countries in Western Europe: M&A and capital participation (Hitachi ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/05/19

Japanese suppliers in Europe: Strengthening production, sales, and development functions Starting operations at new plants and improving production in Eastern Europe Summary Across Europe: Strengthening of sales and development (Akebono Brake and Nidec Elesys); Selling off of some of its interior business (Toyota Boshoku) Germany: Sales/production capacity enhancement: Asahi Kasei and Sumitomo Rubber; Enhancement in carbon fiber/safety areas: Mit...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/10/11

dust boot Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. Front brake hose Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. Front brake caliper Advics Co., Ltd. Rear brake caliper Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. Steering gear JTEKT Corp. Electric power steering column JTEKT Corp. Rear suspension height sensor connecting rod THK Tire Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. Road wheel Asahi TEC Corp. Body Windshield Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. Back door glass Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/05/12

Japanese Suppliers in the U.S. and Canada: High demand leads to rising production Akebono Brake, JTEKT, Sumitomo Rubber, Daicel, TS Tech, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and more Summary Augmenting plants or building new facilities in the U.S.: Akebono Brake Industry, JTEKT Corp., and others Strengthening business systems and making acquisitions in the U.S.: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, etc. Strengthening R&D facilities and building new offices in th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/04/05

Japanese suppliers in Thailand: Strengthening production capacity and R&D function Activities of Aisin AW, Akebono Brake, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Toyota Boshoku, NSK and others Summary New plant construction by Aisin AW, JSP, Daido Steel, Pioneer, and others Increase in production capacities by Sumitomo Rubber, NSK, and others Expansion of production items by Kobe Steel, Toyota Boshoku, and others Business reorganization, new regional headqua...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/09/17

mpanies: Sumitomo Riko and Nidec Eastern Europe: Production capacity enhancement: Aichi Steel, Hi-Lex and others Western Europe: Equity investment and acquisition: Panasonic and JVC Kenwood Russia: Operations postponed at new plants: Hi-Lex and Unipres Turkey: Start of operations at new tire plant: Sumitomo Rubber LMC Automotive's sales forecasts ・Sales volume of light vehicles in 17 Western European countries increased by 8.4% y/y to 7.73 mill...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/08/05

new plants Brazil: Asahi Glass (automotive glass), TS Tech (spin-off to intensively produce trim covers for automotive seats), and Musashi Seimitsu (differentials)Paraguay: Sumitomo Wiring Systems (wire harnesses) Enhancement of production capacities and strengthening of technical centers Brazil: Sumitomo Rubber (radial tires) and Denso (increase engineers at technical centers)  Japanese suppliers Related Reports: * Japanese suppliers in Me...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/07/01

ring JTEKT Motor Denso ECU Furukawa Electric Steering lock Tokai Rika Front hub bearing NTN (Made in Japan) Front brake caliper Hitachi Automotive Systems Rear drum brake Nisshinbo Brake Brake booster and master cylinder Advics Front brake hose Toyoda Gosei Tire (155 / 65R14 75S) Sumitomo Rubber Industries Fuel systems Fuel hose (between tank and tube) Sanoh Industrial Fuel tank sensor harness Furukawa Electric Fuel pump ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/02/19

ries Ltd., an Indian parts supplier. The joint venture will start production of wind regulators and seat parts in January 2015. The amount of investment is approx. JPY 2 billion. The company expects sales of INR 1.9 billion (JPY 3.3 billion) in the fiscal year (FY) ending in March 2016 (FY 2015). Sumitomo Rubber To make decision on the establishment of new tire plant within 2014 Sumitomo Rubber industries, Ltd. has been selling Falken brand ti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/11/27

tion (new building for door mirrors)Expansion of facilities: Teijin (hose cords), Yorozu (die production), Aichi Steel (forgings), Calsonic Kansei (heat exchangers), Kitagawa Iron Works (casting parts), Nittan Valve (automotive valves), Nidec Tosok (control valves)Postponing capacity enhancement: Sumitomo Rubber Industries (production increase of radial tires for passenger cars), Yutaka Giken (start of operations at the second plant for torque ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/09/03