latform first adopted for the bZ series. (From a press release dated April 13, 2022) An industrial water leakage occurred at a water intake facility in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, in the early morning on May 1 has affected the production activities of companies such as Toyota Group companies and NGK Insulators, Ltd. (NGK Insulators). Toyota Motor Corporation’s (Toyota’s) main plant partially stopped parts production processes due to the su...

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ed, and can generate power with less light compared to conventional silicon-based solar cells, are expected to become popular as next-generation solar cells. In the automotive industry, Aisin Corporation, a Toyota Group company, has been developing perovskite solar cells. Toyota Gosei Co., Ltd. and NGK Insulators, Ltd., which have invested in a startup company, are also waiting for an opportunity for commercialization. (From an article in the Nik...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

ich compares favorably in performance with pure diesel engines. They will begin verification tests on the engine in freight transportation within fiscal year 2023 (ending in March 2024), aiming for launch in FY 2026. In addition to the five companies, Riken Corporation, IHI Corporation, MAHLE GmbH, NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd., ENEOS Corporation, Daido Metal Co., Ltd., and others have cooperated in the development of the engine. (From an article in t...

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pistons and piston rings. Spun off the sealing ring business of Riken Automobile Parts (Wuhan) Co., Ltd., establishing it as Riken Sealing Parts (Wuhan) Co., Ltd., in order to strengthen the sealing-ring business in China. Oct. 2015 Established Riken Sales and Trading (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in Bangkok, Thailand, to strengthen sales of piston rings in Asia. Apr. 2017 Formed a business alliance of the camshaft business with Brother Precision ...

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perations of its subsidiary, Asahi Keigoukin Co. Sep. 1995 Constructed the Yokoji Plant to increase aluminum alloy casting production capacity. Aug. 1998 The Company changed its accounting period: June 1 through May 31 to April 1 through March 31. Apr. 1999 April 1999 become a subsidiary of NGK Insulators, Ltd. as a result of a newly applied accounting principal regarding consolidation. Aug. 1999 Sold operations of a subsidiary, Asahi T...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/03

ergy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The term of the project is up to 3 years. Aisin will pursue research for the “development of hydrogen production technology with SOECs by utilizing low-temperature exhaust heat from offices and plants” project in collaboration with Niterra Co., Ltd. and Kyushu University. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 22, 2023) Aisin Corporation (Aisin) and Vayyar Imagi...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/11/14

Niterra Co., Ltd. (Formerly NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd.) Japan Takeshi Kawai (President & Chief Operating Officer) -The largest manufacturer of spark plugs in the world. -It operates in three business segments: automotive, ceramic, and new businesses. -The Company's automotive business manufactures spark plugs, glow plugs, and automotive sensors. -Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and the Premium Market of the Nagoya Stock E...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/02

ity method accounting. Jun. 2024 The company sold a portion of the shares held in UACJ Corporation. As a result, the company no longer is accounted for as a subsidiary under the equity method accounting. Furukawa Electric develops world’s highest strength level conductive aluminum alloy wire Nittoku and Furukawa Electric commercialize laser welding machine for electrified vehicle motors Furukawa Electric develops new technology for recycli...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/02

oration (NTN) announced that it will build a new plant for drive shaft parts processing in the U.S. The construction work will start in April 2017, with mass production slated to begin in April 2018. NTN will respond to strong demand for automobiles in the U.S. by enhancing its production capacity. NTK Precision Axle Corporation, a joint venture of NTN USA Corp. (a subsidiary of NTN), Takao Kogyo Co., Ltd., an automotive parts maker, and Neturen ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/08/04

he system will capture forward-looking color video of the scene ahead for the 10 seconds before – and five seconds after – the start of the event. (From a press release on December 19, 2013) Cummins Inc. recognized the top suppliers to its U.S. operations. The winners include: Robert Bosch LLC; NGK Automotive Ceramics USA, Inc.; WABCO Compressor Manufacturing Co.; Eaton; and Teksid Hierro De Mexico S.A. de C.V. (From a press release on May 2,...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/08/01

C system as standard on new N-Box mini car Continental supplies more than one million navigation systems to VW Continental develops new interior foils Continental to start series production of multimedia head unit in 2014 Continental produces more than ten million transmission control units in 2011 NGK to increase capacity to produce NOx sensors Continental to supply new Conti.eContact tires for Renault Twizy Continental opens winter test center ...

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t, and fascinating. Under this MoU, all ETRAN’s motorcycles, starting with ETRAN’s motorbikes for public transport and its future models, will be equipped with Bosch’s electric powertrain technology. ETRAN’s electric motorbikes fitted with Bosch technology are scheduled to ply the road of Bangkok in 2022. (From Bosch Thailand social media updates on April 5 and an article of Matichon on April 6, 2022 ) Bosch announced the acquisition of F...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/29

f fuel cell and hydrogen (FCH) heavy-duty trucks in Europe. All stakeholders intend to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and local pollution to establish a cleaner and more sustainable freight transport system. Major OEMs like Daimler, Hyundai, VDL, Hyzon, Honda, Iveco and Tier one suppliers like Elringklinger, Faurecia, FPT, Cummins, Plastic Omnium, Michelin etc are part of it. As part of the transition to zero emissions powertrains, they commit t...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

omy improvements between 3 and 6 percent, more than 80 customers have taken delivery of trucks with the SmartAdvantage Powertrain or have orders pending. (From a press release on March 27, 2014) Cummins Inc. recognized the top suppliers to its U.S. operations. The winners include: Robert Bosch LLC; NGK Automotive Ceramics USA, Inc.; WABCO Compressor Manufacturing Co.; Eaton; and Teksid Hierro De Mexico S.A. de C.V. (From a press release on May 2,...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

al-based instrument panel reinforcement. This product also employs the flow-form bonding process, which is the world first technology to join different base materials. (From a press release dated November 21, 2022) Parts makers that handle engine parts are hurrying to bolster their main businesses. NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. (NGK), the largest spark plug maker, will start full-scale efforts this year, such as consolidating plug part numbers and rev...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

nt of EUR 64.4 million DENSO to invest USD 13 million for fourth expansion of plant in Silao, Mexico Denso installs hydrogen production device at Hirose Plant Denso aiming to improve SDV competitiveness by strengthening collaboration of automotive software development Denso begins negotiations with Niterra for transferring ceramic products Denso Corporation's first quarter results Denso to relocate and integrate offices in Tokyo in spring of 2024...

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plastic granules while 3KP is a distributor of vehicle batteries. BAT-3K will purchase the entire business of both firms, paying THB 100 million for PP and THB 600 million for 3KP. Transactions transferring the entirety of both businesses should be completed by April 1, 2019. (From an article of Bangkok Post on October 03, 2018) Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd. (Hitachi Chem...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

and formed a new company "Autoneum Holding Ltd." 2013 Sold its subsidiary, Autoneum Italy S.p.A., to mutares AG. 2014 Established Joint Venture Autoneum Korea Ltd. in South Korea. Feb. 2016 UGN, Inc., a U.S.-based joint venture of Autoneum and Japanese automotive supplier Nihon Tokushu Toryo (Nittoku), has sold its business in Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA, to an affiliate of the private investment firm Angeles Equity Partners. Jun. 2016...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/16

provides users with the opportunity to continue using preferred apps in a way they are accustomed to, comfortably through the vehicle's in-dash display. (From a press release on April 15, 2014) Cummins Inc. recognized the top suppliers to its U.S. operations. The winners include: Robert Bosch LLC; NGK Automotive Ceramics USA, Inc.; WABCO Compressor Manufacturing Co.; Eaton; and Teksid Hierro De Mexico S.A. de C.V. (From a press release on May 2,...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/09

jority holding by “MAHLE” in company name. Established MAHLE Filtersysteme GmbH (previously: Knecht Filterwerke GmbH) and MAHLE Ventiltrieb GmbH (previously: MAHLE J.Wizemann-Pleuco GmbH). Set up joint venture MAHLE Izumi (Liaoning) Piston Co., Ltd., China; today: MAHLE Engine Components (Yingkou) Co., Ltd. Founded today’s MAHLE Engine Components (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. Acquired a majority stake in WSM Krotoszyn S.A., Poland; today: MAH...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/15