pacity by another 500,000 batteries in 2020. The company also expects to beef up overseas shipments to account 30% of production capacity within 5 years. (From an article of Bangkok Post on January 30, 2020) GS Yuasa International Ltd. (GS Yuasa) announced that its in-vehicle lithium-ion battery EHW4S has been adopted by the hybrid type of the new Toyota Harrier. It is first time for GS Yuasa to supply its EHW4S to the Toyota’s hybrid system (T...

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Pacific Industrial Co., Ltd. Japan Tetsushi Ogawa (President, CEO) -The Company is a leading manufacturer of tire valves and valve cores, with an approx. 100% share of the domestic market, and over a 50% share of the global market, according to the Company. -The Company is engaged in the following business segments: Stamped and Resin Products: Stamped products, resin products, press molds, resin molds Valves: tire valves, valve cores, valves, va...

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logy in the initial year. Revenues from the technology are expected to reach JPY 3 billion by 2020, the final year of the company's long-term business plan. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 8, 2015) Aichi Steel Corporation announced that it has launched the third phase of its 4S (Simple, Slim, Short and Straight) Reengineering project, a five-phase plan to enhance its steel production processes. The third phase involves imp...

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Riken Corporation Japan Yasunori Maekawa (President & COO) -A major supplier of piston rings in Japan. -Riken Corporation (Riken) and Nippon Piston Ring Co., Ltd. (NPR) announced that they have established a wholly owning parent company of both companies, NPR-RIKEN Corporation, through a joint share transfer. Featured report   2023 Business Overview of Japanese Suppliers  Featured report   RIKEN Corporation became a wholly...

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Hi-Lex ACT Corporation (Formerly Mitsui Kinzoku ACT Corporation) Japan Hiroshi Igata (President and Representative Director) -The Company develops, manufactures, and sells door locks and other functional parts for automobiles. -Unlisted Company (As of Mar. 31, 2025) Company name Investment ratio (%) Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd. 100.0   Door Latche-Side door latches-Check links-Side door hinges-Back door latches Power Door S...

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ning systems manufacturer Spheros Ichikoh Industries to offer general purpose LEDs to carmakers worldwide Valeo partners with Gemalto to ensure security of virtual key system U-Shin cancels acquisition of Valeo's Indian subsidiary U-shin acquires Valeo's Access Mechanism Business Valeo unveils 48V e4Sport electric solution at Paris Motor Show Valeo's autonomous vehicle sets off on road trip around Europe Valeo to collaborate with Yogomo Group Cha...

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Fukoku Co., Ltd. Japan Ikuo Oshiro (President) -The Company is a manufacturer of industrial rubber products, including various types of wiper-blade rubber, seals, and anti-vibration rubber products for automotive applications. -The Company has 50% of the OEM market share worldwide, according to the Company’s own market research. Business Performance Highlights -The Company’s financial results for the fiscal year that ended in March 2025 are...

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AISIN SHIROKI CORPORATION (Formerly Shiroki Corporation) Japan Toshio Tanaka (President) -The Company manufactures functional parts used in automotive interiors and car exterior products. -The Company's main products are seat recliners, adjusters, window regulators, door locks (functional interior parts), door sashes and moldings (car exterior parts). -Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. (currently Aisin) became Shiroki Corporation’s parent company in Decem...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/03

FUJI OOZX Inc. Japan Ikuo Sugie (President) -An engine valve manufacturer of the Daido Steel Group. 44% domestic market share. FY2024 Results (according to company survey)   Financial Overview -The Company’s financial results for the fiscal year that ended in March 2025 are as follows.  Consolidated sales: JPY 25,544 million (9.2% increase year-over-year) Operating income: JPY 2,616 million (60.8% increase year-over-year) Ordinary income: J...

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T.RAD Co., Ltd. Japan Tomio Miyazaki (President＆CEO＆COO) -The Company is a heat-exchange supplier, delivering products for automobiles, construction and industrial equipment, and for climate-control systems. Its major products are radiators, oil coolers, and EGR coolers. -Sales breakdown by business sector: Automotive (80.0%) and Construction/Industrial Equipment (17.0%). -Toyota group at 11.2% of product deliveries as of the fiscal year that...

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ine -Installed vehicle:CAMRY Toyota 2AR-FXE Engine Top: Camshaft carrier Left: Motor rotor shaft for hybrid vehicles Right: Oil pump housing Bottom: Oil pump shaft -These products are the First-time Exhibit. Center: Turbo compressor housing -First-time Exhibit -Installed parts for Toyota D-4S engine for turbocharger - Cost is reduced 30% by using die casting rather than gravity casting. Combining three pieces achieves the same ...

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Inoac Corporation Japan Yasushi Nomura (President & COO) -Develops urethane, rubber, plastics, and composite materials. Delivers automotive interior and exterior decorative parts, industrial materials for interior products, cosmetic containers, and housing materials.-The Company has established joint ventures with Woodbridge Foam based in Canada, and a Chinese supplier Ningbo Huaxiang Electronic Company. -Unlisted company Interior parts-Instrumen...

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Nifco Inc. Japan Masaharu Shibao (President & CEO) -Consists of synthetic resin molded products, bedding and furniture, and other businesses. -A major manufacturer and supplier of plastic fasteners for the Japanese auto industry. -Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (As of Mar. 31, 2025) Name or Company Name Investment Ratio (%) The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account) 17.23 Ogasawara Holdings Co., Lim...

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Audi Q5 Kumho Tire to suspend production in South Korea Kumho Tire unveils new premium comfort tire in China Kumho Tire to provide OE tires for Seat Ibiza Kumho Tire chosen as OE supplier for Spartanburg-built BMW X3 SUV Kumho Tire to supply OE fitment tire for SEAT Ibiza Kumho Tire launches SOLUS 4S HA32 in Europe Kumho Tire to supply OE tires for Skoda Octavia and Kamiq Hankook Tire & Technology, Kumho Tire to temporally suspend production at ...

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cial vehicle exhaust after-treatment systems in U.S. to meet the EPA 10 standard. (From a press release on June 28, 2011) Eberspaecher Holding GmbH & Co. KG announced that it has developed a new fuel heater that makes it possible to heat electric vehicles with bioethanol. The Eberspaecher Hydronic E4S water heater, reduces exhaust gas emissions, at approximately 90 percent below statutory standards. In addition, the heater is extremely fuel-effic...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/10/02

s for Audi Q8 Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Ford Explorer Hankook Tire＆Technology to supply OE tires for Fiat 500 and Panda Hankook Tire & Technology to supply OE tires for GM pickup trucks Hankook Tire & Technology unveils process of developing road risk detection solution Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 tops in tire test by Auto Bild Allrad Hankook Tire＆Technology's winter tires ranked high in European media report Hankook Technology Group chan...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/30

Dowlais Group plc UK Liam Butterworth (CEO) -The Company is a British supplier, comprised of two divisions: GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy as follow: Business divisions Activities GKN Automotive Designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates driveline technologies, including electric vehicle components. GKN Powder Metallurgy Supplies and develops metal powders and precision powder metal parts for the automotive and industrial se...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/26

JATCO Ltd. Japan Tomoyoshi Sato (President and Chief Executive Officer(CEO)) -Corporation engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of automotive transmissions, electric powertrains, and parts. -The Company, as a major supplier specializing in automatic transmissions (ATs), offers a wide range of products such as Step ATs, continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), and transmissions for hybrid vehicles. The Company is the only supplier i...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/25

nual transmission and uses a Calimer-version of the Getrag MT82 6-speed transmission with billet internals to handle the 1,000 ft-lbs of torque. Ford Performance half shafts and Super 8.8 Torsen differential help supply power to the road via lightweight Forgeline wheels wearing Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. (Ford press release on November 5, 2019) Webasto announced the launch of multifunctional ThermoConnect app. It is now also capable of contro...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/22

nual transmission and uses a Calimer-version of the Getrag MT82 6-speed transmission with billet internals to handle the 1,000 ft-lbs of torque. Ford Performance half shafts and Super 8.8 Torsen differential help supply power to the road via lightweight Forgeline wheels wearing Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. (Ford press release on November 5, 2019) Wuxi NOK-Freudenberg Oil Seal (WNF), part of NOK-Freudenberg China (NFC), has received the "Excelle...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/17