CO Hitech PLC signed an agreement to form a joint venture firm called Purem Aapico Co., Ltd., which will manufacture and supply exhaust emission control systems and components for commercial vehicles and passenger cars to serve Asian and international automotive makers targeting Thailand and other ASEAN markets. Purem will hold 51% shareholding interest of the JV firm, while the remaining 49% will be held by AAPICO. With the goal of becoming a m...

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ments to substantially increase production capacity by 2014. Its management resources will be devoted to battery business for automobiles, motorcycles and forklifts in a bid to enhance its competitive edge in a rapidly growing market of various types of batteries in Asia, especially in Thailand and ASEAN countries. GS Yuasa is set to invest aggressively to enhance production of batteries for use in new-generation devices like an automatic engine ...

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osha Shimbun on April 26, 2014) Pacific Industrial announced that its Thai subsidiary, Pacific Auto Parts (Thailand) has finished the construction of a new plant, which manufactures stamping products for automobiles. This will help the company meet the growing demand for resin and stamping parts in ASEAN. First shipment of auto parts will be expected in 2019. (From a press release on October 31, 2017) Pacific Industrial Co., Ltd. (Pacific Industr...

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-S Trim Wuhan Co., Ltd. Wuhan, China Manufacture and sale of sewn components for automotive seats in China 100.0 TF-METAL Zhejiang Co., Ltd. Zhejiang, China Manufacturing/sales of automotive seat parts in China 82.8 Tachi-S (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Bangkok, Thailand Overseeing of operations in ASEAN and India 100.0 TACHI-S Automotive Seating (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Bangkok, Thailand Manufacture and sale of automotive seats and seat component...

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Martin's steel initially at its forging plant in Thailand, which will make components for Toyota's IMV (Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle) series. The IMV project is scheduled to be launched in 2015. Currently, the majority of special steels used at the company's forging facilities in ASEAN countries are supplied from Japan. By switching to procurement from India, the Group hopes to reduce production cost and to establish a stable p...

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er 18 announced that it would establish a joint-venture production and sales subsidiary/factory in Indonesia with a local company Pakoakuina. The new joint venture, which will be set up in January 2013, will produce and sell wheels for trucks and buses. Demand for trucks and buses is growing in the ASEAN Region, which includes Indonesia, due to rapid improvements in the burgeoning infrastructure. As a result, Japanese OEMs are increasing their pr...

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itability despite a decline in revenue, has revised its sales and operating profit in its med-term business plan for the fiscal year ending March 2027 downward because of structural changes in the Chinese market and reduced production in North America and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on May 23, 2025) Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Kasai Kogyo) submitted its annual securities report and...

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ity” business sector through reorganization. It also established a sector board in each of the U.S., China, India, East Asia and Southeast Asia, to strengthen collaboration. Bosch intends to strengthen collaboration in the development of software and manufacturing among its sites in Japan, Korea, ASEAN countries, and Oceania, to swiftly supply cost-competitive automotive software and parts. It also aims to optimize the allocation of human resou...

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    Riken Corporation and Georg Fischer Automotive AG have signed a license and partnership agreement on July 1 regarding Riken’s use of the Swiss company’s “SiboDur,” an iron alloy. The Japanese automotive parts supplier is now licensed to manufacture and sell the material in Japan and ASEAN countries. This will allow the company to make thinner and lighter products by using SiboDur to optimize specific parts. The two companies inten...

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oximately 1.75 million units. In this new factory, TACI invests 6.5 billion yen investment or approximately 747 billion rupiah and targeted to recruit approximately 500 new workers.  It is expected that TACI's compressor business develops well, TACI will supply compressor not only for domestic and ASEAN markets but also European and American markets. (From a press release on December 4, 2013) PT. Indokarlo Perkasa, a subsidiary of PT. Astra Otop...

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itability despite a decline in revenue, has revised its sales and operating profit in its med-term business plan for the fiscal year ending March 2027 downward because of structural changes in the Chinese market and reduced production in North America and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on May 23, 2025) Piolax Inc. is planning to establish a new development base in Thailand by as ...

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ll strengthen the development of original products and order intake, and regards the collaboration with its partner company and support as a new opportunity for profits. Alps Alpine and the Neusoft Group will first collaborate in the business for Chinese automakers that branch out into European and ASEAN countries. They will start preparations in 2025, aiming to secure profits from FY 2026. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March ...

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kan Jidosha Shimbun on July 9, 2008) Clarion Co., Ltd. announced on July 31 a plan to build a new car audiovisual product manufacturing plant in Rayong, Thailand, and start its operations in December 2009. The construction of the new plant will allow the company to expect to acquire new business in ASEAN countries, where automotive markets and demands for OEM products are growing. It is also looking to diversify risks effectively by lowering conc...

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ors. The subsidiary, Murakami Corporation (Thailand) Ltd., is located in the city of Bangkok and capitalized at THB 20 million (JPY 60 million). By establishing this subsidiary, Murakami aims to enhance its comprehensive management and offer its products and services more swiftly and efficiently in ASEAN and Indian markets. These markets are Murakami's core strategic areas in its global expansion plan. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimb...

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y owned management subsidiary in Thailand this month. The new company will integrate the administrative functions of the Group's existing two local subsidiaries in order to reduce overall management costs. Looking to position this new company as the operational hub to oversee its entire business in ASEAN countries in the future, Fukoku will expand the function of the company in steps. The new company, Fukoku AP, will be located in Chachoengsao wi...

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nugawa Kinugawa Rubber to turn Teito Rubber into its wholly-owned subsidiary Kinugawa Rubber targeting sales of over 100 billion yen in 2015 Kinugawa Rubber to begin supply of body sealing parts to VW in German market Kinugawa Rubber wins orders for body sealing parts for next Honda Fit produced in ASEAN Kinugawa Rubber to quintuple capacity at plant in Mexico Kinugawa Rubber Industrial to manufacture body seal parts in Russia in FY 2013 Kinugawa...

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eb. 2012 Established Press Kogyo Mini Cabin (Suzhou) Co.,, Ltd. in Suzhou, China. Apr. 2022 Moved from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Prime Market in line with TSE’s reorganization in April 2022. Press Kogyo to construct complementary production scheme of truck parts in ASEAN Press Kogyo introduces new pressless construction method for chassis frame production Press Kogyo to introduce divisional system to clarify ...

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itability despite a decline in revenue, has revised its sales and operating profit in its med-term business plan for the fiscal year ending March 2027 downward because of structural changes in the Chinese market and reduced production in North America and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on May 23, 2025) UNIPRES Corporation's first quarter results were announced. Sales declined 8....

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ociates. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Apr. 30, 2013) Shiroki Corporation announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Shiroki Corp. (Thailand) Ltd. will acquire a land and building for its second plant in June 2013. The supplier is poised to enhance its production capacity in the ASEAN region where automakers are increasing their production volumes. With an investment of approximately 220 million baht (706 million yen), the new...

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established as a joint venture between Ikuyo and PT. Dinamikajaya Bumipersada to be a manufacturing and sales site for automotive plastic components in Indonesia. This capital increase is intended for investment in new production facilities, strengthening the company’s business development in the ASEAN region, and expanding its business scope. (From a press release dated November 24, 2021) Ikuyo Co., Ltd. (Ikuyo) announced that it has decided...

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