stakes in Perodua and UMW Toyota Motor.  The partnership focuses on technology transfer, joint production, and long-term planning, initially supplying electric power steering (EPS) systems and mechanical steering gears (MSG) to Perodua, with plans to expand into OEM and aftermarket markets across ASEAN.  KYB-UMW’s new SP25 plant, expected to be operational in 2026, will produce steering systems using Hubei Henglong’s technology, supporting...

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edle roller bearing for the planetary gears inside the speed reducers for electric vehicles (EVs). The company has adopted a plastic cage instead of a steel cage to reduce weight by about 20%. JTEKT will propose the new needle roller bearing to Japanese automakers as well as automakers in China and ASEAN, where EV production is increasing. The company will start manufacturing the new product from 2025, and aims to achieve annual sales of JPY 300 ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/05/15

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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/05/13

n and European automakers in Thailand. Schaeffler plans to supply products to car companies from China which are expanding investment in Thailand. Over the past 25 years, Schaeffler has invested over THB 800 million in Thailand. Schaeffler also exports auto parts to many suppliers and automakers in ASEAN, Japan, Australia, the U.S., and Europe. (From an article of Bangkok Post on October 20, 2021) Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) announced that it will...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/05/11

adopt new production technologies to establish a system for supplying high quality products to clients such as automakers in a timely manner. The products will initially be supplied to vehicle manufacturers operating in Indonesia, and Bridgestone will consider exporting the products throughout the ASEAN region in the future. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on September 26, 2016) Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) announced that...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/04/30

verseas production. The company also aims to win business from non-Japanese automakers operating in Asia. The company's new Technical Center, which is now under construction adjacent to its new Thai plant, will hire 100 engineers to develop products that best meet the needs of respective markets in ASEAN countries. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Oct. 10, 2012) Ichikoh Industries, Ltd. announced it held a ceremony on October 31 ...

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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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/04/09

ed to produce piston rings. Feb. 2005 Established China United Piston Ring Co., Ltd. jointly with YooSung Enterprise of Korea and Anqing Huanxin Group. It manufactures and sells piston rings in China. Feb. 2005 Established TPR Asian Sales (Thailand) Ltd., which sells the Group's products in the ASEAN region. It was established jointly with Manoyontchai and a local consulting company from Mizuho Group. Aug. 2006 Established TPR Vietnam Co.,L...

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rer Ltd Seats (2-Wheeler and 3-Wheeler) Polyurethane (PU) foam pads PU composites MCU and interior modules Minda Onkyo India Private Limited Speakers & Related Audio Technologies Clarton Horns Automotive Horns Minda Industries Vietnam Company Limited Automotive Switches Horns Lamps PT Minda ASEAN Automotive Electrical Switches Powers Sockets Lever Holder Assembly Horns Lightings Uno Minda Buehler Motor Private Limited Traction Motors/B...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/03/04

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) Yorozu Corp.'s first quarter results were announced. Sales declined 7.1% YoY ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

on, Denso Corporation, and Toyota Tsusho Corporation announced on December 8 that it will establish a new company in Indonesia to manufacture compressors for car air conditioner systems. The establishment is intended to increase their compressor supply capabilities to meet the growing demand in the ASEAN automobile market. The new company, P.T. TD Automotive Compressor Indonesia (TACI), will start production in June 2011 with the initial producti...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

ponents. (From a press release on October 13, 2015) Hino will begin making diesel engines for Hino trucks built locally in the middle of 2010. This will increase local content and meet conditions for tariff reductions program of the AFTA. This move is to prepare the company to export Hino trucks to Asean neighbours. Hino imported some parts it needed, including engines, from Japan. This means Hino trucks were not shipped to Asean as their local c...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

ing needs. It also has a plan to extend the role of the facilities in Thailand by starting to supply products to areas outside Asia, such as North America in the future. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Oct. 18, 2007) Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. announced that it will establish Tokai Rika ASEAN Co., Ltd. (TRA) in Bang Na, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand as a holding company in the ASEAN region. Its operation is scheduled to start after ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

in 2010, this is the first time to set up a manufacturing base for the products outside Japan. Demand for lightweight aluminum wires has been steadily expanding, as automakers are striving to reduce vehicle weight as a means of achieving better fuel efficiency. Anticipating an increase in demand in ASEAN countries and China, the two companies decided to build the Thai plant, which will serve as the supply hub to the Sumitomo Electric Group's worl...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Co., Ltd. announced that it will establish a subsidiary in Indonesia in June for manufacturing and marketing automotive lighting equipment. The new subsidiary, PT. Indonesia Koito, will respond to growing orders for its motorcycle and automotive lighting equipment as the Group's second foothold in ASEAN countries after Thailand. The headquarters and plant will be located at the industrial park in Karawang. It will be capitalized at US$30 million...

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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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

2011. (From a press release on December 1, 2011) Teikoku Piston Ring Co., Ltd. (TPR) announced on February 28 that it has established a sales joint venture in Thailand and will start business in March 2005. With this 17th overseas base for TPR, it aims to expand the sales to Japanese automakers in ASEAN region, which plan to increase their production there. With a total investment of 10 million Bahts (about 27 million yen), the new joint company...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/06

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....

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/03

td. will increase production of automotive power transmission belts through approx. 30% capacity expansion from early 2011 at its three plants in Indonesia and Thailand. Approx. 800 million yen will be invested in total in order to respond to growing production of automobiles and motorcycles in the ASEAN region. Mitsuboshi Belting will introduce new facilities to its three consolidated subsidiaries: Star Technologies Industrial Ltd. (STI, Thailan...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/01/28