GS Yuasa International Ltd. Japan Takashi Abe (Representative Director, President and CEO) -In April 2004, Nippon Battery and Yuasa Corporation, both major battery manufacturers, merged and established GS Yuasa Corporation as a holding company. GS Yuasa Corporation's subsidiaries operate in four business segments: automotive batteries, industrial-battery power supplies, automotive lithium-ion batteries, and others. -The Company, a subsidiary of G...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/17

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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Topy Industries, Ltd. Japan Hiromi Ishii (President) -As comprehensive wheel manufacturer, we manufacture and sell steel and aluminum wheels for automobiles, wheels for mining machinery, and more. -The Company's business operations are comprised of the following four segments. Steel Segment Automotive & Industrial  Equipment Parts Segment Electric Power-Generation Segment (Withdrew from this business at the end of March 2024) Rental Segment Oth...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Bosch (Bosch Corporation) Japan Christian Mecker (President) -The Japanese corporate entity of Robert Bosch GmbH.  -The company offers comprehensive, mobility solutions that integrate automotive technology, cloud-based data services, and other various services. -Unlisted Company Shareholders Investment Ratio (%) Robert Bosch Internationale Beteiligungen AG. 100.0   Alfa Romeo Audi Bentley BMW Chrysler Citroen Dacia Daihatsu Daimler Dod...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Nippon Piston Ring Co., Ltd. Japan Teruo Takahashi (President) -A manufacturer specializing in internal combustion parts, including piston rings, valve seats, and valve train parts. -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 Japan...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/16

PIOLAX, INC. Japan Satoshi Yamada (President) -A major manufacturer of precision automotive springs and industrial-use fasteners. Automotive products account for 95% of sales. (Fiscal year ending March 2025) -The Company signed a comprehensive commercial agreement with Saga Iron Works, a major manufacturer of automotive bolts, in order to create a cooperative, global partnership. -Has the world’s largest market share of air-dampers that smoothl...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/15

Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. (Formerly Alpine Electronics, Inc.) Japan -The Company was originally engaged in developing, manufacturing, and selling automotive audio devices and information/communications devices and systems under the Alpine Group. In April 2020 its entire business operations were merged with Alps Electronics, and the consolidated company adopted the name Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. Name Investment Ratio (%) Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. 100.0 ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/10

Aisin Takaoka Co., Ltd. Japan Makoto Okuda (President) -A manufacturer that is part of the overall Aisin Group. It mainly is engaged in automotive parts, such as casting, machining, and plastic processing them. In addition, it manufactures and sells audio products. -The Company produces parts for automotive engines, drivetrains, braking systems, and auto bodies. -Unlisted Company (As of Mar. 31, 2025) Company Ratio of shareholding (%)  ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/08

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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/05

U-SHIN LTD. Japan Masaru Kawano (President) -A manufacturer of electrical components, comprised of following three operating segments: Automotive Business Unit, Industrial Equipment Business Unit, and Home Security Unit Business Unit. -Mainstay automotive products are key sets, door latches, mechanical heater controls, and others. -MinebeaMitsumi Inc. announced on April 10 that its TOB of U-Shin on February 15, 2019 was completed. (From a press ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/05

Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. Japan Munehiro Hosonuma (President and CEO) -A major glass manufacturer for the automotive industry, delivering automotive glass to major OEMs around the world. -The Company’s business is comprised of the following three business areas: construction-industry-glass, automotive-industry glass, and high-performance glass. -Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (As of Mar. 31, 2025) Name or Co...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/03

JTEKT Column systems Corporation (Formerly Fuji Kiko Co., Ltd.) Japan Norihiro Akiyama (President) -Manufacturer and supplier of steering columns and shifters. In January 2018, became a wholly owned subsidiary of JTEKT. -Unlisted company Steering columns-Motorized tilt & telescopic steering columns-Rake tilt & telescopic steering columns for EPS/C-EPS-Rake tilt & telescopic steering columnsShifters-Standard type manual mode A/T shifters-Standard ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/03

ROKI Co., Ltd. Japan Takaya Shimada (President and CEO) -Main products are air cleaners, intake manifolds, and oil tanks. -Air cleaners Air cleaner assemblies for 2-wheel application Air cleaners for 2-wheel application Air intake systems for scooter Secondary air cleaners Air intake systems for 4-wheel application Vehicle cabin filters -Intake manifolds-Power steering oil tanks-Carbon canisters-Automatic transmission fluid/strainers Automatic...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Chuo Spring Co., Ltd. Japan Keiichi Kitaura (President) -The Company is a major automotive spring manufacturer operating within the Toyota Group. It engages in the manufacture and sale of springs, control cables, and automotive products. -The sales breakdown by products is as follows (as of Mar. 31, 2025) Chassis springs: 47.9% Precision springs: 23.6% Cables: 13.8% -Listed on the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and the Premium ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. Japan Hideki Ogawa (President) -Major independent manufacturer of door seals. -The Company has the highest market share of door seals in Japan, according to the Company’s own research. -The Company set up an alliance with Cooper Standard Automotive Inc. of the USA. Business Performance Highlights -The Company’s financial results for the fiscal year that ended in March 2025 are as follows.  -Consolidated sales: JP...

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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Owari Precise Products Co., Ltd. Japan Kei Okano (President) -Mainly manufactures and sells precision products and screws (bolts, nuts, synchronizers, etc.) for vehicles as well as airplane components. Fastener products-Fasteners-Bolts-Screws-NutsSynchronizer ringsVarious forged products Manufacturing Facilities in Japan Name Location Products Home Office/Owari Asahi Plant Owariasahi City,Aichi Pref. Fasterners, Synchronizer rings, precision...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Suncall Corporation Japan Tadashi Nara (Representative Director and CEO) -The Company is a major supplier of automotive engine valve springs. -The Company manufactures and sells products under the following lines of business: automotive, electronic telecommunications, and other. Automotive products account for 59% of companywide sales. -The automotive parts sector is further divided into the following two areas. Materials: Oil tempered wire, har...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/02

Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. Japan Kenichi Urushibata (Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer) -A wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Electric Industries, engaged in the manufacturing and sales of automotive wire harnesses. -The Sumitomo Group conducts its wire harness business at the following companies: Company Scope of business Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. Business Strategy and Sales Sumitomo Wiring Systems...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Sapura Industrial Berhad Malaysia Puan Sri Datin Seri Mariam Parineh (Executive Vice Chairman) and Datuk Syed Izuan bin Syed Kamarulbahrin (MD) -The Company is a division of the Sapura Group that manufactures suspension, engine, transmission, and brake components. It also produces stabilizer bars, vehicle chassis modules, chassis assemblies, and cold drawn high-grade structured steel bars.-The Company’s manufacturing operations are divided into...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/11/27