oducts are further growing. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on February 23, 2012) Topy Industries, Ltd. announced on March 27 that it will install the state-of-the-art steelmaking equipment at its Toyohashi Factory in Aichi Prefecture. The company is aiming to improve its competitive edge in cost by replacing the aging equipment and promoting energy conservation, as well as boosting productivity. The new equipment is scheduled to b...

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iroshima City, Hiroshima, will establish joint venture companies to manufacture and sell automotive headlining products in Japan and China. Kasai Kogyo and Sanwa Industry intend to expand their ties to North America as well in the future. This move will allow Kasai Kogyo to increase its competitive edge in the global market by leveraging Sanwa's advanced technology in the area of car headlining materials. The joint venture company to be establish...

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rm upward to 320 billion yen Bosch to increase production of electronic stability control unit in Tochigi, as installation becoming mandatory in Japan Bosch expands R&D center in Yokohama, Japan Bosch exploring optimal global production scheme in mid-term management strategy to gain a competitive edge in cost Bosch Japan to make ordinary-level facility investment of 12 billion yen in 2010 Bosch to restrengthen proposals for diesel passenger car...

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h facilities for products at the bases and hire more engineers including personnel originally from local manufacturers. Since different OEMs have different development approaches, the supplier needs to gather information with high accuracy to win orders. Nippon Piston Ring will secure a competitive edge by having the ability to closely cooperate with engineers of OEMs. In August 2018, NPR Auto Parts Manufacturing (Yizheng) Co., Ltd., a Chinese su...

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hailand Piolax to produce lithium-ion battery parts for Nissan Leaf EVs in the U.S. Piolax to start production of CVT components in Thailand Piolax to establish production and sales subsidiary in Indonesia Piolax to consolidate production of parts for North America in Mexico to improve competitive edge PIOLAX aiming to increase overseas sales to 22 billion yen, 40% of total sales, by 2014 Piolax' bus rings chosen for new HV model by Nissan PIOLA...

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s to local parts supplier Honda to end production at Saitama Factory Sayama Automobile Plant by FY 2021 Yachiyo Industry to discuss automobile business transfer to Honda On November 22, Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd. announced that it has developed a new sunroof with an extraordinary openness up to the edge of the windshield, while maintaining a strong and rigid vehicle body as that of vehicles mounted with conventional inner sliding sunroofs. The co...

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ustry such as filters, battery vents, powertrain vents, and headlight vents for electric vehicles. -The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Engine filters-Air filters-Oil filters-Fuel filters-Coolant filters-Lubrication filters-Crankcase filters-Elbows-PowerCore air cleaners-PowerCore Edge air cleaners with reduced footprint-PowerPleat air cleaners-Large vane pre-cleaners-Strata Cap pre-cleaners-TopSpin HD pre-cleaners-Moisture skim...

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p. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on apr. 19, 2008) Clarion Co., Ltd. plans to increase the global market share of its stationary-type HDD navigation systems to 15% in FY 2010, from approx. 10% at present. Its OEM-based overseas business is aimed for expansion along with its full-fledged start in supplying to Ford Motor Co., U.S.A. this fiscal year, Clarion also plans to increase its supply to the current major clients including ...

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ichi Machine Industry Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture) has launched an initiative to achieve zero abnormal-stoppage on its engine machining lines. In order to improve production efficiency and become more competitive in the global market, the company will make full use of its knowledge accumulated at its plants, while adopting advanced information technology. At the same time, it will use the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE...

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tC xB xD Vellfire Vellfire Hybrid Voxy Wish Fit Fit Hybrid Fit Shuttle Fit Shuttle Hybrid Insight N-BOX Lucra Mira Mira Cocoa Mira Van Move Conte Tanto Tanto Exe Escudo Avensis (UK) Corolla Fielder Hybrid Harrier Harrier Hybrid RAV4 Civic Hybrid N-ONE Durango (USA) Grand Cherokee (USA) 500 (Mexico) Edge (Canada) Escape (USA) Expedition (USA) Explorer (USA) MDX (USA) RDX (USA) Civic (USA) Civic Hybrid (USA) Corolla (USA) Highlander (USA) RAV4 (Can...

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r supplier, will work on expanding the application of door mirrors with built-in video cameras and offering new technical solutions to its customers. Because unfolded door mirrors are not included in the vehicle width based on the safety standard, the video cameras equipped in a door mirror have an edge over on-vehicle cameras in terms of the area they can capture. Leveraging this advantage, the company intends to link this camera system with car...

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ehensive range of software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions. Featured products will include: vOS middleware which forms the backbone of the vehicle’s software and enables seamless integration across domains. It supports all SDV functions with over-the-air updates, ensuring vehicles remain cutting-edge post-production, and offers scalability to expand compute power as needed throughout the vehicle’s lifetime. A Mercedes-Benz EQS with Drive Pil...

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aterials prices. U-shin's advanced smart keys will be newly installed on Honda's new luxury sedan to be sold in North America; and on the remodeled Mazda Axela, which will debut in the fall of this year. Compared with commonly-used general smart keys, the intelligent key systems incorporate cutting-edge technologies including an electric steering lock system and an engine starter with a push button. Delivery to the new models is scheduled to begi...

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Kinugawa Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd. Japan Ko Masuda (President) -A leading supplier of automotive rubber and synthetic resin products. Window partsGlass runsWindow frames/partitionsQuarter windowsHood partsHood sealsInterior/Exterior partsAssist gripsTrunk, Back door partsTrunk lids / Back door weather stripsWedge back doorDoor partsDoor weather stripsWelt body sidesParting sealsSliding door stoppersValve drainsEngine, Drivetrain partsEngine mou...

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ly rear combination lamps Rear panel upper -Guard bars Front door guard bars Rear door guard bars -Trunks Trunk lid hinge reinforcement Trunk lid lock reinforcement Lower car body parts-Front side members Front side members Stiffener front side members Extension front side member rear -Hoodledges Reinforced hoodledges Hoodledges lower rear -Cowl tops Cowl tops front Cowl tops center Extension cowl top -Dashes Member dashes lower cros...

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en oxides (NOx) in exhaust gas emitted by diesel cars. Since diesel cars are highly economical, automakers are increasingly creating diesel-engine variants in their passenger car models. Calsonic Kansei aims to introduce the new EGR cooler for the diesel variants so as to strengthen its competitive edge and expand sales. Calsonic Kansei jointly developed and commercialized an EGR cooler for gasoline-engine vehicles with Tokyo Radiator Mfg. Co., L...

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ric Co., Ltd. said on December 16 that it has decided to tie up with Thai Electric Industries Co., Ltd.(TEI) on forming a joint venture in Thailand. Establishment of a local manufacture and sales facility in Asia, in which the economy is projected to grow steadily, is meant to enhance a competitive edge in cost by avoiding the risk of the strong yen and promoting local sourcing in response to customers that are stepping up overseas production. Th...

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ion’s increased production . The new plant will be built in Hemaraj Rayong Industrial Land in Rayong, Thailand. The 9,600-square-meter plant will be built on a 33,465-square-meter plot. Chuo Spring will consider adding new production items at the new plant in the future to improve its competitive edge in Thailand. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on October 31, 2013) Chuo Spring Co., Ltd. announced that it has received the Best Pa...

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creased the number of parts supplied to automakers in China and Thailand. In addition, the company’s new  aluminum die-casting plant in Laos will start operations in 2015. The company expects that increasing overseas production will lower manufacturing costs and strengthen its global competitive edge. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 20, 2013) Techno-Metal Co., Ltd., headquartered in Fukushima Prefecture and a part of...

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Indonesia. The company hopes to meet demands for engine valves with high durability made by Japanese suppliers. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 21, 2014) Fuji Oozx Inc. will propose hollow engine valves with lightweight retainers to Japanese automakers. By combining cutting-edge weight reduction technologies for both components, the company suggests that the total weight can be reduced further, by up to 15% compared with ...

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