billion. This was a JPY 30 million decrease from the previous year's net income. Click here for details TPR Co., Ltd. has received an order for its newly-developed aluminum alloy-made brake drum for use in electric vehicles (EVs) and will start supplying components in 2018. The new brake drum is lightweight and at the same time ensures high braking performance equivalent to cast-iron brake drums. A vehicle equipped with the aluminum alloy brak...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/03/20

ture commercial vehicles (trucks & buses). Technical Assistance from TracTive Suspension B.V., Netherlands for manufacturing of DDA valves for use in motorbike shocks and cartridges. Development of advanced solutions across key segments—including semi-active suspensions, inverted front forks, and lightweight systems for e-bikes Developing a new generation of forks and shock absorbers built on - Automotive-grade damping systems with air and coil...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/03/16

ric motor and inverter, generating power of 60 kW. LED MFR headlamps with 6 chambers (4 low beam + 2 high beam). Compact package with sleek design, low cost and low weight. DRL works with thin lens which gives crystal-like appearance. High-definition 3D rear signature with C-shaped light guide. Lightweight housing architecture and function-specific optical segmentation to meet advanced photometric and design requirements. Equipped with an ASI...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/03/04

d BMW. AMK-China has received orders from NIO and Dongfeng Voyah. -As of the end of 2023, the total value of the company's Chinese domestic air suspension business orders has been approximately CNY 12.1 billion, of which the total value of assembly product orders is approximately CNY 1.7 billion. Lightweight Chassis Systems for Intelligent Chassis -The company has recently focused on the development of lightweight chassis system assemblies, wi...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/03/04

brakes-Simplex brakes-Duo servo drum brakes-Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) systems-Brake actuation systems-Mechanical and electronic brake assist systems-Brake hoses-Electronic brake systems-Foundation brakes-Brake calipers-Caliper-integrated brake systems-Electric parking brake ECUs-Green Caliper lightweight units-Drum Brake e-Si brake-by-wire systems-Drum Brake e-DS Duo Servo systems-Brake-by-wire systems with electronic brake pedal-Semi-dry b...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/27

ive Power Transfer Units for 4WD cars, both of which were to be manufactured in the Cerveny Kostelec plant. (From a press release on Mar. 31, 2008) Oerlikon Graziano SpA announced that it is supplying its 7-speed automated manual transmissions (AMTs) for the Lamborghini Aventador. The ultra-compact lightweight  transmission was co-developed by Oerlikon Graziano and their UK partner Vocis Driveline Controls. The transmission uses a strategy calle...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/27

training data using Hitachi’s proprietary machine learning technology to achieve a highly accurate detection function. (From a press release dated September 29, 2021) Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Astemo Ltd. (Hitachi Astemo) announced that they have developed the Direct Electrified Wheel: a compact, lightweight direct-drive system for EVs that combines the motor, inverter, and brake into a single unit that can be installed inside a wheel. The new ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/19

tronics and battery management (BMS), etc. for all e-mobility vehicles viz. hybrid and electric 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, cars, and commercial vehicles. (From a press release dated June 20, 2022) Bharat Forge Limited announced that it has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary in the name of "Kalyani Lightweighting Technology Solutions Limited" (KLTSL). KLTSL has been incorporated with a view of creating a separate vertical for the aluminum busines...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/12

8,400 square meters, it will engage in the production of components for automotive and construction equipment applications. Especially for customers in the Tokai and Kansai regions of Japan, the plant will grow as an important supply base for products for electric vehicles and enhance production of lightweight products, which is one of the company's strengths. Yorozu Aichi will change its company name to Yorozu Sustainable Manufacturing Center as...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Ultra-thin HVAC systems-Decentralized interior comfort modules; rear air conditioning devices, boosters, additional comfort modules-Aquairius cooling mist diffusers-Positive temperature coefficient heaters for hybrid and electric vehicles-Holistic Entelligence climate control systems for buses with lightweight air conditioning and advanced power electronics-FlexHeater flexible surface heating systems-Energy-storage evaporators for mild-hybrid veh...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

strengthen the logistics solutions business in Europe and promote the conversion from forklift suppliers to logistics solution providers. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 2, 2022) Toyota Industries Corporation (Toyota Industries) announced the development of a new compact and lightweight unit that integrates an onboard charger and DC/DC converter. This product is the first ESU (Electricity Supply Unit) adopted by Toyota for...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

BANK 385632 (Standing proxy Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Yen Settlement Sales Section) 0.91 TACHI-S Co., Ltd. 0.74 Total 70.01 Seats-Automobile seats-Executive lounge seats-Sports seats-Functional parts for seats Seat frames Round recliners Long Slide Rails Interior & Exterior ComponentsDoor trims-Lightweight ｍolded form door trim with high impact resistance-Door illumination-Expanded kenaf Base material Headliners-Molded headliners-Far-infrar...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

el tube plant starts operations Toyoda Gosei to start producing rubber fuel hoses in Mexico in 2015 Toyoda Gosei acquires Meteor, German automotive rubber supplier Toyoda Gosei to open Miyagi plant in 2015 Toyoda Gosei completes acquisition of Germany-based Meteor Toyoda Gosei begins production of lightweight, complex water pipes made of plastic Toyoda Gosei expects net sales of JPY 9 billion in FY 2019 with plastic interior and exterior parts p...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

FY 2015 Japanese domestic vehicle production scores biggest decline in fiscal 2008 Topy Industries to integrate aluminum wheel production in Japan into its Fukuoka subsidiary TOPY Industries develops 15% lighter wheel for large commercial vehicles Topy Industries develops highly tensile yet lightweight steel wheel using 980MPa steel sheet - the world's first of its kind TOPY Industries expands oxygen plant at Toyohashi steel factory Top...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

a Land Cruiser Tokai Rika develops Freekey digital key service for company car management Tokai Rika to put steer-by-wire-compatible control unit into practical use by 2024 Tokai Rika starts introducing digital keys into GENie’s fleet vehicles Tokai Rika proposes magnesium alloy parts emphasis on lightweight and high strength for automobile manufacturers growing needs for electrification Tokai Rika’s world first antimicrobial seat belt adopte...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

upplier Keystone Sumitomo Electric Industries builds radiation beamlines for material analysis Sumitomo Wiring Systems and Sumitomo Electric Industries to strengthen cooperation for next-generation automobile technology Toyota honors its North American suppliers Sumitomo Wiring to increase sales of lightweight aluminum wiring harnesses to 10% of entire harness sales by FY 2017 Sumitomo Wiring Systems to set up new plant in Paraguay Panasonic Auto...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

ectric starts operations at auto parts production and sales subsidiary in Mexico Mitsubishi Electric builds new innovation center for liquid crystal display business Mitsubishi Electric suppresses 96% of noises for in-vehicle hands-free voice calls Mitsubishi Electric to start supplying compact and lightweight in-vehicle power semiconductor modules Mitsubishi Electric to offer samples of new transfer molded power semiconductor module Mitsubishi E...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

duction division; and the R&D departments at each affiliated company. -As of March 31, 2025, there were 1,112 people engaged in R&D work, accounting for 6.2% of the Company's total workforce. R&D Activities Suspension Spring Business- Developing products responding to electrification.- Developing lightweight parts (coil springs, stabilizers, leaf springs, etc.) to address increasing vehicle weight.- Developing highly durable, lightweight, and c...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

9, automotive parts suppliers are actively making unique proposals in the field of autonomous driving. Many original concept technologies for fully-autonomous vehicles without a driver are on exhibit, such as new technologies for safety and comfort. NHK Spring Co., Ltd. unveiled its newly developed lightweight belt-in-seat frame. For Level 4 and higher autonomous vehicles, the company combined belt mounts and seat frames to achieve high endurance...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

ed ball bearing for EV motors JTEKT invests USD 47 million to expand plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico JTEKT develops bearing for hydrogen environments JTEKT group companies to add JTEKT to their name JTEKT to supply electronic coupling and steering column for Mazda CX-60 JTEKT develops compact and lightweight bearing for e-axle JTEKT to strengthen web application development system to increase productivity JTEKT develops new ultra-compact differ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09