lans to supply both local and global markets from the new Mexican facility, its fourth worldwide. Other production sites are located in Japan, China and Thailand. MINO Industry provides parts for Tier 1 auto suppliers such as Denso, NSK, JTEKT and Bosch, who in turn use them to build components for Toyota, Nissan, Honda, General Motors, Ford and Mercedes-Benz. (From Mexico-Now article on April 18, 2018) Robert Bosch is optimistic that Thailand’...

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t lines there (Airbags, Seat Belts and Steering Wheels). (From a press release on August 17, 2011) Key Safety Systems (KSS) announced the introduction of its Dual Chamber Side Airbag. This technology debuts on the all-new Yaris for Toyota Motor Europe. The airbag, using technology co-developed with Toyota, comprises a cold gas inflator and a dual chamber cushion equipped with a "one way valve" between the two chambers. The "one way valve" design ...

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gions such as China. Investments outside Spain -The Company opened a new factory in India, situated in the town of Chakan (Pune). The 3,200 sqm factory will produce components and solutions that combine lighting, HMI systems, and electronics for leading manufacturers in India, such as Tata, Suzuki, Toyota, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Skoda-VW. It will employ around 200 employees within two years. The projects of the new factory include all the ambie...

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d the third phase of the construction project at its drivetrain system plant in Nanjing, China on September 8, 2015. When the new production lines are completed, the plant will be able to produce 17 million sets of friction materials per year for automakers such as General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, and Chery. Valeo currently has four plants in the Nanjing Jiangning Development Zone, with each plant producing drivetrain components, clutche...

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8, 2007) Autoliv Inc. has completed construction work for a new plant in Guangzhou, China, replacing its old leased facility. This new larger facility will enable Autoliv to better serve and increase deliveries to vehicle manufacturers located in southern China, primarily Japanese customers like Toyota, Nissan and Honda. The wholly-owned company, Autoliv (Guangzhou) Vehicle Safety Systems Co., Ltd., was established in 2005. Autoliv has now com...

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splay at CES 2025 Schaeffler Group to establish R&D center at Continental's facility in Japan Continental mulling local production of next generation brake systems in Asia Continental AG, Germany, to increase production of electronic controllers for ABS and ESC in Japan Toyota, the new hybrid "SAI" identical with the Lexus Continental produces 250 millionth sensors in Germany ESC production growing as inst...

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ions for navigation, hands free telephony, Internet and wireless connectivity, and a myriad of in-vehicle safety systems including camera, infrared, and laser technologies. Harman is supplying its infotainment systems for Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Ferrari, Fiat, Hyundai, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Peugeot, Toyota, Volvo and Volkswagen. (From a press release on August 10, 2011) Harman International Industries, Inc. has launched the Toyota Touch & Go and T...

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Benecke-Kaliko AG, the largest manufacturer of head liners in Germany and fourth largest manufacturer of automotive roof systems in Europe. Benecke also manufactures head air bags, and interior pillars. Dec. 1999 Launched a joint-venture with Araco Corporation, an auto-body maker affiliated with Toyota, to produce car seat covers for France's Renault SA at a new sewing plant in Slovakia. Araco holds a 49% stake, and the Company holds 51%. By A...

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t assembly lines for the Prius, the HS250h and the CT200h. The automaker has not announced how many vehicles they are going to build by saying, “the production volume will depend on the market and production situations”. Denso Corporation began operating part of its lines on March 21 to support Toyota, which restarted producing complete knockdown kits. Aisin Seiki and Tokai Rika are following suit. Renesas Electronics, which is supplying semi...

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nt of the fuel pump, has low plastic density and is deformed by the fuel, leading to malfunctions. In the worst case, the engine will stall while driving. (From a press release dated January 26, 2024) Iniviatives to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Facility Name Technology Used Details Hirose Plant(Toyota,Aichi Pref.) SOEC(Solid oxide type cell for water electrolysis) -Hydrogen Production-From July 2023, proving began, aiming to use the productio...

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diaries and Affiliates under Automotive Systems Company Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. Name Location R&D department R&D Division Yokohama, Japan   Kadoma Region Kadoma, Japan Sales department Automotive Marketing & Sales Division Yokohama, Japan   Marketing & Sales Office 1 Toyota, Japan   Marketing & Sales Office 2 Atsugi, Japan   Honda Marketing & Sales Office Shinagawa, Japan   Mazda Marketing & Sales Office H...

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Plant Okazaki,Aichi Pref. Okazaki Makihira Plant Okazaki,Aichi Pref. Ogawa Plant Anjo,Aichi Pref. Gamagori Plant Gamagori,Aichi Pref. Kinuura Plant Hekinan,Aichi Pref. Kira Plant Nishio,Aichi Pref. Shiroyama Plant Nishio,Aichi Pref. Shinkawa Plant Hekinan,Aichi Pref. Shintoyo Plant Toyota,Aichi Pref. Tahara Plant Tahara,Aichi Pref. Nishio plant Nishio,Aichi Pref. Handa Plant Handa,Aichi Pref.   Major Subsidiaries and Af...

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8, 2024, Novares inaugurated a new plant in Cerhovice, Czech Republic, a few months after the Zebrak facility was destroyed by fire. The relocation aligns with the company’s strategy to maintain its activity in the Czech market, allowing it to continue serving its key customers (BMW, Stellantis, Toyota, and Tesla). The new 20,000 sqm plant accommodates 250 employees and produces interior, exterior, and engine parts. Built in 7 months, the plan...

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n, Ga. and, in earlier 2007, the opening of a new tread manufacturing facility in Querétaro, Mexico. (From a press release on Oct. 8, 2007)   Toyota is starting the release of a new sedan "SAI" equipped with a 2.4L hybrid system to the Japanese market on December 7 through the sales network of Toyota, Toyota Corolla and Netz channels across the nation. The new model is a hybrid only sedan developed with the concept of combining "talent" and ...

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er established Tokai Rubber Auto-Parts India (TRI) in 2008, the subsidiary inaugurated its operations by using a rental facility and equipment. However, as its operations expanded, it decided to build its own plant at a cost of about 1.3 billion yen to supply products to local automakers, including Toyota, Suzuki, Honda and Nissan. TRI's new plant is the second local facility established by the Tokai Rubber group. It is also considering setting u...

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ue to brisk sales of the hybrid, Furukawa Electric could achieve an operating profit for the first half of this fiscal year for the first time in three quarters. Masao Yoshida, president of the company says "We are determined to be aggressive in boosting sales to not only global automakers, such as Toyota, Honda and Nissan, but also minivehicle manufacturers like Daihatsu and Suzuki." (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Nov. 10, 200...

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Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd. Japan Yoshihiro Uozumi (President) -Major manufacture of automotive stamped parts. Manufactures parts for the following: exhaust and fuel systems, auto bodies, interior products, undercarriage. -Toyota, the major customer, accounted for 81.2% of sales in the fiscal year that ended in March 2024. -Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Premium Market of the Nagoya Stock Exchange. (As of Mar. ...

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te Project completion date Home office plant (Obu, Aichi Prefecture) Motor evaluation facilities 304 Nov. 2022 Dec. 2024 Anjo Plant (Anjo, Aichi Prefecture) New plant for battery case production 2,470 Jun. 2023 Dec. 2024 Battery case press facilities 1,681 Mar. 2023 Mar. 2025 Toyota Plant (Toyota, Aichi Prefecture) Dustproof room for fuel pump production 160 Sep. 2024 Dec. 2024 Aisan (Tianjin) Auto Parts Co., Ltd. Pump module productio...

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ll bearings, for which demand is expected to grow in electric vehicle (EV) applications. Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. will increase personnel engaged in development in China. Toyota Boshoku Corporation aims to expand sales in cooperation with an operator engaging in Mobility as a Service (MaaS) business. Toyota, their main customer, estimates that it will need to survive in the Chinese market for several years. The parts manufacturers will solidify the...

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nt its main automotive battery manufacturing equipment plant. JTEKT’s main customer, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), plans to achieve a total global electric vehicle (EV) production volume of 3.5 million units in 2030. JTEKT, which has already been dealing with battery production equipment for Toyota, will establish a production equipment supply system for the rapid expansion in demand for batteries. Toyota has been accelerating investment i...

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