BANDO
Bando is a Japanese manufacturer founded in 1906, specializing in engine drive components. The main product range includes multi-ribbed, timing, and V-belts for the automotive industry. The company is an OEM supplier for many Asian vehicle manufacturers. Production facilities focus on timing belt system components and auxiliary drive parts. The brand operates as an independent public company, Bando Chemical Industries, Ltd.
Country
Japan
Brand History
1. 1906 — Bando Rubber Manufacturing founded in Kobe. 2. 1958 — Start of mass production of automotive timing belts. 3. 2000s — Expansion of the global manufacturing network across Southeast Asia and the USA. 4. 2020s — Focus on developing drive systems for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Key OEM Customers
Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Suzuki
Type
Manufacturer/OEM Supplier
Ecology
No information available.
Brand Authentication
Marking is applied via thermal printing directly onto the outer surface of the belt. The inscriptions include the part number, country of origin, and a batch code consisting of a combination of numbers and letters. Specific embossing is used to indicate the direction of rotation on certain series.
Certificates
ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001.
