KOYO

Koyo is a Japanese manufacturer founded in 1921, specializing in rolling and sliding bearings. The company is part of the JTEKT Corporation. Its core specialization covers transmission components, suspension units, and steering systems. Products are supplied to automotive assembly lines as original equipment. The brand is not affiliated with other bearing manufacturers with similar names.

Country

Japan

Brand History

1921: Foundation of Koyo Seiko Co., Ltd. 1935: Start of mass production of bearings. 2006: Merger of Koyo Seiko and Toyoda Machine Works to form JTEKT Corporation. 2010: Expansion of production facilities for global supply of steering system components.

Key OEM Customers

Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Ford, Volkswagen.

Type

Manufacturer/OEM Supplier

Ecology

The company implements friction reduction technologies to increase the energy efficiency of units. Production processes are focused on waste minimization and the use of recycled materials in casting.

Brand Authentication

There is no official verification system. Marking is applied by laser engraving directly onto the outer or inner bearing ring. The batch code consists of 10-12 characters, including letters and numbers.

Certificates

ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001