KYB

KYB Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of suspension components founded in 1919. The specialization covers shock absorbers, struts, cartridges, and protection kits for the chassis. The company supplies products to vehicle manufacturers' assembly lines and the aftermarket. Production facilities are focused on manufacturing hydraulic equipment for the automotive and aviation industries.

Country

Japan

Brand History

1919: Shiro Kayaba founded the Kayaba Research Center. 1947: Start of mass production of shock absorbers for automobiles. 1980: Opening of the first plant in Europe. 2015: Rebranding of the name to KYB Corporation.

Key OEM Customers

Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Renault

Type

Manufacturer, Supplier (OEM)

Ecology

The company implements technologies to reduce CO2 emissions at production sites and optimizes energy resource usage in the manufacturing process of hydraulic systems.

Brand Authentication

The shock absorber housing features laser-engraved markings containing the serial number and factory code. The batch code format consists of 8 characters, where the first two indicate the production line code. Original products have a specific powder coating on the housing with high adhesion.

Certificates

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949