SHOEI
SHOEI is a Japanese manufacturer of motorcycle helmets, founded in 1959. The company specializes exclusively in protective headgear for motorsports and daily riding. The production cycle is entirely concentrated in their own facilities in Japan. Products are based on multi-layer composite structures for impact energy absorption. The brand does not produce automotive spare parts.
Country
Japan
Brand History
1959: Eitaro Kamata founds SHOEI in Tokyo. 1963: Commencement of helmet exports to the US market. 1968: Opening of the Ibaraki plant to expand production capacity. 2000s: Introduction of AIM (Advanced Integrated Matrix) technology for creating lightweight and durable shells.
Key OEM Customers
Moto OEM (in-house production of helmets for the motorcycle industry)
Type
OEM-Manufacturer of equipment
Ecology
No information available.
Brand Authentication
Each helmet has a unique serial number located on the inner liner, allowing for tracking of production date and location. The shell is manufactured using AIM technology, involving layered stacking of fiberglass and organic fibers. The internal EPS liner features varying density for optimized energy absorption.
Certificates
ISO 9001, ECE 22.06, Snell M2020
