KYB Corporation

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, KYB Corporation is a long-standing global manufacturer, established in 1919. Formerly known as Kayaba Industry Co., Ltd. until its name change in October 2015, the company excels in producing a diverse array of automotive and hydraulic components, along with many other specialized industrial products. For the automotive sector, KYB supplies critical parts such as shock absorbers, hydraulic power steering pumps, steering gearboxes, motors, dual pinion systems, and advanced EPS actuators. Motorcycle enthusiasts benefit from their specialized components, including power-regulated front forks, rear cushion units, and steering dampers. The company's expertise also extends to railway equipment, where it provides caliper brakes, oil dampers, telescopic shock absorbers, comprehensive suspension systems, and automatic height adjustment valves. In the aerospace industry, KYB delivers precision components like actuators, accumulators, wheel brakes, and reservoir modules, even contributing to space rocket systems. Serving the heavy machinery sector, KYB produces a variety of hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, and valves for construction, industrial, and agricultural applications, alongside integrated hydrostatic transmissions. Their portfolio also encompasses components for special purpose vehicles, including concrete mixer trucks and granule carriers, as well as environmentally conscious products such as wood shredding and pulverizing machines. Beyond these core areas, KYB fabricates theatrical equipment like acoustic reflectors and rigging systems, marine components such as stern cranes, and specific industrial machinery items, including axial piston pumps, motion packages, and gas springs. Furthermore, the company caters to sports and welfare needs with products like chair ski shock absorbers and vehicle kneeling down systems.

Industry

Auto - Parts

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Headquarters

JP

CEO

Masahiro Kawase

Listed since

Jan 1, 2001

Employees

13,418