History
AISIN, also known as Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd, is a global manufacturer of automotive parts and systems, including aftermarket products. The company was founded in 1965 in Japan and has since grown to become one of the largest suppliers of aftermarket parts in the world.
In the early years, AISIN focused on manufacturing and supplying parts for the Japanese domestic market. However, as the company grew, it began to expand its operationns to other parts of the world. In the 1970s, AISIN established a manufacturing plant in the United States, which was followed by plants in Europe, Asia, and South America in the following decades.
In the 1980s and 1990s, AISIN made significant investments in research and development to improve the quality and performance of its products. This led to the development of new technologies and products, such as the AISIN Automatic Transmission Fluid(ATF) and the AISIN Engine Timing Chain.
In the 2000s, AISIN continued to expand its operations and product offerings.The company established a global network of distributions and sales partners, making its products available to customers in over 100 countries. AISIN also began to supply original equipment manufacturers(OEMs) with parts and systems for new vehicles.
Today, AISIN is a leading supplier of aftermarket parts and systems for cars, trucks, and other vehicles. The company's product offering include a wide range of parts,such as engine oil, transmission fluid, and brake pads, as well as systems, such as power steering pumps and window regulators. AISIN's commitment to quality and innovation has made it a trusted brand among customers and OEMs worldwide.
Aisin's growth and development is backed by its innovative products.
Aisin has relentlessly pursued the development of new value-added products and has maintained business success.
- 1943Topics
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Tokai Koku Kogyo Co., Ltd. was established. (Subsequently, the company was renamed Tokai Hikoki Co., Ltd.)
Manufacture of aircraft engines.
- 1945Topics
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Toshin Kokuki Co., Ltd. was established.
- 1945Topics
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Tokai Koku Kogyo Co., Ltd. was renamed Aichi Kogyo Co., Ltd.
- 1945Topics
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Toshin Kokuki Co., Ltd. was renamed Shinkawa Sangyo Co., Ltd.
- 1946Products
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Home-use sewing machines
- 1947Products
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Clutch disc
- 1953Topics
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Shinkawa Sangyo Co., Ltd. was renamed Shinkawa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
- 1953Products
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Oil pump
- 1954Products
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Door latch
- 1955Products
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Bumper jack
- 1965Topics
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Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. was established.
Aichi Kogyo Co., Ltd. and its sister company, Shinkawa Kogyo Co., Ltd. were merged to become Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. following their decision to “sink their differences to achieve common goals” and to strengthen Aisin Seiki's corporate structure and international competitiveness.
- 1969Topics
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Aisin-Warner Ltd. was established.
U.S.-based Borg-Warner and Aisin Seiki established this manufacturer specializing in automatic transmissions (ATs) as a joint venture.
- 1961Products
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2-speed semi-automatic transmission
- 1963Products
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Piston
- 1964Products
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Intake manifold
- 1965Topics
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Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. was established.
Aichi Kogyo Co., Ltd. and its sister company, Shinkawa Kogyo Co., Ltd. were merged to become Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. following their decision to “sink their differences to achieve common goals” and to strengthen Aisin Seiki's corporate structure and international competitiveness.
- 1966Products
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Toyota bed
- 1967Products
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Wet friction ｍaterial
- 1969Topics
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Aisin-Warner Ltd. was established.
U.S.-based Borg-Warner and Aisin Seiki established this manufacturer specializing in automatic transmissions (ATs) as a joint venture.
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Fujioka Proving Ground was constructed.
Aisin Seiki was the first automotive components manufacturer to construct a comprehensive quality testing facility with a dedicated driving test course.
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Aisin's first overseas subsidiary was established.
Aisin expanded overseas including the establishment of Aisin USA in Los Angeles in anticipation of the growing export of automotive components and its successful transformation into a global company.
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Aisin won the Deming Prize.
- 1972Products
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Automatic pole-and-line fishing machine for bonito and tuna
- 1976Products
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Shower-toilet seat
- 1977Topics
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Aisin Vocational School was established.
Aisin established its vocational school to pass down the spirit and technical skills of monozukuri manufacturing to the younger generation and to develop and train them to become key production staff.
- 1972Products
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Automatic pole-and-line fishing machine for bonito and tuna
- 1976Products
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Shower-toilet seat
- 1977Products
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Small torque capacity RWD
4-speed AT with overdrive(world's first)
- 1977Products
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Sunroof
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Aisin was the first Japanese company to win four prizes in the TQC and TPM categories.
Following the receipt of the PM Special Prize, Aisin became the first Japanese company to win four prizes, namely the Deming Prize, the Japan Quality Control Prize, the Plant Maintenance (PM) Prize, and the PM Special Prize.
- 1983Products
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Small torque capacity FWD electronically controlled
4-speed AT(world's first)
- 1983Products
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Stirling engine
- 1985Products
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Power tilt&telescopic steering column with computer
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IMRA was established.
Aisin established its first overseas research company in France to develop its state-of-the-art technologies on a global basis.
- 1987Topics
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Termination of the joint venture agreement between Aisin and Borg-Warner
- 1987Products
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Gas engine driven heat-pump air conditioner
- 1988Topics
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Aisin-Warner Ltd.
was renamed Aisin AW Co., Ltd.
- 1983Products
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Small torque capacity FWD electronically controlled
4-speed AT(world's first) - 1983Products
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Stirling engine
- 1985Products
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Power tilt&telescopic steering column with computer
- 1987Products
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Gas engine driven heat-pump air conditioner
- 1991Topics
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Aisin AI Co., Ltd. was established.
The division of manual transmissions (MTs), which were manufactured at the Shiroyama Plant of Aisin Seiki, Co., Ltd., split off, and this manufacturer specializing in MTs was established.
- 1992Products
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Voice navigation system(world's first)
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Aisin obtained ISO9001 certification.
Aisin's head office and its six technical development divisions and three overseas companies became ISO9001 certified.
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Aisin obtained ISO14001 certification.
Anjo Plant was the first in the Aisin Group to obtain ISO14001 certification in the bedding industry.
- 1992Products
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Voice navigation system(world's first)
- 1998Products
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Femtosecond fiber lasers for metrology and micro machining
- 1999Products
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Parking assist systems(world's first)
- 2001Topics
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ADVICS Co., Ltd. was established
With the objetive of becoming a world-leading brake system supplier, it was established by integrating the brake businesses of Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd., Denso Corporation and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
- 2001Products
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Power sliding door system
- 2002Products
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Medium torque capacity FWD 6-speed AT(world's first)
- 2003Products
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Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA)(world's first)
- 2004Products
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FWD hybrid transmission(world's first as a parts manufacturer)
- 2006Products
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RWD hybrid transmission(world's first)
- 2006Products
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High torque capacity FWD 8-speed automatic transmission(world's first)
- 2007Topics
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The AISIN WAY was developed.
Aisin's guideline, The AISIN WAY, was developed and issued. It describes the way Aisin expects its employees to work and think and the value and code of conduct Aisin expects them to share and adhere to.
- 2009Products
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Electric water pump for engine cooling
- 2001Products
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Power sliding door system
- 2002Products
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Medium torque capacity FWD 6-speed AT(world's first)
- 2003Products
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Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA)(world's first)
- 2004Products
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FWD hybrid transmission(world's first as a parts manufacturer)
- 2006Products
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RWD hybrid transmission(world's first)
- 2006Products
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High torque capacity FWD 8-speed automatic transmission(world's first)
- 2009Products
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Electric water pump for engine cooling
- 2012Products
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Fuel cell cogeneration system for residential use
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MT, brake, seat, and body product business domains were restructured.
Aisin carried out business restructuring within Toyota Group with the aim of strengthening its competitiveness through the consolidation of business functions and the optimal allocation of resources.
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Aisin Seiki celebrated Aisin Group's 50th anniversary.
To mark its 50th anniversary, Aisin Group introduced the new Group logo and the new Group song as well as refurbished its exhibition hall, Com-Center.
- 2016Topics
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Management of Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. and Shiroki Corporation was integrated.
- 2017Topics
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Management of Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. and Art Metal MFG. Co., Ltd. was integrated.
- 2017Topics
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Virtual Company (VC) System was introduced.
Aisin introduced Virtual Company (VC) System as a new group collaboration system that combines each group company's expertise and demonstrates comprehensive strengths along an axis of operations that transcends corporate boundaries.
- 2017Products
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RWD 10-speed automatic transmission(world's first)
- 2018Products
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Rideshare service “Choisoko”
- 2019Topics
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Management of Aisin AW Co., Ltd. and Aisin AI Co., Ltd. was integrated.
- 2019Topics
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BluE Nexus Corporation was established.
With the objective of developing and marketing driving modules used for electric vehicles, Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. and Denso Corporation established this joint venture.
- 2019Products
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1-motor hybrid transmission
- 2012Products
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Fuel cell cogeneration system for residential use
- 2017Products
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RWD 10-speed automatic transmission(world's first)
- 2018Products
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Rideshare service “Choisoko”
- 2019Products
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1-motor hybrid transmission
- 2020Topics
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Company System was introduced.
To maximize sustainable business value in the entire Group, AISIN started switching to the Company System, which evolved from the Virtual Company System.
- 2020Products
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eAxle
- 2021Topics
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AISIN CORPORATION was established.
Management of Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. and Aisin AW Co., Ltd. was integrated. The merger was official April 1, 2021.
- 2020Products
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eAxle