Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd., also known as Aisin, is a Japanese corporation that develops and produces components and systems for the automotive industry. Aisin is a Fortune Global 500 company, ranked 329 rankings. Aisin is 51% owned by the ToyotaGroup of companies. Aisin Seiki was founded in 1949 and supplies engine, drivetrain, body and chassis, aftermarket, and other main automotive parts for various major OEMs. In addition to partaking in the automotive markets, Aisin also offers life and amenity products, energy systems, welfare products, and other products/services.
Aisin AW
Aisin AW is a major automotive technology manufacturer. Established in 1969, it developed the Prius transmission and the world's first speaking navigation system. Additionally, the two-axis Aisin AW hybrid design has been adapted to the 2016– Prius, and has also been employed on "Gen 1" and "Gen 2" Ford Escape Hybrids, both FWD and AWD models, with Ford providing the Atkinson Cycle engine, hybrid battery, and all software control systems, and with Ford developing the AWD functionality; and on 2017– Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans. The two-axis design eliminates the second planetary gearset found in the 2010–2015 Prius and the Prius c, and which reduces the width and weight of the eCVT and improves its overall efficiency. It is based in Anjō, near Nagoya, Japan. Another major division is located in Okazaki. Other global locations: Headquarters for Europe : AW Europe & AW Technical Center Europe which is located in Braine-l'Alleud for Research and Development and in Baudour for the re-manufacturing of automatic transmissions/transaxles and production of electronic products.
Aisin AI
Aisin AI is an independent company under Aisin Seiki. It was spun off in July 1991, moving its headquarters to Nishio City. Aisin AI supplied only Toyota through 1996, when DaimlerChrysler and Isuzu began using their products. The company later began supplying products to other companies worldwide.
Aisin USA
Aisin constructed a factory in the United States of America in 1986, with production beginning in 1989. This factory, in Seymour, Indiana has since been expanded and supplies components for Honda, General Motors, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan and Toyota. The company also operates in Marion, Illinois. On October 5, 2005, Aisin USA opened an testing facility near Fowlerville, Michigan. Officially named FT Techno of America, but known as Aisin's Fowlerville Proving Ground, the new venture is a member of the Aisin Group, a Tier One worldwide automotive components supplier with global sales of more than in 2004. In Michigan, Aisin Group companies employ 554 associates, with annual payroll of and total investments of. FTTA is Aisin's fifth group company in Michigan. In 2009, the North American based division and companies were all placed under a newly created entity named Aisin World Corp. of America. Aisin World Corp. of America was structured so that Toyota Motors Corporation, Mitsui, and Hino Motors USA have majority ownership of the Aisin entities in North America. Aisin Automotive Castings, LLC. and other North American based Aisin companies operate as subsidiaries to Aisin World Corp. of America. The new proving ground, Aisin's first in North America, and third worldwide, is research and development based supporting test surfaces of various lengths and lane widths used to develop and evaluate a variety of Aisin products and applications, such as transmissions, brakes, drivetrains, and chassis and body systems and components.
