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| Company type | Public (K.K) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive Parts |
| Founded | January 1, 2021 |
| Headquarters | 2-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0004, Japan |
Key people | Kohei Takeuchi (President & CEO) |
| Revenue | 2.1903 trillion yen (FY 2024) |
| 67.3 billion yen (FY 2024) | |
| Owners |
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Number of employees | Approximately 80,000 (as of September 2024)
Major Subsidiaries
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| Website | https://www.astemo.com/en/ |
| Footnotes / references https://www.cbinsights.com/company/hitachi-astemo | |
Astemo, Ltd.
[edit]Astemo, Ltd. (日立Astemo, Hitachi Astemo Kabushiki-Gaisha ) is a global automotive components manufacturer headquartered in Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The company name was changed from Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. to Astemo, Ltd. on April 1, 2025.[1]
Overview
[edit]Hitachi Astemo was established in January 2021 as a leading global automotive components manufacturer through the business merger of Hitachi Automotive Systems, Keihin Corporation, Showa Corporation and Nissin Kogyo.[2][3]
The name "Astemo" stands for "Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility, "reflecting the company's focus on technologies related to connected, autonomous, shared and electric mobility. The company was formed to support sustainable development within the automotive industry. Astemo develops automotive technologies aligned with the industry trends of connectivity, autonomous systems and electrification, with a focus on both passenger and motorcycle applications.[4][5]
Astemo’s ownership structure includes major stakes from both Hitachi, Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., each holding 40%, with JIC Capital holding the remaining 20%. While Astemo includes former Honda-affiliated parts manufacturers, it also maintains business relationships with Nissan Motor Co., reflecting Hitachi’s historical ties to the Nissan Group.[3][4]
Systems and Products
[edit]- Autonomous Driving/ Advanced Driver Assistance Systems[3][6]
- Connected
- In-vehicle software
- Powertrain Systems[6]
- Chassis
- Motorcycle Systems
- General-purpose products/industrial equipment
- Aftermarket
History
[edit]Sources of this section unless otherwise noted: Hitachi Astemo official website[7]
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1930 | Hitachi Ltd. begins production of automotive electric parts in Japan. |
| 1937 | Tokyo Kiki Kogyo, Ltd. is spun off from Tokyo Gas Electric Industry, Ltd. |
| 1938 | Tokyo Kiki Kogyo, Ltd. becomes a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. |
| 1956 | Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Atsugi Plant is spun off to form Atsugi Automotive Parts. |
| 1964 | Hitachi Ltd. establishes the Automotive Products Division. |
| 1965 | Tokyo Kiki Kogyo Ltd. changes its name to TOKICO, Ltd. |
| 1973 | Nihon Denshi Kiki Co., Ltd. is established. |
| 1989 | Atsugi Automotive Parts changes its company name to Atsugi Unisia. |
| 1993 | Atsugi Unisia merges with Nihon Denshi Kiki Co., Ltd. to form Unisia Jecs Corporation. |
| 1999 | Acquired 16.7% of the stock of Unisia Jecs Corporation to strengthen collaborative development. |
| 2002 | Unisia Jecs Corporation becomes a wholly owned subsidiary and changes its name to Hitachi Unisia Automotive, Ltd. |
| 2003 | The Automotive Products Division is renamed Automotive Systems. Established Hitachi Automotive Systems Europe GmbH in Germany. Established Hitachi Highly Automotive Products (Shanghai), Ltd. in China. |
| 2004 | TOKICO and Hitachi Unisia Automotive merge with Hitachi Ltd. Commenced operations of Guangzhou Hitachi Unisia Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. in China.[8] |
| 2009 | Hitachi Automotive Systems is formed as an independent entity. |
| 2021 | Hitachi Automotive Systems merges with Showa, Keihin, and Nissin Kogyo to form Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.[9] |
| 2023 | Hitachi, Ltd. announces the sale of a portion of its shares, adjusting ownership stakes to Hitachi and Honda each holding 40%, and JIC Capital holding 20%.[10] |
| 2025 | Company name changed to Astemo, Ltd.[1] |
Business Locations
[edit]As of 2025, Astemo operates over 100 business sites globally, including manufacturing plants, R&D centers and regional offices across Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Key locations include:
[edit]- Japan: Headquarters – Shin-Otemachi Building, Tokyo
- United States: R&D Center – Farmington Hills, Michigan
- United States: Manufacturing Plant – Berea, Kentucky, where Astemo is investing $153 million to expand production of electric vehicle components and create over 200 jobs[11]
- Germany: European Technical Center – Schwaig-Oberding, Bavaria
- India: Manufacturing Facility – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- China: Powertrain Systems Facility – Qingpu District, Shanghai
Astemo’s facilities span over 25 countries, including sites in Mexico, France, Brazil, Thailand and Vietnam. A complete list is available on the Astemo Global Network.[12]
Motorsports and sponsorships
[edit]Hitachi Astemo sponsors Team Penske in NTT INDYCAR SERIES in the U.S.A.[13][14]
Hitachi Astemo also sponsors REAL RACING in the SUPER GT GT500 class and S.I. RACING in the MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship Series.
Hitachi Astemo owns the Japanese women's volleyball team "Hitachi Astemo Rivale" and sponsors Mie Honda Heat, a Japanese rugby union team based in Suzuka City.[15]
Misconduct
[edit]On December 21, 2021, Hitachi Astemo announced that it had committed inspection irregularities, including the use of fictitious data during routine testing of brake and suspension components.[16][17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Notice regarding change of company name". www.hitachiastemo.com. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "Hitachi Automotive Systems, Keihin, Showa, and Nissin Kogyo complete management integration - Automotive Technology Insight | Forecasts | Industry News | Supply Chain". autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com. 2021-01-07. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ^ a b c "Astemo, Ltd. (Formerly Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. ) - MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal". www.marklines.com. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ a b "Hitachi Astemo Formed to Be Stronger Supplier". www.wardsauto.com. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ "Hitachi Astemo Pushes the Envelope on EV and AV Technology | ASSEMBLY". www.assemblymag.com. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ a b "Hitachi-Astemo and the Electrified Future". www.mobilityengineeringtech.com. 2023-08-16. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ "History of Hitachi Automotive Systems (1930-1989): Hitachi Astemo, Ltd." www.hitachiastemo.com. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ "Hitachi to absorb Tokico and Unisia" (PDF). Press Release.
- ^ 株式会社インプレス (2021-01-06). "日立オートモティブシステムズ、ケーヒン、ショーワ、日信工業が統合完了 日立Astemoとして営業開始". Car Watch (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ "再送-日立がホンダなどに日立アステモ株を一部譲渡、アステモはＩＰＯ視野". Reuters (in Japanese). 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ "Team Kentucky". Team Kentucky | Cabinet for Economic Development. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ "Global Network | Company Information". Astemo, Ltd. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ "Hitachi Astemo, Team Penske Extend Winning Partnership". IndyCar.com. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ^ "Astemo To Continue Backing of Penske, Newgarden in 2025". IndyCar.com. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ "Astemoリヴァーレ茨城". Astemoリヴァーレ茨城 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ^ "日立の車部品子会社、ブレーキなどで検査不正 03年から5万件超：朝日新聞". 朝日新聞 (in Japanese). 2021-12-22. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ "Auto supplier Hitachi Astemo flags lapses in quality tests over decades". The Japan Times. 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
External links
[edit]- Astemo Inc. - Official Website
- Hitachi Astemo Ltd. - Official Website