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Where are Aisin clutches made?

Aisin clutches, a key component in many vehicles, are primarily manufactured in Japan. Aisin, a major automotive parts supplier, operates several production facilities across the country to meet the global demand for its clutch systems.


Aisin's Clutch Manufacturing Facilities in Japan


Aisin has a strong presence in Japan, with multiple manufacturing plants dedicated to the production of clutches and other automotive parts. Some of the key Aisin clutch manufacturing locations in Japan include:



  • Aisin Seiki's main clutch production facility in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture

  • Aisin AW's clutch manufacturing plant in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture

  • Aisin Takaoka's clutch production site in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture

  • Aisin Keikinzoku's clutch manufacturing facility in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture


These plants leverage Aisin's expertise in automotive technology and manufacturing to produce a wide range of clutch products, including manual, automatic, and dual-clutch systems, to meet the needs of major automakers worldwide.


Aisin's Global Expansion and Clutch Production


While Aisin's clutch manufacturing is primarily centered in Japan, the company has also established production facilities in other countries to support its global operations. Aisin has expanded its clutch production capabilities to regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia to better serve its international customer base.


For example, Aisin has clutch manufacturing plants in the United States, Mexico, and China, allowing the company to produce clutches closer to its major markets and reduce logistics costs. This global footprint enables Aisin to efficiently supply its clutch products to automakers around the world.

Are all Denso parts made in Japan?


All DENSO Spark Plugs are manufactured in Japan, Indonesia, China and USA. If a part claims to be a DENSO component but has been manufactured outside of these areas, then it is not genuine. Counterfeit spark plugs may also have subtle differences in the logo placement.



Are Aisin transmissions made by Toyota?


Aisin is a member of the Toyota Group of companies. Therefore, the transmissions of both manufacturers are often based on identical gearset concepts. Basically there are two types of motor vehicle transmissions: Manual – the driver has to perform each gear change using a manually operated clutch.



Is Aisin a good company?


AISIN Group has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 640 reviews left anonymously by employees. 73% of employees would recommend working at AISIN Group to a friend and 67% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.



What does Aisin mean?


Aisin means 'gold', corresponding to Chinese 金 jīn.



Who builds Aisin transmissions?


Who makes Aisin transmissions? Aisin automatic transmissions are built by Aisin Seiki and Aisin AW. Toyota Motor Corporation and Aisin Seiki are shareholders of Aisin VW — the largest producer of automatic transmissions in the world. Aisin AW supplies 55 automotive manufacturers, from Ford and Nissan to MINI and Volvo.



Are Aisin parts made in Japan?


Aisin Corporation (株式会社アイシン, Kabushiki gaisha Aishin) is a Japanese corporation that develops and produces components and systems for the automotive industry. Aisin is a Fortune Global 500 company, ranked 359 on the 2020 rankings. Aisin is a member of the Toyota Group of companies.



What brand of transmission does Toyota use?


Aisin-Warner
The A-series are 2- to 10-speed automatic transmissions for front wheel drive, all wheel drive, or rear wheel drive use built by Aisin-Warner.



Is AISIN a good company?


AISIN Group has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 640 reviews left anonymously by employees. 73% of employees would recommend working at AISIN Group to a friend and 67% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.



What are common Aisin transmission problems?


The Aisin Seiki AS68RC transmission is notorious for sordid oil pump and valve body problems that often leave the core transmission unsalvagable, even despite often being in operating condition when they're removed from the truck.



Did GM buy Allison Transmission?


Following Allison's untimely death in 1928, General Motors acquired Allison Transmission in a partnership that would last almost eighty years. In 2007, a cash-starved GM sold Allison to Onex Corporation and The Carlyle Group for $5.6 billion, a move that preceded GM's bankruptcy reorganization in 2009.


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