Company DescriptionKYB Corporation manufactures and sells automotive and hydraulic components, and other products worldwide. It offers automotive products, including shock absorbers, hydraulic power steering vane pumps, steering gearbox, motors, dual pinion systems, EPS actuators, and vane pumps; motorcycle components, such as power-regulated front fork and rear cushion unit, shock absorption, front fork, and steering dampers; and railroad equipment, such as caliper brakes, oil dampers, telescopic shock absorbers, suspension system, and automatic height adjustment and differential pressure valves. The company also provides aircraft components comprising actuators, accumulators, wheel brakes, reservoir modules, and reservoirs for space rockets; construction, industrial, and agricultural machinery products consisting of pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, arch cellular communication devices, and integrated HSTs; and special purpose vehicles, including concrete mixer trucks, granule carriers, and tilting drum mixing machines, as well as products for the environment, such as pruned tree shredder trucks, primary crushers, wood crushing type grinding machine, and wood pulverizer. In addition, it provides theater equipment comprising acoustic reflectors, rigging systems, and floor equipment; marine components consisting of stern cranes; and industrial machinery, including axial piston pumps, motion packages, oil and mini buffers, and gas springs. Further, the company offers sports and welfare products, such as chair ski shock absorbers, sports dampers, and vehicle kneeling down systems. The company was formerly known as Kayaba Industry Co., Ltd. and changed its name to KYB Corporation in October 2015. KYB Corporation was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
How the Company Makes MoneyKYB Corporation generates revenue through the sale of its hydraulic and automotive products, which are supplied to various industries worldwide. The company operates with a diversified revenue model, with significant income derived from both original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and aftermarket sales. OEM sales involve providing components directly to automotive manufacturers and industrial clients as part of their assembly processes, while aftermarket sales consist of replacement parts and accessories sold through distributors and retailers. Additionally, KYB engages in strategic partnerships with automotive manufacturers, which can enhance its market reach and secure long-term contracts that provide stable revenue streams. The company's emphasis on research and development also enables it to innovate and offer new products, contributing to its revenue growth.