Automotive Components

Unfortunately, European automotive component and systems manufacturers continue to face difficulties in promoting European technical expertise to the Japanese automobile industry, mainly due to continued reluctance in the industry to outsource product development on a global basis. Japanese firms are still uneasy about divulging proprietary information to outsiders, continuing to favour traditional suppliers for product design and production. It is also still often necessary to provide “Japanese solutions” to customers in order to adhere to company-specific requirements, which defies the global trend towards single platform development and volume production. The European system offers low risks, reasonable prices and flexibility. Against this background, the committee engages in ongoing, regular dialogue between European component manufacturers and Japanese carmakers as a vital mechanism for sharing information and promoting understanding, with the aim of fostering increased opportunities for mutually beneficial business development.

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Chairman:
Mr. Richard Kracklauer
President, ZF Japan Co., Ltd.
Palazzo Astec 7, 8F
2-8-1 Higashi-Shimbashi
Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0021
Tel: +81-3-4590-7700 | Fax: +81-3-4590-7770

Members:
ArcelorMittal Japan
A. Raymond Japan Co., Ltd.
Bosch Corporation
Cobra Japan K.K.
Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems Japan Ltd.
Nihon Michelin Tire Co., Ltd.
Seric K.K.
ThyssenKrupp Technologies Japan Co., Ltd.
Valeo Japan Co., Ltd.
ZF Japan Co., Ltd.

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