Aisin, DENSO, Sumitomo Electric, Toyota Plan Brake Venture

energy vehicles, there is an increasing need for precision brake control technologies that operate in concert with the motor (e.g.<br><br> regenerative brake systems *2 ). 3) Updating of brake technologies is required to adapt to automatic driving and other intelligent transport systems (ITS). Against this background, brake manufacturers are shifting their emphasis from developing individual brake parts to developing composite brake systems.<br><br> Automakers, meanwhile, are tending to order complete brake systems rather than individual parts, a trend that is expected to strengthen. Giving scope to the individual specializations and strengths of each partner while integrating their separate technologies, the aim of the new company will be to enhance the ability to develop brake systems in a timely and market-responsive fashion, allowing More . .<br><br> . delivery of world-leading brake systems to the global market. The framework for the establishment of the new company, including the proportion of capital provided by each partner, may be reviewed in light of any ruling by the Fair Trade Commission.<br><br> *1 A system aimed at preventing skidding when turning during sudden steering maneuvers on slippery road surfaces, or in similar situations. *2 In such systems, the motor acts as an electric generator during braking and converts the vehicle 9s kinetic energy into electrical energy for storage in the battery. Inquiries: Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd., Public Relations & General Affairs Dept., Tel: 0566-24-8231 DENSO Corp., Corporate Communications Dept.<br><br> (Tokyo), Tel: 03-3273-2061 Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Public Relations Office, Tel: 06-6220-4117 Toyota Motor Corp., Public Affairs Div. (Tokyo),Tel: 03-3817-9158/9161/9173 Outline of New Company Name ADVICS Co., Ltd. Establishment July 3, 2001 Start of operations October 1, 2001 Business activities Development and sale of automotive brake systems and components Capital 1 billion yen Ownership 40% by Aisin Seiki; 20% each by DENSO Corp., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.<br><br> and Toyota Motor Corporation Board composition 5 directors, 4 auditors Address 2-1, Asahi-machi , Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture (on the premises of Aisin Seiki 9s head office) No. of employees Approx. 900 on date of establishment Products handled ABS, vehicle stability control systems and related components Sales target ¥60 billion (¥120 billion on a yearly basis) in fiscal year 2001; ¥250 billion in fiscal year 2005 Outline of Investing Partners Aisin DENSO Sumitomo Toyota Establishment June 1949 December 1949 December 1920 August 1937 Location Kariya, Aichi Prefecture Kariya, Aichi Prefecture Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Toyota, Aichi Prefecture Capital ¥41.1 billion ¥173 billion ¥96.2 billion ¥397 billion Sales Consolidated Unconsolidated ¥1,000.6 billion ¥511.6 billion ¥1,883.4 billion ¥1,386.9 billion ¥1,308.6 billion ¥723.7 billion ¥12,879.5 billion ¥7,408 billion Consolidated subsidiaries 56 146 220 425 Employees (unconsolidated) 11,400 39, 500 10,000 65,290 Note: Figures as of March 31, 2000<br><br>

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