Akebono Brake Corporation is proud to announce the addition of Erick Kinnunen as their new Regional Sales Manager. With 40 years of experience in aftermarket sales, training, and management, Erick brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the team.…
Akebono Brake Corporation has expanded its ProACT and Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by 11 new part numbers, increasing coverage by over 17 million vehicles. This addition includes premium stainless steel abutment hardware for kits that require it,…
Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. has announced significant milestones in its financial restructuring. The company has secured a refinancing loan from Deutsche Bank AG and plans to fully repay outstanding loans by the end of June 2024. This marks the…
Akebono Brake Corporation has announced the expansion of its ProACT and Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line with nine new part numbers, increasing coverage by over 4 million vehicles. This latest release underscores Akebono’s commitment to enhancing vehicle performance…
Akebono Brake Corporation, a leader in advanced braking technology, has significantly expanded its Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad product line. By introducing 14 new part numbers, the company has increased vehicle coverage for brands including Chrysler, Ford, GMC, and…
Akebono Brake Corporation has unveiled its latest Akebono Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Fleet Brake Pads, a new product line tailored for heavy-duty applications. This launch introduces six new severe duty part numbers, promising enhanced performance for a wide range of fleet…
Akebono Brake Corporation has expanded its ProACT and EURO Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad lines with five new part numbers, increasing coverage for over 3 million vehicles in operation (VIO). This latest release underscores Akebono’s commitment to innovation and meeting the…
Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd., a prominent player in the global automotive brake systems market, reported its consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2023. The Tokyo-listed company showcased notable revenue growth and a challenging yet strategic…
Tokyo, Japan – Leading brake manufacturer Akebono Brake Industry will unveil its latest brake innovations at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, slated to take place at Tokyo Big Sight. Earning particular attention at Akebono’s booth this year is the acclaimed NR22…
Following the recent announcement of the closure of Akebono’s Elizabethtown brake caliper production facility, we delve into the implications for the automotive brake industry and the company’s future directions. The global automotive industry has faced various challenges in recent years,…
Elizabethtown, KY – Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. confirmed today the upcoming closure of its Akebono Brake, Elizabethtown Plant in Kentucky, one of the two remaining manufacturing facilities of its US subsidiary, Akebono Brake Corporation. The decision, made on October…
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — Akebono is a leading manufacturer of brake pads for both original equipment (OE) and aftermarket applications. Their ProAct aftermarket brake pads are some of the best on the market, offering a number of advantages over other brands.…
TOKYO, — Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that the NR22 brake caliper for endurance racing has received the Red Dot Award 2023 (organized by Red Dot GmbH & Co.KG of Germany) and the iF DESIGN AWARD…
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Recently Akebono Brake Corporation expanded its ProACT and EURO Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by 10 new part numbers: ACT1965, ACT2032, ACT2065, ACT2186, ACT2223, ACT2229, ACT2371 and EUR1894, EUR1924, EUR2074. Electronic wear sensor and Premium stainless…
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. Akebono Brake Corporation has expanded its ProACT Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by seven new part numbers: ACT2089, ACT2115, ACT2208, ACT2232, ACT2300, ACT2304 and ACT2305. Electronic wear sensor and premium stainless steel abutment hardware is included in…
Source: Akebono Brake Corporation announcement FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Last week Akebono Brake Corporation expanded its EURO Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by three new part numbers: EUR1850, EUR1850A and EUR1850B and Akebono Performance by one new part number: ASP1718.…
Source: Akebono Brake Corporation announcement FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – This week Akebono Brake Corporation expanded its EURO Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by five part numbers: EUR1692A, EUR1892A, EUR1892B, EUR1898 and EUR1898A and ProACT by one new part number: ACT2168.…
A California Superior Court judge recently ruled against Akebono’s claim it should not be included within a suit brought by a former technician claiming he contracted cancer from working with asbestos-containing brake and clutch components. The following description of this…
Source: Akebono Brake Industry announcement TOKYO — Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. announced that the NR22 brake caliper for endurance racing has received the FY2022 Good Design Award (organized by Japan Institute of Design Promotion). This is the first Good…
Source: Akebono Brake Corporation announcement FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Akebono Brake Corporation recently added front and rear brake coverage for a variety of Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Jeep, RAM and Toyota vehicles in the ProACT Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line;…
Source: Akebono Group announcement TOKYO — Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. announced that Akebono’s products have been adopted by CUPRA, the unconventional challenger brand from Barcelona. Akebono is supplying 6-pot disc brake calipers for the front wheels of the “Formentor…
Source: Akebono Brake Corporation announcement Farmington Hills, Mich. – Akebono Brake Corporation announced the addition of Carl Tellier to the aftermarket sales team. Tellier will fill the role of Eastern Regional Sales Manager, reporting to Mike Eldard, National Sales Manager.…
Source: Akebono announcement FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The Akebono Team presented visitors of their AAPEX booth in Las Vegas, Nev. with trivia questions; testing their knowledge of the company and its products. The contest was designed to bring awareness to…
Source: Akebono Brake Corporation announcement FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Akebono Brake Corporation has been awarded 2021 “Best Problem-Solver for Import Vehicles” by the Import Vehicle Community, Product and Marketing Awards held at AAPEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The winning entry…
Source: Akebono Brake Industry Co. announcement TOKYO – Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. announced that its products have been adopted by Lynk & Co, a premium automotive brand owned by Geely Auto Group headquartered in China, for one of its…