
Akebono News Roundup
As Akebono figures out next steps to stay solvent, here is the latest news: The Nikkei newspaper initially broke the…
As Akebono figures out next steps to stay solvent, here is the latest news: The Nikkei newspaper initially broke the…
Farmington Hills, Mich. — Feb. 1, 2019 — Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (AAPA) awarded Akebono Brake Corporation its 2018…
Toyota and peers demand price cuts to free up cash for future vehicles TOKYO — Akebono Brake Industry‘s financial troubles that…
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Akebono Brake Industry Co Ltd is seeking a capital infusion from top shareholder Toyota Motor Corp and…
Farmington Hills, Mich. – January 29, 2019 – Today Akebono announced six disc brake pad kits: three Pro-ACT, two Akebono…
Japanese manufacturer sounds out automaker on cash infusion as US business falters TOKYO — Japan’s Akebono Brake Industry is seeking a capital…
GLASGOW, KY — For the first time in the history of Akebono Brake, Glasgow Plant (ABG) in Kentucky has decided…
Farmington Hills, MI – December 7, 2018 – Today Akebono announced it has created 192 new part numbers that include…
EIGHT NEW PART NUMBERS ANNOUNCED, EXPANDING PRO-ACT® AND EURO® LINES. Farmington Hills, Mich. – Akebono added five Pro-ACT and three EURO…
Farmington Hills, Mich. — November 27, 2018 — Akebono Brake Corporation announces the promotion of Borise Cota to National Sales Manager…
LAS VEGAS — Oct. 31, 2018 — The Auto Care Association’s Import Vehicle Community awarded Akebono’s People of Akebono advertising…
Akebono Introduces Six New Part Numbers, Expanding Aftermarket Coverage for 1.7 Million Vehicles Farmington Hills, Mich. – August 28, 2018 –…
Dynamic Friction Company is proud of its position as a supplier of ultra-premium brake components, a very appropriate title bestowed…
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FMSI (Friction Material Standards Institute) has recently broadened its range of Z Numbers, a key classification in the automotive brake…
DUBLIN Ireland – The global friction products and materials market is expected to exceed $40 billion by the beginning of…
MAHARASHTRA, India –The automotive original-equipment (OEM) brake-friction material market is expected to grow at a compound-annual-growth rate of 6% from…
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – The 2023 BMW X3 compact sport-utility vehicle (SUV), which BMW dubs an AAV (all-activity vehicle), has…
VAUGHAN, Ont. – Brake industry sources are reporting the sudden closure of Util Group’s North American production operations on Aug.…
LUTON, U.K. – The brake friction product market size was valued at $9.98 billion in 2020 and is projected to…