Aisin
Aisin is a Japanese Tier-1 automotive supplier manufacturing powertrain, chassis, body, and thermal management systems for OEMs including Toyota, Mazda, Stellantis, and Chinese automakers, with 18% global transmission market share and USD 32.15 billion in revenue.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1965
- HeadquartersKariya, Japan
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Aisin does
Aisin Corporation is a Japanese Tier-1 automotive components manufacturer headquartered in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (ticker 7259) with US OTC trading under ASEKY. The company designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of vehicle systems spanning powertrain (automatic, CVT, and manual transmissions, hybrid transmissions, and second-generation eAxles for battery-electric vehicles), chassis and safety (EV and ICE brake systems, parking assistance), body components (doors, roofs including the Karakuri-based Universal Step and Free Stop Back Door), thermal management (battery cooling plates for BEVs), cabin monitoring (millimeter-wave radar Child Presence Detection), and car navigation. Aisin holds approximately 18% global market share in auto transmissions and supplies major OEMs including Toyota, Mazda, Stellantis, and a growing roster of Chinese automakers. Beyond automotive OE, it operates an aftermarket distribution network through subsidiaries AASA (Americas) and ASLA (Latin America), and runs energy-solutions businesses such as gas heat pumps and cogeneration systems.
The company earns revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales negotiated via long-term OEM supply contracts and channel sales of replacement parts, with pricing not publicly disclosed. It is deepening a technology-and-sustainability layer that includes the Michi-log AI-driven road management service (deployed across 21 Japanese municipalities with pilots in the USA, Thailand, and India), the YYProbe speech-to-text application, an AI-driven DX Strategy Center with roughly 200 members, and carbon-neutrality initiatives including patent-protected CO2 fixation, coconut-shell bio-briquette charcoal for casting, and 100% renewable-energy production in Europe. Strategic positioning centers on joint ventures for electrification (Blue Nexus with Denso, a 2024 EV powertrain JV with Mitsubishi Electric), contract manufacturing (Mazda six-speed AT at ADI in Indiana from April 2026), and a USD 100 million corporate venture capital fund with Pegasus Tech Ventures extended through 2036 to back AI, mobility, robotics, energy, and adjacent frontier technologies.
Aisin firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aisin
- Legal name
- AISIN CORPORATION
- Website
- https://aisin.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1965
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Aisin is a Japanese Tier-1 automotive supplier manufacturing powertrain, chassis, body, and thermal management systems for OEMs including Toyota, Mazda, Stellantis, and Chinese automakers, with 18% global transmission market share and USD 32.15 billion in revenue.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Aisin industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Components Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Electronic Components, Nec (3679)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Automotive Coolant & Refrigerant Circuit Components (Pumps/Valves/Reservoirs/Expansion Devices) (IMACALAE), Brake-Based Active Safety Hardware Manufacturing (ABS/ESC/AEB Actuators & Modulators) (IMACAMAH)
Keywords
Where Aisin is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kariya
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices6 records
Markets served
Aisin business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Automotive Parts Manufacturing: AISIN generates primary revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of automotive components and systems including transmissions, eAxles, brake systems, body components, and thermal management products to automotive OEMs globally
- Aftermarket Products: Sale of replacement automotive parts through distribution networks in the Americas, Latin America, and other regions, serving independent auto parts retailers and repair shops
- Energy Solutions: Revenue from energy products including Gas Heat Pump (GHP) air-conditioners, cogeneration systems, and fuel cell related products
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Aisin product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aisin Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells automotive components and systems including transmissions (AT, CVT, MT, hybrid), second-generation eAxles for BEVs, brake systems, body components (doors, roofs), battery thermal management (cooling plates), cabin monitoring (Child Presence Detection), navigation, and aftermarket parts. The company also provides energy solutions (GHP air-conditioners, cogeneration, fuel cells) and emerging mobility/environmental services (Michi-log road management, YYProbe speech recognition, CO2 fixation, Bio-M-Coke).
Product overview
AISIN Corporation is a comprehensive automotive parts manufacturer offering a broad portfolio of mobility products organized across multiple categories: Powertrain (eAxle, hybrid transmissions, AT/CVT/MT, engine components), Chassis and Safety (brakes for EVs and ICE vehicles, parking assistance, steering), Body (doors, roofs, aerodynamic devices), and specialized segments including battery frames, cabin monitoring with child presence detection, and car navigation. The company also provides Energy Solutions (GHP, cogeneration, perovskite solar cells), MaaS platforms, and Aftermarket products. Beyond automotive OE, AISIN has developed technology businesses including Michi-log (AI-powered road management service), YYProbe (speech-to-text application), CO2 fixation technology, bio-briquette charcoal for casting, and resource recycling systems. The product architecture follows a platform-plus-applications model where core automotive component platforms are enhanced with digital services and environmental technologies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AI Think: AISIN's technology and innovation blog showcasing company initiatives, R&D, and sustainability efforts
- com-center
- Michi-log
- YYProbe
- Ene-Farm
- Bio-M-Coke
- Universal Step
- Free Stop Back Door
Products and services
- eAxle Electric drive axle integrated unit for battery electric vehicles. Designed as a complete e-drive system for BEV manufacturers requiring high-efficiency powertrain electrification.
- Hybrid Transmission
Quantifiable outcome
- 73% CO2 emission reduction achieved with room-temperature rust-preventive cleaning agent
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Aisin
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Aisin technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability12 records
Feature10 records
Aisin partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- Mitsubishi ElectriccoreJoint venture formed in May 2024 for electric powertrain collaboration, combining AISIN's transmission and drivetrain expertise with Mitsubishi Electric's motor and inverter capabilities.
- Blue Nexus (Denso-Aisin Joint Venture)coreJoint venture between Denso and Aisin providing hybrid technologies to automakers including Stellantis for the Jeep Cherokee Hybrid. Blue Nexus supplies electrified powertrain components combining Denso's electronics with Aisin's transmission expertise.
- Taisei CorporationstrategicJoint development of carbon-recycled concrete (T-eConcrete) using AISIN's CO2 fixation technology. Taisei recognized AISIN's amino acid-based CO2 fixation method as suitable for integration with their environmentally friendly concrete products.
- Kao CorporationstrategicJoint development partnership to create innovative room-temperature rust-preventive cleaning agent. Kao contributed cleaning chemistry expertise while AISIN provided manufacturing and quality control knowledge. Resulting product reduces CO2 emissions by 73% and won the Minister of the Environment Award.
- ToyotacoreAs a member of the Toyota Group, AISIN supplies critical components including transmissions, eAxles, and brake systems. Toyota and AISIN collaborate on electrification initiatives with AISIN accelerating plant construction in India to support expanded Toyota production.
- ToyotastrategicToyota participates as a contributor to the Automotive Grade Linux SoDeV open-source Software Defined Vehicle reference platform alongside AISIN, Mazda, Panasonic, Honda, and Renesas.
- MazdastrategicMazda participates as contributor to AGL SoDeV platform and is a direct customer for AISIN's six-speed automatic transmission manufactured in the USA at AISIN Drivetrain, Inc.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Aisin competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Continental AG: German Tier-1 supplier with overlapping product categories including brake systems, ADAS components, thermal management, and powertrain electronics serving the same global OEMs.
- Denso Corporation: Japanese Tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in powertrain, thermal, and electronic components. Direct co-development partner via Blue Nexus hybrid JV; comparable product breadth across electrification, ADAS, and thermal management.
- Hyundai Mobis: Korean Tier-1 supplier serving Hyundai/Kia and other OEMs with comparable powertrain, chassis, and electronic components. Direct competitor in global OEM supply contracts.
- Valeo SA: French Tier-1 supplier with strong portfolio overlap in thermal management (HVAC, battery cooling), powertrain electrification, and ADAS. Direct competitor in cabin thermal and EV thermal solutions.
- BorgWarner Inc. US-based Tier-1 supplier focused on powertrain and drivetrain technologies including transmissions, eAxles, and thermal management - directly overlapping AISIN's core electrified powertrain portfolio.
- Aptiv PLC: Ireland/US-based automotive technology supplier focused on advanced electronics, ADAS, and software-defined vehicle architecture. Direct competitor in cabin monitoring, electrification, and signal/power architecture.
- Robert Bosch GmbH: Largest global Tier-1 automotive supplier with comparable product breadth across powertrain, chassis, body electronics, and ADAS. Direct competitor to AISIN in OEM supply contracts for major global automakers.
- Schaeffler AG: German Tier-1 supplier with overlapping product lines in transmissions, drivetrain, and electric mobility components. Direct competitor in precision components for ICE, hybrid, and EV platforms.
- Magna International: Canadian Tier-1 supplier with comparable product portfolio including powertrain, body, and seating systems. Direct competitor across multiple OEM accounts globally.
- ZF Friedrichshafen AG: German Tier-1 supplier with strong overlap in transmissions, drivetrain components, and chassis systems. Direct competitor in automatic transmissions and now EV drivetrains (electric axles).
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Aisin social profiles
Digital presenceAisin compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Aisin financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Aisin leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Aisin subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries11 records
Aisin funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Aisin M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments4 records
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Frequently asked questions about Aisin
What does Aisin do?
Aisin Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells automotive components and systems including transmissions (AT, CVT, MT, hybrid), second-generation eAxles for BEVs, brake systems, body components (doors, roofs), battery thermal management (cooling plates), cabin monitoring (Child Presence Detection), navigation, and aftermarket parts. The company also provides energy solutions (GHP air-conditioners, cogeneration, fuel cells) and emerging mobility/environmental services (Michi-log road management, YYProbe speech recognition, CO2 fixation, Bio-M-Coke).
Is Aisin a public or private company?
Aisin is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Aisin founded?
Aisin was founded in 1965. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Aisin based?
Aisin is headquartered in Kariya, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Aisin make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Automotive Parts Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Products and energy Solutions.
Who are Aisin's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Continental AG, Denso Corporation, Hyundai Mobis, Valeo SA, BorgWarner Inc., Aptiv PLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, Schaeffler AG, Magna International and ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
Does Aisin have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aisin.
What industry is Aisin in?
Aisin's product category is Automotive Components Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAAAK, Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE), with a secondary code of IMACALAE, Automotive Coolant & Refrigerant Circuit Components (Pumps/Valves/Reservoirs/Expansion Devices). Its NAICS code is 336340 and its SIC code is 3679.