IHI Turbo America

What IHI Turbo America does

IHI Turbo America (doing business as IHI America) is the US-based subsidiary of Japan's IHI Corporation (TYO: 7013) and serves as a Tier 1 forced-induction supplier to vehicle manufacturers across North and South America. Founded in 1984 and operating from Shelbyville, Illinois (manufacturing and product engineering) and Southfield, Michigan (OEM sales and engineering), the company designs, manufactures, and distributes turbochargers and superchargers for diesel, gasoline, fuel cell, and natural gas powertrains. Its customer base spans passenger vehicle, commercial truck, agriculture, industrial, marine, military, and specialty/recreational vehicle OEMs, with an aftermarket business that distributes replacement and performance products through Master Distributors and the OptiCat electronic catalog system.

The company's core technology portfolio centers on the RH-series turbochargers (including advanced RHS and RHZ variants with mixed-flow and radial-flow turbine architectures and advanced bearing structures) and on proprietary positive-displacement screw superchargers, in which it is the only mass-producer globally. Engineering services cover in-house design, prototyping, and testing, with technology and R&D support drawn from parent-affiliated facilities in Yokohama, Japan and Heidelberg, Germany to meet stringent emissions and performance requirements. In 2019, IHI America completed a facility expansion that tripled total manufacturing capacity, underscoring both the scale of OEM demand and the operational runway for growth.

The business model is fundamentally B2B hardware sales with two revenue streams: OEM turbocharger and supercharger sales (direct enterprise sales to vehicle manufacturers for original equipment installation) and aftermarket products (replacement and performance units distributed via Master Distributors and the OptiCat electronic catalog). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company carries no independent public listing, no venture or private equity funding history, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within IHI Corporation's diversified industrial conglomerate, which spans aerospace, energy systems, and industrial machinery globally.

Name

IHI Turbo America

Legal name

IHI Turbo America Co.

Website

https://ihi-turbo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IHI Turbo America is the US subsidiary of IHI Corporation, designing and manufacturing turbochargers and proprietary screw superchargers as a Tier 1 supplier to vehicle OEMs across diesel, gasoline, fuel cell, and natural gas powertrains in North and South America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Forced Induction Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336310), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Manufacturing (Gasoline/Diesel) (IMACAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive turbochargers
• Screw superchargers
• Forced induction systems
• Vehicle OEM components
• Diesel engine parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. OEM Turbocharger and Supercharger Sales: Revenue from manufacturing and selling turbochargers and superchargers directly to vehicle manufacturers (Tier 1 supplier relationships) for original equipment installation.
2. Aftermarket Products: Replacement and performance turbocharger and supercharger products sold through Master Distributors for the independent aftermarket in the Americas.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IHI Turbo America designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells turbochargers and screw-type superchargers as a Tier 1 supplier to vehicle manufacturers across North and South America. Its product line includes RH-series turbochargers (RHF, RHS, RHZ variants) for diesel, gasoline, fuel cell, and natural gas powertrains, plus the world's only mass-produced screw superchargers, supported by in-house engineering, prototyping, testing, and aftermarket replacement and performance products distributed through Master Distributors and an OptiCat electronic catalog.

Product overview

IHI Turbo America offers a comprehensive forced induction product portfolio consisting of turbochargers and superchargers as core products, supported by engineering services. The turbocharger line includes the RH-series (RHF) and advanced RHS/RHZ series with mixed-flow and radial-flow turbine options for automotive, heavy truck, marine, construction, and industrial applications. The company is unique as the only manufacturer in the world that mass-produces screw superchargers, which feature internal compression technology for superior efficiency. Engineering services provide in-house design, prototyping, and testing capabilities backed by global R&D support. The aftermarket division provides replacement and performance products globally through a distribution network including a first-to-market ACES & PIES electronic catalog via OptiCat.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RH-Series Turbochargers (RHF) High-reliability turbochargers developed and manufactured under license from parent IHI Corporation, designed for automotive, heavy truck, marine, construction machine, and industrial engine applications. Sold as Tier 1 components to vehicle OEMs.
• RHS and RHZ Series Turbochargers Advanced turbocharger variants with mixed-flow and radial-flow turbine options, advanced bearing structure, and high-pressure ratios intended to meet stringent emissions regulations while enabling engine downsizing. Sold as Tier 1 components to vehicle OEMs.
• Screw Superchargers High-efficiency positive displacement screw compressor superchargers with internal compression for high isentropic efficiency and lower parasitic losses. Compact, mechanically driven design provides rapid boost response. Sold to vehicle OEMs and performance aftermarket customers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IHI Corporation (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHI Turbo America is the US subsidiary of IHI Corporation. IHI Corporation provides license for RH-series turbochargers and technology support. IHI America operates under this parent company structure serving North and South America markets.
• IHI EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHI Europe is a related entity providing R&D support and regional coverage. Collaborates with IHI Turbo America on European market coverage and technology development.
• IHI Europe (Heidelberg, Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal R&D facility supporting IHI Turbo America's engineering and product development, particularly for meeting emissions requirements.
• IHI Corporation (Yokohama, Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary R&D headquarters providing global technology development and support for turbocharger and supercharger products.
• IHI China (FIT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity in China providing regional coverage and support for Asian markets.
• IHI China (WIT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity in China providing regional coverage for Chinese market operations.
• OptiCatcoreTechnology or IntegrationOptiCat is the electronic catalog platform used by IHI Turbo America to publish its complete ACES & PIES electronic catalog for the aftermarket. IHI Turbo is the first turbo manufacturer to publish a complete ACES & PIES electronic catalog through OptiCat's online system.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Korosensei / Hunan Tyen Machinery (Chinese turbocharger makers): Chinese turbocharger manufacturers such as those associated with Weichai and other domestic suppliers are emerging players offering lower-cost turbochargers primarily in commercial vehicle and industrial markets. They represent an emerging competitive threat to IHI in price-sensitive segments.

Direct peers

• BorgWarner: BorgWarner is one of the world's largest suppliers of turbochargers, all-wheel drive systems, and other propulsion technologies. It directly competes with IHI Turbo America in OEM turbocharger supply and has overlapping heavy-duty and passenger vehicle customer relationships.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET): MHIET manufactures turbochargers for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial machinery. As a fellow Japanese-headquartered turbocharger manufacturer, it is a direct peer in technology, customer base, and product portfolio.
• Garrett Motion: Garrett Motion is a pure-play automotive turbocharger manufacturer with direct OEM supply relationships across passenger and commercial vehicle segments. It is the most direct competitor to IHI Turbo America in turbocharger technology, scale, and global footprint.
• Cummins (Holset): Cummins' Holset brand is a leading manufacturer of turbochargers for medium and heavy-duty diesel engines. It directly competes with IHI Turbo America in commercial vehicle, industrial, and marine turbocharger markets.
• Eaton: Eaton's automotive segment manufactures superchargers and other powertrain components, including the well-known Roots-type and TVS superchargers. It is a direct competitor to IHI in the supercharger market, though using different positive-displacement technology.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch: Bosch is a global automotive mega-supplier with a broad portfolio that includes some turbocharger-related products and adjacent powertrain technologies. As a broad incumbent, it competes with IHI for OEM platform awards and engineering influence.
• Valeo: Valeo is a major French automotive supplier offering thermal, powertrain, and electrification solutions, including components relevant to forced induction. It is a broad incumbent competing with IHI for OEM business across multiple vehicle segments.
• Continental: Continental is a major automotive supplier with turbocharger and broader powertrain offerings across passenger and commercial vehicles. It competes with IHI Turbo America as a broader incumbent with deeper resources and a wider product portfolio.
• ABB Turbo Systems: ABB Turbo Systems manufactures turbochargers primarily for large engines in marine, power generation, and oil and gas applications. It is a broader incumbent in the industrial turbocharger market where IHI also competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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