DN Automotive

What DN Automotive does

DN Automotive is a South Korea-headquartered Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer supplying anti-vibration parts (VMS), automotive batteries (BTS), and tube/rubber products (TUBE) to global vehicle OEMs. Founded in 1971 as DongAh Tire & Rubber, the company rebranded from DTR Automotive to DN Automotive in 2022 and is recognized as a Global Top 3 player in automotive anti-vibration parts with approximately 10% global market share. It serves 36 OEMs across more than 50 countries, including STELLANTIS, GM, BMW, VW Group, Ford, Daimler, Volvo, Porsche, and emerging EV manufacturers such as Rivian and NIO.

The company's core technology is built on proprietary rubber compound formulations (6,000+ variants under the DTRamid® brand), patented active engine mount technology (Vibramount®, the world's first mass-produced full closed-loop active engine mount introduced in 2006), and hydraulic suspension bush technology (Durabush®). DN operates 9 manufacturing plants and 7 technical centers across 10 countries on 4 continents, enabling just-in-time OEM delivery. The BTS division targets 10 million battery units of annual production capacity by 2025, with products spanning vehicle batteries, Start & Stop batteries, truck/bus batteries, and marine/RV batteries, distributed to 300+ customers in 120+ countries. The TUBE division supplies automotive inner tubes, flaps, curing bladders, and compounded rubber (CMB) to 200+ customers in 110 countries.

The business model is B2B OEM-embedded, with revenue generated through long-term supply contracts negotiated directly with automotive manufacturers. DN's BT division won Korean Trade Day Export Tower Awards at $100M (2012), $200M (2018), and $300M (2022), signaling sustained export scaling. The company has expanded its customer base into EV platforms via NIO, Rivian, Canoo, and Human Horizons, leveraging its vibration management expertise for electric motor mounts and high-frequency powertrain isolation. The Tube & Rubber Business Division merged into DN Automotive in September 2024, and the 50th anniversary was celebrated in June 2024.

Name

DN Automotive

Legal name

DN Automotive Corporation

Website

https://dnautomotive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DN Automotive is a South Korea-based Tier 1 automotive supplier manufacturing anti-vibration parts, batteries, and tube/rubber products, serving 36+ global OEMs including STELLANTIS, GM, BMW, and Ford across 10 countries with 9 manufacturing plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Anti-Vibration Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Tires & Inner Tubes (3011)

akta.pro primary industry

Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension Components Manufacturing (IMACAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aftermarket Wheels, Tires & TPMS Accessories Manufacturing (Rims/Spacers/Valve Stems/TPMS Sensors) (IMACANAF)

Keywords

• Automotive anti-vibration parts
• Engine mounts
• Automotive batteries
• Rubber components
• Vibration management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulsan

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. VMS (Vibration Management Systems) Parts: DN Automotive's VMS division manufactures and sells anti-vibration parts including engine mounts, suspension bushes, and chassis mountings to global automotive OEMs. Revenue is generated through long-term supply contracts with automotive manufacturers, with product development collaboration integrated into the commercial relationship.
2. BTS (Battery) Products: The BTS division manufactures and sells automotive batteries including vehicle batteries, Start & Stop batteries, truck & bus batteries, and marine & leisure batteries. Batteries are supplied to approximately 120+ countries and 300+ global customers.
3. Tube & Rubber Products: The TUBE division manufactures and sells automotive inner tubes, flaps, curing bladders, and CMB (compound rubber) products. Products are supplied to over 200 customers in 110 countries worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DN Automotive manufactures and sells automotive anti-vibration components (engine mounts, suspension bushes, chassis mountings, torsional dampers, air springs), automotive batteries (start-stop, truck & bus, marine & RV), and rubber-based products (inner tubes, flaps, curing bladders, compounded rubber) to global automotive OEMs as a Tier 1 supplier. The company also operates a smaller aftermarket channel through VMS Italy and a railway suspension business. It serves 36 OEM customers in VMS, 300+ in BTS, and 200+ in TUBE, producing from nine plants across ten countries.

Product overview

DN Automotive is a global Top 3 automotive anti-vibration parts and battery manufacturer, operating through three main business divisions: VMS (Vibration Management Systems), BTS (Battery & Vibration Solutions), and TUBE (Tube & Rubber). The VMS division produces vibration control products including patented Vibramount® active engine mounts, Durabush® hydraulic suspension bushes, engine mounts, suspension bushes, and chassis components for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and railway applications. The BTS division manufactures automotive batteries including vehicle batteries, Start & Stop batteries, truck & bus batteries, and marine/RV batteries. The TUBE division produces automotive inner tubes, flaps, curing bladders, and CMB (compounded rubber) products. The company holds a global market share of approximately 10% in the automotive vibration management systems market and serves customers in over 120 countries with 300+ clients through the BTS division alone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VMS (Vibration Management Systems): Automotive anti-vibration parts business division specializing in engine mounts, suspension bushes, and chassis mountings.
• BTS (Battery)
• TUBE
• X-PRO Battery

Products and services

• VMS (Vibration Management Systems) — Anti-Vibration Components Complete line of anti-vibration components for OEM automotive platforms, including engine mounts, motor mounts, suspension bushes, chassis mountings, torsional dampers, and air springs. Supplied to 36 OEM customers globally; DN Automotive holds a Global Top 3 position with approximately 10% global market share in automotive VMS.
• BTS (Battery) — Automotive Batteries Automotive batteries covering vehicle, start & stop, truck & bus, and marine & RV applications, supplied to 300+ customers across 120+ countries. DN Automotive is a Global Top 3 player in automotive batteries.
• TUBE — Inner Tubes, Flaps, Curing Bladders and Compounded Rubber (CMB) Rubber-based products supplied to 200+ customers, including inner tubes for tire manufacturers, flaps, curing bladders for tire production, and compounded rubber (CMB) for industrial rubber processors.
• Vibramount® Active Engine Mount Patented active engine mount technology designed to mitigate vibration and noise in modern internal-combustion and electrified powertrains, supplied to OEMs as a differentiated VMS solution.
• Durabush® Hydraulic Suspension Bush Patented hydraulic suspension bush technology engineered for OEM chassis and suspension applications, providing tuned damping and durability characteristics.
• DTRamid® Compound Technology Proprietary fibre-reinforced rubber compound used as a base material across DN Automotive's anti-vibration and rubber product portfolio, providing tuned mechanical properties for demanding NVH and durability applications.
• Railway Elastic Rubber-Metal Suspension Systems Elastic rubber-metal suspension systems specifically developed for railway-vehicle applications, extending DN Automotive's vibration-control expertise beyond automotive into rail.
• Aftermarket Parts (VMS Italy) Premium aftermarket replacement parts — including engine mounts, suspension bushes, and chassis components — distributed through VMS Italy to resellers and distributors for the out-of-warranty vehicle parc.

Quantifiable outcome

• Active engine mount technology enables fuel economy improvements and emissions reductions in advanced powertrains
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fukoku (China Joint Venture)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004DN established a joint venture with Fukoku in China (2004) for the production of air springs and VMS products. This partnership enabled DN to establish manufacturing capabilities in China for air spring and anti-vibration product lines.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hutchinson (TotalEnergies): Hutchinson is a French manufacturer of rubber and polymer components for automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets, with strong position in anti-vibration mounts, suspension bushings, and body sealing. Its automotive NVH portfolio directly overlaps with DN Automotive's VMS offering for European OEMs.
• Cooper Standard Automotive: Cooper Standard is a leading global supplier of sealing, fluid handling, and anti-vibration components for automotive OEMs. Its AVS (Anti-Vibration Systems) business competes directly with DN Automotive in powertrain mounts and chassis NVH solutions.
• Clarios: Clarios (formerly Johnson Controls Power Solutions) is the world's largest automotive battery manufacturer, producing batteries under brands like VARTA, Optima, and LTH. It directly competes with DN Automotive's BTS division in low-voltage automotive batteries for OEM and aftermarket channels globally.
• GS Yuasa Corporation: GS Yuasa is a leading Japanese manufacturer of automotive and industrial batteries, including lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. It is a direct competitor to DN Automotive's BTS division in vehicle batteries, particularly in Asian and global OEM channels.
• Yokohama Rubber Company: Yokohama Rubber is a major Japanese tire manufacturer with a rubber products portfolio that includes automotive inner tubes and industrial rubber components. Its TUBE business overlaps with DN Automotive's TUBE division in serving tire industry and aftermarket customers globally.
• Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Toyo Tire is a Japanese tire and rubber products manufacturer that also produces automotive inner tubes and related rubber components. Its rubber products division competes with DN Automotive's TUBE division in automotive tubes, flaps, and curing bladders.
• Vibracoustic (Freudenberg): Vibracoustic is the world's largest dedicated supplier of automotive anti-vibration components, producing engine mounts, suspension bushings, and NVH solutions for global OEMs. It is the most direct competitor to DN Automotive's VMS division, with comparable product portfolio, OEM customer base, and technology focus including active mounts.
• Sumitomo Riko: Sumitomo Riko is a Japanese automotive parts manufacturer specializing in anti-vibration rubber components, hoses, and interior products. It supplies engine mounts, suspension bushings, and dynamic dampers to global OEMs, making it a direct competitor in VMS technology with strong presence in Asian OEMs.
• Trelleborg AB: Trelleborg is a global leader in engineered polymer solutions including automotive anti-vibration components, suspension bushings, and powertrain mounts. Its automotive division competes directly with DN Automotive's VMS business in serving tier 1 OEM customers with rubber-based NVH solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Continental AG (ContiTech): Continental is a large Tier 1 automotive supplier whose ContiTech division produces rubber-based anti-vibration components, among many other automotive systems. While not specialized in VMS, it competes with DN Automotive on engine mounts and chassis components as part of a broader automotive portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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