Tsuda USA

What Tsuda USA does

Tsuda USA Corporation is a Greenfield, Indiana-based automotive parts manufacturer established in September 2012 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japanese automotive supplier Tsuda Industries Co., LTD. (founded 1938, headquartered in Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture). The company manufactures and sells transmission gears, chassis parts, brake components, gear shift-lever components, accelerator modules, and air-conditioner components, primarily serving automotive OEMs in the North American market. Production is anchored by three core technologies: cold forging (a 900-ton press was installed in January 2014), high-precision processing at micron-level tolerances, and thermal treatment including vacuum carburizing and high-frequency hardening. The integrated production system runs from blank making through machining to assembly, with in-house mold design and jig manufacturing.

The company's go-to-market is direct B2B sales to automotive manufacturers under long-term supply contracts, with quote-based pricing rather than list pricing. It is IATF 16949:2016 certified (received August 2018), the automotive industry quality management standard required by major OEMs. The facility was expanded by 68,900 sq. ft. in February 2017, and mass production commenced in February 2014. Tsuda USA benefits from technology transfer and quality systems developed by its parent and operates within the Toyota-affiliated supplier ecosystem established by Tsuda Industries, which was the first in the world to develop the plastic shift-lever for Toyota Motor Corporation.

The company is privately held, employs 251-500 people, and reports no external funding rounds, acquisitions, or public leadership changes in the source data. The current President is Hisayoshi Otake. Marketing and customer engagement are conducted through the corporate website; no digital marketing channels, mobile applications, or third-party platform integrations are documented. Revenue, customer counts beyond Toyota, and detailed pricing are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Tsuda USA

Legal name

Tsuda USA Corporation

Website

https://tsuda-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tsuda USA Corporation is a Greenfield, Indiana automotive parts manufacturer and wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's Tsuda Industries, producing transmission gears, chassis parts, brake components, and accelerator and AC components for North American automotive OEMs using cold forging and precision processing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Axle & Suspension Linkages (Control Arms/Tie Rods/Bushings/Ball Joints) (IMACAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brake Friction & Rotors (Pads/Shoes/Discs/Drums) (IMACAIAE), Steering Systems & Components (Columns/Racks/EPS Pumps & Motors) (IMACAIAB)

Keywords

• Automotive parts manufacturing
• Cold forging components
• Transmission gears supplier
• Chassis parts manufacturer
• Brake components OEM

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Parts Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and selling automotive transmission gears, chassis parts, and brake components to automotive OEMs. Revenue generated through long-term supply contracts with automotive manufacturers, with products delivered after strict quality inspection.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Tsuda USA Corporation manufactures and sells automotive parts including transmission gears, chassis parts, and brake components for automotive OEMs in the North American market. The company employs an integrated production system combining cold forging, high-precision processing, and thermal treatment technologies, spanning from blank making to machining and assembly. It operates as a 100% owned U.S. subsidiary of Japanese automotive parts maker Tsuda Industries Co., LTD. (affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation).

Product overview

Tsuda USA Corporation is a 100% owned subsidiary of Tsuda Industries Co., LTD. (affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation) that operates as an automotive manufacturing facility producing transmission gears, chassis parts, brake components, gear shift lever components, accelerator modules, and air conditioner components. The company employs an integrated production system spanning from blank making to machining and assembly, supported by three core manufacturing technologies: Cold Forging Technology (for high accuracy and low-cost production), High Precision Processing Technology (for micron-level dimension accuracy), and Thermal Treatment Technology (including vacuum carburizing for hardness requirements).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transmission Gears Automotive transmission gears manufactured using cold forging technology for high accuracy and strength, supplied to automotive OEMs.
• Chassis Parts Automotive chassis components manufactured through integrated production from blank making to machining and assembly.
• Brake Components Automotive brake system components requiring high hardness and precision, processed through thermal treatment technology.
• Gear Shift Lever Components Plastic shift-lever components for automotive gear shifting systems, with parent company heritage as pioneer of plastic shift-lever for Toyota.
• Accelerator Modules Automotive accelerator control modules manufactured using precision processing technology.
• Air Conditioner Components Automotive air conditioning system components manufactured in-house with integrated production systems.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tsuda Industries Co., LTDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2012100% owned parent company established in 1938, headquartered in Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation. Provides technical knowledge, expertise, and quality control systems to Tsuda USA. TSUDA USA Corporation was established to extend Tsuda Industries' automotive parts manufacturing to the North American market.
• Toyota Motor CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company Tsuda Industries has historical relationship with Toyota, being the first in the world to develop and manufacture the plastic shift-lever for Toyota Motor Corporation. Tsuda USA serves the broader Toyota automotive supply chain ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Brembo: Italian specialty manufacturer of high-performance brake systems, calipers, discs, and pads. Comparable on brake component manufacturing, precision forging/casting, and direct OEM supply into global automotive platforms.
• GKN Automotive (Dowlais): Specialist in automotive driveline technologies including precision-forged CV joints, sideshafts, and e-drive systems. Highly comparable cold-formed drivetrain component portfolio supplied to global OEMs including Toyota, Ford, and Stellantis.
• American Axle & Manufacturing: Major US-based Tier-1 manufacturer of driveteline, propulsion, and chassis components for automotive OEMs. Highly comparable to Tsuda USA's transmission gears, chassis parts, and integrated forging manufacturing model serving North American OEMs.
• Dana Incorporated: Global supplier of drivetrain, axles, and chassis components for passenger vehicles, trucks, and off-highway equipment. Directly comparable in product scope (gears, chassis, precision forging) and customer base (major North American OEMs).
• JTEKT Corporation: Manufacturer of steering systems, drivetrain components, and bearings with strong Toyota Group ties. Comparable in precision-component manufacturing and as a fellow Japanese supplier with North American operations serving automotive OEMs.
• Mando Corporation: Korean-headquartered Tier-1 supplier specializing in brake, steering, and suspension systems for global OEMs. Highly comparable product mix (brake components, chassis parts) and similar B2B OEM-direct supply model.

Broad incumbents

• BorgWarner: Global powertrain and drivetrain specialist transitioning toward electrification (e-axles, inverters, motors). Comparable to Tsuda USA in drivetrain focus and OEM-direct B2B supply, while representing a broader scale incumbent.
• Magna International: Diversified global Tier-1 with power & vision, chassis, seating, and exteriors. Relevant as a broad incumbent operating in many of the same component categories (chassis, drivetrain, brake) supplied to North American OEMs.
• Aisin Corporation: Toyota Group-affiliated manufacturer of transmissions, drivetrain, brake, and chassis components. Strong analog given the parent Tsuda Industries' Toyota affiliation and the overlapping transmission/brake product portfolio.
• Robert Bosch (Mobility Solutions): World's largest automotive supplier with significant brake system, chassis electronics, and drivetrain operations. Overlap with Tsuda USA's brake components portfolio and B2B OEM supply motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Tsuda_USA_Corp

Compliance1 record

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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