What Exedy Globalparts does

Exedy Globalparts Corporation (USA) is a Belleville, Michigan-based manufacturer and distributor of automotive clutches, flywheels, and powertrain components, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of EXEDY Corporation of Japan (founded 1923). The US entity was established in 1967 as Daikin Clutch Corporation and rebranded to EXEDY Globalparts Corporation in 1998; since 1988, EXEDY/Daikin products have been manufactured in the United States for both OEM and aftermarket channels. The company supplies OEM clutches, flywheels, and advanced powertrain components to all 11 Japanese vehicle manufacturers as well as GM, Ford, and construction/machinery OEMs globally, while its Americas aftermarket business distributes replacement and performance products across North, Central, and South America through an authorized dealer network and DTC e-commerce storefront (shop.exedyusa.com).

The product portfolio is organized across three tiers: OEM replacement kits (clutches, flywheels, clutch covers, discs, release bearings, master/slave cylinders, and cables), Stage 1 organic and Stage 2 cerametallic performance kits available with or without flywheels, and the high-end Hyper Series (Hyper Single, Hyper Twin, Hyper Triple, Hyper Compe-R, Hyper Compe-D) in Carbon-D and Carbon-R variants rated up to approximately 800 ft/lbs of torque for motorsports. Technical differentiation rests on proprietary in-house friction material development, patented worldwide spring-type disc dampers, high-frequency induction heat treating of diaphragm springs, lightweight chromoly billet/forged flywheels, robotic cover testing for clamp load and lift separation, and engineering using CATIA 3D Design with FEA. Products are tested to 15,000-18,000 RPM and carry SFI 1.1 certification.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales via three primary channels: direct OEM supply contracts, an authorized dealer and distributor network (including Motovicity Distribution) across the Americas, and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; warranty tiers range from 12 months/20,000 miles for OEM replacement kits up to no-warranty for Hyper Series racing products. Marketing leverages an Influencer Program, a contingency racing program (paid2podium.com), and social media presence across Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. The firm reports 11-50 employees and is privately held with no disclosed financial details.

Name

Exedy Globalparts

Legal name

EXEDY Globalparts Corporation

Website

https://exedyusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Exedy Globalparts Corporation (USA) is a Belleville, Michigan-based manufacturer and distributor of automotive clutches, flywheels, and powertrain components for OEMs and the Americas aftermarket, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan's EXEDY Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Clutches and Powertrain Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Drivetrain & Powertrain Components Manufacturing (Clutches/CV Axles/Alternators/Starters) (IMACANAD)

Keywords

• Automotive clutches
• Powertrain components
• OEM clutch manufacturing
• Performance clutches
• Flywheel manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Belleville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Clutch and Powertrain Sales: EXEDY Globalparts (USA) distributes EXEDY products to the aftermarket for all of North, Central, and South America. Products include replacement clutches, flywheels, and powertrain components sold through authorized dealers and e-commerce.
2. OEM Supply Contracts: EXEDY Group supplies Manual Clutches, Flywheels, and advanced Powertrain Components directly to vehicle manufacturers including all 11 vehicle manufacturers in Japan, GM, Ford, and construction/machinery industry manufacturers worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Exedy Globalparts manufactures and distributes automotive clutches, flywheels, and related powertrain components for both OEM vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket. It supplies OEM clutches and flywheels directly to all 11 Japanese vehicle manufacturers, GM, Ford, and construction/machinery manufacturers worldwide, while distributing the full EXEDY product line through authorized dealers, distributors, and its own e-commerce storefront across North, Central, and South America. The product portfolio spans OEM replacement clutches, Stage 1 organic and Stage 2 cerametallic performance kits, and the Hyper Series multi-plate racing clutch lineup.

Product overview

EXEDY Globalparts is a manufacturer of automotive clutches and powertrain components, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of EXEDY Corporation of Japan (founded 1923). The product portfolio is organized across three main tiers: (1) OEM Replacement products including EXEDY OEM Clutch Kits, Flywheels, Clutch Covers, Clutch Discs, Release Bearings, Clutch Slave Cylinders, and Clutch Master Cylinders; (2) Performance/Sport clutches including Stage 1 Organic and Stage 2 Cerametallic kits available with or without flywheels; and (3) Hyper Series high-performance clutches including Hyper Single, Hyper Twin, Hyper Triple, Hyper Compe-R, and Hyper Compe-D variants in Carbon-D and Carbon-R configurations. The company also offers Lightweight Flywheels, Hyper Series Accessory Kits, and OEM Replacement Clutch Cables. Supporting products include OE Clutch and Flywheel combinations, with accessories like alignment tools and lubricating grease. EXEDY serves both OEM (supplying all 11 Japanese vehicle manufacturers plus GM and Ford globally) and aftermarket channels across North, Central, and South America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EXEDY OEM Clutch Kit Original equipment manufacturer replacement clutch kit for OE applications.
• EXEDY OEM Clutch and Flywheel Kit Complete OEM replacement clutch kit and flywheel including robotic testing for proper clamp load and clutch lift separation, high-frequency induction heat treating on diaphragm springs, proprietary EXEDY friction materials, and patented spring-type disc dampers.
• Stage 1 Organic Clutch Kit Standalone Stage 1 organic clutch kit without flywheel for street and light track use with OEM-like drivability and slightly higher pedal effort.
• Stage 1 Organic Clutch and Flywheel Kit Complete clutch and flywheel kit using Ultra-Fiber Organic Disc material with premium friction materials resistant to slippage and burst, designed for street and light horsepower track use with OEM-like drivability.
• Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit Standalone Stage 2 cerametallic clutch kit without flywheel for high-power modified engines, designed to handle more abuse than stock-type disc assemblies without slipping or fading.
• Stage 2 Cerametallic and Flywheel Kit High-performance cerametallic clutch kit with flywheel for high-power modified engines, available in thick or thin disc options with cushion button disc for comfortable street driving and power-holding capability; clutch covers achieve approximately 40% higher clamping load than genuine parts.
• Hyper Single Clutch and Flywheel Kit Single-disc performance clutch with lightweight chromoly flywheel and purple anodized forged aluminum cover featuring turbine-like airflow vanes for cooler operation, with 6-puck cerametallic facing and spring center damper disc assembly delivering approximately twice the holding torque of OEM clutches.
• Hyper Single Series Clutch and Flywheel Kit (Carbon-D) Single-disc carbon clutch kit (Carbon-D variant) with chromoly flywheel and 6-puck cerametallic disc using T5001 heat-resistant material, reducing mass inertia and improving shift responses for faster gear changes.
• Hyper Single Series Clutch and Flywheel Kit (Carbon-R) Single-disc carbon clutch kit (Carbon-R variant) with chromoly flywheel for moderately modified vehicles.
• Hyper Twin Series Clutch and Flywheel Kit (Carbon-D) Twin-plate carbon clutch system (Carbon-D variant) with patented clutch cushion function for comfortable half-engaged operation with lower pedal effort, including carbon fiber friction material for streetability and performance.
• Hyper Twin Series Clutch and Flywheel Kit (Carbon-R) Twin-plate carbon clutch system (Carbon-R variant) for high-powered street and racing applications, featuring lightweight chromoly flywheel and forged aluminum cover with cerametallic friction materials.
• Hyper Triple Series Clutch and Flywheel Kit (Carbon-D) Triple-plate carbon clutch system rated for approximately 800 ft/lbs of torque at the flywheel, featuring lightweight chromoly flywheel, forged aluminum cover, and carbon fiber friction material, designed for street action as well as drag, road, and rally racing.
• Hyper Triple Series Clutch and Flywheel Kit (Carbon-R) Triple-plate carbon clutch system (Carbon-R variant) for high-powered applications.
• Hyper Triple Series Cerametallic Clutch and Flywheel Kit Three-plate cerametallic clutch kit for extreme power applications with solid disc design rated for high torque loads, featuring lightweight clutch discs for reduced shift times and smooth operation.
• Hyper Compe-R Twin Series Cerametallic Clutch and Flywheel Kit Ultra-light metal multi-plate competition clutch with 6-puck 180mm or 200mm rigid discs, lightweight forged aluminum cover, and ultra-light drilled chromium-molybdenum flywheel, designed for time attack and Gymkhana where fast shifting is prioritized over streetability.
• Hyper Compe-D Twin Series Cerametallic Clutch and Flywheel Kit Ultra-light metal twin-plate clutch with high-capacity damper disc, developed for frequent drift and circuit driving with limited street use, featuring damper discs that protect drivetrain from damage.
• EXEDY Lightweight Flywheel Lightweight flywheel made from forged or billet chromoly steel with excellent strength-to-weight ratio, designed for light to moderately tuned racing cars, passing engineering tests to 15,000-18,000 RPM and SFI approved.
• Hyper Series Accessory Kit Complete installation kit for Hyper Series clutches including all bearings, tools, and accessories needed for a full installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clutch kits tested and approved for use up to 15,000-18,000 RPM with SFI 1.1 Certification
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EXEDY Corporation of Japan (Parent)coreOthersEXEDY Globalparts Corporation (USA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the EXEDY Corporation of Japan. The parent company was founded in 1923 and its manufacturing business and Daikin Clutch brand are known throughout the world. The US subsidiary distributes EXEDY products throughout the Americas.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OS Giken: Japanese high-performance clutch manufacturer known for multi-plate racing clutches and twin/triple plate systems, directly competing with EXEDY's Hyper Twin and Hyper Triple offerings.
• Centerforce: US aftermarket performance clutch and flywheel brand serving muscle car, hot rod, and off-road enthusiasts. Closely comparable product positioning in the performance replacement clutch market.
• SPEC Clutch: US performance clutch specialist focused on high-torque applications for street, drag, and track use. Comparable aftermarket go-to-market and product tiering to EXEDY's Stage and Hyper series.
• Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT): US-based aftermarket performance clutch specialist serving drag, drift, and street performance enthusiasts. Highly comparable to EXEDY's Hyper Series and Stage 2 performance clutch portfolio.
• Valeo: Global French Tier 1 supplier with a significant powertrain business including clutches and transmission components. Competes with EXEDY for OEM clutch programs and in the independent aftermarket.
• Clutch Masters: Aftermarket performance clutch manufacturer offering multi-plate and single-plate systems for modified street and racing vehicles, directly overlapping EXEDY's Stage and Hyper Series lines.
• Schaeffler / LuK: LuK (a Schaeffler brand) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of clutches, flywheels, and drivetrain components for OEM and aftermarket. Directly competes with EXEDY across passenger car and commercial vehicle clutch programs.
• Aisin: Japanese Tier 1 automotive supplier that manufactures clutches, torque converters, and drivetrain components for OEMs including Japanese automakers. Closest comparable given shared Japanese OEM customer base and overlapping clutch/powertrain product lines.
• Eaton: Eaton's vehicle group produces clutches and transmission components, with a long history in performance and heavy-duty clutches. Directly comparable on performance/racing clutch positioning and aftermarket distribution.

Broad incumbents

• BorgWarner: Large global Tier 1 focused on drivetrain and propulsion systems, including dual-clutch modules and transmission components. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same powertrain component space, though less specialized in aftermarket performance clutches.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzNj52WTup-AH0lTqXGy5Ng
• Facebookfacebook.com/exedy.usa
• Instagraminstagram.com/exedyusa
• TikToktiktok.com/@exedyusa?lang=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exedy-globalparts

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Funding overview

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Investors

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