Takata Corporation · Tokyo Japan
Company Description
Phone: +81-3-3582-3222
Fax: +81-3-3505-2278
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This link will open in a new window Takata doesn't take a backseat to safety. The company manufactures automotive parts such as seat belts; air bags; steering wheels; child safety seats; safety electronics such as crash sensors; interior parts such as head rests, arm rests, visors; and interior trims, fabrics, and textiles. For those who feel the need for speed, Takata also makes the five-buckle seat belts used by race car drivers. Takata was founded in 1933 as a textile company and applied its knowledge of military parachute harnesses to develop seat belts for Japanese cars. It now has 44 plants in 16 countries (nine plants are for R&D). Takata sells to nearly all of the world's major automakers; almost half of its sales come from the US.
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Key Takata Corporation Financials
| Company Type | Public Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
| 2008 Employees | 35,859 |
Takata Corporation Executives
15 executives listed for Takata Corporation's Tokyo Japan location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman and CEO | Juichiro Takada | |
| President and COO | Shigehisa Takada | |
| Senior Executive Officer, General Administration | Osamu Wada |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Takata Corporation
Demand for auto parts is driven by new car sales, which are strongly affected by interest rates, and by the replacement market. Company profitability industry depends partly on the difficulty of manufacturing products and partly on demand volume, since many costs are fixed. Small companies can compete successfully by focusing on a small number of products or some highly technical ones. The structure of the industry is complex, with most smaller companies (referred to as "tier 2" and "tier 3" suppliers) selling parts to larger suppliers (referred to as "tier 1" suppliers), who in turn sell component assemblies or modules to car and truck assemblers such as GM and Ford - collectively called OEMs. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Takata Corporation Competitors
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