ABOUT US
For almost a century KYB has specialised in hydraulics, with technology widely used in the aeronautical, rail and maritime industries. KYB is Japans leading hydraulics company.
The KYB group, which has 8,200 employees worldwide, turns over $2.6 billion, of which 60% is from sales of automotive shock absorbers. From its 15 factories in Asia, Europe and the United States, KYB has an annual production capacity of more than 75 million shock absorbers. KYB has the largest shock absorber factory in the world (in Gifu, Japan), with a capacity of over 50 million pieces. It is highly automated and can change from producing one strut to another in 15 seconds. KYB Corporation is listed on the Tokyo stock exchange and exports its products to more than 100 countries across the world.
KYB began as Kayaba Research Center, founded in Japan on November 19, 1919 by Shiro Kayaba. Having established itself in the manufacture of hydraulic dampers, the company became known as Kayaba Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in 1935. The company grew steadily, and in 1959, was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In 1974 a sales subsidiary was established in the United States. Today, that company is known as KYB Americas Corporation.
IN 2005, THE BRAND NAME KYB WAS ADOPTED AS THE OFFICIAL CORPORATE NAME.
A commitment to engineering innovation and manufacturing excellence has helped KYB to become the world’s largest supplier of shocks and struts for auto manufacturers and the aftermarket. Nearly one in every four autos built comes with KYB shocks and struts. KYB has manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Yuen Thong & Co., (Pte) Ltd. was established in 1967 as importer, exporter, wholesaler and stockist of renowned brands of automotive spare parts for all types of Japanese and Korean vehicles. We are also able to outsource all kinds of spare parts that you require.
We specialise in:
Suspension Parts – ‘KYB’ Shock Absorbers
and ‘555’ Suspension Parts etc.
Engine Parts – ‘RIK’ ‘NPR’ ‘TP’ Piston Rings
and ‘TAIHO’ Engine Bearings etc.
Brake Parts – ‘AISIN’ ‘NABCO’ ‘AKEBONO’ and ‘FIC’.
We are currently serving our customers in domestic,
regional as well as international markets.
With more than 50 years of experience behind us, we are confident that we can meet the needs of our valued customers with competitive prices and reliable services.
Yuen Thong & Co., (Pte) Ltd. is the exclusive distributor of KYB shock absorbers and other product ranges for Singapore market.
