KYB Americas Corporation(KAC)

KYB Americas Corporation (KAC) is an American subsidiary of KYB Corporation, a Japanese multinational manufacturer of automotive shock absorbers and hydraulic equipment headquartered in Franklin, Indiana, United States. Established in 1974, it distributes OE and aftermarket ride control products for vehicles. The company's operations focus on sales, marketing, and distribution of dampers, struts, and steering components in North America, supported by manufacturing in the U.S. and Mexico. KAC serves automotive OEMs and aftermarket channels, with global supply chain integration from KYB's 15 plants in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. As detailed in KYB's Integrated Report, supply chain risk management ludes third-party audits for quality under ISO/TS 16949 and environmental compliance via REACH and RoHS, with vendor assessments for ethical sourcing and disruption mitigation in electronics and metals. The firm emphasizes traceability for conflict-free minerals. In 2024, KYB Group reported revenues of ¥600 billion (approximately $4 billion), stable from 2023, with KAC contributing to 20% growth in North American aftermarket sales.