The new model of the Honda Civic series that was launched in the. U.S. in April
2011, ... The Honda CBr250r, a 250cc road sports model of scooter launched in ...
New Adoptions of Our Products
Through its aluminum weight reduction and braking system technologies, Nissin Kogyo makes considerable contributions to motorized society in terms of both the environment and safety.
FOUR-WHEELED VEHICLE BUSINESS The new model of the Honda Civic series that was launched in the U.S. in April 2011, has adopted brake and aluminum products that leverage Nissin Kogyo’s core technologies. These technologies are used in hybrid cars in addition to purely gasoline-powered cars, and MASTER CYLINDER & MASTER POWER
DRUM BRAKE (REAR)
ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET
DISK BRAKE (REAR)
ALUMINUM KNUCKLE
Research and Development Activities
all types of vehicle incorporate the VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) system as a standard feature.
VSA
The Nissin Kogyo Group constantly strives to
four-wheeled vehicles. Placing importance on
keep one step ahead of changes in the world
basic brake and mechatronics automated
by conducting research and development
control system development, aluminum-based
activities in order to create new product fami-
weight-reduction design technology, materials
lies that can contribute to safety and the envi-
development and manufacturing process
ronment while meeting the needs of customers
technology development, we are steering
and society.
research and development in a direction that
In Japan, we aim to raise the levels of
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Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd.
will facilitate production on a global scale. We
safety and comfort, and to reduce weight and
are also working to respond to the needs
improve fuel efficiency, for motorcycles and
related to a low-carbon society by developing
MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS The Honda CBR250R, a 250cc road sports model of scooter launched in Japan in March 2011, has adopted products developed by Nissin Brake (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Produced in Thailand, the CBR250R is a global model for export to a wide variety of regions, including the ASEAN region, Japan, Europe, North REAR DISK BRAKE
FRONT DISK BRAKE
America and Australia.
NISSIN BRAKE (THAILAND)
products, materials and manufacturing pro-
Nissin Kogyo’s Development Division is
cesses that can contribute to the reduction of
the key driver of the Group’s research and
R&D Expenditures/ Ratio to Net Sales
CO2 emissions.
development. R&D expenditures in the year
(¥ millions/%)
In North America, we are conducting
under review were ¥6,165 million. By geo-
market surveys of the needs and trends in this
graphic segment, Japan accounted for ¥5,871
region in particular, and developing products
million, and North America for ¥293 million.
8,000
8.0
6,000
6.0
4,000
4.0
2,000
2.0
such as motorcycles and four-wheeled vehicles that respond to these needs. Furthermore, we are developing parts and components that can be procured locally.
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Annual Review 2011
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