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Establishment of AdVics Corporation
Start of business operations
Established ADVICS North America, Inc. in the United States
Establishment of ADVICS North America
Expansion into North America. Established development and sales bases in Detroit, set up production bases, and organized development, production, and sales systems
Acquired two US production bases from Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio, Inc. and SAFA L.L.C.)
Established ADVICS Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. in Thailand
Established PT. ADVICS INDONESIA in Indonesia
Established Aidekeisi (Tianjin) Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. in China
Completed headquarters building, formulated basic philosophy, and environmental policy
Established Aidekeisi (Guangzhou) Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. in China
ISO 14001 Certification Acquired
Established Taiwan Aidekusu Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. in Taiwan
Formulated VISION 2015
Established ADVICS Europe Office: Acquired a company selling commercial brake parts from Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (S&E Brake Co., Ltd.)
Merged Aidekusu (Tianjin) Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. with Tianjin Aisin Automotive Parts Co., Ltd.
Acquired Kariya Plant and AS Brake Systems Inc. from Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.
Acquired U.S. production base from Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. (ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana, L.L.C.)
Established Aidekusu (Changzhou) Management Co., Ltd. in China
Established ADVICS Europe GmbH in Germany: Established Aidekusu (Fuzhou) Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. in China
Established ADVICS Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in Thailand
Established Aidekusu (Yunfu) Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. in China
Established ADVICS North India Private Limited and ADVICS South India Private Limited in India
Obtained ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 certifications
Received Deming Prize
Established ADVICS Automotiva Latin America LTDA. in Brazil: Established ADVICS South Africa (Pty) Ltd. in South Africa
Established ADVICS Manufacturing Czech s.r.o. in Czech Republic
Established PT ADVICS MANUFACTURING INDONESIA in Indonesia
Established ADVICS Manufacturing Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. in Mexico
Completed Technical Center
Completed Handa Factory
Toyo Brake Industry acquires a third-party allotment of new shares and becomes a subsidiary
Toyo Brake Industry acquires the drum brake business of Nisshinbo Brake Inc. (AH Brake Inc.)
Management integration of ADVICS North India Private Limited and ADVICS South India Private Limited in India, establishing ADVICS India Private Limited
Management integration of Toyo Brake Industry and AH Brake (the surviving company is Toyo Brake Industry)
Establishment of BIADS India Private Limited in India through a joint venture with Brakes India
Adovix will exhibit at the SDGs Children & Youth Fair held at the Aichi International Exhibition Center on November 7-8, 2026. At the booth, programming classes, a lemonade stand, and brake technology displays will be presented, and the "Exciting Work Experience" will offer an opportunity to experience jobs that support safety using a robot car.
Advics Co., Ltd. will make organizational changes and personnel transfers effective October 1, 2026. The company will establish an EPB Technology Development Department and reassign certain officers.
ADVICS Co., Ltd. will make a personnel change effective September 1, 2026. Yasunori Ohata, currently Deputy Plant Manager at the Handa Plant, will become General Manager of the Production Capability Enhancement Promotion Department.
Fifteen Aisin Group companies, including ADVICS Co., Ltd., have decided to donate a total of JPY 10 million through the Japanese Red Cross Society and other organizations to support people affected by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. They will also provide supplies such as water and heat-protection items and hope for a swift recovery in the affected areas.
The Sustainable brake pads developed by ADVICS Co., Ltd. for compliance with new environmental regulations have been selected for the Mazda CX-5, launched in Japan in May 2026. Based on non-asbestos organic (NAO) materials, the pads combine heat-resistant organic, inorganic, and ceramic materials to meet Euro 7 brake dust limits while delivering strong braking performance. Development involved AI-based simulation of material formulations and extensive testing.
On June 10, 2026, ADVICS Co., Ltd. was recognized by Aichi Prefecture as an Aichi Women’s Advancement Promotion Leader. The company has introduced initiatives led by female employees, a women’s networking salon, and maternity wear, and received Platinum Kurumin certification in December 2025. It plans to continue activities that promote women’s advancement across the region.
At its shareholders’ meeting on June 9, 2026, ADVICS Co., Ltd. made changes to its executive personnel. The notice identifies incoming and outgoing statutory auditors, and some departing executives will take roles such as executive advisor. These are formal organizational and personnel changes.
ADVICS Co., Ltd. will make changes to its executive officers and executive fellows effective June 1, 2026. Ryoichi Morimura will step down as Head of Production Engineering. Morihiko Murase, currently General Manager of Production Engineering Coordination, will become Head of Production Engineering.
ADVICS Co., Ltd. will exhibit within Aisin’s booth at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026, held at Pacifico Yokohama from May 27 to 29, 2026. Products on display will include an electric disc brake and a vehicle integrated control system jointly developed with Aisin. ADVICS plans to expand products for electrification and automated driving, propose value through software, and contribute to a new mobility society.
ADVICS Co., Ltd. will be featured at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, on TV Tokyo’s business documentary series “The Unsung Gulliver: Excellent Company Files.” The program will cover the rigorous testing of brake pads, the precision manufacturing process for regenerative cooperative brake systems, and new businesses developed by ADVICS.