Toyota Industries Corporation: November 1926: Manufacturing and sales of textile machinery, industrial vehicles, automobiles, and auto parts
Toyota Motor Corporation: August 1937: Production and sales of automobiles
Aichi Steel Corporation: March 1940: Manufacturing and sales of steel, forged products, and electromagnets
Toyota Motor Body Corporation: August 1945: Manufacturing of minivans, commercial vehicles, SUVs, special-purpose vehicles, welfare vehicles, and ultra‑small EVs
Toyota Tsusho Corporation: July 1948: Domestic and international trade of various goods
Heat Treatment / Coating
Expert in metal surface modification with abundant technology: "Heat Treatment / Coating"
Since the era of the Central Japan Heat Treatment Research Institute, the predecessor of JTEKT Coating, we have specialized in research and development and promoted heat treatment
At the time of establishment, case hardening and tempering were mainstream, but under the founding spirit of "research and creation with heart, always ahead of the times," we devoted ourselves to development. We now enable diverse heat‑treatment processes such as carburizing hardening, high‑frequency hardening, and gas nitriding, covering 2000 model numbers and 600 conditions
As a heat‑treatment expert, we strive for low‑distortion, glossy appearance while developing composite treatments and mass‑production techniques that utilize a wide range of heat‑treatment technologies, aiming for high‑quality, low‑cost surface modification
Furthermore, we were among the first to apply DLC (Diamond‑Like Carbon) coating to automotive parts and succeeded in mass production. We contribute to solving customers' challenges by leveraging high‑adhesion films with thick intermediate layers and microwave‑based inner‑diameter coating technology
In addition, we realize integrated heat‑treatment processing for automotive parts and actively work to create value that satisfies customers' expectations
Merger agreement signed between Kohyō Seiko Co., Ltd. and Toyota Kōki Co., Ltd.
JTEKT THAILAND COMPANY LIMITED, the Thai local subsidiary of JTEKT, received the 2nd Runner-up (third place) award in the Energy Management category for large-scale industry at the ASEAN Energy Awards 2026. Under the "Environment Challenge 2050" initiative, the JTEKT Group is advancing CO2 emission reductions and aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions related to its production activities by 2035.
Jitec conducted a demonstration at the Tado-Misaki factory as part of AWS Japan's Physical AI Development Support Program, achieving a 97.1% success rate in the random picking process for automotive parts. Compared to existing control, the success rate improved by 12.1 points, and the average cycle time was reduced by 16%. The company will use this achievement as a starting point to promote the on-site implementation of Physical AI.
JTEKT's steer-by-wire 'Syncusteer™' received the 'Co-Chair Award of the Japan Manufacturing Conference' at the 2026 Ultra-Manufacturing Parts Award hosted by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. It is a linkless system that eliminates mechanical connections between the steering wheel and the wheels, controlling steering via electrical signals.
JTEKT will exhibit at Messe Nagoya 2026, which will be held from November 11 to 13 at Port Messe Nagoya. The exhibition will introduce the company's history of solution provision, the steer‑by‑wire system "Syncusteer", and case studies of problem solving and value provision through factory solutions presented in panels.
An update was performed on the Jitec website to address PHP vulnerabilities. As a result, some pages were unavailable, and it is expected to take some time to restore them. Once restored, services will resume sequentially.
Jitec Inc. presented research findings in collaboration with Professor Aran Hase of Kanagawa University, and received the Excellent Research Award at the international conference "The 19th MIRAI Conference" held on September 24, 2026. The award was given in recognition of the originality of the research theme, the research approach, and the expectations for the results.
Jitec Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the "HYDROGEN Technology WORLD EXPO 2026" held at Hamburg Messe in Germany from October 20-22, within the booth of Toyota Tsusho Corporation. The exhibition is the largest event in Europe focused on fuel cells and hydrogen applications, and Jitec will introduce products and solutions that contribute to improving the safety and reliability of high-pressure hydrogen systems. The exhibition concept is a total solution proposal from high-pressure hydrogen components to systems.
JTEKT held the new graduate job offer ceremony 'JTEKT ADVENTURE' on October 1, 2026, welcoming 154 new hires. The event incorporated the worldview of RPGs and was designed to foster camaraderie and prepare for a new step forward. It is part of an effort to create an environment that supports employee growth and challenges.
JTEKT Corporation's column-assist electric power steering system (C-EPS) has been registered as an Essential Historical Material for Science and Technology by the National Museum of Nature and Science. First installed in a minicar in 1988, C-EPS was the world's first electric power steering system to reach practical use and mass production.
JTEKT Corporation has published its integrated report, JTEKT Report 2026. The report presents its vision to become, by 2030, a solutions provider that creates the future of mobility through manufacturing and manufacturing equipment, along with a growth strategy focused on adding value to existing products and entering new fields. It also explains how the company uses its management resources to create value and help address social issues.