1964 |
“Australian Koyo Ltd.” (AKL) was established as a joint venture between Koyo Seiko Co., Ltd. (Japan) and a local company A.E. Goodwin. |
1970 |
Koyo Seiko (Japan) obtained 100% of AKL’s share. |
1970’s |
Local Production of Ball & Roller Bearings in Australia. Growth in Mining / Railway sectors in Western Australia, supplied to Hamersley Iron (Rio Tinto) and Mount Newman Mining Company (BHP). |
1980’s |
Supply started to Ford Australia and Holden (wheel bearings). |
1991 |
Change of company name to “Koyo Australia Pty. Ltd.” |
1990’s |
Introduction of Universal Driveshaft to Rev Roughing Mill and won Roll Neck Bearing business (100%) at One Steel Whyalla in SA. Supply started to Mitsubishi Motors Australia (wheel bearings) |
1998 |
Obtained AS/NZS ISO9001: 2000 Certification |
2006 |
Supply stared to Toyota Australia for locally built Camry (3rd Gen Hub Bearing Units & Strut Bearings) |
2010 |
Acquisition of the Torrington Needle Roller Bearing business from The Timken Company |
2017 |
Centralisation and integration of operation to Sydney Head Office at Seven Hills |