Akebono Brake Corporation

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Company
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:superhero
gptkbp:acquisition Mergers and acquisitions in the automotive sector
gptkbp:awards Environmental awards
Various industry awards for quality
gptkbp:certification gptkb:standard
gptkb:IATF_16949
gptkbp:community_involvement Sponsorship of local events
Charitable contributions
Employee volunteer programs
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Delphi_Technologies
gptkb:TRW_Automotive
gptkb:Bosch
gptkb:superhero
gptkbp:employees Approximately 3,000
gptkbp:focus gptkb:Research_and_development
gptkb:Sustainability
Innovation in braking technology
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1929
gptkbp:global_presence Sales offices worldwide
Manufacturing facilities in multiple countries
Distribution networks in various regions
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Tokyo
gptkb:Tokyo,_Japan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Akebono Brake Corporation
gptkbp:industry Automotive
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:Masahiro_Kato
gptkbp:market gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:parent_company Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd.
gptkbp:partnerships Various automotive manufacturers
gptkbp:products Brake pads
Brake rotors
Brake shoes
Ceramic brake pads
Organic brake pads
Semi-metallic brake pads
gptkbp:research_focus Brake performance improvement
Material science for brake components
Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) reduction
gptkbp:revenue Approximately $1 billion
gptkbp:services Brake system solutions
gptkbp:subsidiary Akebono Brake Corporation (Canada) Inc.
Akebono Brake Corporation of America
Akebono Brake Europe S. A.
Akebono Brake Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Recycling programs
Energy efficiency improvements
Reduction of carbon footprint
gptkbp:website www.akebonobrake.com