The SHOWA

The SHOWA CORPORATION commenced operations the UK in February 1995with the objective of manufacturing automotive components in Europe, which had previously been supplied from Japan. It was the 16th overseas production base of the SHOWA Corporation, which is one of the worlds leading suppliers of high precision automotive components. It is particula... rly known for the development and manufacture of shock absorbers. The Aberdare plant of SHOWA UK was completed in March 1997 and further extended in 2001 and 2008. The first components produced were hydraulic pumps for power steering systems. In 1998 shock absorber assembly commenced, followed shortly afterwards by the assembly of hydraulic power steering systems. 2005 saw further investment with the installation of a brand new electronic power steering line. Components are supplied to Honda of the UK Manufacturing based in Swindon, the European manufacturing base for the Civic and CRV models and Honda Turkey. The supply of shock absorbers to Toyota (Burnastone) commenced in 2008. The company is seeking to develop other market opportunities with other European automobile manufacturers.Read More