News (2007)

Akebono Brake Organizational and Personnel Changes (PDF)

TOKYO - Akebono announced organizational, executive and personnel changes to take effect January 1, 2008 to achieve its new medium-term management plan commencing April 2008.

Notice of New Rating on Commercial Paper

Akebono Brake has been assigned a new rating on its CP program as of December 4, 2007 by the Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd.

Akebono at the 40th Essen Motor Show

Akebono Brake has a booth at the 40th Essen Motor Show being held at the Messe Essen in Essen, Germany. The event is open to the general public from December 1 through 9.

Akebono Brake to Commence Disc Pad Production in Thailand (PDF)

TOKYO - Akebono announced a decision to newly commence disc pad production at its Thai subsidiary, Akebono Brake (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Akebono at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show

Akebono Brake has a booth at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show being held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture.

Yasushi Adachi of Team Ikuzawa takes Double Title in Mountainbike National Ranking and Japan Series

Akebono Brake Personnel Changes (effective October 1) (PDF)

TOKYO - Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. announced personnel changes, effective October 1, 2007.

Akebono Brake to Establish New Company (PDF)

Akebono decided to establish a joint venture to market brakes for industrial machinery and rolling stock.

Akebono Receives Saitama Governor’s Award for Employment of People with Disabilities

Akebono Brake received the Saitama Governor’s Award in recognition for its outstanding achievement as an employer of people with disabilities at the Saitama Prefecture Work Fair for People with...

Akebono Brake announced as Official Supplier to Vodafone McLaren Mercedes (PDF)

Woking, Great Britain: Akebono and Vodafone McLaren Mercedes are pleased to announce Akebono as an Official Supplier of brake calipers and master cylinders.

Akebono Brake Personnel Changes (effective September 1) (PDF)

TOKYO-Akebono announced personnel changes, effective September 1, 2007.

Akebono Brake Personnel Changes (effective August 1) (PDF)

TOKYO-Akebono announced personnel changes, effective August 1, 2007.

Akebono Brake Realigns Japan Production Network (PDF)

TOKYO-Akebono announced a decision to realign its manufacturing operations in Japan, mainly in the Eastern region, as part of its efforts to achieve its Global-30 mid-term management plan.

Akebono Brake Personnel Changes (effective July 1) (PDF)

TOKYO-Akebono announced personnel changes, effective July 1, 2007.

Akebono Brake Personnel Changes (effective June 18) (PDF)

TOKYO-Akebono announced executive changes, effective June 18, 2007.

Akebono Brake Personnel Changes (effective June 1) (PDF)

TOKYO-Akebono announced executive level and personnel changes, effecive June 1, 2007.

Akebono Brake FY2006 Financial Results (Digest) (PDF)

TOKYO-Akebono today announced consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 (FY 2006).

Akebono Brake Executive and Personnel Changes (PDF)

TOKYO-Akebono announced executive and personnel changes, effective May 1, 2007

Akebono Brake Announces Investment by ITOCHU Group (PDF)

Elizabethtown,KY-Itochu Automobile America Inc. and Itochu International Inc. have together acquired an interest in Akebono Brake Corporation in a move that is expected to complement Akebono's managerial resources and increase Akebono's aftermarket distribution efficiencies.

Akebono Brake Organizational Change (PDF)

TOKYO - Akebono announced organizational, executive and personnel changes to take effect April 1, 2007.

Akebono Brake Realigns North American and European Businesses (PDF)

TOKYO - Akebono announced decisions to approve the ITOCHU Group acquiring an interest in Akebono's North American regional company, and the establishment of a European regional company.

Executive Position Change at Akebono Brake (PDF)

TOKYO - Akebono announced an Executive Vice President change effective February 1, 2007 as follows.