November
Kayaba Research Center was founded by Shiro Kayaba.
History
Established in 1919, KYB began as Kayaba Research Center in Japan. Today, KYB has become a world leader in the development and application of hydraulics technology.
KYB specialises in Shock Absorbers, Hydraulic Equipment and System Products for a wide range of applications including but not limited to automobiles, motorcycles, aircraft, special-purpose vehicles and industrial use.
KYB specialises in Shock Absorbers, Hydraulic Equipment and System Products for a wide range of applications including but not limited to automobiles, motorcycles, aircraft, special-purpose vehicles and industrial use.
1919
1927
January
Kayaba Seisakusho was established for manufacturing of hydraulic dampers, catapults, etc. for aircraft.
1935
March
Kayaba Manufacturing Co., Ltd., was established.
1956
June
Kayaba Auto Service Co., Ltd. (presently KYB Engineering and Service Co., Ltd.), was established.
1968
April
Established Gifu Plant
2003
March
Niterra Australia began distribution of KYB suspension components (Excel-G, Premium, Gas-a-just and AGX)
2006
November
SKORCHED 4’s range released to Australian market
2008
October
Automobile shock absorber manufacturing and sales company established
2010
March
Protection Kits (Bump Stop Kits) range released to Australian market
2011
July
Operations started at Developmental Experiment Centre, an exclusive test track for automobile and motorcycle components.
2014
July
Extage range released to Australian market
2015
October
The trade name was changed to KYB Corporation.
2015
November
KYB Truck/Light Commercial shocks released to Australian market
2016
July
Suspensions Mounting Kits range released to Australian market
2017
August
NEW SR SPECIAL range released to Australian market
2017
December
TENA FORCE range released to Australian market
2019
February
2019 KYB Light & Heavy Commercial Australian Catalogue released
