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Saneop-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
+82 54-770-5549
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Overview
- Summary
- ILJIN Bearing is a global company that has led the automotive wheel bearing market since its establishment in 1973. The company primarily produces automotive wheel bearings, gears, and forged parts. It aims to be a World Class ILJIN, achieving the highest customer value through continuous change and innovation. The company is expanding its business into industrial bearings and precision reducers (SWG) beyond automotive parts. Its vision includes fostering creative talent, developing innovative technologies, and achieving global leadership through communication and collaboration.ILJIN Bearing is a global company that has led the automotive wheel bearing market since its establishment in 1973. The company primarily produces automotive wheel bearings, gears, and forged parts. It aims to be a World Class ILJIN, achieving the highest customer value through continuous change and innovation. The company is expanding its business into industrial bearings and precision reducers (SWG) beyond automotive parts. Its vision includes fostering creative talent, developing innovative technologies, and achieving global leadership through communication and collaboration.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Automotive Parts: Hub Unit Bearings (Ball Bearing Gen 1, 2, 3, Tapered Roller Bearing Gen 1, 2, 3, including ABS sensor integrated types), Chassis & Suspension parts (Ball Joint, Stabilizer Link, Door Checker, Hybrid CABJ/Ball Joint, Corner Module, Control Arm), Powertrain components (bearings for transmission gears and axle shafts, low-torque tapered roller bearings, flanged ACBB bearings for automatic transmissions, clutch application bearings).Automotive Parts: Hub Unit Bearings (Ball Bearing Gen 1, 2, 3, Tapered Roller Bearing Gen 1, 2, 3, including ABS sensor integrated types), Chassis & Suspension parts (Ball Joint, Stabilizer Link, Door Checker, Hybrid CABJ/Ball Joint, Corner Module, Control Arm), Powertrain components (bearings for transmission gears and axle shafts, low-torque tapered roller bearings, flanged ACBB bearings for automatic transmissions, clutch application bearings).
- Industrial Bearings: Railway Axle Bearings (sealed double-row tapered roller bearings, double-row cylindrical roller bearings), Cross Roller Bearings (high-precision for robot arms, motors, machine tools, medical equipment), Large Angular Contact Ball Bearings (for industrial vehicle driving/slewing reducers, robot arm reducers), TRB for Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM), Slewing Bearings (Yaw Bearing, Pitch Bearing).Industrial Bearings: Railway Axle Bearings (sealed double-row tapered roller bearings, double-row cylindrical roller bearings), Cross Roller Bearings (high-precision for robot arms, motors, machine tools, medical equipment), Large Angular Contact Ball Bearings (for industrial vehicle driving/slewing reducers, robot arm reducers), TRB for Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM), Slewing Bearings (Yaw Bearing, Pitch Bearing).
- SWG (Strain Wave Gears): Precision reducer types characterized by high precision, high torque capacity, and zero backlash. Composed of Gear Sets (CUP-style, HAT-style, SHORT CUP-style), Gear Units (Solid Cam, HAT-style Unit, Hellow Cam, HAT-style Unit), Gearboxes (Hellow Cam Gearbox), and Crossed Roller Bearings.SWG (Strain Wave Gears): Precision reducer types characterized by high precision, high torque capacity, and zero backlash. Composed of Gear Sets (CUP-style, HAT-style, SHORT CUP-style), Gear Units (Solid Cam, HAT-style Unit, Hellow Cam, HAT-style Unit), Gearboxes (Hellow Cam Gearbox), and Crossed Roller Bearings.
- Core Technologies: Establishment of a 24-hour R&D network connecting Korea, the US, and Germany for real-time technology development and customer response. Focused R&D on eco-friendly, lightweight, and electric vehicle components. Achievements in 'development of eco-friendly ultra-low torque seal bearings for fuel efficiency' and 'development of next-generation low-torque wheel bearings'. Application of plastic injection molding technology to ball joints for quality stabilization. Efforts in localizing railway bearings, aircraft wheel bearings, and robot cross-roller bearings, which were previously heavily reliant on imports.Core Technologies: Establishment of a 24-hour R&D network connecting Korea, the US, and Germany for real-time technology development and customer response. Focused R&D on eco-friendly, lightweight, and electric vehicle components. Achievements in 'development of eco-friendly ultra-low torque seal bearings for fuel efficiency' and 'development of next-generation low-torque wheel bearings'. Application of plastic injection molding technology to ball joints for quality stabilization. Efforts in localizing railway bearings, aircraft wheel bearings, and robot cross-roller bearings, which were previously heavily reliant on imports.
- Core Advantages
- Global Market Leadership: A leading player in the global wheel bearing market, with its products installed in 3 out of 10 vehicles worldwide. A history of leading the global wheel bearing market through continuous change and innovation since its establishment in 1973.Global Market Leadership: A leading player in the global wheel bearing market, with its products installed in 3 out of 10 vehicles worldwide. A history of leading the global wheel bearing market through continuous change and innovation since its establishment in 1973.
- Innovative Technology Development and R&D Network: Establishment of a 24-hour R&D network linking Korea, the US, and Germany, enabling real-time technology development and responsiveness to global customer demands. Future-oriented research capabilities focused on developing eco-friendly, lightweight, and electric vehicle components.Innovative Technology Development and R&D Network: Establishment of a 24-hour R&D network linking Korea, the US, and Germany, enabling real-time technology development and responsiveness to global customer demands. Future-oriented research capabilities focused on developing eco-friendly, lightweight, and electric vehicle components.
- Diversified Product Portfolio and Localization Technology: Expansion of business areas beyond automotive parts to industrial bearings for construction machinery, railways, robots, aircraft, and precision reducers (SWG). Efforts in developing and applying localization technologies for railway bearings, aircraft wheel bearings, and robot cross-roller bearings, which were highly dependent on imports.Diversified Product Portfolio and Localization Technology: Expansion of business areas beyond automotive parts to industrial bearings for construction machinery, railways, robots, aircraft, and precision reducers (SWG). Efforts in developing and applying localization technologies for railway bearings, aircraft wheel bearings, and robot cross-roller bearings, which were highly dependent on imports.
- Global Production and Sales Network: Operation of an extensive global network including 4 domestic corporations with 12 factories, and overseas presence in 9 countries with 9 production subsidiaries, 2 sales subsidiaries, and 6 sales branches. Establishment of a global supply chain capable of consistently providing products to customers worldwide.Global Production and Sales Network: Operation of an extensive global network including 4 domestic corporations with 12 factories, and overseas presence in 9 countries with 9 production subsidiaries, 2 sales subsidiaries, and 6 sales branches. Establishment of a global supply chain capable of consistently providing products to customers worldwide.
- Quality Recognition from Leading Global Automakers: Supply of core components to world-renowned automakers such as Hyundai, Kia, GM, FORD, FCA, Benz, BMW, and Maserati, earning recognition for product quality excellence. Numerous awards including GM 'Supplier of the Year', Hyundai/Kia 'Quality 5STAR', FCA 'Supplier of the Year', and Ford 'World Excellence Awards' Silver.Quality Recognition from Leading Global Automakers: Supply of core components to world-renowned automakers such as Hyundai, Kia, GM, FORD, FCA, Benz, BMW, and Maserati, earning recognition for product quality excellence. Numerous awards including GM 'Supplier of the Year', Hyundai/Kia 'Quality 5STAR', FCA 'Supplier of the Year', and Ford 'World Excellence Awards' Silver.
- Target Industrie
- Automotive Industry (passenger cars, SUVs, pick-up trucks, MPVs, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles)Automotive Industry (passenger cars, SUVs, pick-up trucks, MPVs, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles)
- Construction Machinery IndustryConstruction Machinery Industry
- Railway Industry (freight, high-speed, metro, electric trains, light rail vehicles)Railway Industry (freight, high-speed, metro, electric trains, light rail vehicles)
- Robotics Industry (robot arms, reducers)Robotics Industry (robot arms, reducers)
- Aviation IndustryAviation Industry
- Machine Tool IndustryMachine Tool Industry
- Medical Equipment IndustryMedical Equipment Industry
- Wind Power Generator IndustryWind Power Generator Industry
- Steel/Paper IndustrySteel/Paper Industry
- Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) IndustryTunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Industry
- Major Markets
- India, China (Beijing, Tianjin, Chongqing), Japan (Yokohama sales branch)India, China (Beijing, Tianjin, Chongqing), Japan (Yokohama sales branch)
- Germany (ILJIN Bearing GmbH, Europe R&D Center), Slovakia (ILJIN Slovakia), France (Paris sales branch), Italy (Torino sales branch), Russia (market entry via MIMS Automechanika Moscow exhibition)Germany (ILJIN Bearing GmbH, Europe R&D Center), Slovakia (ILJIN Slovakia), France (Paris sales branch), Italy (Torino sales branch), Russia (market entry via MIMS Automechanika Moscow exhibition)
- USA (ILJIN USA, ILJIN Alabama, ILJIN USA R&D Center)USA (ILJIN USA, ILJIN Alabama, ILJIN USA R&D Center)
- Australia (ILJIN Australia)Australia (ILJIN Australia)
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO 14001:2004 CertificationISO 14001:2004 Certification
- ISO/TS 16949:2009 CertificationISO/TS 16949:2009 Certification
- Corporate R&D Center AccreditationCorporate R&D Center Accreditation
- World Class 300 SelectionWorld Class 300 Selection
- AAR (ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS) Certification (Bearing Art)AAR (ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS) Certification (Bearing Art)
- 6 PCT International Patent Applications Completed6 PCT International Patent Applications Completed
- Individual National Patent Applications: 'High-resolution sensor for wheel bearings' (US, Germany 2 cases), 'Improved slinger structure for wheel bearing sealing device' (US, China 2 cases)Individual National Patent Applications: 'High-resolution sensor for wheel bearings' (US, Germany 2 cases), 'Improved slinger structure for wheel bearing sealing device' (US, China 2 cases)
- Independent Development of 3rd Generation Wheel Bearings and Selection as Next-Generation World-Class Product in 2001Independent Development of 3rd Generation Wheel Bearings and Selection as Next-Generation World-Class Product in 2001
- Bronze Prize at Korea Technology Exhibition in 2000Bronze Prize at Korea Technology Exhibition in 2000
- Jang Young-sil Award in 2004Jang Young-sil Award in 2004
- Gold Tower Industrial Medal at the 57th Trade Day in 2020Gold Tower Industrial Medal at the 57th Trade Day in 2020
- Awarded '500 Million Dollar Export Tower' in 2015Awarded '500 Million Dollar Export Tower' in 2015
- Awarded '600 Million Dollar Export Tower' in 2024Awarded '600 Million Dollar Export Tower' in 2024
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Saneop-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
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