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EventsCanadian Auto Suppliers (CAS) to the Japanese Automotive MarketMonday, Nov. 30, 2009
On November 30th, 2009 the WindsorEssex Development Commission will welcome Toshi Yasuda and Yosuke Yanagase of Kowa, Inc. - a Farmington Hills, MI based company with 35 years experience in the international automotive business. Kowa, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of Tokyo based Kowa Co., Ltd. Their role is to actively assist North American based companies to promote their products and services to Japanese companies through joint ventures and technical partnerships all over the world. Kowa, Inc. has been recommended to us by Ted Kawashima, head of the JAPIA (Japan Auto Parts Industry Association) to undertake the establishment of this supplier group. This is your invitation to attend the information session and launch event.
WHAT: Canadian Auto Suppliers (CAS) to the Japanese Automotive Market - Information Session and Launch
WHEN: November 30th, 2009 beginning at 8:30 am with continental breakfast provided
WHERE: Caboto Club, Windsor, ON (Windsor Room)
WHO: Decision maker at a manufacturing company in SWO who are financially stable, technologically advanced, practicing lean methods and ready/able to pursue Japanese automotive business
WHY: To establish a group of up to 20 companies that will be represented by Kowa, Inc. in Japan and with Japanese automotive companies
HOW: Register for this complimentary event by completing and returning the form attached.
Some of Kowa's current clients (companies for whom they source and place tooling, components, production parts and moulding) are:
In North America
- TRW (6 countries)
- Ford
- Dura Automotive
- Prestolitewire
- Magna Group
- OTICS-USA
- Keihin
- Trans-Matic
- Fisher Dynamics
- Accuride Group
- Royal Technologies
- Chiyoda USA
- Pridgeon & Clay
- Century Plastic
In Japan
- Honda/HGT
- Toyota
- Nissan
- Mazda
- Mitsubishi
- Suzuki
- Nabtesco
- Fukoku
- Tsuda Industries
- Asteer Group
- Aisin Light Metal
- Nukabe Group
- Chuo Malleable
In Asia
- CMS-Suzhou, China
- EWT, Thailand
- TRW, Changchun, China
- Nukabe, Hong Kong
- Lohia Group, India
Kowa Affiliate Groups
- MEMA/OESA
- JAPIA
- JETRO
- Lord Amherst Advisors
Kowa, Inc. can provide services with regard to sales, joint ventures, technical assistance agreements, procurement and supply, international strategic overview of new business opportunities and assistance to exhibit at the JSAE (Japanese Society of Engineers) show in Japan in May 2010.
The normal retainer fee for the above mentioned services generally cost USD $5,000 - $7,000 per month. What Kowa are proposing is starting a group of Southwestern Ontario manufacturing companies to work together and share the costs and service of this type of representation at high levels with the Japanese auto companies. The cost to each company in the group would be USD $350 per month, for a minimum of 12 months. They are looking for a minimum of 14 companies and maximum of 20 companies to participate in this project.
Kowa will also provide:
- Attendance at meetings in Japan with Japanese OEMs and suppliers
- Engineering services for meetings requested by their clients or by Canadian Auto Suppliers (CAS)
- Communication services in both languages (Japanese/English) for both Japanese companies and CAS
- Introduction of CAS products and services to Japanese OEMs and other suers
- Support in Japan to CAS sales staff to encourage Japanese decision makers to view CAS capabilities favourably
- Tokyo office set up if required
At this meeting, Kowa will give an overview presentation of the Japanese market and their services, and how they can help SWO manufacturers break into, or delve more deeply into the Japanese automotive supply chain. Kowa has suggested that they will feature quarterly workshops for the group members to ensure that the group is ready to pursue these business opportunities, and to attend JSAE in May of 2010.
To register, contact Sandra Smith, WEDC - 519-255-9200 x2222 or sandras@choosewindsoressex.com
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