Akebono Brake Corporation Email Format

Motor Vehicle ManufacturingKentucky, United States1001-5000 Employees

Akebono Brake Corporation is a sizable automotive braking systems company based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. It designs and manufactures brake friction materials and foundation brake assemblies, including disc brake calipers and drum brakes. Its customer base comprises automotive original equipment manufacturers, Tier I brake suppliers, and the aftermarket, with major OEMs such as Audi, Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen among its clients. The company operates research and development centers in the United States, Japan, and France and runs 30 facilities worldwide, including four production sites in Kentucky, Tennessee, and South Carolina. All of Akebono's operations hold QS9000 and ISO14001 certifications, and in 2026 the company appointed Todd Hammond as Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast region.

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