Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
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Since 1918
GS Yuasa is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, founded in 1918. It is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people, with reported revenue of about 3.8 billion. The company makes lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for automotive, industrial, and stationary energy applications, and serves the electric-vehicle, electronics, defense, and renewable-energy sectors. In 2026 it announced plans for a manufacturing plant in Ibaraki Prefecture for domestically produced stationary energy storage systems.
GS Yuasa at a glance
Revenue
3.8B
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1918
Headquarters
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Ownership
Publicly traded (JPX: 6674.T)
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1124
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1124
Named foreign suppliers
8
Top origins
Taiwan · South Korea · Vietnam · Panama
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from GS Yuasa.
What this tells a buyer
GS Yuasa announced in August 2026 that it will establish a manufacturing plant in Ibaraki Prefecture for next-generation, domestically produced stationary energy storage systems.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists battery and emissions products among its offerings.
The company was formed in 2004 through the merger of Japan Storage Battery Co. Ltd and Yuasa Corporation, and its 2026 to 2028 Seventh Medium-Term Management Plan sets out its growth strategy.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
108 years in operation (founded 1918).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
GS Yuasa is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, founded in 1918. It is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people, with reported revenue of about 3.8 billion. The company makes lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for automotive, industrial, and stationary energy applications, and serves the electric-vehicle, electronics, defense, and renewable-energy sectors. In 2026 it announced plans for a manufacturing plant in Ibaraki Prefecture for domestically produced stationary energy storage systems.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1918 |
Headquarters | Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | 3.8B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (JPX: 6674.T) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What GS Yuasa makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists battery and emissions products among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Emissions (source: gs-yuasa.com).
Certifications
GS Yuasa is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — gs-yuasa.com
ISO 14001 — yuasa.com
ISO 45001 — yuasa.com
ISO 9001 — gs-yuasa.com
Trade and customs footprint
GS Yuasa announced in August 2026 that it will establish a manufacturing plant in Ibaraki Prefecture for next-generation, domestically produced stationary energy storage systems. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1124 inbound shipments across 8 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · South Korea · Vietnam · Panama.
Latest developments
2026-08-31 — GS Yuasa to Establish a Manufacturing Plant in Ibaraki Prefecture for Next-Generation, Domestically Produced Stationary Energy Storage Systems - News Room (gs-yuasa.com)
2026-05-13 — 【GS Yuasa】 Formulation of Seventh Medium-Term Management Plan｜2026-2028 Growth Strategy Announcement | Japan IR (japanir.jp)
2026-02-18 — METI Certified "Stable Supply Assurance Plan for a battery" for Stationary Lithium-ion Battery Development and Mass Production in Japan - News Room (gs-yuasa.com)
2026-01-27 — GS Yuasa and Sustech Launch Joint Development of a Grid-Scale BESS Project – AI Optimized Grid-Scale BESS Scheduled to Begin Operations in early FY2026.－ - News Room (gs-yuasa.com)
2025-09-25 — Commencement of Joint Demonstration with Osaka Gas Using a Storage Battery Facility with Power Conditioner – Compatible with the energy management system provided by Shizen Connect Co., Ltd. – - News Room (gs-yuasa.com)
2025-03-27 — Established Hokkaido Sapporo Battery Energy Storage LLC and Held a Safety Prayer Ceremony for the Launch of Grid Scale Battery Energy Storage Project -Toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050 - News Room (gs-yuasa.com)
Company details
The company was formed in 2004 through the merger of Japan Storage Battery Co. Ltd and Yuasa Corporation, and its 2026 to 2028 Seventh Medium-Term Management Plan sets out its growth strategy. GS Yuasa was founded in 1918, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 108 years in operation (founded 1918). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does GS Yuasa make?
GS Yuasa is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, founded in 1918. It is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people, with reported revenue of about 3.8 billion. The company makes lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for automotive, industrial, and stationary energy applications, and serves the electric-vehicle, electronics, defense, and renewable-energy sectors. In 2026 it announced plans for a manufacturing plant in Ibaraki Prefecture for domestically produced stationary energy storage systems.
Where is GS Yuasa headquartered?
GS Yuasa is headquartered in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture.
When was GS Yuasa founded?
GS Yuasa was founded in 1918.
How big is GS Yuasa?
GS Yuasa has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the 3.8B range.
Is GS Yuasa publicly traded?
Publicly traded (JPX: 6674.T). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does GS Yuasa hold?
GS Yuasa lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+81 753-12-1211
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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