Verified Nov 2026
Bearings & Components
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Irigny, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
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Since 2006
JTEKT European Operations is a manufacturing subsidiary of the JTEKT Group, headquartered in Irigny, France, and founded in 2006. It employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion. The company makes bearings and components, including steering and suspension systems, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In August 2026, the parent group reported completing the transfer of its European automotive business, a development covered by the group's own news release.
JTEKT European Operations at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Irigny, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
20 years in operation (founded 2006).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
JTEKT European Operations is a manufacturing subsidiary of the JTEKT Group, headquartered in Irigny, France, and founded in 2006. It employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion. The company makes bearings and components, including steering and suspension systems, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In August 2026, the parent group reported completing the transfer of its European automotive business, a development covered by the group's own news release.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2006 |
Headquarters | Irigny, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Bearings & Components |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 |
What JTEKT European Operations makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications and lists bearings, steering, suspension, and gear products among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Suspension, Steering, Bearing, Gear (source: jtekt.eu).
Certifications
JTEKT European Operations is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Latest developments
2026-08-11 — Foley Advises LEO III Fund in Acquisition of JTEKT’s Automotive Steering Business for European OEMs (foley.com)
2026-08-04 — 📌 One chapter comes to an end, and a new one begins. | JTEKT European Operations (linkedin.com)
2026-08-03 — Concerning Completion of the Transfer of the European Automotive Business｜News｜JTEKT CORPORATION (jtekt.co.jp)
2026-02-27 — Restructuring of European Automotive Business｜News｜JTEKT CORPORATION (jtekt.co.jp)
2025-08-04 — Restructuring of Needle Roller Bearing Business in Europe｜News｜JTEKT CORPORATION (jtekt.co.jp)
2025-07-04 — The innovative suspension fork - JTEKT (jtekt.eu)
Facilities
JTEKT European Operations is headquartered in Irigny, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. Public sources also reference these locations:
Munich, Germany — jtekt.co.jp
Company details
As a subsidiary of the JTEKT Group, the company is privately held in the sense that it has no publicly traded ticker, and it has a facility listed in Munich, Germany. JTEKT European Operations was founded in 2006, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Irigny, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 20 years in operation (founded 2006). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does JTEKT European Operations make?
JTEKT European Operations is a manufacturing subsidiary of the JTEKT Group, headquartered in Irigny, France, and founded in 2006. It employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion. The company makes bearings and components, including steering and suspension systems, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, renewable-energy, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment sectors. In August 2026, the parent group reported completing the transfer of its European automotive business, a development covered by the group's own news release.
Where is JTEKT European Operations headquartered?
JTEKT European Operations is headquartered in Irigny, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes (Rue du Broteau, Irigny, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, 69540).
When was JTEKT European Operations founded?
JTEKT European Operations was founded in 2006.
How big is JTEKT European Operations?
JTEKT European Operations has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does JTEKT European Operations hold?
JTEKT European Operations lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
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