Verified Nov 2026
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Lincoln, Nebraska
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Since 1974
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. (KMM) is a manufacturing subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. Its products include all-terrain vehicles, side-by-side vehicles, personal watercraft, and aerospace components such as cargo doors for the Boeing 777X. In November 2025, the company was reported to have received a $1.5 billion MTA subway car contract.
Kawasaki Motors Mfg. at a glance
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1974
Headquarters
Lincoln, Nebraska
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
18224
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
18224
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Japan · Thailand · Taiwan · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Kawasaki Motors Mfg..
What this tells a buyer
Kawasaki's U.S. operations were reported in November 2025 to have won a $1.5 billion MTA subway car contract, according to Westfair Communications.
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and manufactures products including ATVs, personal watercraft, general-purpose gasoline engines, and passenger rail cars.
KMM operates as a subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries across facilities in Lincoln, Maryville, and Boonville, and in September 2025 reported reaching a cumulative total of 3,500 rail cars manufactured at its Lincoln plant.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
52 years in operation (founded 1974).
18,224 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. (KMM) is a manufacturing subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. Its products include all-terrain vehicles, side-by-side vehicles, personal watercraft, and aerospace components such as cargo doors for the Boeing 777X. In November 2025, the company was reported to have received a $1.5 billion MTA subway car contract.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1974 |
Headquarters | Lincoln, Nebraska |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Kawasaki Motors Mfg. makes
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and manufactures products including ATVs, personal watercraft, general-purpose gasoline engines, and passenger rail cars.
Certifications
Kawasaki Motors Mfg. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — kawasakilincoln.com
ISO 9001 — kawasakilincoln.com
Trade and customs footprint
Kawasaki's U.S. operations were reported in November 2025 to have won a $1.5 billion MTA subway car contract, according to Westfair Communications. US customs bill-of-lading records list 18224 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · Thailand · Taiwan · China.
Latest developments
2025-11-08 — Technological innovation starting with a new Kawasaki Motors plant in Mexico - Hydrographic Transfer Automation | Industrial Robots by Kawasaki Robotics (kawasakirobotics.com)
2025-11-05 — Kawasaki in Yonkers gets $1.5B MTA subway car contract - Westfair Communications (westfaironline.com)
2025-09-30 — 川崎車両、米国リンカーン工場で鉄道車両製造累計3,500両を達成 | ニュース | 川崎重工業株式会社 (khi.co.jp)
2025-06-15 — Kawasaki’s $200 Million Expansion Will Increase Production of Powersport Products-Machinery Insights Insider MingYang (machinerys.net)
2025-05-01 — Inventus Power And Kawasaki Partner To Power New NAV® 4E Personal Transportation Vehicles With Protrxion® HD Lithium-Ion Battery Packs (menafn.com)
2025-02-06 — New York City Transit Awards 435 Additional Subway Cars | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (kawasaki.com)
Facilities
Kawasaki Motors Mfg. is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Public sources also reference these locations:
Lincoln, Nebraska — kawasaki.com
Mexico — kawasakirobotics.com
Company details
KMM operates as a subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries across facilities in Lincoln, Maryville, and Boonville, and in September 2025 reported reaching a cumulative total of 3,500 rail cars manufactured at its Lincoln plant. Kawasaki Motors Mfg. was founded in 1974, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 52 years in operation (founded 1974). 18,224 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kawasaki Motors Mfg. do?
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. (KMM) is a manufacturing subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. Its products include all-terrain vehicles, side-by-side vehicles, personal watercraft, and aerospace components such as cargo doors for the Boeing 777X. In November 2025, the company was reported to have received a $1.5 billion MTA subway car contract.
Where is Kawasaki Motors Mfg. headquartered?
Kawasaki Motors Mfg. is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska (6600 NW 27th St, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68524-8904).
When was Kawasaki Motors Mfg. founded?
Kawasaki Motors Mfg. was founded in 1974.
How big is Kawasaki Motors Mfg.?
Kawasaki Motors Mfg. has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees.
What certifications does Kawasaki Motors Mfg. hold?
Kawasaki Motors Mfg. lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Kawasaki Motors Mfg. import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 18224 inbound shipments for Kawasaki Motors Mfg., with top origins including Japan · Thailand · Taiwan · China.
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