Verified Nov 2026
Powertrain & Drivetrain
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Commerce, California
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Since 1973
Mitsuboshi, operating as MBL (USA) Corporation, manufactures power transmission belts, including V-belts, V-ribbed belts, timing belts, and variable speed belts. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Commerce, California, with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated $10-50M revenue band. It is the North American division of Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd. of Japan and serves automotive, construction, and industrial equipment customers. Recently, it was recognized by General Motors with the 2025 Supplier Quality Excellence Award.
mitsuboshi at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1973
Headquarters
Commerce, California
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Import activity
892
Industries
Automotive
Construction
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
892
Named foreign suppliers
4
Top origins
Japan · Indonesia · Malaysia · Singapore
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from mitsuboshi.
What this tells a buyer
No customs or trade shipment data is available for this company, but in June 2026 it was reported that Crenshaw Crowe & Associates became its manufacturer's representative firm for Florida and the Caribbean.
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and lists transmission products among its offerings.
It is a privately held subsidiary of Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd., and in March 2026 it announced expansion in the Philippines.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
53 years in operation (founded 1973).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Mitsuboshi, operating as MBL (USA) Corporation, manufactures power transmission belts, including V-belts, V-ribbed belts, timing belts, and variable speed belts. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Commerce, California, with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated $10-50M revenue band. It is the North American division of Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd. of Japan and serves automotive, construction, and industrial equipment customers. Recently, it was recognized by General Motors with the 2025 Supplier Quality Excellence Award.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1973 |
Headquarters | Commerce, California |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Powertrain & Drivetrain |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What mitsuboshi makes
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and lists transmission products among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Transmission (source: mblusa.com).
Certifications
mitsuboshi is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — mitsuboshi.com
ISO 9001 — mitsuboshi.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs or trade shipment data is available for this company, but in June 2026 it was reported that Crenshaw Crowe & Associates became its manufacturer's representative firm for Florida and the Caribbean. US customs bill-of-lading records list 892 inbound shipments across 4 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · Indonesia · Malaysia · Singapore.
Latest developments
2026-10-08 — New Office in Bangkok (mblusa.com)
2026-09-01 — Mitsuboshi Belting’s global network is growing! 🌏 | Mitsuboshi Belting (MBL) USA (linkedin.com)
2026-06-29 — We are proud to announce that MBL (USA) Corporation has once again been recognized by General Motors with the 2025 Supplier Quality Excellence Award! | Mitsuboshi Belting (MBL) USA (linkedin.com)
2026-06-09 — We're pleased to announce that Crenshaw Crowe & Associates has joined MBL (USA) Corporation as our manufacturer's representative firm for Florida and the Caribbean. | Mitsuboshi Belting (MBL) USA (linkedin.com)
2026-03-03 — We are expanding in the Philippines 🇵🇭 | Mitsuboshi Belting (MBL) USA (linkedin.com)
2026-01-13 — We are pleased to announce Motivity Controls as our new manufacturer’s representative agency covering Florida. | Mitsuboshi Belting (MBL) USA (linkedin.com)
Company details
It is a privately held subsidiary of Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd., and in March 2026 it announced expansion in the Philippines. mitsuboshi was founded in 1973, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Commerce, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 53 years in operation (founded 1973). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does mitsuboshi make?
Mitsuboshi, operating as MBL (USA) Corporation, manufactures power transmission belts, including V-belts, V-ribbed belts, timing belts, and variable speed belts. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Commerce, California, with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated $10-50M revenue band. It is the North American division of Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd. of Japan and serves automotive, construction, and industrial equipment customers. Recently, it was recognized by General Motors with the 2025 Supplier Quality Excellence Award.
Where is mitsuboshi headquartered?
mitsuboshi is headquartered in Commerce, California.
When was mitsuboshi founded?
mitsuboshi was founded in 1973.
How big is mitsuboshi?
mitsuboshi has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does mitsuboshi hold?
mitsuboshi lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does mitsuboshi import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 892 inbound shipments for mitsuboshi, with top origins including Japan · Indonesia · Malaysia · Singapore.
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