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Subaru Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of passenger cars, aerospace components, and industrial equipment, founded in 1953. It is headquartered in Japan and reports an employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and a revenue band above $10 billion, an estimate. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, aerospace, military-defense, renewable-energy, and industrial sectors. In February 2026 it began production of battery electric vehicles at its Gunma Yajima plant.
Subaru Corporation at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1953
Certifications
ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
73 years in operation (founded 1953).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Subaru Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of passenger cars, aerospace components, and industrial equipment, founded in 1953. It is headquartered in Japan and reports an employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and a revenue band above $10 billion, an estimate. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, aerospace, military-defense, renewable-energy, and industrial sectors. In February 2026 it began production of battery electric vehicles at its Gunma Yajima plant.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1953 |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Subaru Corporation makes
The company is certified to ISO 9001 and its listed products include batteries and bearings, alongside its automotive and aerospace manufacturing work.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Bearing (source: subaru.co.jp).
Certifications
Subaru Corporation is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — subaru.co.jp
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Subaru — reported by subaru.com
Latest developments
2026-08-05 — SUBARU、北米で自動車販売金融事業に参入へ…2030年から | レスポンス（Response.jp） (response.jp)
2026-04-01 — SUBARU タームアウトオプション付コミットメントライン契約を締結 | ニュースリリース | 株式会社SUBARU（スバル） (subaru.co.jp)
2026-02-24 — Subaru and Seino Transportation Launch Collaboration for Automotive Parts Logistics in Japan | NewsRelease | Subaru Corporation (subaru.co.jp)
2026-02-04 — Subaru Begins Production of Battery EVs at Gunma Yajima Plant | NewsRelease | Subaru Corporation (subaru.co.jp)
2025-10-28 — PORT OF VANCOUVER USA, SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. AGREE TO 10 YEAR EXTENSION THROUGH 2040 - Subaru U.S. Media Center (subaru.com)
2025-06-04 — Subaru Expands Renewable Energy Use at Gunma Yajima Plant with Additional Off-Site Corporate PPA | NewsRelease | Subaru Corporation (subaru.co.jp)
Company details
Subaru is a privately held company that reports Subaru of America as a customer and has a 10-year extension through 2040 with the Port of Vancouver USA. Subaru Corporation was founded in 1953, and has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 73 years in operation (founded 1953). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Subaru Corporation do?
Subaru Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of passenger cars, aerospace components, and industrial equipment, founded in 1953. It is headquartered in Japan and reports an employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and a revenue band above $10 billion, an estimate. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, aerospace, military-defense, renewable-energy, and industrial sectors. In February 2026 it began production of battery electric vehicles at its Gunma Yajima plant.
When was Subaru Corporation founded?
Subaru Corporation was founded in 1953.
How big is Subaru Corporation?
Subaru Corporation has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does Subaru Corporation hold?
Subaru Corporation lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Who are Subaru Corporation's customers?
Public sources directly reference Subaru as a counterparty of Subaru Corporation. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.
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