Overview

Univance America is a drivetrain and transportation-machinery supplier founded in 1955 and headquartered in Japan, where it is listed as operating in Kosai City, Shizuoka. It has an estimated workforce of 1,000 to 5,000 people and an estimated revenue band of $250 to 500 million. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors. It makes transmissions, gearboxes, reducer units, gears, and shafts. Its product range also includes components such as gears, pumps, and sub-assemblies.

At a glance

What Univance America makes

The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications, and its listed production capabilities include machining, casting, forging, coating, and assembly.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Assembly, Drivetrain, Aluminum, Coating, Casting, Forging, Pump, Gear, Sub-Assembly (source: uvc.co.jp).

Certifications

Univance America is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• IATF 16949 — uvc.co.jp

• ISO 14001 — uvc.co.jp

• ISO 9001 — uvc.co.jp

• ISO/TS 16949 — uvc.co.jp

Latest developments

• 2026-09-24 — [Gen-AI Analysis] Univance strengthens motor gearbox and new business to address electrification needs, centered on gear technology - MarkLines Automotive Information & Gen-AI Platform (marklines.com)

• 2026-09-02 — [Gen-AI Analysis] Univance invests in Okinawa-based electric ... (marklines.com)

• 2026-09-01 — Auto-parts maker Univance backs emade's bridge round, lifting equity funding to US$892.3K | Dealroom News (dealroom.co)

• 2026-06-12 — 【Univance Co., Ltd.】Vision2030 Progress and Mid-Term Strategy Update｜June 2026 | Japan IR (japanir.jp)

• 2026-01-23 — ユニバンスタイランドがRegional Supplier Quality Awardを受賞しました (uvc.co.jp)

• 2025-07-04 — ニュース (uvc.co.jp)

Company details

Its reported production footprint extends to the USA, Indonesia, and Thailand, and in January 2026 its Thai subsidiary received a Regional Supplier Quality Award. Univance America was founded in 1955, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 71 years in operation (founded 1955). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Univance America make?

Univance America is a drivetrain and transportation-machinery supplier founded in 1955 and headquartered in Japan, where it is listed as operating in Kosai City, Shizuoka. It has an estimated workforce of 1,000 to 5,000 people and an estimated revenue band of $250 to 500 million. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors. It makes transmissions, gearboxes, reducer units, gears, and shafts. Its product range also includes components such as gears, pumps, and sub-assemblies.

When was Univance America founded?

Univance America was founded in 1955.

How big is Univance America?

Univance America has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).

What certifications does Univance America hold?

Univance America lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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