Kiriu Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1906

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 6,239

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Financing Rounds
  • 5

  • Investments
  • 4

Kiriu General Information

Description

Manufacturer of automotive parts related to undercarriage and brakes. The company's product line comprises brake parts, automatic transmission parts and engine parts as well as air-conditioner parts and oil pressure parts, made using ductile cast iron and ordinary cast iron.

Contact Information

Website
www.kiriu.co.jp
Formerly Known As
Kiriu Machine Manufacturing Company
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 2, Omata Minami-cho
  • Ashikaga
  • Tochigi, 326-0142
  • Japan
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Primary Industry
Automotive
Other Industries
Industrial Supplies and Parts
Road
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 2, Omata Minami-cho
  • Ashikaga
  • Tochigi, 326-0142
  • Japan
+81

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Kiriu Valuation & Funding

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Kiriu Patents

Kiriu Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
JP-2025123470-A Device for measuring molten metal level Active 20-Jun-2025
JP-2021038786-A Ventilated brake disc rotor Active 03-Sep-2019
EP-3789253-A1 Ventilated type brake disc rotor Active 03-Sep-2019
EP-3789253-B1 Ventilated type brake disc rotor Active 03-Sep-2019
US-11236790-B2 Ventilated type brake disc rotor Active 03-Sep-2019 F16D65/128
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Kiriu Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Kiriu Investments (4)

Kiriu’s most recent deal was a Secondary Transaction - Private with Fujiwa Machinery Industry (Hubei). The deal was made on 01-Apr-2012.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Fujiwa Machinery Industry (Hubei) 01-Apr-2012 Secondary Transaction - Private Machinery (B2B)
Munjal Kiriu 14-Feb-2011 Secondary Transaction - Private Automotive
Munjal Kiriu 01-Dec-2007 Joint Venture Automotive
Kiriu Lioho 01-Apr-2004 Joint Venture Road
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Kiriu FAQs

  • When was Kiriu founded?

    Kiriu was founded in 1906.

  • Where is Kiriu headquartered?

    Kiriu is headquartered in Tochigi, Japan.

  • What is the size of Kiriu?

    Kiriu has 6,239 total employees.

  • What industry is Kiriu in?

    Kiriu’s primary industry is Automotive.

  • Is Kiriu a private or public company?

    Kiriu is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Kiriu?

    The current valuation of Kiriu is .

  • What is Kiriu’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Kiriu is .

  • Who are Kiriu’s investors?

    Nissan Motor, SC-ABeam Automotive Consulting, and Unison Capital have invested in Kiriu.

  • When was Kiriu acquired?

    Kiriu was acquired on 01-Apr-2017.

  • Who acquired Kiriu?

    Kiriu was acquired by Sumitomo.

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