GS Yuasa has announced that it has established a wholly owned subsidiary GS Yuasa Asia Technical Centre (GYAT) in Samuthprakarn Province of Thailand (about 30 km south of Bangkok).

With the establishment of GYAT, GS Yuasa says it aims to strengthen its capabilities in the field of lead-acid batteries for cars and motorcycles in Southeast Asia and surrounding areas.

The new centre will focus on the development of products that reflect the region’s characteristics as well as employing new technologies alongside low-cost production facilities.

Profile of GS Yuasa Asia Technical Centre

1. Company name	GS Yuasa Asia Technical Centre GlobalData Strategic Intelligence US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate? Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis. By GlobalData Learn more about Strategic Intelligence
2. Established	6 January
3. Address	78  Moo  3  Sukhumvit  Rd.,  Bangpoomai  Samuthprakarn 10280, Thailand
4. Capital	THB30m (US$908,150)
5. Shareholder and ownership ratio	GS Yuasa 100%
6. Investment	Approx. JPY300m (planned) ($2.93m)
7. Business	Development  of  lead-acid  batteries  for  automobiles  and motorcycles for GS Yuasa Group companies in Southeast Asia and surrounding countries, and related market research
8. Number of employees	14 (estimate for 2014) 26 (estimate for 2015) 60 (estimate for 2018)

Sign up for our daily news round-up!

Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.

Sign up