- Business
- F.C.C. Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells clutches and related components for motorcycles, scooters, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and general-purpose machinery, as well as clutches for four-wheeled vehicles including manual transmission, automatic transmission, continuously variable transmission (CVT), torque converter lockup, and four-wheel drive vehicles. The company operates through two main segments: Motorcycle Clutches and Automobile Clutches. Its product portfolio includes wet-type multi-disc clutches, assisted and slipper clutches, centrifugal clutches, racing clutches, and pulleys for belt converters used in various two-wheeled motor vehicles and racing applications. Additionally, F.C.C. supplies general-purpose clutches such as cam-type torque-sensitive limited slip differentials for ATVs and hydraulic static transmissions for snow throwers and lawn mowers. Besides mobility-related products, the company is engaged in non-mobility businesses including environmental and energy-related products and services. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, F.C.C. has a global production system with 22 facilities across 10 countries including the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, India, China, and Taiwan. It serves major automotive clients such as Honda, Toyota, Daihatsu, Subaru, Aisin, Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Hyundai, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Harley-Davidson, BMW, Ducati, and Triumph. Recent major developments include expanding its global production capacity and integrating advanced technology to enhance product performance in the increasingly competitive automotive parts market while maintaining a strong focus on adapting flexibly to environmental changes. The company aims to strengthen its global presence as an integrated manufacturer handling everything from friction material development to clutch assembly. F.C.C. operates multiple plants and offices in Japan and abroad, including affiliated companies Kyushu F.C.C., Tenryu Industry, and Flint, reflecting ongoing organizational expansion and strategic positioning in international markets. This comprehensive manufacturing and service infrastructure supports F.C.C.'s leading role in clutch production for the motorcycle and automobile industries and its entry into related new business fields such as environmental and energy solutions.