JATCO

JATCO Ltd

Brief Company and Industry Description
JATCO — a Japanese company and one of the world's largest manufacturers of automatic and continuously variable transmissions (AT / CVT) for automobiles. Headquarters is located in Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Main Products/Services and Key Markets

• Products: automatic transmissions, CVT transmissions, electrified powertrains.
• Clients: major automakers — Nissan itself (75% stake), Mitsubishi, Suzuki and other global brands.
• Key markets: Japan, Asia, Europe, North and South America — a global transmission supply network.

Year of Establishment, Revenue, Number of Employees, Presence by Country

• Founded (in its current form): 1999.
• Number of employees: approximately 11,700 as of 2025.
• Revenue (fiscal 2024): 564.1 billion yen.
• Global presence: plants and divisions in Japan, China (Guangzhou, Suzhou), Thailand, Mexico, as well as transmission kit exports worldwide.

What Makes Their Office/Plant/Production Interesting, What Can Be Seen and Understood About the Business
JATCO's production facilities demonstrate comprehensive automation: from transmission design to mass production, including CVT and AT models. A factory visit provides insight into how a global supply chain is organized, how consistent quality is ensured, and how flexibility and production scalability are maintained — as exemplified by one of the automotive industry's leaders.