Öhlins
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| Industry | Automotive industry |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
| Founder | Kenth Öhlin |
| Headquarters | Upplands Väsby, Sweden |
| Products | Suspension components |
| Website | www |
Öhlins Racing AB, is a Swedish company that makes suspension systems for automotive, motorcycle and motorsport industries. Approximately 97% of all production is exported and Öhlins has distribution in over 50 countries worldwide.[1] The company also produces other types of motorcycle components, including steering dampers and a two-wheel drive system.[2]
Kenth Öhlin founded the company in 1976. In 1986, Yamaha Motor Company became co-owner of Öhlins Racing AB. Öhlins continued to operate as an independent company within the Yamaha group. In 2007, Kenth Öhlin reclaimed a 95% share of the company.[3]
The headquarters are located in Upplands Väsby, Sweden. Öhlins Racing also has branches offices and subsidiaries:[1] Auto Norden and Öhlins Jönköping CEST Technologies in Sweden, Öhlins Asia in Thailand, Öhlins Distribution/Technical Centre in Germany, and Öhlins USA. Öhlins Racing has its R&D department in Sweden, where the main production site is located. Öhlins Racing has suspension products for motorcycles, cars and mountain bikes, and includes active suspension technology.[1]
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