History

Supporting
the Automotive Industry
through Monozukuri

Supporting the development of the automotive industry through Monozukuri for 80 years.
Delivering countless products to the world, and now, onto a new stage.

History

  • = Calsonic
  • = Kansei
  • = Calsonic Kansei
  • = Marelli
2010

Started the production of lithium-ion battery controllers

Atsugi Plant end of life

First double variable display for automobiles

Started the production of inverters for EV

Started the production of inverters for EV

Started the production of intelligent control displays

Development of separate tri-zone air-conditioner

2012

Calsonic Kansei do Brasil Industria e Comercio Ltda. established

Calsonic Kansei RUS LLC established

Started the production of injection skin (the world's first)

Started the production of non-coated soft-feel hard instrument panels

Started the production of battery cooling blower units

2013

Started the production of new EGR coolers (jointly developed with TOKYO RADIATOR MFG. Co. Ltd.)

Started the production of new EGR coolers (jointly developed with TOKYO RADIATOR MFG. Co. Ltd.)

Started the production of rotary compressors suitable for new refrigerant 1234yf <reduction in greenhouse gases>

2014

Started the production of new series CR-P4 rotary compressors <improved efficiency; reduced noise>

Started the production of circulators for rear seats

2015

Achieved sales exceeding 1 trillion yen (consolidated sales for FY2015)

Started the production of stitched instrument panels with molded skin

Started the production of TPO vacuum formed and simultaneous pressed skin instrument panels

2016

Announcement of tender offer for Calsonic Kansei shares

Started the production of leather-wrapped instrument panels

2017

CK Holdings Co., Ltd., established by KKR, becomes the sole shareholder

2018

Annoucement on the combined of business of Calsonic Kansei and Magneti Marelli.

2019

CK Holdings Co., Ltd. completes acquisition of Magneti Marelli from FCA Transaction.
Calsonic Kansei and Magneti Marelli unite under new worldwide brand - MARELLI - as part of combined company's strategy to compete on a global scale.