• KYB Middle East & Africa
  • Office No 2010, 20th Floor. Tower A JAFZA One Bldg., Jebel Ali Free Zone PO Box: 261819, Dubai - UAE

Milestone - KYB MEA

KYB Middle East was established in Dubai to oversee drop shipments to Middle East & South Africa.

KYB Middle East and Africa is based in the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai, U.A.E. and offers sales and support across the Middle East and Africa region. 
This office was established with a motive to be one step closer to the customer.

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since 1919

Since its foundation in 1919 at the Kayaba Research Center in Japan, KYB has grown into a global leader in hydraulics and vehicle suspension. This timeline highlights the pivotal moments and innovations that have shaped KYB’s path — from early breakthroughs to expanded presence in the MEA region.

November, 1919
Kayaba is Born
The Kayaba Research Centre was founded by Shiro Kayaba, he was aged just 21.
November, 1919
1935
Manufacturing Begins
Kayaba Manufacturing Co Ltd was established.
1935
1968
Gifu North Factory
Kayaba Manufacturing Co Ltd was established.
1968
1973
Gifu South
Gifu works (presently known as Gifu South Plant) was established.
1973
1983
Production Begins in Europe
A Shock absorber manufacturer in Spain was jointly acquired.
1983
1983
Malaysia Begins Production
A Shock absorber production manufacturing joint venture was established in Malaysia.
1983
1986
USA Manufacturing Begins
A Shock absorber manufacturing subsidiary was established in the United States.
1986
1989
First European Base
A Sales subsidiary was established in Germany.
1989
2003
Expansion of European Manufacturing
An automotive shock absorber manufacturing subsidiary was established in Czech Republic.
2003
2005
Thailand Presence Grows
A sales office is established in Thailand.
2005
2005
Middle East Expansion
KYB Middle East was established in Dubai.
2005
2008
European Manufacturing Strengthened
An additional automotive shock absorber manufacturing company was established in Spain (KAMS), supplying both OE and aftermarket.
2008
2013
Coil Spring Manufacturing is Launched
A joint venture, KYB Chita Manufacturing Czech, was established in the Czech Republic (KMCZ). A purpose built coil spring factory to support the increasing demand for KYB K-Flex coil springs across Europe.
2013
2019
Centenary Celebration
KYB celebrated 100 years since Shiro Kayaba opened the Kayaba Research Centre in Tokyo.
2019
2025
Centenary Celebration
20th Anniversary of KMF.
2025