Exedy

Global Profile & Heritage

Founding & Brand: Founded in Japan in 1923; globally renowned under the EXEDY and Daikin Clutch brand names.
Industry Standing: World's leading OEM manufacturer for clutches and powertrain components; undisputed global leader in sports and racing clutches.
Global Scale: Operates 44 facilities globally, employing over 18,000 people across 25 countries.
Core Product Line: Manual clutches, torque converters, automatic transmission frictions, and industrial transmissions.

Australian History & Expansion

Origins (1986): Founded as Clutchco Pty Ltd in Australia by Barry Davis, Ken Davis, Peter Marsh, and John Ede (former Repco/PBR veterans).
Growth Milestones:
- 1992: Established Clutchline Pty Ltd in western Sydney to serve NSW and Queensland.
- 1995: Partnered with EXEDY Corporation (formerly Daikin Manufacturing Co Ltd) to fund expansion, forming Daikin Clutch Australia.
- 2000: Officially changed the local entity name to EXEDY Australia Pty Ltd.
Market Position: Premier distributor of clutch kits across Australia and the Pacific Islands.

Brands & Acquisitions

AISIN Integration: Expanded product offerings to include the AISIN range (cooling, drivetrain, clutch kits, hydraulics, and lubricants).
Driveline Auto Parts (Acquired 2017): Major supplier of automatic transmission components. Expanded from Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney to include Melbourne and Brisbane.
Distribution Channels: Products supplied to brake/clutch specialists, national wholesalers, reseller groups, chain stores, automatic transmission rebuilders, and Capricorn members.

Product Portfolio & Applications

Standard OEM: Flagship range covering standard passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and Japanese commercial vehicles.
Performance Line: Includes Sports Tuff, Safari Tuff, and EXEDY Racing Clutch.
Heavy Commercial & Agricultural:
- Truck Tuff: Covers American and European heavy-duty drivetrains.
- Agri Tuff: OE replacement clutches for brands like Yanmar, Kubota, Iseki, John Deere, and Massey Ferguson.