With 7,000 employees worldwide, Daido Metal is the global market leader in plain bearings. Supplying to a diverse customer base across many industries, we continue to serve customers at a high level, support and develop the next generation of world industry, and create new value for plain bearings.
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Our bearings are designed to meet the requirements of the many unique applications that our rapidly changing world demands. If you have a product design that requires just the right bearing to optimize its performance, you have come to the right place.
Our bearings are used in automotive applications for everything from engines to door hinges, as well as in infrastructure and transportation applications such as bridges and helicopters. They are also used in products like door rollers, office chairs, copy machines and kitchen appliances. We have the bearings to meet your needs, including custom products developed specifically for your applications.
Daido Metal manufactures and sells a wide variety of bearings for automobiles, marine engines, construction machinery and general industrial use.
We have a global production and sales network in our five-hub system of Japan, North America, Europe, Asia and China.
We are an independent company supplying our products globally to a diverse customer base across many sectors.
We are the world’s largest manufacturer of several types of bearings, including nearly a third of all automobile engine bearings and two thirds of all large ship engine bearings as of 2022.
We also boast an overwhelming domestic share of bearings used in trucks, construction machinery, agricultural machinery and motorcycles, as well as bearings for automobile parts such as turbochargers and shock absorbers.
In particular, our lead-free bearing products have received high marks from the market, and are increasingly being adopted by European automobile manufacturers. In addition, bearings used in turbines for electric power generation have earned a reputation superior durability.
At Daido Metal USA, we combine the benefits of a strong domestic presence with a wide-reaching global network. Our strategically located offices provide localized expertise and personalized service, while our global connections enable us to seamlessly serve clients across multiple regions. Whether working with businesses down the street or around the world, we are committed to delivering exceptional results tailored to each client’s unique needs.
