Takata - About the company
Takata is an acquired company based in Auburn Hills (United States), founded in 1933 by Takezo Takada. It operates as a Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components. The company has 6351 active competitors, including 52 funded and 710 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Uno Minda, Cooper Standard and Motherson Group.
Company Details
Takata Corporation is a manufacturer and supplier of major auto components. Manufactures components like seat belts, airbags, continuing evolution in safety systems, steering wheel systems, electronics, textile products, child restraint systems and motorsports.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1933
Location
Auburn Hills, United States
Stage
Acquired
Ranked
254th among 6351 active competitors
Employee Count
3,590 as on Jun 30, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Exit Details
Acquired by Key Safety Systems (Jun 25, 2017)
Takata's acquisition details
Takata got acquired by Key Safety Systems on Jun 25, 2017.
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Takata's funding and investors
Takata is a funded company.
Takata's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Takata is Takezo Takada. Shigehisa Takada is the CEO of Takata.
Here are the details of Takata's key team members:
- Takezo Takada: Founder of Takata. Contact Info: 1 email address
- Shigehisa Takada: CEO of Takata.
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Takata's employee count trend
Takata has 3,590 employees as of Jun 26. Here is Takata's employee count trend over the years:
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Takata's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Takata include Uno Minda, Cooper Standard and Motherson Group. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Takata, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Manufacturer of automotive components and systems for original equipment manufacturers | $260M | 73/100 | ||
2nd |  Cooper Standard 1960, Novi (United States), Acquired | Global supplier of sealing, fluid handling systems, and material science solutions | $51.1M | - | 69/100 |
3rd |  Motherson Group 1975, Noida (India), Public | Manufactures electrical distribution systems for automobiles | - | 69/100 | |
4th |  Delphi Technologies 1994, Auburn Hills (United States), Acquired | Manufacturer and supplier of automotive parts to OEMs | - | 68/100 | |
5th | Manufacturer of automotive components and systems | - | 68/100 | ||
6th |  CIE Automotive 2002, Bilbao (Spain), Public | Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components to OEMs and tier 1 companies | $16.3M | 68/100 | |
7th |  Continental 1871, Hannover (Germany), Public | Manufacturer & supplier of tires, brake systems, chassis, safety, and power train components | - | 66/100 | |
8th | Schaeffler 1946, Herzogenaurach (Germany), Public | Manufacturer of bearings for the automotive industry | - | 66/100 | |
9th | Manufacturer of automotive components | $50.1M | 65/100 | ||
10th |  BorgWarner 1928, Auburn Hills (United States), Acquired | Manufacturer of multiple automotive parts and accessories | - | 65/100 | |
254th | Takata 1933, Auburn Hills (United States), Acquired | Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components | - | - | 39/100 |
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Takata's Investments and acquisitions
Takata has a total of 1 investment in NextInput. Takata has not made any acquisitions as of now.Reports related to Takata
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News related to Takata
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Takata airbag scandal: 68,000 owners refuse repairs, new warning to passengersCarAdvice•Nov 17, 2020•Takata
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Another Potential Massive Takata Recall Surfacing, Focused on Safety BeltsThe Detroit Bureau•Oct 14, 2020•Takata
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Joyson probes 'inaccuracies' in data at former Takata plant in JapanFinancial Post•Oct 14, 2020•Joyson Safety Systems, Takata
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NCLT clears Takata India and KSS Abhishek Safety Systems mergerIndiatimes•May 30, 2020•KSS Abhishek Safety Systems, Takata
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