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Suzuki…what does that mean to you? Do you know much about this company or what they do? You have probably heard or seen a lot of their products. They are not just limited to cars, they have many products. So in order to get familiar with their company here is a brief history. Also included is a time line of key events in the history of Suzuki.

The Birth of a Suzuki

Michio Suzuki began the Suzuki Loom Company in Japan in the year 1909. His goal was to make user friendly weaving looms for the giant silk industry. This kept up for a few decades, but during that time Suzuki looked to expand operations and get into a more diverse product line. In 1937 they began a project to build a few different prototypes of a car. This whole project was built around a very innovative engine. It was four stroke, liquid cooled and four cylinders. But this was on put on hold during World War II because passenger cars were not deemed a need by the government at that time. So he found his way back in the weaving business. But when that dried up, Suzuki turned their focus onto motorcycle. This would lead to what they are most known for today.

A Timeline of Suzuki

• 1954: Company name changed to Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd.
• 1962: Suzuki wins the 50cc class championship
• 1963: U.S. Suzuki Motor Corporation opens up in Los Angeles
• 1973: Suzuki Canada Ltd is opened in Ontario, Canada
• 1981: Signs a business contract with General Motors
• 1990: Corporate name is changed to Suzuki Motor Corporation
• 1995: Number of motorcycles exported reaches 20 million
• 1997: Sales hit 10 million automobiles in the overseas markets
• 1999: Motorcycle sales reach 40 million
• 2000: Company reaches its 80th anniversary
• 2003: #1 in Keicar sales for the 30th straight year
• 2004: Domestic car sales reach 15 million

Suzuki is no small company. They have 15 manufacturing plants which are located in 14 different countries. They also have 133 distributors in 119 countries. They have done a great job in making sure that their product is known worldwide. When you think Suzuki you not only think car, motorcycle, and ATV, but you also think quality and longevity. It is very important to their company to be at the front of the automobile industry. Don’t think that they will fall from that spot anytime soon.

Additional Resources:

• Official Suzuki Website
• Suzuki Motorcycles

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