Is Kawasaki a Subsidiary of Toyota?
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Kawasaki is not a subsidiary of Toyota. Basic information about Kawasaki: Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (TYO: 7012) is a Japanese heavy industry company. Kawasaki Heavy Industries originated during the Meiji Restoration era and primarily focuses on heavy industry. It has historical ties with JFE Steel (formerly Kawasaki Steel) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line). The company mainly manufactures aerospace products, railway vehicles, construction machinery, electric bicycles, ships, and mechanical equipment. Development history of Kawasaki: Kawasaki Heavy Industries was founded during Japan's Meiji Restoration era. In 1878, Kawasaki Shozo established Kawasaki Tsukiji Shipyard with the help of the Ministry of Finance. In 1896, it was renamed Kawasaki Shipyard Corporation, which became the predecessor of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. By the Taisho era during World War I, it had already developed a thriving shipbuilding industry. Through the Showa era, World War II, Japan's post-war economic boom, and modern industrial history, Kawasaki Heavy Industries remains one of Japan's oldest companies. After its establishment, Kawasaki quickly became one of Japan's most important heavy industry enterprises through political connections. In 1906, it delivered Japan's first domestically produced submarine to the Japanese military and built the first domestically produced steam locomotive that same year. In 1939, the company was renamed Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. During World War II, the company supplied the Japanese military with air force equipment such as the "Hien" fighter, Type 5 fighter, and Type 1 transport aircraft, and also constructed famous warships like the "Haruna" battleship and "Kaga" aircraft carrier. After World War II, Kawasaki Heavy Industries maintained its significant position, with businesses spanning aviation, aerospace, shipbuilding, railways, engines, motorcycles, robotics, and other fields, representing Japan's advanced technological level.
