Yokohama Industries Americas Inc. (YIA)
Production and sale of hose assemblies for auto air-conditioners, power steering units and transmission oil coolers.
Total site areaYIA Inc. (DIV.1) 13,700m2
YIA South Carolina LLC. (DIV.3) 11,200m2
YIA Ohio Inc. (DIV.5) 12,820m2
YIA Mexico (DIV.6) 9,300m2
1,195 (as of March 2025)
LocationVersailles Plant 105 Industry Drive, Versailles, KY 40383, U.S.A.
Contact for consultation and complaintsTel: +1-864-850-2342 Fax: +1-864-306-2004
E-mail: Matthew.OShields@yokohamaia.com
Message from Senior Vice President
Brian Franklin
Yokohama Industries Americas (YIA) strives to provide the best conditions of employment and the greatest opportunity for advancement for each employee. The safety and well-being of our employees is and will remain of prime importance to YIA and its management. YIA believes in providing each employee with the opportunity for meaningful and rewarding employment in a safe and healthful working environment. YIA wants each of its employees to have the freedom necessary to fully exercise his talents and skills possible.
We want employees to constantly challenge the norm and therefore we urge employees to exercise creativity and openness among their supervisors and peers. We strive to have employees be proud of their work place and take a sincere interest in what they are doing and give their best every day. It is through these personal characteristics and philosophies that we will succeed in exceeding customer expectations in the areas of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service.
Human Rights
YIA respects the rights of all people and rejects all actions that could potentially discriminate against any person directly or indirectly. YIA complies with all state and federal laws protecting human rights. YIA follows all the rules and regulations established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Minority Business Economic Development
YIA actively pursues business opportunities that foster the growth of minority businesses. YIA continuously searches for minority businesses that can provide goods and services that meet our needs. Over the years as our company has grown so have our purchases of products from minority owned business.
Labor Practices
Occupational safety and health
The safety of our employees is YIA’s top priority. We focus on proactively identifying and correcting safety risks before accidents occur, ensuring a safe and secure work environment. Our strong safety culture is reflected in incident rates that consistently remain below industry averages. Through continuous improvement and a relentless commitment to safety, YIA works to eliminate risks, prevent injuries, and strengthen the well-being of everyone across our operations.
Major Activities
- Standardize procedures across divisions to ensure continuity and consistency.
- Focus on training for all sites to stay in line with legal and corporate compliance.
- Consolidate systems for smoother process flow.
Disaster Preparedness
Driven by our commitment to safety, YIA maintains a structured disaster preparedness program designed to protect our people, assets, and operations. Our Emergency Response Team (ERT), staffed by trained volunteers, serves as the first line of defense — delivering immediate assistance to injured personnel, stabilizing critical situations, and supporting evacuation efforts until first responders arrive. Through ongoing training, realistic drills, and a culture of continuous readiness, YIA ensures resilience, rapid response, and the highest level of care when it matters most.
Education and training for employees
Employee training and development programs are essential to the success of YIA. Not only do these programs offer opportunities for staff to improve their skills, but also for the organization to enhance employee productivity and improve company culture and employee morale.
The Environment
Environmental management
Sustainability and environmental responsibility are integral to our operations. All Tier 1 YIA manufacturing facilities are ISO 14001 certified, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable practices. Our U.S. facilities are proudly celebrating their sixth consecutive year of achieving "Zero Landfill" status — a major milestone in our journey toward zero waste. In Mexico, our final facility is actively collaborating with local authorities and remains dedicated to achieving zero landfill status. Across all operations, we continue to prioritize the reduction, reuse, and recycling of waste streams to minimize our environmental footprint and foster a more sustainable future.
YIA DIV.1 (Under the Hose Business Department) Environmental Data
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| Category | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste disposed (t) | 160 | 108 | 157 | 148 | 116 | |
| Proportion sent to landfill (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Landfill waste (t) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Energy use (oil equivalent: kl) |
Electric power | 1,987 | 2,203 | 2,236 | 2,082 | 1,670 |
| Fuel | 42 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 7 | |
| Total | 2,029 | 2,220 | 2,247 | 2,922 | 1,678 | |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (1,000t-CO2) | 5.0 | 7.4 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 3.1 | |
| Water usage (1,000m3) | 24.5 | 26.4 | 27.8 | 25.3 | 17.2 | |
- FY: January to December
- Greenhouse gas emissions were calculated based on the Calculation and Reporting Manual for Greenhouse Gas Emissions jointly published by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan. Since 2016, they were calculated based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative.
YIA DIV.3 (Under the Hose Business Department) Environmental Data
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| Category | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste disposed (t) | 321 | 334 | 368 | 406 | 397 | |
| Proportion sent to landfill (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Landfill waste (t) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Energy use (oil equivalent: kl) |
Electric power | 961 | 959 | 892 | 892 | 839 |
| Fuel | 107 | 79 | 59 | 59 | 75 | |
| Total | 1,068 | 1,038 | 951 | 952 | 915 | |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (1,000t-CO2) | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.7 | |
| Water usage (1,000m3) | 3.8 | 3.6 | 5.8 | 4.5 | 3.6 | |
- FY: January to December
- Greenhouse gas emissions were calculated based on the Calculation and Reporting Manual for Greenhouse Gas Emissions jointly published by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan. Since 2016, they were calculated based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative.
YIA DIV.5 (Under the Hose Business Department) Environmental Data
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| Category | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste disposed (t) | 144 | 88 | 58.2 | 182.9 | 122 | |
| Proportion sent to landfill (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Landfill waste (t) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Energy use (oil equivalent: kl) |
Electric power | 792 | 712 | 663 | 844 | 844 |
| Fuel | 390 | 419 | 538 | 538 | 435 | |
| Total | 1,182 | 1,131 | 1,201 | 1,382 | 1,278 | |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (1,000t-CO2) | 3.5 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.9 | |
| Water usage (1,000m3) | 8.8 | 7.2 | 9.6 | 11.4 | 14.7 | |
- FY: January to December
- Greenhouse gas emissions were calculated based on the Calculation and Reporting Manual for Greenhouse Gas Emissions jointly published by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan. Since 2016, they were calculated based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative.
YIA DIV.6 (Under the Hose Business Department) Environmental Data
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| Category | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste disposed (t) | 113 | 88 | 125 | 280 | 269 | |
| Proportion sent to landfill (%) | 0.0 | 5.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Landfill waste (t) | 0.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Energy use (oil equivalent: kl) |
Electric power | 297 | 353 | 414 | 414 | 482 |
| Fuel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 297 | 353 | 414 | 414 | 482 | |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (1,000t-CO2) | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | |
| Water usage (1,000m3) | 5.5 | 5.0 | 8.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 | |
- FY: January to December
- Greenhouse gas emissions were calculated based on the Calculation and Reporting Manual for Greenhouse Gas Emissions jointly published by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan. Since 2016, they were calculated based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative.
Fair Operating Practices
Corruption prevention
YIA has taken steps to ensure that corruption does not occur in our operations. We continuously improve our processes to make them more effective with checks and balances to make sure mistakes and fraud cannot happen. In 2023 we continued to improve our internet security to make sure that our employees are not tricked into fraudulent losses.
Community Involvement and Development
Each production location undertakes activities to make donations to support events organized by the local community.
This is the list for 2024.
| Reagional contributuin | Amount Donated |
|---|---|
| Woodford County Chamber of Commerce Women’s Conference | $520.00 |
| Pickens County YMCA | $2,650.00 |
| Better Business Bureau Education Foundation | $600.00 |
| Pickens High School Band | $500.00 |
| Oconee Humane Society | $1,000.00 |
| Oakwood Baptist Church | $100.00 |
| Liberty Middle School | $200.00 |
| Taylor Lubricants Charity Golf Tournament (Project Hope) | $200.00 |
| Gettys Middle School Band Boosters | $80.00 |
| Easley Chamber of Commerce Women’s Conference | $500.00 |
| American Cancer Society | $4,500.00 |
| Versailles Shop with a Cop Toy Drive | $1,500.00 |
| Country Santa | $500.00 |
| Hurricane Helene Victims Flood Relief | $740.00 |
| Blood Donation | $2,000.00 |
| University Competition Sponsorship | $680.00 |
| Special Olympics | $650.00 |
| Total | $16,920.00 |
Donation made to a local sports team and bands
Donation made to a local sports team and bands
Community development
Special Olympics
Women’s conference
Women’s conference
Cancer Fund
Charitable Causes
Charitable Causes
