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Award and Achievements

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

Yokohama Batteries have achieved Superbrand status in 2016 and have also won other awards in the industry such as The Brand Laureate Award (2012 – 2016), Selangor Industry Award (2002, 2004, 2005) and Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Award in 2000. Yokohama Batteries are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliant. ISO enhances credibility towards their products and provides customers and end users with peace of mind. Since an automotive battery is to be used on a long-term basis, Yokohama Batteries would like to educate customers that it is, of course, better to put your trust in a brand that can give you assurance of product safety, quality and warranty. Yokohama Batteries warranty can be claimed nationwide with a valid warranty card that has been enhanced with product installation information to ease warranty procedures.

The company’s 50-year history paints a vibrant roadmap of significant milestones. A few short years after being founded as a used automotive reconditioning business, ‘Yokohama’ branded batteries were launched. Their exponential growth in this sector led them to be listed on the Malaysian bourse in 1995. In the next two decades, they achieved many landmark events – for example, they pioneered Malaysia’s first Maintenance Free batteries, developed and introduced proprietary Beta alloy and continuous casting to reach outstanding levels of efficiency and consistency, and started up the region’s most advanced electrochemical research facility.

Here are some of our key achievements over the years:

1859Gastone Plantẻ invented the lead acid cell reconditioning business
1967Our company was found as a used automotive battery reconditioning business
1972We started manufacturing battery plates
1981‘Yokohama’ branded automotive batteries were launched
1997Our lead reclamation plant in Ipoh, Perak was commissioned
1995Yokohama became listed on Bursa Malaysia
2001We became ISO 9001 certified – a testament to our commitment to quality and our customers
2002Yokohama pioneered Malaysia’s first Maintenance – Free batteries
2005Continuous casting’ process was introduced, greatly increasing the efficiency and capacity of our manufacturing lines
2007Our Centre for Electrochemical Research was commissioned We also became ISO 14001 certified – a testament to our commitment to the environment
2008 We reached a capacity of 2.5 million batteries annually, Malaysia’s top automotive battery manufacturer
2009Introduced proprietary Beta alloy and pastes into our batteries – the secret behind our products’ high performance and negligible water loss
2011Upgraded our reclamation facilities to include proprietary tilting rotary furnaces, allowing us to reach outstanding levels of efficiency and consistency
2012Began breakthrough research in Thin Metal Film technology through the establishment of Yoko Bolder
2014 We became TS 16949 certified – the highest quality management standard achievable for suppliers to the automotive industry. We also launched our line of advanced motive power cells, putting us at the forefront of regional motive power manufacturing
2017We turned 50!

OUR AWARDS

SUPERBRANDS AWARD 2016

Yokohama is again proud to be selected by Superbrands as one of Malaysia’s strongest and most valuable consumer brands. Superbrands uses a comprehensive selection process based on consumer research and in consultation with an expert brand panel

SUPERBRANDS AWARD 2015

Yokohama is proud to be selected by Superbrands as one of Malaysia’s strongest and most valuable consumer brands. Superbrands uses a comprehensive selection process based on consumer research and in consultation with an expert brand panel.

BEST BRAND IN AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES

2012-2016

The BrandLaureate Awards represent the epitome of brand success. Yokohama has won this prestigious award for three years running – a testament to our commitment to excellence.

SELANGOR INDUSTRY AWARD

  • 2005 Product Brand Excellence
  • 2004 Innovative Product Excellence (MF Battery)
  • 2002 Product Design Excellence (FLAT Top Battery)
  • 2000 Excellence in Innovative Product Design (Flat Top Battery)

MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY (MITI) AWARD