Öhlins
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| Öhlins | |
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| Founded | 1976 |
| Founder | Kenth Öhlin |
| Headquarters |  Upplands Väsby, Sweden |
| Industry | Automotive Suspension |
| Website | www.ohlins.com |
Öhlins (sometimes spelled Ohlins, pronounced: OH-LEEN) or Öhlins Racing AB, is a manufacturer of high-performance automotive, motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV suspension systems based in Upplands Väsby just north of Stockholm, Sweden. The company also produces other types of motorcycle components, including a two-wheel drive system [1].
The company was founded by Kenth Öhlin in 1976 [2]. In 1987, Yamaha Motor Company became the majority-owner of Öhlins Racing AB, with Öhlins continuing to operate as an independent company within the business group [3]. In December 2007, Öhlins reclaimed a 95% share of the company back from Yamaha [4].
There are six design departments at Öhlins, with a total of more than 50 engineers, each specializing in a particular field [5]. Öhlins Research centre in Jönköping, Sweden (with 7 employees in 2002) are responsible for the development of the Öhlins Continuously Controlled Electronic Suspension (CES) system [6].
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Öhlins: 2 Wheel Drive", ohlins.com. Retrieved on 2007-01-07.
- ^ "Öhlins: The History", ohlins.com. Retrieved on 2007-01-07.
- ^ "Öhlins: Company", ohlins.com. Retrieved on 2007-01-07.
- ^ "Öhlins Buys Self Back From Yamaha", SuperbikePlanet.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
- ^ "Öhlins: R & D", ohlins.com. Retrieved on 2007-01-07.
- ^ "Ny Teknik: Nya stötdämparen färdig för vägen", nyteknik.se. Retrieved on 2007-01-08. (swedish)
[edit] External links
- Öhlins.com - Official site
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