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Öhlins or Öhlins Racing AB, is a Swedish company that develops suspension systems for the automotive, motorcycle and motorsport industries. Approximately 97% of all production is exported and Öhlins has distribution in over 50 countries worldwide. The company also produces other types of vehicle components, including steering dampers and ride height control systems. A two-wheel drive system for motorcycles has been produced in the past.
Kenth Öhlin founded the company in 1976. In 1986, Yamaha Motor Company became co-owner of Öhlins Racing AB. Öhlins continued to operate as an independent company within the Yamaha group. In 2007, Kenth Öhlin reclaimed a 95% share of the company.
Öhlins, with a total of 280 employees, is headquartered in Upplands Väsby, Sweden, where the main R&D departments and production site are located. Öhlins also has branches offices and subsidiaries worldwide: Auto Norden and Öhlins CES in Sweden, Öhlins Asia in Thailand, Öhlins Distribution/Technical Centre in Germany, and Öhlins USA in North Carolina.
Öhlins manufactures suspension products for motorcycles, cars and mountain bikes. Further, since the 1980s, it develops semi-active suspension technology at the Öhlins CES office in Jönköping, Sweden. Öhlins is characterized by a strong presence in various forms of motorsport, such as motoGP, Formula One, FIA World Endurance Championship and FIA World Rallycross Championship.