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Showa Corporation (株式会社ショーワ, Kabushiki-kaisha Showa) is a manufacturer of high-performance automotive, [[motorcycle]] and outboard suspension systems based in Gyoda, Saitama in Japan. | Showa Corporation (株式会社ショーワ, Kabushiki-kaisha Showa) is a manufacturer of high-performance automotive, [[motorcycle]] and outboard suspension systems based in Gyoda, Saitama in Japan. | ||
Founded in October 1938 in Japan's drive to develop its | Founded in October 1938 in Japan's drive to develop its military capability in preparation for World War II, Showa supplied aircraft suspension and landing systems to various aircraft manufacturers. Banned from developing or manufacturing aircraft systems post WW2, Showa entered the car components industry, using its aircraft knowledge to develop specialist suspension solutions for motorcycles made by the new company [[Honda]]. | ||
The relationship between Showa and Honda developed over the years, with [[Honda Racing Corporation]] accounting for more than 50% of Showa’s business. | The relationship between Showa and Honda developed over the years, with [[Honda Racing Corporation]] accounting for more than 50% of Showa’s business. | ||
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