Crafted with Precision,
Played with Passion
Discover the Soul of "MADE BY YONEX"
Badminton racquets were the starting point of
YONEX.
We pay attention to every detail, from the selection of carbon materials,
to how it is used and finished to create innovative racquets.
At YONEX INDIA, all employees work together under the purpose to "Craft a better
future with unique innovations" contributing to the world with original technology and the
best products. With passion and high precision, we put our heart and soul into every detail
of each and every racquet to create a racquet that meets the strictest standards.
- Location:
- No.28A, KIADB Industrial Area, Kumbalgodu, 1st Phase, Mysore Road Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560074 India
- Year Established:
- 2016
- President:
- Akira Iwasaki
- Property Area:
- 21,322㎡
- Number of Employees:
- Approximately 450
India is a country where badminton is very popular, and interest in the sport has been growing along with the success of the country's players in international competitions in recent years. Against this backdrop, YONEX established YONEX INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED in 2016 to manufacture mainly entry-level models of badminton racquets under high quality control in order to meet the increasing demand for badminton equipment in India. YONEX INDIA will continue to focus on manufacturing high quality badminton racquets "made by Yonex" to satisfy Indian customers and contribute to the popularization and development of badminton in India.
"MADE BY YONEX" spirit
in YONEX INDIA
PRIVATE LIMITED
The manufacturing process and quality checks are the same as the ones performed at the Niigata factory where the company was founded. Products made with attention6 to detail are delivered to players throughout India after rigorous inspection by skilled workers.
The Making of Yonex Aluminum Badminton Racquets
01 Aluminum Shaping
Aluminum pipes are formed into racquet frames.
02 Drilling
An automatic machine drills stringing holes into the racquet frame.
03 Assembling
The frame, joint, shaft, and grip are assembled together.
04 Painting
Skilled employees apply layers of paint to create the design.
05 Decal Pasting
Decals are carefully applied by hand, completing the design.
06 Stringing
Employees string all the racquets.
07 Leather wrapping
Wrapping leather around the grip.
08 Shipping
The racquet is packaged and shipped to various locations.
Please click here to see the manufacturing process of carbon badminton racquets.
Employee Interviews
Materials Division - Materials Management
V. M.
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Q. Please tell us what's important to you in your daily work and what you focus on.
Materials received from suppliers are checked against invoices to ensure that there are no problems with quality and packaging at the receiving stage.
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Q. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? When do you find joy in your work?
I have learned about "multifaceted thinking" and "punctuality" from the industry and my colleagues. It is always a pleasure to be in the office. It's like a school, where I learn something new every day. I enjoy being involved in the manufacturing process every day.
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Q. Please tell us about some of the most memorable episodes of your work so far.
Almost every day is memorable, but the most memorable of all is when my work is appreciated by my team members. The working environment of a global company gives me a great opportunity to contribute through my opinions and ideas. Thank you Team YONEX.
Accounting Division
A. G.
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Q. Please tell us what's important to you in your daily work and what you focus on.
The focus is on processing work in a timely manner and providing high-quality results.
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Q. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? When do you find joy in your work?
I believe in the power of teamwork. I feel happiest working here with supportive colleagues.
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Q. Please tell us about some of the most memorable episodes of your work so far?
I just joined a year ago so I don't have a specific story to share yet, but every day is different here as I learn new things and skills. I believe this is the right place for me.
Molding Division & Assembly Division - Molding & Assembly
M. S.
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Q. Please tell us what's important to you in your daily work and what you focus on.
It is to train new members of the team to achieve targets and better quality as per the production plan.
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Q. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? When do you find joy in your work?
I feel happy when we collectively solve the problems and increase the productivity.
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Q. Please tell us about some of the most memorable episodes of your work so far.
The day I was appointed team leader for the full carbon molding and assembly process was one of the most memorable moments of my career.
Paint Division - Decal Pasting
J. N.
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Q. Please tell us what's important to you in your daily work and what you focus on.
My work is related to the design of badminton Racquets. The position of the decal is important, so I focus on the quality of the paste and the training of new members.
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Q. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? When do you find joy in your work?
I feel happy when I can solve decal pasting related problems with my teammates.
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Q. Please tell us about some of the most memorable episodes of your work so far.
When I applied a decal for the first time it was joyful moment for me.
Prepreg/Shaft Division - Prepreg Cutting and Setting
S. K.
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Q. Please tell us what's important to you in your daily work and what you focus on.
The quality of the prepreg cutting and setting is critical. We focus on machine settings at the start of the cutting, and we also conduct periodic inspections during the prepreg setting process.
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Q. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? When do you find joy in you work?
I enjoy my daily work and encourage my colleagues to focus on quality.
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Q. Please tell us about some of the most memorable episodes of your work so far.
The most memorable moment for me when I was hired by Yonex.