Los Angeles Dodgers and THK announce partnership agreement

May 9th, 2024

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a partnership agreement with Tokyo-based machine parts manufacturer THK. As part of this arrangement, THK will enjoy in-stadium LED signage at Dodger Stadium, reaching millions of fans and broadcast viewers throughout the season.

“We are pleased to form this new partnership with THK,” said Lon Rosen, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Los Angeles Dodgers. “THK’s innovation and leadership in its industry nicely complements the Dodger brand, and we believe there are many more heights we will scale in the future.”

THK's creative ideas and unique technology have made the company worldwide pioneers in the development of the Linear Motion (LM) Guide mechanism. Today, THK’s LM Guide devices are an indispensable component of mechanical and electronic systems in a wide variety of industries. THK has also developed many other unique mechanical components, including ball splines, ball screws and link balls which are manufactured for supply to customers worldwide.

Upon entering into this partnership agreement, THK's Representative Director, Chairman, and CEO Akihiro Teramachi remarked, “The Los Angeles Dodgers possess influence and a high level of popularity around the world. By advertising at their home field of Dodger Stadium, we hope to raise THK's corporate branding to the next level while also contributing to the local community and supporting the success of the team.”