Nisco
Nisco is a privately held Japanese specialty trading company that imports and distributes premium international automotive, industrial, and lithium-ion batteries and chargers to Japanese enterprise customers, handling 1.8 million units annually.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersAtsugi, Japan
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Nisco does
Nisco (株式会社ニスコ, NISCO Corporation) is a privately held Japanese specialty trading company (専門商社) founded in 1987 and headquartered in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The company imports and wholesale-distributes premium international battery and charger brands to Japanese enterprise customers across automotive, industrial equipment, renewable energy, UPS, marine, and defense applications, with an annual handling volume of 1.8 million units (FY2025).
The product portfolio is organized around five battery categories — starter batteries, open-type industrial batteries, sealed industrial batteries (AGM/gel/VRLA), lithium-ion batteries (LFP and LTO chemistries), and battery chargers — sourced from international manufacturers including ACDelco (GM), U.S. Battery, Discover Battery, Concorde Battery, Toshiba SCiB, Delta-Q, CTEK, PLB, and Sealed Energy. Core technical infrastructure includes a Battery Quality Management System with lot-number tracking, voltage monitoring, FIFO inventory control, water-level adjustment for open-type batteries, and CCA diagnostic testing using ARGUS battery analyzers distributed under a Midtronics partnership.
The business model is B2B wholesale hardware sales with quote-based pricing, executed through direct field sales to enterprise accounts (Toyota Mobility Parts, Itochu TCM, SPK Corporation, Aichi Corporation, Prince Hotels, Pacific Golf Management, etc.) supplemented by a smaller e-commerce storefront (niscoshop.jp) for SMB and individual buyers. Logistics are operated from two facilities: the Atsugi headquarters and logistics center, and the Inazawa Logistics Center housed within Kimura Unity Corporation's facility. The company employs 26 people and is in its second generation of family leadership, with no external investors or public listing.
Nisco firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nisco
- Legal name
- 株式会社ニスコ (NISCO Corporation)
- Website
- https://battery.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Nisco is a privately held Japanese specialty trading company that imports and distributes premium international automotive, industrial, and lithium-ion batteries and chargers to Japanese enterprise customers, handling 1.8 million units annually.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nisco industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Battery Distribution
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Battery Collection & Logistics (Sorting, Packaging, Transport Compliance) (EUAIAIAE)
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Where Nisco is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Atsugi
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
Nisco business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Battery and Charger Product Sales: Wholesale distribution of imported automotive and industrial batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and battery chargers. Revenue generated from product sales to Japanese businesses, with logistics services for major clients.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Nisco product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nisco is a Japan-based specialty trading company (専門商社) that imports and wholesales batteries and battery chargers from leading international manufacturers. The company distributes automotive starter batteries, industrial deep-cycle batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and battery chargers to Japanese enterprise customers, handling approximately 1.8 million units annually (FY2025) through direct sales and an online shop.
Product overview
NISCO Corporation operates as a specialty trading company (専門商社) for batteries and chargers, distributing and importing high-quality foreign products from carefully selected global manufacturers. The product portfolio includes: ACDelco (automotive/maintenance-free batteries), U.S. Battery (deep cycle and lithium-ion batteries), Discover Battery (VRLA and lithium-ion), CONCORDE (military-grade AGM batteries), TOSHIBA SCiB (lithium titanate batteries), Delta-q and CTEK (industrial battery chargers), PLB (26650 cylindrical lithium-ion cells), and SEALED Energy (AGM deep cycle batteries). The company categorizes products by type: starter batteries, open-type industrial batteries, sealed industrial batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and chargers. With annual handling of 1.8 million units (FY2025), Nisco serves diverse applications including automotive, renewable energy, UPS, electric vehicles, AGV, forklifts, marine, and disaster prevention systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ACDelco Battery World's first maintenance-free starter battery brand from General Motors, offering automotive batteries for Japanese, U.S., and European vehicles with high charge acceptance and compatibility with advanced electronics and charge-controlled vehicles.
- U.S. Battery U.S.-based deep cycle battery manufacturer established in 1926, one of four major U.S. manufacturers supplying 60+ countries with ISO9001-certified factories. Offers deep cycle lead-acid batteries and lithium-ion batteries with high current output capability.
- Delta-q Industrial Battery Chargers Canadian industrial battery charger manufacturer with 5 million units delivered globally, offering multi-chemistry chargers for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries with IP66/IP67 ratings, CAN communication, and 200+ charging profiles.
- Discover Battery Global brand offering environmentally conscious VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid) batteries and advanced lithium-ion batteries with three times the energy density of lead-acid batteries, suitable for renewable energy, electric vehicles, and backup power applications.
- CONCORDE Battery U.S. company established in 1978 supplying batteries to approximately 90% of U.S. Department of Defense aircraft. Developed the CHAIRMAN series AGM deep cycle batteries with military-spec quality for healthcare, electric vehicles, and UPS applications.
- TOSHIBA SCiB Lithium-Ion Batteries
Quantifiable outcome
- 1.8 million units handled annually
Companies that use Nisco
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Nisco technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Nisco partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- PLB (China)minorSales of PLB lithium-ion batteries from China started in 2026. PLB specializes in 26650 cylindrical cells with high output and low temperature performance, IATF16949 certified.
- Sealed Energy (USA)coreSales of Sealed Energy AGM batteries started in 2026. Sealed Energy is the legitimate successor to EaglePicher AGM batteries with over 20 years of history.
- Vision Battery (USA)minorSales of Vision lithium-ion batteries started in 2023.
- U.S. Battery (USA)coreSales of U.S. Battery lithium-ion batteries started in 2023. U.S. Battery is a major US deep cycle battery manufacturer founded in 1926, ISO9001 certified.
- Delta-Q (Canada)coreAgency contract established in 2008 for industrial battery chargers. Delta-Q is a major North American industrial battery charger manufacturer with IP66/IP67 ratings.
- Discover Battery (Canada)coreSales of Discover Battery AGM batteries started in 2008. Discover specializes in environmentally conscious VRLA batteries.
- EaglePicher (USA)coreImport agency contract established in 2003. EaglePicher batteries were supplied to Sharp's solar systems. Note: EaglePicher brand production has ended and transitioned to SealedEnergy brand as of March 2026.
- Concorde Battery (USA)coreImport and sales of Concorde Battery products started in 2002. Concorde supplies approximately 90% of US Department of Defense aircraft and manufactures the CHAIRMAN AGM deep cycle battery series.
- Trojan Battery (USA)coreImport agency contract established in 1998 for Trojan Battery products, a major US industrial battery manufacturer.
- Deltrol (USA)minorImport and sales of Deltrol chargers from the USA started in 1996.
- Midtronics (USA)minorExclusive import distributor agreement for Midtronics battery testers established in 1995.
- ACDelco (General Motors)coreACDelco parts import agency contract established in 1989. ACDelco is a brand of General Motors, and Nisco began importing and selling ACDelco batteries in Japan. This was Nisco's first major international partnership and remains central to their business.
- Kimura Unity Co., Ltd. (キムラユニティー株式会社)minorThird-party logistics partner operating the Inazawa Logistics Center where Nisco stores inventory.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Nisco competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Interstate Batteries: Largest US privately-held battery distributor, multi-brand distribution model across automotive and industrial batteries, chargers, and accessories with an authorized-dealer network — the closest international analogue to Nisco's specialty imported-battery distribution model.
- Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty battery and equipment trading company distributing domestic and imported batteries for automotive, industrial, and marine applications — directly comparable in business model, channel structure, and target customer base to Nisco.
- EnerSys: Global industrial battery manufacturer and distributor for motive power, reserve power, and aerospace/defense — overlapping with Nisco's industrial and Concorde-style deep-cycle product categories.
- C&D Technologies: Manufacturer and distributor of reserve power and motive-power batteries including VRLA AGM and lithium — overlapping product types and end markets (UPS, telecom, industrial) with Nisco's Discover/Sealed Energy/Concorde lines.
Broad incumbents
- GS Yuasa International: Major Japanese battery manufacturer with deep distribution across automotive starting, industrial, and motive-power batteries; competes with Nisco's import lines in Japanese B2B accounts while also being a domestic incumbent.
- Panasonic Energy: One of the largest Japanese battery manufacturers and distributors; competes with Nisco in lithium-ion automotive, industrial, and storage channels while also serving as a principal that could bypass independent distributors.
- East Penn Manufacturing: US-based privately-held battery manufacturer with broad distribution of lead-acid and lithium batteries, comparable to the kind of principal-supplier that Nisco depends on for product access.
- Resonac Holdings (formerly Hitachi Chemical): Japanese materials and battery-related manufacturer with distribution into industrial and automotive channels in Japan; broad incumbent that competes and overlaps in industrial battery sourcing.
- ENEOS Holdings: Japanese energy company expanding into battery storage, EV charging, and renewable-energy storage solutions; competes for the same industrial and renewable-energy battery customers Nisco serves.
Regional players
- Battery Distributors Association / Battery Council International members (e.g., Battery Systems Inc.): US-based battery distributor focused on motive power, industrial, and automotive replacement — illustrates the comparable regional multi-brand distribution model Nisco operates in Japan.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Nisco social profiles
Digital presenceNisco compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Nisco financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Nisco leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Nisco funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Nisco M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Nisco
What does Nisco do?
Nisco is a Japan-based specialty trading company (専門商社) that imports and wholesales batteries and battery chargers from leading international manufacturers. The company distributes automotive starter batteries, industrial deep-cycle batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and battery chargers to Japanese enterprise customers, handling approximately 1.8 million units annually (FY2025) through direct sales and an online shop.
Is Nisco a public or private company?
Nisco is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Nisco founded?
Nisco was founded in 1987. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Nisco based?
Nisco is headquartered in Atsugi, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Nisco make money?
One revenue line is on record: battery and Charger Product Sales.
Who are Nisco's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Interstate Batteries, Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd., EnerSys and C&D Technologies. Broad incumbents are GS Yuasa International, Panasonic Energy, East Penn Manufacturing, Resonac Holdings (formerly Hitachi Chemical) and ENEOS Holdings. Battery Distributors Association / Battery Council International members (e.g., Battery Systems Inc.) is listed as a regional player.
Does Nisco have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nisco.
What industry is Nisco in?
Nisco's product category is Industrial Battery Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAHAA, Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH), with a secondary code of EUAIAIAE, Battery Collection & Logistics (Sorting, Packaging, Transport Compliance). Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 3600.