Nissei America

What Nissei America does

Nissei America, Inc. is a wholly-owned US subsidiary of Japan's NISSEI PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD., operating as the North American commercial and manufacturing arm of a group founded in 1947 with 78 years of injection molding heritage. Headquartered at 3730 Global Way in San Antonio, Texas, the company sells and services a full portfolio of injection molding machines spanning 7 to 1,306 tons of clamping force, including horizontal hybrid (PNX-III, FNX-III/IV, FVX-III), horizontal all-electric (NEX-III/V), vertical (TNX-RIII, TWX-RIII, STX, TH-EIV), and special-purpose machines for LSR, thermosetting, rubber, and biodegradable materials. Core differentiating technology centers on the proprietary X-Pump hybrid drive system, the TACT4/TACT5 IoT-enabled controllers with OPC-UA communication, and the N-Constellation networking platform supporting remote monitoring and predictive maintenance.

The company operates a US distribution footprint of 8 regional technical centers and a 10-partner manufacturer representative network covering all 50 states, supporting direct enterprise field sales to automotive, medical, electronics, and food packaging OEMs. Revenue is generated primarily through machine hardware sales, complemented by a parts business with over 8,000 SKUs in stock, professional service contracts (preventive maintenance, performance restoration, calibration), and paid Nissei School training courses at $399 per person across four US locations. Since the 2018 opening of the Texas Plant and the 2021 merger of the US sales and production subsidiaries, NISSEI America has operated an integrated US-based manufacturing and sales operation producing machines locally to Japanese quality standards, while leveraging group-level capabilities including the 2020 acquisition of Italian peer NEGRI BOSSI S.P.A.

Name

Nissei America

Legal name

NISSEI AMERICA, INC.

Website

https://nisseiamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nissei America, Inc. is a US subsidiary of Japan's NISSEI PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL that manufactures and sells injection molding machines (7 to 1,306 ton) plus parts, service, and training to automotive, medical, electronics, and food packaging OEMs across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Injection Molding Machinery

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Precision & Micro Injection Molding (IMANAFAH)

Keywords

• Injection molding machines
• Hybrid molding technology
• All-electric molding
• Plastic manufacturing equipment
• Micro molding machines

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Injection Molding Machine Sales: Nissei America generates revenue primarily from selling injection molding machines across multiple series including horizontal hybrid (PNX-III, FNX-III, FNX-IV, FVX-III), horizontal all-electric (NEX-III, NEX-V), vertical (TNX-RIII, TWX-RIII, STX, TH-EIV), and special machines (DCX-III, DCE-III). Machines range from 7 ton to 1306 ton clamping force.
2. Parts and Components: Revenue generated from selling replacement parts and components. Nissei America maintains inventory of over 8,000 individual replacement parts in stock for immediate response to service needs. Parts Department can be reached at (800) 693-3231.
3. Service and Technical Support: Technical support services including preventive maintenance plans, performance restoration, maintenance & inspection, and factory performance calibration services provided through regional technical centers.
4. Training Services (Nissei School): Training courses conducted at four US locations (Los Angeles, Chicago, New Jersey, Texas) covering machine operation, molding techniques, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Fee is $399 per person including textbooks and lunch.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nissei America manufactures and sells injection molding machines spanning clamping forces from 7 to 1,306 tons, offered across horizontal hybrid, horizontal all-electric, vertical, and special-purpose machine series. The company sells directly to industrial manufacturers and also provides replacement parts (over 8,000 SKUs in stock), technical service, preventive maintenance, and operator training through eight regional technical centers and a network of manufacturer representatives across the United States.

Product overview

Nissei America offers a comprehensive portfolio of injection molding machines comprising Horizontal Hybrid Series (PNX-Ⅲ, FNX-Ⅲ, FNX-Ⅳ, FVX-Ⅲ), Horizontal All-Electric Series (NEX-Ⅲ, NEX-V, NEX30IV-1EN1 micro molder), Vertical Series (TNX-RⅢ, TWX-RⅢ, STX, TH-EⅣ), and Special Purpose/2-Color machines (DCX-Ⅲ hybrid, DCE-Ⅲ electric). The product line spans clamping forces from 7 ton to 1,306 ton, serving automotive, medical, electronics, and general industrial applications. Key enabling technologies include the X-Pump hybrid system, TACT4/TACT5 IoT-enabled controllers, N-Constellation IoT hub technology, and OPC-UA communication standards for smart factory integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% power consumption savings compared to conventional hydraulic machines (NPX7 Advance)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• NEGRI BOSSI S.P.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Italian injection molding machine maker became a subsidiary of NISSEI Group with 75% stock acquired in 2020. Located in Milan, Italy with additional operations in UK, Spain, France, India, Mexico, and Delaware, USA.
• Manufactures Financing Services (MFS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNationwide financing service partner providing equipment financing solutions for NISSEI machine purchases across the United States. Located at 10370 Slusher Drive, Suite 10, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670.
• Michigan Plastics SolutionsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer representative covering Michigan territory for NISSEI injection molding machines.
• Die Mold Machinery, LLCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer representative covering Arizona, California, and Nevada territories for NISSEI products.
• Ideal PlasticsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer representative covering Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Upstate New York.
• Premier Plastics Systems, Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer representative covering Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Southern/Western New York, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico. Located at 1775-B Stout Drive, Warminster, PA 18974.
• Fordham PlasticsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer representative covering Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
• Can-Am Engineering, Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer representative covering Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Located at 9108 Decatur Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55438.
• Pro PlasticsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer representative covering Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Southern Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Louisiana.
• Vanguard Systems CorporationregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer representative covering Florida, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.
• Machinery Systems & IntegrationregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer representative covering Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Engel Holding: Austrian manufacturer of injection molding machines across hybrid, all-electric, and tiebar-less categories, with a major US footprint serving automotive, medical, and packaging customers. Competes head-to-head with Nissei in midsize and large-tonnage hybrid machines.
• Arburg: German manufacturer specializing in all-electric injection molding machines with strong installed base in medical and high-precision applications. Direct competitor for Nissei's NEX all-electric and micro-molding product lines.
• Sumitomo (SHI) Demag: Japanese-origin, Germany-headquartered manufacturer of all-electric injection molding machines with a strong direct-sales US subsidiary. Direct competitor across medical, automotive, and electronics verticals.
• KraussMaffei: German maker of injection molding machines plus extrusion and reaction process machinery. Direct competitor in hybrid and large-tonnage plasticizing systems with overlap in automotive and industrial customers.
• Husky Injection Molding Systems: Canadian manufacturer dominating injection molding machines for PET preform and beverage closure applications. Direct competitor in food packaging and beverage container molding, areas where Nissei's clean-room and thin-wall machines also compete.
• Milacron (Cincinnati Milacron): US-based manufacturer of injection molding machines (including Roboshot all-electric and Ferromatik) now part of Hillenbrand. Long-standing direct competitor across North American automotive and general-purpose applications.
• Haitian International Holdings: Chinese manufacturer of high-volume, cost-competitive servo-hydraulic injection molding machines with a large US dealer footprint. Direct competitor particularly in commodity-tonnage machines where Nissei's PNX and FNX series compete.
• Toyo Machinery & Engineering: Japanese injection molding machine manufacturer with focus on vertical and insert molding systems. Direct competitor for Nissei's TNX-R, TWX-R, and STX vertical machine lines serving auto connectors and electronics insert molding.
• JSW (Japan Steel Works) Plastics Machinery: Japanese maker of large-tonnage electric and hydraulic injection molding machines. Direct competitor in heavy-duty automotive and industrial applications, particularly above 1000 ton clamping force where Nissei FVX-III competes.
• Wittmann Battenfeld: Austrian manufacturer of injection molding machines combined with auxiliary equipment and automation. Direct competitor in micro and small-tonnage machines with an integrated cell offering similar to Nissei's full ecosystem play.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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