Kan Manufacturing

What Kan Manufacturing does

Kan Manufacturing (株式会社管製作所 / KAN MANUFACTORY CO., LTD.) is a Japanese specialty industrial machinery company founded in November 1977 and headquartered in Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture. The company designs, manufactures, and sells CNC-controlled high-pressure washing machines and bespoke special purpose machines, primarily serving automotive component manufacturers (engine, transmission, and brake parts) and construction machinery manufacturers in Japan and internationally. Its core product portfolio spans ten washing machine series (KNC, KR-1, KR-2, KRF, KRW, KPW, KTS, KTR, KSW, plus dedicated custom washers), differentiated by proprietary features including an in-house-developed Auto Tool Changer (ATC), 5-axis NC control, cavitation underwater washing, rotary vacuum drying, and integration with 6-axis articulated and orthogonal robots.

The company operates an integrated design-to-ship business model: each machine is custom-engineered, manufactured in-house at a single 10,860 sqm facility (with a 2,267 sqm main factory and 2019-added sheet metal factory), and sold on a quote basis without published pricing. Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment sales, supported by an after-sales service, modification, and parts stream from the installed base. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, combining direct sales (inquiry forms, factory visits, phone), trade show presence (JIMTOF, FOOMA JAPAN, MOBAC SHOW), and regional distribution through parent company Maruka Corporation's North American subsidiary (Maruka U.S.A. Inc. in Florence, Kentucky).

Since April 2016, Kan Manufacturing has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Maruka Corporation (株式会社マルカ), a machine-tool trading company headquartered in Osaka, following a 100% share acquisition that included a JPY 150M capital increase in October 2016 (registered capital now JPY 248,120,200). The founding family remains represented in leadership, with Nobuyoshi Kan as Chairman and Kinjiro Hosoya as President. The company holds ISO 9001 certification (obtained August 2014) and has continued to expand its product line, most recently launching the KES335 Horizontal NC Washing Machine at JIMTOF2024.

Name

Kan Manufacturing

Legal name

株式会社管製作所 (KAN MANUFACTORY CO., LTD.)

Website

https://kan-mf.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kan Manufacturing designs and builds CNC-controlled high-pressure washing machines and custom special-purpose machines for Japanese automotive and construction-machinery manufacturers, operating from Tendo City, Yamagata as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Maruka Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Washing Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Industrial washing machines
• CNC cleaning equipment
• Special purpose machines
• Automotive parts washing
• Construction machinery equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tendo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC High-Pressure Washing Machines: Sale of CNC-controlled high-pressure washing machines including KNC, KR-1, KR-2, KRF, KRW, KPW, KTS, KTR, KSW series. These are custom-engineered machines sold as one-time capital equipment with delivery, installation, and commissioning services.
2. Special Purpose Machines: Custom-designed and manufactured special purpose machines for specific customer applications including bracket processing machines, joint processing machines, deburring/washing machines, and integrated processing lines. Sold as bespoke capital equipment.
3. After-Sales Service, Modification and Parts: After-sales services including modification of delivered machines, repair services, and sale of replacement parts and components. These provide recurring revenue from the installed base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kan Manufacturing designs and manufactures CNC high-pressure industrial washing machines and special purpose machines (processing, assembly, measurement) primarily for the automotive and construction machinery industries. The company also builds food processing machinery and offers customized washing/drying systems to manufacturers in Japan and select international markets.

Product overview

Kan Manufacturing (株式会社管製作所) is a specialized engineering company designing and manufacturing industrial washing machines and special purpose machines. Its core product line centers on CNC high-pressure washing/deburring machines — the KNC Series (tool-change, 5-axis, up to 60 MPa), KR-1 Series (3-axis CNC), KR-2 Series (turntable), KRF Series (articulated robot), KTR Series (orthogonal robot), KRW Series (rotary vacuum dryer), KPW Series (underwater shower), KTS Series (compact targeted shower), and KSW Series (parts washing) — complemented by a range of dedicated custom washing machines and a portfolio of special purpose machines (custom processing, assembly, and measurement equipment) such as bracket/joint processing machines, deburring/washing/measurement cells, and press-fitting/leak-test/laser-marking integrated systems. The company also develops food machinery, and all products are designed, manufactured, and sold in-house as an integrated engineering operation serving automotive and construction machinery customers domestically and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KNC Series (CNC High-Pressure Washing Machine)
• KR-1 / KR-2 Series (Standard CNC Washing Machines)
• KRF Series (Robot-Type Washing Machine)
• KRW Series (Rotary Vacuum Drying Machine)
• KPW Series (Underwater Shower Washing Machine)
• KTS Series (Kan Tiny Sniper)
• KTR Series (Orthogonal Robot System)
• KSW Series (Parts Washing Machine)
• Dedicated / Custom Washing Machines
• Special Purpose Machines (Processing / Assembly / Measurement)
• Rakuchin Cutting-out Maru (Food Processing Machinery)

Quantifiable outcome

• KNC series achieves up to 60MPa water pressure for demanding cleaning applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Maruka U.S.A. Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth American sales contact and distribution partner for Kan Manufacturing products. Located at 7453 Empire Drive Suite 140, Florence, KY 41042. Handles inquiries, document requests, and sales support for North American customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dürr AG: Global large-cap supplier of painting, sealing, gluing, and cleaning systems to automotive OEMs. Overlaps with Kan on industrial cleaning within a much broader factory automation portfolio, representing competitive pressure from scale and bundled offerings.
• Fives Group: French industrial engineering group with metal processing and surface treatment divisions serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering parts-washing and finishing systems as part of turnkey factory solutions.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW) - Cleaning/Finishing: Diversified industrial conglomerate with cleaning and finishing equipment operations. Overlaps with Kan through industrial parts washing solutions sold to automotive and general manufacturing, though within a much wider portfolio.

Emerging players

• Aqueous Technologies Corp. US precision aqueous cleaning equipment manufacturer focused on water-based, environmentally friendly cleaning solutions. Comparable niche positioning to Kan with emphasis on environmentally compliant precision cleaning for manufacturing.
• Stoelting Cleaning: North American manufacturer of industrial parts washing systems for metalworking and electronics customers. Comparable to Kan as a specialist parts-washing equipment maker targeting precision manufacturing cleaning applications.

Direct peers

• EMC Global: North American manufacturer of industrial aqueous cleaning equipment for automotive and heavy machinery components. Comparable to Kan in custom-engineered washing systems targeting similar component-cleaning use cases.
• BvL Oberflächentechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial parts washing systems for automotive and metalworking customers. Comparable to Kan in offering custom-engineered aqueous cleaning cells, with similar end markets and engineering-build business model.
• Sugino Machine Ltd. Japanese maker of high-pressure water jet equipment, CNC cleaning systems, and precision machining tools. Most directly comparable to Kan as a domestic specialist in high-pressure industrial cleaning for automotive and general manufacturing.
• Ransohoff (Cleaning Technologies Group): US-based industrial parts cleaning systems manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace, and medical device customers. Comparable to Kan in building custom aqueous cleaning cells for precision component manufacturers.
• Höckh Reinigungsanlagen GmbH: German industrial cleaning equipment manufacturer specializing in aqueous parts washing for automotive and aerospace. Closely comparable to Kan on technology approach (CNC-controlled aqueous cleaning) and end-market focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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