KYC Machine Industry

What KYC Machine Industry does

KYC Machine Industry (KYC光洋機械産業株式会社) is a privately held Japanese industrial OEM founded in 1950 and headquartered in Osaka. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a portfolio of construction and industrial equipment across six product categories: concrete batching plants, dual-axis mixers (Mebius, Tornado), next-generation scaffolding (the Iq System and the monosystem wedge-lock system), lifting equipment, conveyor and material handling systems, and environmental/recycling machinery (including the patented CAB-3000NB cavitation washer). Differentiated in-house technologies include the LIBRA automatic measurement control system, the Kopiam aggregate/cement supply controller, and the CONNECT cloud-based remote maintenance platform, which together provide integrated plant automation and service for concrete production sites.

The firm operates a B2B enterprise field-sales model, distributing equipment through its Japan branch network and a wholly-owned Vietnam subsidiary (KYC MACHINE INDUSTRY VIETNAM CO., LTD) into the concrete production, construction, infrastructure, and environmental/recycling segments. Revenue is generated primarily via quote-based hardware sales with selective rental options for scaffolding. All transactions are inquiry-driven; no public pricing or e-commerce is offered. Recent strategic activity includes partnerships with Besterra (overseas plant demolition) and a next-generation drone technology partner, a refreshed recruitment site, head office and Osaka branch relocation (July 2026), Vietnam branch relocation (May 2026), and supply of rocket assembly equipment for the Kairos rocket program. The firm does not disclose revenue or employee headcount, and no AI/ML capabilities, venture funding, or M&A activity are evidenced.

Name

KYC Machine Industry

Legal name

光洋機械産業株式会社

Website

https://kyc.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KYC Machine Industry is a Japanese industrial OEM (founded 1950, Osaka) that designs, manufactures, and services concrete plants, mixers, scaffolding, conveyors, lifting, and environmental/recycling equipment for B2B construction, concrete, and infrastructure operators in Japan and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

Keywords

• Concrete batching plants
• Construction machinery
• Scaffolding systems
• Industrial conveyors
• Material handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of construction equipment including concrete batching plants, mixers, conveyor systems, scaffolding, and environmental/recycling equipment. Primary revenue stream from B2B equipment sales to construction companies, concrete plants, and infrastructure operators.
2. Equipment Rental Services: Rental services for select products including scaffolding equipment. Offers flexible deployment options for customers who prefer not to purchase equipment outright.
3. Environmental/Recycling Solutions: Sale of recycling equipment, air purification systems, and cleaning technology for environmental applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KYC Machine Industry designs, manufactures, and sells construction machinery including concrete batching plants, mixing equipment (Mebius, Tornado dual-axis mixers), scaffolding systems (Iq System next-generation scaffolding, Mono System wedge-tie scaffolding), conveyor and material handling systems, lifting equipment, and environmental/recycling machinery. The company also provides equipment rental services for select scaffolding products and supplies specialized equipment such as rocket assembly equipment for the Kairos rocket program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concrete Batching Plants Concrete production facilities equipped with proprietary automatic measurement control (LIBRA), automatic aggregate/cement supply control (Kopiam), and CONNECT cloud-based remote maintenance systems. Designed for concrete plant operators producing high-quality, high-flow, high-strength concrete for construction projects.
• Dual-Axis Mixing Equipment (Mebius and Tornado) High-performance mixers including the Mebius mixer with new mixing paddle development achieving extreme shear and stirring, and the Tornado all-mighty 2-axis mixer with superior shearing capability for high-flow and high-strength concrete mixing. Targets concrete production operations.
• Iq System Next-Generation Scaffolding Next-generation scaffolding system featuring 1,900mm floor height, lightweight pipe design for high workability, and standard-equipped advance handrails compliant with revised safety and health regulations. Designed for construction companies requiring safe and efficient scaffolding.
• Mono System Wedge-Tie Scaffolding High-efficiency wedge-tie scaffolding system assembled and disassembled quickly with a hammer, with extensive size variations and scalability to handle both detached housing and large building construction.
• Conveyor and Material Handling Systems Continuous conveyors and material handling systems including the Air Express pneumatic transport system for powder conveyance. Designed for industrial facilities requiring efficient material transport and dust control.
• Lifting Equipment Series Lifting series products for construction sites and industrial facilities. Targets construction companies and industrial operators requiring material elevation solutions.
• Environmental and Recycling Equipment Recycling equipment, air purification systems, and cleaning technology for industrial waste recycling, concrete waste reuse, and environmental processing. Includes the patented CAB-3000NB cavitation washing system.
• Equipment Rental Services Rental services for select scaffolding products for customers who prefer not to purchase equipment outright. Offers flexible deployment options for construction companies and contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Iq System scaffolding with 1,900mm floor height providing larger working space compared to conventional systems
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Besterra Co., Ltd. (ベステラ株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025Strategic partnership for overseas plant demolition business expansion. KYC and Besterra agreed to collaborate on developing demolition business for overseas plants. Combined expertise in equipment manufacturing and plant demolition services.
• Next-Generation Drone Technology PartnerstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Strategic business partnership for joint development, integration, verification, and market expansion of next-generation drone technology. Includes co-development and market deployment of drone solutions.
• Iwasaki Air-Tech Co., Ltd. (岩崎エアーテック株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales agent for CAB-3000NB cavitation washing machine in Japan. Handles domestic sales and distribution of the product within Japanese market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Liebherr is a large European manufacturer of construction machinery, cranes, concrete batching plants, and material handling equipment. Directly comparable product overlap in concrete plants, mixers, and material handling equipment.
• Komatsu Ltd. Komatsu is one of the world's largest Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturers. Comparable as a Japanese construction equipment peer operating across multiple heavy equipment categories.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery: Japanese construction machinery manufacturer producing hydraulic excavators, cranes, and mining equipment. Comparable as a Japanese incumbent in construction machinery manufacturing.
• Kobelco Construction Machinery: Kobelco is a Japanese manufacturer of excavators, cranes, and construction equipment. Comparable as a domestic Japanese construction machinery peer with similar market dynamics.
• SANY Heavy Industry: One of China's largest construction machinery manufacturers producing concrete machinery, cranes, and excavators. Comparable in concrete batching plant manufacturing and global construction equipment competition.
• XCMG Group: XCMG is a leading Chinese construction machinery manufacturer producing cranes, concrete machinery, and material handling equipment. Comparable in concrete plant and material handling product categories.

Direct peers

• Terex Corporation: Terex manufactures materials processing machinery, mobile cranes, and concrete mixing plants. Direct overlap with KYC in concrete batching plants, material handling, and aerial work platforms.
• Astec Industries: Astec Industries produces equipment for asphalt, concrete, aggregate, and infrastructure construction including concrete batch plants and material handling systems. Directly comparable in concrete plant manufacturing.
• ELKON: ELKON is a leading Turkish manufacturer of concrete batching plants, mixers, and concrete recycling equipment. Direct peer in concrete plant manufacturing with similar product offerings.
• Peri Group: Peri is a global leader in formwork and scaffolding systems for the construction industry. Directly comparable to KYC's scaffolding business, particularly the Iq System next-generation scaffolding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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