What UNITEX does

UNITEX (株式会社ユニテックス) is a privately held, Osaka-headquartered integrated facility management services provider founded in November 1989 by Nakatsukage Toshiya. The company delivers eight bundled service modules — building equipment management (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire safety, statutory inspection), security and guarding with a 24-hour monitoring center, cleaning, comprehensive condominium management, building environmental health management, building management consulting, renewal construction, and temporary staffing — to building owners, management associations, and multi-location enterprises across Japan. As of March 2021 UNITEX managed 8,666+ properties spanning 492 office buildings, 7,128 rental and condominium buildings, 119 hotels, 201 commercial facilities, 119 mixed-use facilities, and 20 government properties; the firm employed 1,060 people (November 2023) and operates a 16-branch network covering every major Japanese economic region from Hokkaido to Okinawa.

The business model is contracted-managed services delivered directly by UNITEX employees, with cross-selling of multiple service modules per site driving recurring revenue. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting building owners and management associations, supported by a comprehensive portfolio of government-issued operating licenses (security, mechanical security, condominium management, building cleaning, drinking water tank cleaning, air environment measurement, drainage pipe cleaning, fire equipment inspection, construction, worker dispatch) and ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification. Pricing is quote-based rather than published. The customer base is intentionally horizontally diversified across office, residential condominium, hotel, retail, healthcare, government, education, and cultural-property segments, with no public customer-logo concentration disclosed.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed; registered capital is ¥20M (November 2023) and the company is founder-controlled with no observed private-equity or venture-capital ownership. Recent strategic activity has focused on geographic buildout rather than M&A: a Kansai Second Branch opened November 2023, Kyoto Branch relocated April 2023, and the Okinawa Branch opened November 2024 to complete nationwide coverage. Group-related businesses extend the platform into adjacent property-services verticals — real estate and property management (Zephere), temporary staffing (Parie), golf-course operations, and an ukiyo-e art museum (Osaka Ukiyo-e Museum).

Name

UNITEX

Legal name

株式会社ユニテックス

Website

https://unitex-co.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

UNITEX is a private, Osaka-headquartered facility management services company serving building owners across Japan. It bundles eight service modules — equipment management, security, cleaning, condominium management, environmental health, consulting, renovation, and staffing — across 16 branches nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Facility Management Services

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Workplace & Office Support Services (Reception/Mailroom/Porterage/Helpdesk) (IMAIAAAD)

Keywords

• Building equipment management
• Facility management services
• Security guarding services
• Condominium management
• Building cleaning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Building Equipment Management Services: On-site and roaming technical services for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire safety equipment. Includes statutory inspection services required by building management laws, electricity business law, and fire service law.
2. Security and Guarding Services: Facility security, patrol security, mechanical security systems, traffic guidance, event security, and 24-hour emergency response services.
3. Cleaning Services: Daily cleaning, periodic cleaning, glass cleaning, floor maintenance, special cleaning for lighting and blinds, and exterior wall cleaning services.
4. Comprehensive Condominium Management: Full-service management including administrative tasks, accounting, general meetings, cleaning, security, and maintenance for residential complexes.
5. Renovation and Construction Services: Renovation work for offices, commercial facilities, factories, schools, hospitals, parking lots, and residential properties including equipment, exterior, and interior improvements.
6. Staffing/Temporary Staffing Services: Dispatch of specialized personnel for office work, facility management, reception, cleaning, and technical roles.
7. Building Management Consulting: Advisory services for building maintenance, cost management, energy management, and operational efficiency improvements.
8. Building Environmental Health Management: Air quality measurement, water tank cleaning and inspection, drinking water quality testing, sanitation pest control, and waste management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

UNITEX (株式会社ユニテックス) provides comprehensive building and facility management services for commercial buildings, condominiums, and public facilities in Japan. Core offerings include building equipment management (air conditioning, water supply, sanitation, electrical, and fire safety systems), security/guarding, cleaning, condominium management, environmental health management, consulting, renewal construction, and licensed temporary staffing. Services are delivered through 16 branch offices nationwide under long-term maintenance and management contracts.

Product overview

UNITEX (株式会社ユニテックス) is a comprehensive building management company offering integrated facility services. The company provides a unified portfolio of eight core service modules: ビル設備管理 (Building Equipment Management) for electrical/HVAC/plumbing/fire systems maintenance, セキュリティ・警備 (Security/Guarding) with 24-hour monitoring and emergency response, 清掃 (Cleaning) for daily and specialized cleaning, マンション総合管理 (Condominium Management) for residential complexes, 建築物環境衛生管理 (Environmental Health Management), 建物管理コンサルティング (Management Consulting), リニューアル工事 (Renewal Construction), and 人材派遣 (Temporary Staffing). These services work together as a one-stop comprehensive building management solution, supporting both residential and commercial properties across Japan with 16 branch locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Equipment Management (ビル設備管理) Management, inspection, and maintenance of air conditioning, water supply, sanitation, electrical, and fire safety systems in commercial and residential buildings, delivered to building owners and property managers under long-term maintenance contracts.
• Security and Guarding Services (警備業務) Provision of licensed security guarding services for buildings and facilities, performed under the company's Security Business Law registration as a member of the Japan Security Business Association.
• Building Cleaning Services (清掃業務) Routine and specialized cleaning of commercial buildings, condominiums, and public facilities, delivered as a member of the All Japan Building Cleaning Association.
• Condominium Management (マンション管理) Registered condominium management services for residential buildings, including day-to-day administration, common-area maintenance, and long-term repair planning, provided as a registered condominium manager and member of the Japan Condominium Management Association.
• Environmental Health Management (環境衛生管理) Environmental hygiene management for buildings, including air quality, water, and pest control, delivered under the company's Building Hygiene Law registration.
• Consulting Services (コンサルティング) Advisory and consulting services related to building operations, maintenance planning, and facility management for building owners and managers.
• Renewal Construction (リニューアル工事) Renewal, repair, and upgrade construction works for building equipment and common areas, often delivered as part of a multi-discipline facility management contract.
• Temporary Staffing (人材派遣) Licensed temporary staffing and worker dispatch, including general workers, specialists, and others, performed under the company's Labor Dispatch Law registration.
• Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprise (不動産特定共同事業) Real estate specified joint enterprise services, operated under the company's Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprise Law registration as a member of the Osaka Prefecture Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprise Association.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,666+ total managed properties including office buildings, condominiums, hotels, commercial facilities
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered group company, related facility and industry association.

• ゼフィア (Zephere)group companyOthersReal estate business, property management, and property management services. Group company handling real estate operations and property management. Headquarters in Osaka with Tokyo branch office.
• パrie (PARIE)group companyOthersStaffing services company providing temporary personnel. Located in Osaka, providing specialized staffing solutions for building management and office support roles.
• 株式会社ユニテックス 골프 (UNITEX Golf)group companyOthersGolf course operator managing Takarazuka Classic Golf Club and other golf facilities. Part of diversified business portfolio under UNITEX group.
• 宝塚クラシックゴルフガ|club (Takarazuka Classic Golf Club)related facilityOthersGolf course facility in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture. Part of golf facility portfolio.
• 関空クラシックゴルフガ|club (Kanku Classic Golf Club)related facilityOthersGolf course facility operated by Sunagawa International Golf Center in Sennan, Osaka.
• 南紀白浜ゴルフガ|club (Nanki Shirahama Golf Club)related facilityOthersGolf course facility in Wakayama Prefecture, operated by Asahi Diamond Golf.
• 大阪浮世絵美術館 (Osaka Ukiyo-e Museum)related facilityOthersArt museum showcasing ukiyo-e art, located in Osaka's Shinsaibashi area. Part of diversified business operations.
• 公益社団法人 全国ビルメンテナンス協会industry associationOthersNational Association of Building Maintenance. Industry association membership providing industry standards, networking, and professional development.
• 大阪商工会議所industry associationOthersOsaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Business association membership for Osaka region businesses.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nippon Kanzai Holdings: One of Japan's largest independent integrated facility management companies, offering building management, security, cleaning, and construction services to office buildings, condominiums, and public facilities nationwide — directly comparable to UNITEX's full-service model and customer mix.
• Tokyu Community Corp. A major Japanese building and condominium management company (part of the Tokyu Fudosan group) providing comprehensive management, cleaning, security, and renovation services for office towers, residential complexes, and commercial facilities — direct overlap with UNITEX's condominium and office segments.
• Dai-ichi Kogyo Co., Ltd. A long-established Osaka-area facility management peer offering building equipment management, cleaning, security, and construction services across commercial and residential properties in Japan — operating in the same Kansai-rooted competitive set as UNITEX.
• Anabuki Kosan Inc. A Japanese real estate and property/building management group operating in condominium management, building maintenance, and cleaning services. Comparable in scope to UNITEX's mixed residential/commercial property management business, with a stronger Tokushima/regional concentration.
• Sankyo Tateyama, Inc. A Japanese provider of building management, security, and cleaning services to commercial, residential, and public-sector clients. Similar horizontal service breadth and customer segmentation, with comparable national branch operations.

Broad incumbents

• ALSOK (Sohgo Security Services): Japan's largest security services provider, which has expanded into facility management, cleaning, and staffing through subsidiaries. Comparable to UNITEX in security guarding and monitoring center capabilities, but operates at vastly larger national scale.
• SECOM Co., Ltd. Japan's leading comprehensive security services group with a 24-hour control center infrastructure comparable to UNITEX's monitoring center, and a broader portfolio spanning guarding, facility management, and disaster prevention services.
• Duskin Co., Ltd. A diversified Japanese services company with significant presence in commercial cleaning, building maintenance, and rental hygiene products. Most directly overlaps with UNITEX's cleaning services segment, though Duskin's franchise model differs.

Regional players

• JR East Building (Je Buil) Co. A building management affiliate of JR East operating facility management, cleaning, security, and tenant services primarily across JR East station buildings and surrounding Tokyo-area commercial properties. Comparable service mix, though narrower geographic and customer scope.

Others

• Zephere Co., Ltd. UNITEX's sister group company handling real estate brokerage and property management operations in Osaka — directly linked as a captive downstream partner for UNITEX's real estate-related services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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