OKM

Industrial Valve Manufacturingokm-net.co.jp

Company typePublic
Founded1902
HeadquartersYasu, Japan
Headcount251–500
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

OKM firmographics

Firmographics

Name: OKM
Legal name: OKUMURA ENGINEERING corp.
Website: https://okm-net.co.jp
Company type: Public
Founded year: 1902
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 251–500 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

OKM industry classification

Industry

Product category: Industrial Valve Manufacturing
NAICS: Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)
SIC: Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
akta.pro primary industry: Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)
akta.pro secondary industries: Plumbing Valves & Controls (Shutoff, Mixing, Backflow) (IMADALAB), Valve Sites, Drip Pots & Appurtenances (EUAJABAF)

Keywords

Industrial valves
Valve manufacturing
Flow control products
Process valves
Industrial equipment

Where OKM is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Yasu
HQ country: Japan
HQ region: Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

OKM business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Industrial Valve Products: OKM generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of industrial valve products. The company produces valves for various delivery industries including manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. Revenue is generated through direct product sales with periodic price adjustments announced publicly.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	Industrial valve pricing (specific tiers not publicly disclosed)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

OKM product offering

Product offering

Core offering

OKM (OKUMURA ENGINEERING corp.) manufactures and supplies industrial valves for flow control applications across manufacturing and infrastructure industries. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, the company operates a portfolio of 8 distinct industrial valve product lines and has been selected as a Global Niche Top company. Its purpose is "Creating good flow" (いい流れをつくる), providing reliable valve solutions to support daily life across various delivery industries.

Product overview

OKM (株式会社オーケーエム) is a valve manufacturing company founded in 1902, with 120 years of accumulated unique technology. The company offers a portfolio of industrial valve products (8 distinct product lines shown on the main site) and has been selected as a Global Niche Top company. The company operates a separate product information and solutions website at sol.okm-net.jp, and maintains a presence in the delivery industry with manufacturing operations in Shiga Prefecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

OKM Industrial Valve Portfolio A portfolio of industrial valves (バルブ) encompassing 8 distinct product lines for flow control, process management, and pipeline system applications. The valves serve industrial manufacturing companies and infrastructure operators, providing reliable flow control for utilities such as water, gas, and other delivery industries. OKM has been recognized as a Global Niche Top company based on its specialized valve design and manufacturing capabilities.

Companies that use OKM

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

OKM technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

OKM partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

OKM competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Flowserve Corporation: Global industrial flow control and valve manufacturer serving oil & gas, chemical, power, and water industries. Comparable product category and end markets to OKM, but with substantially larger scale, international footprint, and broader product portfolio.
Crane Co. Diversified industrial manufacturer with a major engineered materials segment producing industrial valves for chemical, energy, and general industrial applications. Comparable in valve technology and end markets but operates at much greater scale globally.
Mueller Industries: U.S.-based manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products including industrial valves for plumbing, water distribution, and industrial applications. Comparable in plumbing/water valve manufacturing but with broader product portfolio and primarily North American footprint.
NIBCO Inc. U.S.-based manufacturer of flow control products including valves, fittings, and piping components for plumbing, heating, and industrial applications. Comparable in industrial valve manufacturing but with broader product portfolio and North American focus.
Watts Water Technologies: Manufacturer of water conservation, treatment, and flow control products including industrial valves for plumbing, HVAC, and water infrastructure. Comparable in valve products for water/infrastructure applications but with global distribution and broader product range than OKM.

Direct peers

KITZ Corporation: Japanese industrial valve manufacturer listed on TSE (6488.T), serving similar industrial manufacturing, building services, and infrastructure customers. Directly comparable in product category, geographic market (Japan), and B2B sales model to OKM.
Toyo Valve Co., Ltd. Japanese industrial valve manufacturer serving similar industrial manufacturing and infrastructure customers in Japan. Comparable niche positioning and domestic B2B sales model to OKM, though smaller in scale.
Velan Inc. Canadian manufacturer of industrial valves for severe service applications in oil & gas, power, chemical, and pulp & paper. Directly comparable in specialized industrial valve manufacturing with similar niche positioning strategy to OKM's Global Niche Top designation.

Emerging players

Hayward Industries: Manufacturer of pool and industrial flow control equipment including valves. Partial overlap with OKM in industrial flow control, though primarily focused on pool/spa and commercial aquatics markets.

Others

Hamworthy plc (part of Wärtsilä): Marine and oil & gas valve manufacturer now part of Wärtsilä, serving adjacent flow control end markets. Comparable in industrial valve engineering but focused on marine/offshore and oil & gas sectors rather than OKM's broader manufacturing and infrastructure base.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

OKM financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

OKM leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

OKM funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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OKM M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about OKM

What does OKM do?

Is OKM a public or private company?

OKM is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was OKM founded?

OKM was founded in 1902. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is OKM based?

OKM is headquartered in Yasu, Japan, in the Asia region.

How does OKM make money?

One revenue line is on record: industrial Valve Products.

Who are OKM's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Flowserve Corporation, Crane Co., Mueller Industries, NIBCO Inc. and Watts Water Technologies. Direct peers are KITZ Corporation, Toyo Valve Co., Ltd. and Velan Inc.. Hayward Industries is listed as an emerging player. Hamworthy plc (part of Wärtsilä) is listed as an others.

Does OKM have an API?

No public API is recorded for OKM.

What industry is OKM in?

OKM's product category is Industrial Valve Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAC, Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves), with a secondary code of IMADALAB, Plumbing Valves & Controls (Shutoff, Mixing, Backflow). Its NAICS code is 332911 and its SIC code is 3559.