Hamasho

What Hamasho does

Hamasho Corporation (株式会社浜正) is a Japanese specialized trading company (専門商社) founded in December 1960 and incorporated in July 1963, headquartered in Osaka, Japan. The company serves the manufacturing industry through three core business pillars: FA (Factory Automation), MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations), and Machinery. Its core technology combines mechatronics solutions integrating hardware products — collaborative robots (DOBOT MG400/CRA/NOVA series, Yamaha SCARA), pneumatic equipment (SMC), AGVs/AMRs (Keigan ALI, Comba), and automation platforms (OnRobot D:PLOY) — with engineering integration services including in-house demonstration and testing. Hamasho distributes products from 100+ manufacturers and operates a global synergy model connecting domestic Japanese offices (Osaka HQ, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Chiba) and the Kansai Distribution Center with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Thailand (est. 2015), China/Suzhou (est. 2007), Hong Kong, Vietnam (Hanoi branch est. 2023), and India (Chennai, est. February 2026).

Hamasho's business model is primarily transactional one-time sales across its three pillars, supplemented by recurring service revenue through its BS Corporation subsidiary which performs hydraulic cylinder regeneration for construction machinery OEMs. Consolidated revenue was disclosed at 13.6 billion yen for the fiscal year ending February 2026, with a separately stated 16.2 billion yen figure for FY2025 (with possible scope/restatement differences noted). The company employs 107 staff directly in Japan and 202 group-wide including 95 overseas local staff. The company is privately held by the Hamaguchi family, with President Takayuki Hamaguchi (CEO) and Senior Managing Director Hiroyuki Hamaguchi in leadership. Equity capital stands at 3.5 billion yen, and the firm has maintained continuous recognition as an "Excellent Tax Filing Corporation" (優良申告法人) by Osaka Nishi Tax Office since 1991.

Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: regional sales teams deliver proposal-based selling targeting Japanese manufacturing SMEs, supported by major trade show participation (Kansai Robot World, iREX, Industrial DX Expo, Robodex Tokyo, Manufacturing Expo Thailand) as primary customer acquisition channels. Customer segments span Japanese manufacturing companies seeking factory automation and labor-saving solutions (primary), MRO consumables buyers across factory operations, manufacturers needing utility optimization, and Japanese companies expanding production into Asia. Notable enterprise customers include Komatsu Group, Kobelco, Hitachi Construction Machinery, and Yanmar Construction Equipment (via BS Corporation), as well as Pigeon Industries Thailand for solar PV installations. Sustainability solutions (ERIA energy visualization, solar PV, heat-shielding sheets) have been integrated into the value proposition alongside core product distribution.

Name

Hamasho

Legal name

株式会社浜正 (Hamasho Corporation)

Website

https://hamashou.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hamasho Corporation is a Japanese specialized trading company founded in 1960 and headquartered in Osaka, serving the manufacturing industry across Factory Automation, MRO, and Machinery segments. The company distributes products from 100+ manufacturers and operates sales offices and subsidiaries across Japan and five Asian markets including a new India presence established February 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Distribution

NAICS

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners) (TLAKAOAK), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Factory automation distribution
• Industrial trading company
• Collaborative robot integration
• MRO industrial supplies
• Manufacturing solutions provider

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. FA (Factory Automation) — Robots and Automation Systems Sales: Sales of industrial robots (DOBOT, Yamaha, Doosan), automation components, and FA tools. Includes system integrator coordination for automation applications and OEM proposals linking to MRO manufacturer network. This is the primary growth driver, particularly for manufacturing automation in SMEs.
2. MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) — Parts and Consumables: Sales and distribution of mechanical parts, tools, and operating supplies. Leverages broad manufacturer network (100+) and maintains inventory at Kansai Distribution Center and Tokyo warehouse for same-day national shipping. Includes cost-reduction proposals and overseas procurement services for Japanese manufacturers expanding abroad.
3. Machinery — Specialized Equipment and Utilities: Sales of dedicated machinery, utility equipment, research equipment. Includes factory power/air/water optimization consulting, high-pressure research equipment for universities and institutes, and export support for overseas equipment installation including customs, training, and SV dispatch.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hamasho is a specialized Japanese trading company (専門商社) that distributes and integrates factory automation (FA) equipment, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) supplies, and specialized machinery for the Japanese manufacturing industry. Through a network of 100+ manufacturer partners, it sells collaborative robots (DOBOT, YAMAHA, Doosan), AMR/AGV systems (Keigan, Comba), automation platforms (OnRobot D:PLOY), pneumatic components (SMC), and a broad inventory of mechanical parts and tools, complemented by overseas expansion support from subsidiaries across Asia.

Product overview

Hamasho Corporation is a specialized trading company serving Japan's manufacturing industry with three core divisions: FA (Factory Automation), MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations), and Machinery. The FA division centers on collaborative robots and automation systems, featuring the DOBOT product family (MG400, CRA Series, NOVA Series) alongside YAMAHA linear conveyor modules and SCARA robots, Doosan collaborative robots, Keigan ALI autonomous mobile robots, and OnRobot D:PLOY automation platform. The MRO division provides industrial components and supplies with just-in-time delivery from company logistics centers. The Machinery division offers factory equipment and environmental solutions. Products integrate with communication protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus TCP) and support hand teaching, visual programming, and vibration suppression technologies. Hamasho operates manufacturing sales offices across Japan and maintains overseas subsidiaries in Thailand, China (Suzhou), Hong Kong, Vietnam, and India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BS (株式会社BS): A group subsidiary specializing in hydraulic cylinder regeneration and repair services for construction machinery, industrial machinery, and special vehicles.

Products and services

• DOBOT MG400 Collaborative Robot Ultra-compact desktop 4-axis collaborative robot arm designed for small-scale automation. Requires only 190mm x 190mm installation space with 440mm reach and ±0.05mm repeatability. Features hand teaching, visual programming, Lua scripting, 5-level collision detection (under 12N threshold) and vibration suppression that reduces stabilization time by 60% and residual vibration by 70%. Communicates via TCP/IP and Modbus TCP.
• DOBOT CRA Series Collaborative Robots 6-axis collaborative robot series designed for industrial automation applications. Distributed by Hamasho as part of the DOBOT product lineup targeting manufacturing automation use cases.
• DOBOT NOVA Series Collaborative Robots Collaborative robot series offered by Hamasho for manufacturing automation. Displayed at 2025 International Robot Expo alongside MG400 and CRA series.
• YAMAHA Linear Conveyor Module (LCMR200) Linear conveyor module from Yamaha Motor Robotics for production line automation. Features stable transfer accuracy with heat expansion accommodation and enables equipment compactification. Showcased at Kansai Robot World, Robodex Tokyo and other Hamasho exhibitions.
• YAMAHA SCARA Robot SCARA robot from Yamaha with domestic top market share in Japan. Used for pick-and-place operations with high-speed capabilities and featured as a key automation component at Hamasho's exhibitions.
• OnRobot D:PLOY Automation Platform Industry-first automation platform from OnRobot for building, operating, monitoring and redeploying collaborative robot applications. Significantly reduces deployment time across multiple applications including packaging, and is showcased at Hamasho exhibitions typically paired with Doosan collaborative robots and NIC robot bases.
• Keigan ALI Autonomous Mobile Robot Autonomous mobile robot (AMR) developed by Keigan and manufactured by Sumitomo Heavy Industries. Features compact body with tablet-based configuration for high customization across applications, and can be combined with Nichinuni stockers for resin molding machine automation.
• Doosan Collaborative Robot Collaborative robot from Doosan Robotics, combined with NIC robot bases to enable simplified automation equipment deployment. Showcased at Hamasho exhibitions typically paired with OnRobot's D:PLOY platform for complete packaging automation solutions.
• Kyoshin Smart (Comba) AMR and AGF Mobile Robots Self-navigating autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and omni-directional automated guided vehicles (AGF) from Chinese manufacturer Kyoshin Smart (Comba). Includes unmanned forklift capabilities for logistics DX. The AGF made its Japan debut at Industrial DX Expo 2025 with full directional movement capabilities.
• FA (Factory Automation) Products and Systems Factory automation solutions including FA tool and robot sales, system integrator coordination for automation applications, overseas FA equipment proposals, and OEM proposals. Full support from component selection and procurement to testing and education using in-house demo equipment. Sourced from manufacturers including DOBOT, Yamaha Motor, Doosan Robotics, OnRobot, Keigan, SMC and Comba.
• MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) Products Industrial supplies and components for manufacturing operations. Broad product range with abundant inventory, just-in-time delivery from the Kansai Distribution Center and Tokyo warehouse, cost-reduction proposals, and overseas parts import services for companies expanding internationally.
• Machinery Products and Equipment Specialized machinery including factory power systems, HVAC, water supply/drainage, environmental equipment, high-pressure research equipment, and custom machinery solutions for universities and research institutions. Includes overseas installation support with customs handling, training, and SV dispatch.
• Conductive Machinery (Dōdō Kiki) - Transmission and Drive Components Transmission and drive components including bearings, linear guides, motors, and mechanical transmission elements. Core product category established since company founding in 1960.
• Solar Power Generation Systems Photovoltaic systems for industrial facilities using Japanese-brand panels from Looop. Hamasho Thailand supports installation including engineering, project management and long-term after-sales service for carbon neutrality and clean energy goals. Demonstrated at Pigeon Industries (Thailand) supplying approximately 10% of factory electricity consumption.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduced by approximately 20% through ERIA energy visualization system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• 京信智能 (Comba / Kyoshin Smart)majorTechnology or Integration · 10 April 2024Chinese AMR manufacturer whose products (AMR and omni-directional AGF) were co-exhibited at Kansai Logistics Expo 2024. The AGF was the first Japan debut for the omni-directional model. Comba is positioned as a key partner for automated transport and logistics solutions.
• DOBOT (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology)coreTechnology or Integration · 24 August 2023DOBOT is the exclusive or primary collaborative robot brand distributed by Hamasho in Japan. The partnership includes exclusive product pages, dedicated sales teams, event sponsorship (DOBOTmania), and a full product lineup covering 4-axis (MG400), 6-axis (CRA series), and NOVA series collaborative robots. DOBOT products are a flagship automation offering targeting SMEs with space and cost constraints.
• Yamaha Motor (ヤマハ発動機)coreTechnology or IntegrationYamaha Motor provides linear conveyor modules and SCARA robots featured prominently at Hamasho's exhibitions. Products are showcased at Kansai Robot World, Robodex Tokyo, and other events as key automation components for pick-and-place and assembly applications.
• OnRobotmajorTechnology or IntegrationOnRobot's D:PLOY platform — the industry's first automation platform for building, running, monitoring, and redeploying collaborative applications — is showcased at Hamasho exhibitions. D:PLOY significantly reduces deployment time for packaging and other applications.
• KeiganmajorTechnology or IntegrationKeigan ALI — an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) developed jointly with Sumitomo Heavy Industries — is distributed/showcased by Hamasho. The compact AMR is configured via tablet and combined with Nichinuni stockers for resin molding machine automation.
• SMC ( SMC株式会社)majorTechnology or IntegrationSMC is a leading pneumatic equipment manufacturer whose products (robot handles, air management system AMS) are featured at Hamasho exhibitions. The AMS system enables factory energy optimization through compressed air management.
• Doosan Robotics (斗山 Robotics)majorTechnology or IntegrationDoosan collaborative robots are showcased at Hamasho exhibitions, typically paired with OnRobot's D:PLOY platform and NIC robot bases for complete packaging automation solutions.
• Pigeon Industries (Thailand) Co., Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese baby product manufacturer in Thailand. Hamasho Thailand supported the installation of a solar power generation system, providing approximately 10% of the factory's electricity consumption. Demonstrates Hamasho's capability in sustainable energy solutions for Japanese manufacturers overseas.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MISUMI Group: Japan's largest industrial components and MRO distributor with global e-commerce and catalog sales. Both serve Japanese manufacturing with FA, MRO, and machinery offerings; MISUMI is a direct competitor to Hamasho's MRO segment and operates at vastly larger scale.
• Trusco Nakayama: Long-established Japanese MRO and tool wholesaler (founded 1959) with catalog and e-commerce distribution. Highly comparable to Hamasho's MRO segment in customer base, product breadth, and Japan-centric sales motion; slightly larger scale.
• MonotaRO: Major Japanese online MRO distributor (Grainger subsidiary) serving SMEs and large manufacturers with parts, tools, and consumables. Competes directly with Hamasho's MRO segment via a digital-first proposition; both target the same SME manufacturing procurement wallet.

Broad incumbents

• Nabtesco Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of motion control components (precision gears, robot reducers) and aerospace/construction equipment. Comparable to Hamasho's machinery segment in customer overlap and Japanese manufacturing heritage; Nabtesco is a supplier ecosystem participant rather than distributor.
• Keyence: Global factory automation sensors, vision systems, and equipment manufacturer with significant Japan and Asian footprint. Overlaps with Hamasho's automation customer base; Keyence operates a high-touch direct sales model similar to Hamasho's proposal-based approach.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest pneumatics manufacturer (>$6B revenue) and a key Hamasho partner. SMC's direct factory automation equipment portfolio overlaps with Hamasho's pneumatic and FA offerings, but SMC operates as a global manufacturer rather than a specialized trading company.
• Yaskawa Electric: Leading Japanese industrial robot and motion control manufacturer (Motoman robots, servo drives). Comparable to Hamasho's FA segment from a customer-perspective; Yaskawa is also a competitor to Yamaha Motor/DOBOT offerings Hamasho distributes.

Emerging players

• DOBOT (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology): Chinese collaborative robot manufacturer and Hamasho's flagship FA partner. DOBOT's MG400, CRA, and NOVA series are central to Hamasho's SME automation proposition; as a fast-growing emerging player, DOBOT represents both a key channel asset and a long-term competitive risk if it in-houses Japan distribution.
• Yamaha Motor Robotics: Division of Yamaha Motor producing SCARA robots and linear conveyor modules featured prominently at Hamasho's exhibitions. Comparable on FA product line (pick-and-place, assembly automation); like DOBOT, it is both a partner and a potential bypass risk.
• Doosan Robotics: Korean collaborative robot maker (recently public via KOSDAQ) showcased alongside OnRobot D:PLOY in Hamasho's packaging automation solutions. Directly comparable to DOBOT and a partner/peer in Hamasho's cobot portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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