DCS
The company then imports, wholesales, and services espresso machines, grinders, and related equipment to coffee shops, restaurants, and home enthusiasts across Japan, and operates its own specialty coffee shop and craft brewery in Nishinomiya.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersNishinomiya, Japan
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What DCS does
DCS CO., LTD. (株式会社ディーシーエス) is a privately held Japanese corporation headquartered in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, founded in 1999 and operating with 51–100 employees. The company originated in coffee equipment maintenance and has expanded into a vertically integrated coffee business spanning the full supply chain from green coffee bean import to retail beverage service. DCS imports and wholesales green coffee beans sourced from top-tier global suppliers, and operates a time-rental share roaster service that enables customers to roast their own beans.
DCS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DCS
- Legal name
- 株式会社ディーシーエス
- Website
- https://dcservice.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- The company then imports, wholesales, and services espresso machines, grinders, and related equipment to coffee shops, restaurants, and home enthusiasts across Japan, and operates its own specialty coffee shop and craft brewery in Nishinomiya.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DCS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Coffee Equipment and Services
- NAICS
- Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA), Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG)
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Where DCS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nishinomiya
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
DCS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Green Coffee Bean Sales: Import and sale of green coffee beans to roasters and coffee businesses, including a time-rental share roaster service for customers who want to roast their own beans.
- Coffee Equipment Sales: Wholesale and retail sales of espresso machines, grinders, and coffee-related equipment and supplies.
- Maintenance and Repair Services: Installation, maintenance, conservative inspection, and repair services for coffee equipment nationwide through their service centers.
- Retail Store Operations: Operation of COFFEE HOUSE FIELD specialty coffee shop and HEALSOUL BREWERY craft beer tap bar and brewery in Nishinomiya, generating direct consumer revenue.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels4 records
DCS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DCS imports and wholesale/retail sells commercial espresso machines, grinders, and cafe equipment, and supplies premium green coffee beans from world-class global suppliers to coffee businesses across Japan. The company also provides nationwide installation, scheduled inspection, and repair/maintenance services for coffee equipment, and operates a time-rental share roaster service for small-batch roasters. In addition, DCS runs its own specialty coffee shop (COFFEE HOUSE FIELD) and craft beer tap bar and brewery (HEALSOUL BREWERY) in Nishinomiya, Japan.
Product overview
DCS operates as a comprehensive coffee business offering a portfolio of interconnected services. The company provides green coffee bean import and sales (生豆事業) alongside a share roaster service, coffee machine and equipment sales (機器販売事業) with store opening support, and maintenance/repair services (メンテナンス事業) nationwide. Additionally, DCS operates retail locations including specialty coffee shop COFFEE HOUSE FIELD and craft beer venue HEALSOUL BREWERY. The company also maintains an online shop (espressostore.net) for machines and coffee器具, and a separate online shop (greencoffee-dcs.shop-pro.jp) for green coffee beans.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- COFFEE HOUSE FIELD: Specialty coffee house operated by DCS in Nishinomiya
- HEALSOUL BREWERY
- GREEN COFFEE
Products and services
- Green Coffee Beans (生豆事業)
Companies that use DCS
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
DCS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
DCS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
DCS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Wataru & Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty coffee equipment importer and distributor. Most directly comparable to DCS's coffee machine import/wholesale business, with similar B2B channels serving cafes and roasters across Japan.
- Kalita Co., Ltd. Japanese coffee equipment maker known for drip equipment and grinders, with both retail and wholesale channels. Comparable to DCS's equipment retail and cafe-focused product line.
- Hario Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer and retailer of coffee brewing equipment (drippers, servers, grinders). Directly overlaps with DCS's coffee equipment and utensils retail segment and shares a specialty-coffee customer base in Japan.
- Honma Coffee Co., Ltd. (本間コーヒー): Japanese green coffee bean importer and roaster serving wholesale and retail customers. Directly comparable to DCS's green bean import/wholesale business and share roaster concept.
- Maruyama Coffee Co., Ltd. Specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator in Japan that sources and roasts premium green beans. Comparable to DCS's combination of green bean sourcing and specialty cafe operations (COFFEE HOUSE FIELD).
Emerging players
- Onibus Coffee: Independent Japanese specialty coffee roaster and small cafe chain. Partial overlap with DCS's green bean sourcing and specialty coffee retail (COFFEE HOUSE FIELD), though smaller and more retail-focused.
Broad incumbents
- Key Coffee Inc. Established Japanese coffee company with bean import, roasting, and foodservice distribution. Comparable to DCS at the wholesale/green bean supply layer, but operates at significantly larger scale.
- AGF (味の素AGF): Large Japanese coffee and beverage brand under Ajinomoto, with retail coffee, RTD, and foodservice channels. Adjacent incumbent in Japan's coffee value chain where DCS operates.
- UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd. Major Japanese coffee company spanning bean sourcing, roasting, retail cafes (UCC Coffee Museum/Cafe), and food service. Overlaps with DCS across green beans, equipment, and cafe operations but at much larger scale.
Others
- Rocket Espresso: Italian premium espresso machine manufacturer with global distribution including Japan. Connected to DCS as a potential supplier/customer overlap in DCS's equipment retail and maintenance segments.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
DCS financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
DCS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
DCS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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DCS M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about DCS
What does DCS do?
DCS imports and wholesale/retail sells commercial espresso machines, grinders, and cafe equipment, and supplies premium green coffee beans from world-class global suppliers to coffee businesses across Japan. The company also provides nationwide installation, scheduled inspection, and repair/maintenance services for coffee equipment, and operates a time-rental share roaster service for small-batch roasters. In addition, DCS runs its own specialty coffee shop (COFFEE HOUSE FIELD) and craft beer tap bar and brewery (HEALSOUL BREWERY) in Nishinomiya, Japan.
Is DCS a public or private company?
DCS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was DCS founded?
DCS was founded in 1999. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is DCS based?
DCS is headquartered in Nishinomiya, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does DCS make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Green Coffee Bean Sales are the primary driver. The others are coffee Equipment Sales, maintenance and Repair Services and retail Store Operations.
Who are DCS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Wataru & Co., Ltd., Kalita Co., Ltd., Hario Co., Ltd., Honma Coffee Co., Ltd. (本間コーヒー) and Maruyama Coffee Co., Ltd.. Onibus Coffee is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Key Coffee Inc., AGF (味の素AGF) and UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd.. Rocket Espresso is listed as an others.
Does DCS have an API?
No public API is recorded for DCS.
What industry is DCS in?
DCS's product category is Specialty Coffee Equipment and Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACADAC, Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail, with a secondary code of THAFADAA, Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave). Its NAICS code is 311920 and its SIC code is 2080.