What TAKAGI does

Takagi Seisakusho (株式会社高木製作所) is a privately held, family-controlled Japanese manufacturer specializing in small automotive stamped parts, founded in 1890 in Nagoya and headquartered today at 6-6 Masaki 3-chome, Naka-ku, Nagoya. The company produces over 3 million parts per day across product categories including outer panel parts (notably fuel filler lids), aluminum and joined parts, thin (0.4–1.2 mm) and thick (1.4–4.5 mm) plate parts, surface-treated parts, branded hose clamps, and wire mesh products. Its proprietary manufacturing platform centers on in-house-developed high-speed transfer presses (80–250 ton, up to 60 SPM), a Quick Die Change (QDC) die system that enables single-minute changeovers, and linked blanking/welding lines — supported by a proprietary die design data management system containing over 15,000 historical entries used for similarity search, automated die design, and virtual try simulation.

The company sells primarily through direct enterprise sales to automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, with Toyota Motor Corporation and the broader Toyota Group (Denso, Aisin, Daihatsu, Hino, Toyota Auto Body, Toyota Industries, Toyota Tsusho) representing a heavy share of revenue within a total customer base of approximately 120 companies. Pricing is custom and non-public, quoted per RFQ based on specifications, volume, and complexity. Production is organized across 5 domestic Japanese plants (Nagoya HQ, Okazaki, Shinshiro, Kyushu, Okinawa) and 7 wholly-owned overseas facilities in Ohio and Texas (US), Ontario (Canada), Zhongshan and Tianjin (China), and Bekasi (Indonesia) — totaling roughly 3,720 consolidated employees (1,670 domestic, 2,180 overseas). The revenue model is predominantly hardware sales of manufactured parts, supplemented by integrated surface treatment services and proprietary branded products (worm-screw hose clamps, wire mesh).

The business model rests on a vertically integrated, design-to-delivery workflow: in-house die design → press forming → integrated welding → in-house surface treatment → direct delivery to OEM lines. FY2025 consolidated sales were approximately ¥109.6 billion (non-consolidated ¥46.3 billion), up from ¥102 billion in 2023. The company invests continuously in process R&D — evidenced by six Toyota quality and technology awards across 1988–2025, the 2007 METI Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award, and a ¥6.66B automation project (subsidized by METI in November 2025) targeting fully automated production from material input to shipping. Leadership transitioned in March 2026, with Toshihiko Takagi assuming the presidency and Yasuaki Teramachi moving to Chairman.

Name

TAKAGI

Legal name

株式会社高木製作所

Website

https://takagi-mfg.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Takagi (株式会社高木製作所) is a 134-year-old, family-controlled Japanese manufacturer of small automotive stamped parts serving Toyota Group OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers via proprietary high-speed transfer press technology, in-house die design, and a 5-plant domestic + 7-plant overseas footprint producing over 3 million parts daily.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Stamped Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

akta.pro primary industry

Body Panels, Doors, Hoods & Closures Manufacturing (IMACAGAH)

Keywords

• Automotive stamped parts
• Metal press manufacturing
• Die design services
• Automotive component manufacturing
• Surface treatment processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Small Automotive Stamped Parts Manufacturing and Sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling small stamped parts for automobiles including exterior panel parts, aluminum parts, thin/thick plate parts, and joined parts. Press processing, welding, and surface treatment integrated production.
2. Die Design and Manufacturing: Design and manufacturing of dies and molds for automotive parts production. Includes short-lead-time die production and mass production trial capabilities.
3. Special Surface Treatment Processing: Various surface treatments including plating, cationic electrodeposition coating, polyethylene coating, Geomete treatment, heat treatment, and degreasing for automotive parts.
4. Proprietary Products: Self-developed products including worm screw type hose clamps, wire type hose clamps, and wire mesh products used in automotive and home appliance applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TAKAGI manufactures and sells small stamped parts for automobiles, including outer panel parts, aluminum parts, thin and thick plate parts, joined parts, and surface-treated parts, using its proprietary high-speed transfer press technology and QDC (Quick Die Change) die systems. The company provides vertically integrated production from in-house die design and manufacturing through pressing, welding, and surface treatment, and produces over 3 million parts per day across plants in Japan, the USA, Canada, China, and Indonesia. The company also supplies its own branded hose clamps and wire mesh products.

Product overview

TAKAGI is a manufacturing company focused on small stamped parts for automobiles, producing over 3 million parts per day. The product portfolio is organized into two main areas: (1) pressed parts categories including outer panel parts, aluminum parts (including joined variants), thin/thick plate parts, joining parts, surface treatment parts, own-brand hose clamps, and wire mesh products; and (2) proprietary manufacturing equipment and technology including the high-speed transfer press series (80t–250t standalone and RK5x7 linked 200+200t), blanking lines, and progressive presses (80t–300t). Key enabling technologies include QDC (Quick Die Change) molds with 35% fewer parts and sub-10-minute changeover, design-in + CAE analysis + virtual try services, and VE/short-lead-time response capabilities. The company operates domestically through 4 main plants (Okazaki, Shinshiro, Kyushu, Okinawa) and overseas across 7 facilities in the USA, Canada, China, and Indonesia, with group companies providing surface treatment, resin molding, logistics, and welfare vehicle equipment. The annual production capacity exceeds 300 million parts per day, with major customers including Toyota Motor Corporation, Denso, Daihatsu, and 120 total customer companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outer Panel Parts (外板部品) Fuel lid covers and other outer body panel parts requiring high surface quality, manufactured to achieve refined body lines and surface finish for automotive customers.
• Aluminum Parts (アルミニウム部品) Aluminum alloy parts produced through bending, cylindrical drawing, and special shape drawing operations, addressing the challenging properties of aluminum versus steel for automotive applications.
• Aluminum Joined Parts (アルミニウム接合部品) Aluminum parts joined via TOX clinching, welding, or assembled with nuts and bolts for automotive applications.
• Thin Plate Parts (薄板部品) Cold-rolled steel plate parts processed from 0.4mm to 1.2mm thickness, a specialty of the high-speed transfer press, covering a wide range of part shapes for automotive applications.
• Thick Plate Parts (厚板部品) Cold-rolled and hot-rolled steel plate parts processed from 1.4mm to 4.5mm thickness, supporting diverse shapes for automotive applications similar to the thin plate parts range.
• Joining Parts (接合部品) Automotive parts joined via spot welding, projection welding, arc welding, brazing, hemming, and rivets.
• Surface Treatment Parts (表面処理部品) Automotive parts processed with various plating, cationic electrodeposition coating, polyethylene coating, Geomet treatment, heat treatment, and degreasing surface treatments.
• Hose Clamps (自社製品 — worm screw and wire type) Worm screw type and wire type hose clamps designed and manufactured by TAKAGI for over 50 years, supplied to domestic and international automotive and home appliance manufacturers.
• Wire Mesh Products (金網製品) Metal lath, punched metal products including front grilles and fuel filters, and various metal mesh products manufactured in all types for automotive and related applications.
• High-Speed Transfer Press (高速転送プレス機) Proprietary high-speed transfer press with 80-250 ton capacity and up to 5 stations, achieving up to 60 SPM processing speed using an air adsorption work handling system synchronized with press operations, replacing progressive press tooling with lower die costs and better material yield.
• High-Speed Transfer Press + Automatic Welding Linked System Integrated press and welding production line that combines nut/bolt welding processes with high-speed transfer press operations to enable labor savings and intermediate inventory reduction, achieving 50 SPM for products with 2 nuts attached.
• Linked High-Speed Transfer Press Machine RK5x7 (高速新結プレスマシン RK5x7) Two 200-ton high-speed transfer presses linked together with a custom shuttle table for high-speed work transfer, achieving 40 SPM production speed for progressive-press-equivalent processing at 7 stations.
• Blanking + High-Speed Linked Transfer Press System Manufacturing system with separated blanking and bending/forming press stations to handle larger products, using zigzag blanking for optimal material yield and integrated nut welding synchronized to 35 SPM for M12 nuts.
• Progressive Press (順送プレス機) Progressive press equipment with 80-300 ton capability used for deep-drawing and high-precision products, offering high productivity for deep-drawing, high-precision parts via link-motion press machines.
• QDC (Quick Die Change) Molds (QDC金型) Quick Die Change molds with 35% fewer components than progressive dies, enabling single-minute die changeovers; combined with die magazines and auto-touch clamp devices, mold exchanges under 10 minutes are achieved.
• Design-In + CAE Analysis + Virtual Try Service Integrated design support service combining design-in consultation, CAE simulation for optimal product shape, and virtual try before physical die trials to reduce physical trials to as few as one or none.
• Short Lead Time / VE Response Service Rapid die response service offering 4-week lead time to full production for urgent parts, combined with value engineering proposals that reduce tooling costs by 40% and part costs by 20%.
• Difficult Shape Solutions Service Capability service to produce complex-shaped parts that other manufacturers cannot make, achieving 1.5-month die production and on-time delivery through 3D design and CAE analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lead time from order to mass production shipment: 18 days
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Takagi Transportation Co., Ltd. (株式会社高木運輸)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025Consortium partner in Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry 'Medium-Small Enterprise Growth Investment Subsidy' program. Joint project titled 'Multi-variety Small-lot Press Parts Automation and Efficient Logistics System for Establishing Global Competitive Advantage' with investment scale of 6.66 billion JPY. Focuses on die data DX to shorten production preparation time and establish fully automated production system from material input to shipping.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yorozu Corporation: Japanese automotive parts manufacturer specializing in suspension components, frame parts, and stamped products for global OEMs. Comparable as a mid-sized Japanese stamping specialist with similar scale and customer overlap.
• H-One Co., Ltd. Japanese automotive stamping manufacturer specializing in body structural components and small precision stamped parts for OEMs including Toyota. Operates global production bases and competes directly with TAKAGI in stamping small parts for Japanese OEMs.
• Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd. Japanese automotive interior and exterior parts manufacturer producing stamped components, dashboards, and door trims for OEMs including Suzuki and other Japanese manufacturers. Comparable as a mid-sized Japanese automotive stamping and parts specialist.
• G-TEKT Corporation: Japanese automotive stamping specialist producing body panels, frame components, and small precision stamped parts for major OEMs including Toyota and Honda. Directly comparable business model as a dedicated stamping tier-1 supplier serving the same end customers with similar technologies.
• Hirotec Corporation: Major Japanese automotive stamping and welding supplier producing closure panels, body components, and small stamped parts for global OEMs including Toyota. Operates US production facilities and competes directly with TAKAGI in the small stamped parts segment.
• Toyotetsu Co., Ltd. Toyota Group-affiliated stamping manufacturer producing chassis and body components for Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The most direct peer given its Toyota Group affiliation and overlapping stamping capabilities with TAKAGI.

Broad incumbents

• Denso Corporation: Largest Toyota Group Tier 1 supplier producing automotive electronics, thermal, and powertrain components globally. Listed as a major customer of TAKAGI and represents the broad incumbent scale that smaller specialists must navigate.
• Toyota Industries Corporation: Toyota Group diversified manufacturer producing automotive components (stamping, casting, powertrain), materials handling equipment, and logistics. Listed as a major customer and represents the broad incumbent in automotive stamping.
• Aisin Corporation: Major Toyota Group Tier 1 supplier producing a broad portfolio of automotive components including stamping, drivetrain, and body parts. Listed as a major customer of TAKAGI and represents the broad incumbent in the same automotive supply ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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