Daido

What Daido does

Daido Co., Ltd. (ダイドー株式会社) is a privately held Japanese mechatronics trading company headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, with roots going back to 1946 and formal incorporation in 1952. The company operates as part of the DKS Group and functions as an "Industrial Conductor," distributing factory automation (FA) parts, industrial robots from major manufacturers including FANUC, Denso, Kawasaki, and Mitsubishi Electric, and delivering custom system integration services to manufacturing clients across automotive, electronics, food, semiconductor, medical, machinery, construction, logistics, and aircraft industries. Daido maintains a nationwide network of 40 branches across Japan, supplemented by wholly-owned international subsidiaries in Shanghai (2011), Chonburi Thailand (2013), Glendale Heights USA (2021), and Bengaluru India (2025). The company's ecosystem encompasses over 6,000 partner companies, approximately 3,000 supplier companies, and more than 250 cooperating robot system integrators organized into "System cooperative meetings."

Name

Daido

Legal name

Daido Co., Ltd. (ダイドー株式会社)

Website

https://daido-net.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Daido Co., Ltd. (ダイドー株式会社) is a privately held Nagoya-based mechatronics trading company that distributes industrial robots, FA parts, and system integration services to manufacturing clients across automotive, electronics, food, semiconductor, and logistics industries through 40 Japanese branches and four international subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Factory automation parts
• Industrial robot distribution
• Robot system integration
• Mechatronics trading
• Manufacturing automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FA Parts Sales: Sales of factory automation parts including controlling, motion systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum, driving, measuring, transportation, bearing, power transmission, fan, pump, tool, consumable products
2. Industrial Robot Sales: Sales and distribution of industrial robots and robot peripherals from various manufacturers including FANUC, Denso, Kawasaki, and others
3. System Integration: Custom system integration services including design, manufacturing, wiring, assembly, and adjustment of precision machinery parts with cooperating makers
4. Robot System Integration: End-to-end robotics solutions from conceptual proposal to optimal machine system installation, including safety and health management during construction

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Daido is a mechatronics-specialized trading company that distributes factory automation (FA) parts, industrial robots from manufacturers such as FANUC, Denso, Kawasaki, and Mitsubishi Electric, and delivers custom system integration services covering design, manufacturing, wiring, assembly, and adjustment of precision automation systems. The company handles everything from development through design to production for manufacturing customers, supported by engineering sales teams conducting hearing, proposal, verification, installation, and post-installation support across 40 Japanese branches and four overseas subsidiaries.

Product overview

Daido operates as a specialized trading company in mechatronics and factory automation, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial robotics and FA solutions. The core offerings include the Robot Hall facilities for hands-on robot experience and verification, an extensive catalog of FA Parts from approximately 3,000 partner manufacturers, and custom System Integration Services that deliver complete automation solutions from design through installation and support. The company positions itself as an 'Industrial Conductor' harmonizing various technologies across industries including automotive, electronics, food, and logistics, supported by a nationwide network of 40 branches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FA Parts (FAパーツ) Factory automation components (FA parts) sourced from approximately 3,000 partner companies, covering control systems, motion systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, vacuum systems, bearings, power transmission, fans, pumps, tools, and consumables for manufacturing customers.
• Industrial Robots Distribution Sales and distribution of industrial robots and robot peripherals from multiple manufacturers including FANUC, Denso, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi Electric, AUBO, YOUIBOT, HIKROBOT, and Mech-Mind Robotics, delivered to manufacturing customers across automotive, electronics, food, logistics, and other verticals.
• System Integration Services Custom system design, manufacturing, wiring, assembly, and adjustment of industrial automation systems, including 3D design simulation, proposal development, installation, and ongoing technical support for production lines of manufacturing customers.
• Robotics Solutions (End-to-End Automation) End-to-end robotics solutions covering applications across handling, 3D vision-guided picking, assembly, mobility (AMR), visual inspection, welding/cutting, painting/dispensing, palletizing/depalletizing, and AI/IoT integration, delivered as integrated automation projects to manufacturing customers.
• Robot Exhibition Hall Services Demonstration, pre-verification, and technical seminar services at Robot Exhibition Halls in Nagoya, Tokyo, and Fukuoka featuring over 100 industrial robots, allowing manufacturing customers to physically test automation concepts using simulators and Daido's proprietary pre-verification technology before purchase.

Named customers16 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mitsubishi Electric CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDaido works with Mitsubishi Electric as a key robot and automation equipment supplier. Mitsubishi Electric President Akira Wakasugi visited the Nagoya Robot Exhibition Hall in January 2023, indicating a close working relationship for industrial robot solutions.
• Epson (Seiko Epson Corporation)coreTechnology or IntegrationDaido partnered with Epson for office paper recycling initiative using Epson's PaperLab dry fiber technology office paper recycling system, contributing to circular economy and SDG goals.
• Japan Factory Automation and Robot System Integrator AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaido joined the Japan Factory Automation and Robot System Integrator Association to promote sophistication of production activities across wide range of industries and contribute to sustainable development of the industry.
• Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)coreOthersDaido was selected by METI as a business operator that can play a central role in the regional economy as part of the 'Companies Driving Regional Growth' initiative.
• Yamada Sadao Music Foundation (山田貞夫音楽財団)minorOthersA public interest incorporated foundation established by Chairman Sadao Yamada to promote classical music culture in Aichi Prefecture, supporting young musicians through scholarships, competitions, and concerts. Located within Daido's headquarters.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Daihen Corporation: Japanese manufacturer and integrator of welding robots, AGVs, and power electronics. Comparable to Daido in the welding, cutting, and AGV application space, and is named as one of Daido's enterprise customers/partners.
• MISUMI Group: Japan-headquartered industrial components and FA parts distributor serving manufacturing customers globally. Directly comparable to Daido as both act as broad-line FA/automation parts and system component suppliers to factories, though MISUMI is more digital-channel-led.
• MonotaRO Co., Ltd. Japanese MRO and industrial supplies e-commerce distributor serving manufacturing and maintenance customers. Comparable to Daido's FA parts distribution business, but competing via a digital-first, high-SKU model rather than engineering-led field sales.
• Hirata Corporation: Japanese factory automation system integrator specializing in automotive and semiconductor production lines. Comparable to Daido's system integration business, with similar end markets and engineering-led delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Keyence Corporation: Japanese factory automation sensor and vision system manufacturer with a direct-sales model. Comparable as a Japan-based factory automation player; Keyence competes with Daido's system integration scope at the sensor and vision layer.
• FANUC Corporation: World's largest industrial robot and CNC manufacturer, headquartered in Japan. Both a key Daido customer/partner and a structural threat; comparable because it serves the same factory automation end market and competes for the same wallet share.
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation: Major Japanese industrial automation and robot OEM with a broad factory automation portfolio. Comparable to Daido's automation scope, with Mitsubishi serving as both a key supplier partner and a competitor for large end customers.
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation: One of Japan's 'big four' industrial robot and motion control OEMs, with a large global footprint in industrial robots and servo drives. Comparable to Daido as a robotics player in the Japanese market, but Yaskawa is a manufacturer while Daido is a distributor/SI partner.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest manufacturer of pneumatic and other FA components. Comparable to Daido as a key supplier into the Japanese factory automation supply chain, though SMC is a manufacturer and Daido is a distributor and systems integrator.

Others

• Nabtesco Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of precision components including harmonic drives and gearheads for industrial robots. Comparable as a Japan-based supplier into the industrial robotics value chain that Daido also serves, though it operates upstream as a component manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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