Sakamura
Sakamura Machine Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of horizontal multi-stage forging machines (Formers) — cold, hot, and rotary rolling equipment — serving fastener, automotive, bearing, and construction parts producers across 44 countries, with 5,000+ machines installed since 1959.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1959
- HeadquartersMarion, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Sakamura does
Sakamura Machine Co., Ltd. (株式会社阪村機械製作所) is a privately held Japanese manufacturer of horizontal multi-stage forging machines, marketed as "Formers." Founded in 1959 in Kumiyama Town, Kyoto Prefecture (with roots tracing to 1947), the company operates with 121 employees and ¥300M in registered capital, supported by 10 wholly-owned group companies that span manufacturing, die design, parts production, and international service. Its installed base exceeds 5,000 machines across 44 countries, and its forging machines hold industry-leading capacity benchmarks — 21,000kN for hot formers and 13,000kN for cold formers.
The company's product portfolio is organized into three lines: Cold Formers (BPF, PF, BP, NF-NP, MPF-MNF, FR series), Hot Formers (HNP, HBP, HPF, HF, HFW series), and Rotary Rolling Machines (SSR series). Core technology is a crank press-type horizontal multi-stage forging architecture that integrates bar cutting, multi-station forming, and part transfer within a single machine to deliver near-net-shape parts at high speed (40–400 min⁻¹ depending on model). Proprietary features include the Servo Former® servo-motor-driven former, the ATBC automated tool changer (~5-minute changeover), the Three-Part Frame design, the Zero Support System, and the PCS punch cooling system backed by multiple Japanese utility model registrations.
Sakamura earns revenue primarily through one-time capital-equipment sales of its formers (pricing is quote-based, varying by station count, forging force, and customization), complemented by ongoing parts, die, and aftermarket service revenue through its group companies. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales — direct through regional group companies in Japan (Kanto, Tokai, Kansai) plus a US subsidiary in Marion, Ohio and a European service partner — supported by participation in trade shows (wire, MF-TOKYO, IFS China, International Fastener Expo) and a technical content library on the corporate website. Customer segments are diversified across fastener manufacturers, automotive parts suppliers, bearing producers, and construction hardware manufacturers, with named end-applications including connecting rod bolts, CV ball joints, hub materials, and bearing races.
Sakamura firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sakamura
- Legal name
- 株式会社阪村機械製作所
- Website
- https://sakamura.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1959
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Sakamura Machine Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of horizontal multi-stage forging machines (Formers) — cold, hot, and rotary rolling equipment — serving fastener, automotive, bearing, and construction parts producers across 44 countries, with 5,000+ machines installed since 1959.
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- akta.pro rank
Sakamura industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Forging Machinery
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)
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Where Sakamura is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Marion
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices11 records
Markets served
Sakamura business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of horizontal multi-stage forging machines (cold formers, warm formers, hot formers) and rotary rolling machines. One-time capital equipment sales with pricing based on machine specifications and customization requirements.
- Parts and Aftermarket Services: Sale of former parts, forging dies, and related equipment. After-sales service and maintenance contracts through group companies.
- Prototype Development Services: R&D facility with IF-230-7+Servo machine for prototype parts development and customer trials.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom industrial machinery - pricing varies by specifications |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Sakamura product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sakamura manufactures horizontal multi-stage forging machines ("Formers") for the cold and hot forming of metal parts, plus rotary thread rolling machines. The machines integrate material cutting, multi-station forming, and part transfer within a single unit to produce near-net-shape fasteners, automotive components, and bearing parts at high speed. The company also sells parts, forging dies, and provides after-sales service through its group of subsidiary companies.
Product overview
Sakamura Machine Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of horizontal multi-stage forging machines called 'Formers'. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: Cold Formers (cold forging machines that form materials at room temperature), Hot Formers (hot forging machines that form materials heated to 1,000-1,250°C), and Rotary Rolling Machines. Cold Former product lines include the BPF Series (5-7 station bolt/part forming), PF Series (3-7 station general purpose), BP Series (3-4 station bolt press), NF-NP Series (5-7 station nut forming), MPF-MNF Series (3-7 station micro parts), and FR Series (2-5 station combined forging/rolling). Hot Former lines include the HNP Series (3-station nut press), HBP Series (4-station bearing press), HPF Series (4-station part former), HF Series (3-4 station high-force), and HFW Series (4-station twin ram). The SSR Series provides high-precision rotary thread rolling. Sakamura's formers integrate material cutting, multi-station forming, and part transfer within a single machine, enabling near-net-shape production at high speeds for automotive, construction, and industrial applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- サーボフォーマー®: Servo motor-driven former machine with adjustable ram slide speed and pressing speed
Products and services
- BPF Series (Bolt Part Former) 5-7 station horizontal multi-stage forging machine for bolt and large part production. Features cassette-type transfer with various chuck options (open/close, CS chuck, 180° turn chuck). Industry-leading 13,000kN forging force capability, cut diameter up to ɸ51mm, cut length up to 450mm, KO amount up to 500mm.
- PF Series (Part Former) 3-7 station multi-purpose part forming machine with forging force up to 11,000kN. Used for blank production for formers and presses, with compact space-saving models available.
- BP Series (Bolt Press) 3-4 station bolt forming machine for M6 to M42 bolts with up to 9,000kN forging force. Produces axle parts and automotive components using 2-stage KO closed-die forging.
- NF-NP Series (Nut Former) 5-7 station nut forming machine with up to 8,000kN forging force. Features inspection stations for defect detection and can produce hollow parts at high speeds.
- MPF-MNF Series (Micro Part Former) 3-7 station micro part forming machine for 1-9mm cut diameter parts with up to 500kN forging force. Supports marking, diamond serration rolling, and clad metal composite forging (nickel/copper, stainless steel/copper).
- FR Series (Forging & Rolling Former) 2-5 station combined forging and thread rolling machine with rotary die for producing set screws, plugs, and studs with integrated thread rolling in final station.
- HNP Series (Hot Nut Press) 3-station hot nut forming machine with up to 4,800kN forging force. Twin ram design with independent #1 station for open upset, produces hex nuts, bearing donut blanks, flange nuts, and lock nuts.
- HBP Series (Hot Bearing Press) 4-station hot bearing forming machine with PKO mechanism at stations #3 and #4, and DRT mechanism at station #4. Separates inner and outer bearing races simultaneously.
- HPF Series (Hot Part Former) 4-station hot part forming machine with up to 8,000kN forging force. Features cutting station plus 4-station forging (open upset, pre-form, race separation, piercing) for bearing inner/outer race separation.
- HF Series (Hot Former) 3-4 station single ram hot former with up to 21,000kN forging force - industry's largest. Forms bearing races, automotive hub materials, and thin-walled parts with high precision.
- HFW Series (Hot Former Warm) 4-station twin ram hot former with up to 8,000kN forging force. Uses HF series as #1 ram with 10° offset between rams for load distribution. Suitable for gear blank and parts production.
- SSR Series (Sakamura Special Rolling) High-performance rotary thread rolling machine with over 1,500 units delivered. Thread rolling diameter up to ɸ36mm with 402kN rolling force. Offers easy adjustment, high productivity, and thread precision superior to flat die systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Automated tool change in ~5 minutes with ATBC system
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Sakamura
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Sakamura technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature22 records
Sakamura partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- SAKAMURA U.S.A., INC.coreWholly-owned subsidiary established in Marion, Ohio for maintenance and after-sales service coverage of North America and Canada markets.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves16 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Sakamura competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- National Machinery LLC: US-based leading manufacturer of cold formers and multi-station forging machines for fasteners and automotive components — Sakamura's closest direct competitor in horizontal multi-stage forging for the global fastener industry.
- Sacma Limbiate S.p.A. Italian builder of horizontal multi-stage cold formers (SP, PH, RA, RI series) targeting the same fastener and automotive markets as Sakamura's BPF and PF series.
- Nakashimada Engineering Works Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of cold formers, headers, and presses — a direct domestic peer of Sakamura serving overlapping fastener and automotive customers in Japan and Asia.
- Chunzu Machinery Industrial Co., Ltd. Taiwanese manufacturer of cold headers and former machines serving fastener producers — comparable Asian peer to Sakamura with overlapping product categories in bolt/nut forming.
- Hatebur Umformmaschinen AG: Swiss manufacturer of high-performance cold and hot formers with similar multi-station architecture for bearing races and automotive parts — directly competes with Sakamura's HBP and HF series in the premium hot-forging segment.
- Jern Yao Enterprises Co., Ltd. Taiwanese maker of cold formers and nut formers targeting similar fastener manufacturing customers as Sakamura's BP and NF-NP series.
Broad incumbents
- Komatsu Industries Corp. Diversified Japanese industrial machinery manufacturer with press and forging equipment lines that overlap with Sakamura's automotive and fastener forming customers.
- Aida Engineering Ltd. Japanese press machine manufacturer (mechanical and servo presses) competing with Sakamura in metal forming, particularly for automotive applications.
- Schuler Group (Austrian/German press maker): Global incumbent in forming technology offering mechanical and hydraulic presses, including forging systems — broader portfolio than Sakamura but directly competes in automotive forging and fastener production equipment.
Emerging players
- Sundram Fasteners (forging customer reference): Large Indian fastener manufacturer and OEM supplier using cold forming equipment — a meaningful downstream customer comparable in scale and end-market to Sakamura's installed base users.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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Sakamura leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Sakamura subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries10 records
Sakamura funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Sakamura M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Sakamura
What does Sakamura do?
Sakamura manufactures horizontal multi-stage forging machines ("Formers") for the cold and hot forming of metal parts, plus rotary thread rolling machines. The machines integrate material cutting, multi-station forming, and part transfer within a single unit to produce near-net-shape fasteners, automotive components, and bearing parts at high speed. The company also sells parts, forging dies, and provides after-sales service through its group of subsidiary companies.
Is Sakamura a public or private company?
Sakamura is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Sakamura founded?
Sakamura was founded in 1959. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Sakamura based?
Sakamura is headquartered in Marion, United States, in the North America region.
How does Sakamura make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Machinery Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts and Aftermarket Services and prototype Development Services.
Who are Sakamura's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are National Machinery LLC, Sacma Limbiate S.p.A., Nakashimada Engineering Works Ltd., Chunzu Machinery Industrial Co., Ltd., Hatebur Umformmaschinen AG and Jern Yao Enterprises Co., Ltd.. Broad incumbents are Komatsu Industries Corp., Aida Engineering Ltd. and Schuler Group (Austrian/German press maker). Sundram Fasteners (forging customer reference) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Sakamura have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sakamura.
What industry is Sakamura in?
Sakamura's product category is Industrial Forging Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAC, Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3541.