What Captain Industries does

Captain Industries (株式会社キャプテンインダストリーズ) is a privately held Japanese industrial equipment distributor founded in 1974 and headquartered in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo. The company sources and distributes precision manufacturing components from approximately 35 international principals — including Hexagon (on-machine measurement), Waldmann (industrial and circadian-rhythm LED lighting), Schneider (optical measurement), ROLLON (linear motion and robot 7-axis actuators), ZeroClamp (workholding and Zerobot loading systems), Fischer/Precise (high-frequency spindles), Fagor (encoders), Trelleborg (sliding bearings), AXELENT (safety fencing), UNITEC (roller bearings), UNISORB (machine leveling), HEMA (machine protection covers), LOSMA (mist collectors), Rotoclear (in-machine cameras), Roboworld (robot pendant armor), Q-DAS (statistical quality data), igus (cable carriers), PMA (cable protection), and others — selling them to Japanese CNC machining, 5-axis machining, turning, and factory automation customers through nine regional sales offices across Japan. Its portfolio spans on-machine measurement hardware and software, optical and laser measurement, industrial LED lighting, machine tool spindles, linear motion and bearings, robot peripherals, machine protection and safety equipment, leveling systems, and quality data management; internally developed software products include QReport, SSW2 NC gauge support, and the DIVINO Ver. 1.0 in-machine image diagnosis system. Captain Industries makes money through B2B direct sales on a quote-based, multi-year-relationship model with field technical consultation, complemented by free online consultation via Microsoft Teams, catalog downloads, and participation in major Japanese industrial trade shows (JIMTOF, MECT, Robot Technology Japan, INTERMOLD, iREX), with no public pricing disclosed. Notable end-customer use cases include Bosch adopting Q-DAS as an internal standard for quality data management and a Waldmann VTL circadian-rhythm lighting study at Derungs' Swiss assembly factory.

Name

Captain Industries

Legal name

株式会社キャプテンインダストリーズ

Website

https://capind.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Captain Industries is a Japanese industrial distributor (founded 1974) that sources precision measurement, automation, and safety equipment from ~35 global manufacturers and sells it to Japanese CNC machine shops and factories through nine regional offices and field technical consultation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Distribution / Factory Automation Components

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Precision measurement equipment
• Machine tool components
• Factory automation distribution
• Industrial LED lighting
• Robot peripherals

Headquarters

HQ city

Edogawa

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of precision measurement equipment, machine tool peripherals, robot peripherals, LED lighting, safety equipment, bearings, actuators, and other factory automation components sourced from global manufacturers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Captain Industries is a Japanese industrial machinery components distributor that sources precision measurement equipment, machine tool peripherals, robot peripherals, and factory automation components from more than 30 international manufacturers (Hexagon, Waldmann, Schneider, ROLLON, ZeroClamp, Fischer, Fagor, Trelleborg, AXELENT, etc.) and sells them through a 9-branch nationwide sales network to Japanese manufacturing customers. The portfolio spans on-machine measurement systems, optical measurement devices, industrial LED lighting, safety barriers, spindles, bearings, linear guides, workholding systems, and data management software, complemented by in-house developed products such as the DIVINO in-machine image diagnosis system.

Product overview

Captain Industries is a Japanese industrial machinery component distributor representing over 40 international manufacturers. The product portfolio includes on-machine measurement systems (Hexagon touch probes, laser scanners, and Schneider optical systems), linear motion components (ROLLON guides, UNITEC and TRELLEBORG bearings), industrial LED lighting (Waldmann VTL circadian rhythm lights, Conveo, VIVAA Free), safety equipment (AXELENT X-Guard fences, X-Protect barriers), machine tool spindles (Fischer/Precise), robot components (ROLLON 7-axis actuators, ZeroClamp Zerobot), and data management software (Q-DAS, Hexagon Insight Gauging). The company serves manufacturing industries with precision components that improve machining accuracy, automate processes, enhance factory environments, and protect equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Captain Industries: Japanese corporation distributing industrial automation and manufacturing equipment from international manufacturers

Products and services

• Hexagon IRP40.02 Infrared Touch Probe Infrared touch probe for machine tools with up to 800 hours battery life, 0.5μm repeatability, and IP68 protection for harsh machining environments. Designed for on-machine measurement on CNC machining centers.
• Hexagon Wireless Line Laser Scanner LS-R-4.8

Quantifiable outcome

• Spindle warm-up time reduction: 30 minutes to 10 minutes using Fischer axis-cooling spindles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hexagon (incl. m&h brand)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive Japanese distributor for Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence products including touch probes (IRP40.02, IRP25.50, IRP40.50), laser tool setters, PC-DMIS NC software, Insight Gaging, Q-DAS statistical systems, and on-machine measurement solutions
• Waldmann (Bartmann)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive Japanese distributor for Waldmann LED lighting systems including factory lighting (MACH LED, FLAT LED, LUMATRIS), office lighting (LAVIGO, VIVAA, IDOO), inspection lights (TEVISIO, TANEO), and circadian rhythm VTL systems. Also distributes Waldmann.jp branded products.
• Schneider (Optical Measurement)coreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Schneider optical measurement systems including V-CAD series, WMX shaft measuring systems, PMS multi-sensors, WM1 precision imagers, DP200 digital projectors, and PLT2 sports shooting laser targets
• ROLLONcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for ROLLON linear guides (X-Rail, Compact Rail, Linear Line), telescopic rails, Curvi Line curve guides, robot 7-axis actuators, and complete actuator systems including LIGHT, ECO, ONE, SC, ROBOT, TH, ELM series
• ZeroClampcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for ZeroClamp work clamping systems including zero clamps, SL080/SL120 rail clamps, 5-axis centering vises, Zerobot robotic loading systems, and pallet clamping solutions
• Fischer (Precision Spindles)coreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Fischer high-frequency spindles including MFW milling spindles, MFM grinding spindles, CSC axial cooling spindles, and Precise spindles for high-speed machining applications
• Fagor AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Fagor linear encoders (S/SA, G, L series), rotary encoders, absolute encoders, and G3/S3 scale systems with advanced contamination resistance
• Trelleborg (Turcite/Turcote)coreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Trelleborg sliding bearing materials including Turcite B HP for machine tool slideways, Turcite A for plain bearings, and rotary seals (Turcote Rotoguide Ring S, Turcon Rotol L Seal)
• AXELENTcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for AXELENT safety barriers including X-Guard modular safety fences, X-Protect impact protection systems, mobile panels, Snapper Works layout software, and X-Tray cable routing systems
• UNITECcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for UNITEC RTB roller bearings - axial-radial composite bearings with super-finished raceways for index tables, rotary tables, and machining centers. Also distributes encoder-equipped versions.
• UNISORBcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for UNISORB machine leveling and mounting systems including Fixator systems, Quantum IM injection molding mounts, Vibrabsorber anti-vibration mounts, and inertia block independent vibration isolation foundations
• HEMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for HEMA machine protection covers including Vector yoroi-flex bellows covers, simple bellows, X-Velo roof covers, W-Fold yoroi covers, telescopic springs, Roto Clamp rotary clamps, and Lin Clamp linear clamps
• LOSMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for LOSMA mist collectors including Galilei Extra, Galilei Plus, Darvin cyclonic mist collection systems, and X-VIEW clogging sensor IoT monitoring
• RotoclearcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Rotoclear in-machine cameras (Rotoclear S3, C2 with web app) and Rotoclear window systems for machine tool monitoring and process visualization
• RoboworldcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Roboworld pendant armor protective covers for robot teaching pendants compatible with Yaskawa, Fanuc, Universal Robots, ABB, KUKA, and Mitsubishi. Also distributes Robosuit robot suits.
• Q-DAScoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Q-DAS statistical analysis and reporting systems (qs-STAT, O-QIS) for quality data management, process capability analysis, and measurement system evaluation adopted by major manufacturers including Bosch
• iguscoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for igus chainflex cable carriers, iglidur plain bearings, drylin linear guides, and smart cables with predictive maintenance capabilities
• PMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for PMA cable protection tubes and flexible conduits including XPCS multi-layer flexible conduits, Cobot Protect collaborative robot cable protection, and FDA-compliant food-grade cable solutions
• HAEFELIcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for HAEFELI CBN and diamond grinding tools for precision grinding applications
• ATLINGcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for ATLING steady rests (steady rests) for lathe applications to reduce vibration during machining
• HAFFELIcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Haffeli precision grinding wheels and cutting tools
• CEDARBERGcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Cedarberg Snap-Loc coolant nozzle systems
• MICROMATICcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Micromatic coolant and environmental valve systems
• NWTcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for NWT industrial products
• RAYcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for RAY grinding heads for precision grinding applications
• TAPMATICcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for TAPMATIC synchro-flex tap holders and DeBurr-Z deburring tools
• DYNATECTcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Dynatect Steelflex way covers (standard duty, canister type, walk-on) for machine tool slideway protection
• DerungscoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Derungs Opticlux-Hand LED inspection lights. Swiss company that conducted productivity studies with Waldmann VTL lighting systems at their factory.
• HENNIGcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Hennig Stabilastic chip conveyors and machine protection products
• FIBROcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for FIBRO large rotary tables and Workoffset systems for machining centers
• Durbal & Chiavette UnificatecoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Durbal rod ends and Chiavette Unificate joint bearings
• Shuton IpirangacoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for Shuton Ipiranga precision ball screws
• BIAXcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese distributor for BIAX electronic scrapers for surface preparation and finishing
• GT LINE (Italy)coreTechnology or IntegrationItalian storage solution manufacturer - conducting market survey in Japan for storage containers and cabinets
• DIVINO (Internal Product)coreTechnology or IntegrationDeveloped in-house image diagnosis system for machine interiors. DIVINO Ver. 1.0 enables real-time communication between machine and operators through in-machine photography.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• IMAO Corporation: Japanese manufacturer/distributor of workholding, locating, clamping and machine-tool accessory components to Japanese manufacturers; competes with Captain's ZeroClamp, Fagor and HEMA lines for the same factory-automation and machine-tool customers.
• Misumi Group: Largest Japanese catalog/e-commerce distributor of factory-automation, motion-control and machine-tool components, serving the same Japanese manufacturing customer base as Captain Industries but with a broader, mainly own-brand catalog and global footprint.
• Elematec Corporation: Tokyo-listed Japanese distributor of electronic, semiconductor and industrial components, comparable as a Japan-based multi-principal industrial distributor with global supplier partnerships.
• KHK (Kohara Gear Industry): Japanese manufacturer and distributor of gears and power-transmission components serving Japanese industrial customers; overlaps with Captain's motion-control and precision-component offering into similar factory-automation accounts.
• Nabeya Bi-tech Kaisha: Japanese manufacturer and distributor of machine-tool components including precision bearings, workholding and slide materials, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange; comparable to Captain in machine-tool component sourcing and technical sales to Japanese factories.

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: US industrial-MRO distributor focused on metalworking and manufacturing customers with broad product portfolio; comparable in distribution model and manufacturing-customer focus to Captain Industries.
• W.W. Grainger: Largest US industrial-MRO distributor offering broad facility and manufacturing supply; comparable as a multi-principal industrial distributor serving manufacturing customers, though with a much broader portfolio and global scale.
• McMaster-Carr: US-based industrial-MRO catalog distributor serving customers across factory, maintenance and operational supplies - comparable as a broad multi-category industrial distributor but with a US/global focus rather than Japan specialization.
• RS Components: Global broad-line industrial and electronic components distributor serving maintenance, OEM and manufacturing customers worldwide; relevant comparable for Captain's B2B industrial distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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