Fuji Kogyosho

Name

Fuji Kogyosho

Legal name

株式会社富士工業所

Website

https://fujixgroup.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Kitchen Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial kitchen equipment including soba/udon cooking equipment, noodle making machines, gas ranges, steam convection ovens, and related accessories. Products are sold as one-time purchases with ongoing maintenance and repair services available.
2. After-sales Service and Maintenance: Repair services, maintenance, and parts replacement for sold equipment. Services are provided on both warranty-covered and paid basis after warranty expiration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fuji Kogyosho develops, manufactures, and sells specialized commercial kitchen equipment for the noodle industry, including soba kamado stoves, square boiling noodle machines, extrusion noodle making machines, gas ranges, ice-cool sinks, and noodle-related accessories. The company also distributes third-party RETIGO and RATIONAL steam convection ovens and the BOTINKIT OMNI automatic stir-fry robot in Japan, and provides complementary kitchen design consulting and after-sales maintenance services.

Product overview

Fuji Kogyosho (株式会社富士工業所/FUJIX GROUP) is a specialist manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment for soba and udon noodle businesses. The product portfolio centers on their core soba kamado (stove) product lines (FZ, FC, FH, FO series) and square boiling noodle machines (FB series), complemented by extrusion noodle making machines (JF-401, FU-450JN-2), compact models, noodle sinks, ice-cool sinks, gas ranges, and the FOP-AUTOINBENT automatic inversion device. They also distribute third-party products including RETIGO (Czech) and RATIONAL (German) steam convection ovens and BOTINKIT OMNI automatic stir-fry machines. Products serve udon/soba/ramen restaurants, large-scale cooking facilities, and address labor shortage with features like automatic timers, easy operation for women and seniors, and space-saving designs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FU-450JN-2 Noodle Boiling Machine (押出製麺用ゆで麺機) Compact extrusion noodle boiling machine with 450mm width for space-constrained kitchens. Features high-efficiency aluminum pot and compatibility with the FOP-AUTOINBENT automatic inversion device, targeting soba and udon restaurants needing automated boiling workflows.
• FOP-AUTOINBENT Automatic Inversion Device (自動反転装置) Retrofittable automatic inversion unit that can be added to existing boiling noodle machines, washing tanks, or fryers. Provides timer-controlled automatic inversion with ticket vending machine integration for unattended, automated noodle-cooking operations at soba and udon restaurants.
• JF-401 Extrusion Noodle Making Machine (めんつる 401 押し出し製麺機) Extrusion noodle making machine enabling any operator to easily produce 100% buckwheat soba. Uses air pressure for extrusion, generating less friction heat than competing machines to preserve taste and aroma; aimed at soba restaurants and new entrants to hand-made noodle preparation.
• FB-6560A Square Boiling Noodle Machine (角型ゆで麺器) High-power square boiling noodle machine with dedicated inversion basket, automatic timer inversion, and convection pot design for even boiling. Targeted at restaurants needing high-volume noodle boiling with reduced operator effort.
• FGD Gas Range Series (FGD-60-2D / FGD-90-3D / FGD-90-5D) Tabletop gas ranges available in 2-, 3-, and 5-burner configurations with an internal-flame burner focusing heat at the pot center and a protect-burner design preventing clogging from boil-overs. For commercial restaurant kitchens requiring versatile high-heat cooking.
• FH Series Soba Kamado Stoves (FH-2SDX / FH-SDX / FH-DXN / FH-2DX) Soba kamado (soba cooking stove) series featuring Blast Burner technology achieving 1,400°C combustion temperature (30%+ higher than traditional burners) for superior energy efficiency and fast boiling; targets soba restaurants seeking high-performance boiling equipment.
• FC Series Multi-functional Soba Kamado (FC-2SDX / FC-SDX / FC-2DX) Multi-functional soba kamado with Blast Burner and dedicated control box for quick ignition and extinguishing, plus a frame-rod-type safety device to prevent accidental gas release. Targeted at high-volume soba restaurants requiring safety and rapid start/stop operation.
• FO Series Basic Soba Kamado (FO-2SDX / FO-SDX / FO-2DX / FO-DXN) Basic soba kamado series featuring a high-performance bunsen burner with good controllability and durability at a cost-effective price point; aimed at soba restaurants seeking reliable entry-level kamado equipment.
• FC-SCB Compact Soba Kamado (コンパクトそばかまど) Compact soba kamado accommodating a 50L large pot within a 60cm width using proprietary heat-insulation structure (industry-minimum footprint) and Blast Burner technology; designed for urban kitchens with limited space.
• FK-66FFR Ice-Cool Sink (氷冷シンク) Ice-cool sink that lowers the entire tank to ice-cold temperature with ice forming across the tank surface, rapidly cooling cooked noodles to 5–15°C to lock in texture and prevent bacterial growth; used in soba and udon restaurants for post-boil chilling.
• FM-2KY High-Water-Content 2kg Mixer (多加水2kg高速ミキサー) Tabletop high-water-content 2kg high-speed mixer with timer function for controlling mixing time based on flour type; provides easy water mixing for noodle dough preparation in soba and udon production kitchens.
• BOTINKIT OMNI Automatic Seasoning Stir-Fry Machine (自動調味炒め機) Fully automatic seasoning stir-fry machine that reproduces skilled chef techniques through automated ingredient dispensing, stirring, temperature control, and washing, with 1,000+ registered recipes. Recommended for Chinese restaurants, delis, supermarkets, and steak shops in Japan. Distributed by Fuji Kogyosho.
• RETIGO Steam Convection Ovens (B-Series, gas and electric) Czech-made professional steam convection ovens distributed in Japan by Fuji Kogyosho, available in gas (B2021b/B2011b/B1221b/B1011b/B611b) and electric (B2021i/B2011i/B1221i/B1011i/B611i) models. Features fast temperature rise, stable heating, large color touch panel, HACCP-compliant temperature recording, and AHC automatic humidity control. Targets restaurants and large-scale cooking facilities.
• RATIONAL iCombi ProXS Steam Convection Ovens (6-2/3 and 10-1/1) German-made RATIONAL iCombi ProXS combi ovens distributed in Japan by Fuji Kogyosho, capable of steaming, baking, frying, boiling, blanching, and sous-vide cooking in a single unit. 6-2/3 size, 5.3 kW power, three-phase 200V. Targets full-service restaurants requiring versatile cooking methods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Combustion temperature of 1400°C (30%+ higher than standard 900°C burners)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FUJIX NICHIMEN DESIGNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup company within FUJIX GROUP providing design services for restaurant interiors and spatial planning, supporting the integrated restaurant development services offered by Fuji Kogyosho.
• 全国販売・保守協力会社 (Nationwide Sales and Maintenance Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of partner companies across Japan providing sales, installation, and maintenance services. Maintains a nationwide support structure for customers regardless of location.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nihon Choriki (日本調理機): One of Japan's largest commercial kitchen equipment makers, serving restaurants, hotels, and food service. Directly overlaps with Fuji Kogyosho's noodle-related kitchen equipment and offers competing staple lines.
• Tanico Co., Ltd. (タニコー): Japanese commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer with a broad product line for noodle restaurants, ramen shops, and Japanese cuisine. Overlaps directly with Fuji Kogyosho in soba/udon and ramen equipment, with national distribution.
• Aketa (アケタ): Japanese specialty manufacturer focused on ramen and Chinese cuisine kitchen equipment. Direct competitor in the noodle segment, especially for boiling and soup preparation equipment.
• Koizumi Seiki (コイズミ精機): Japanese maker of noodle-making machines and commercial kitchen equipment, with overlap in extrusion noodle machines (competing with JF-401) and soba/udon processing equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Welbilt (Ali Group): Major global commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer (Convotherm, Merrychef, Manitowoc brands). Competes in the steam convection oven and broader commercial kitchen space where Fuji Kogyosho also distributes RETIGO and RATIONAL.
• The Middleby Corporation: Global leader in commercial kitchen equipment with broad product portfolio across cooking, refrigeration, and food preparation. Comparable in scale and product breadth, though not specialized in Japanese noodle equipment.
• Hoshizaki Corporation (ホシザキ): Major Japanese commercial kitchen equipment maker dominating ice machines, refrigeration, and dishwashers. While not noodle-specialty, it sells into the same restaurant customer base and competes for general kitchen equipment budgets.

Emerging players

• BOTINKIT: Maker of the OMNI automated seasoning stir-fry cooking robot that Fuji Kogyosho distributes in Japan. Both a partner and a comparable emerging player in restaurant kitchen automation.

Others

• RETIGO s.r.o. Czech manufacturer of professional steam convection ovens distributed by Fuji Kogyosho in Japan. Both a supplier/partner and a comparable commercial cooking equipment maker.
• RATIONAL AG: German manufacturer of combi ovens (iCombi ProXS) whose products Fuji Kogyosho distributes in Japan. A premium global incumbent in commercial cooking equipment and a supplier/partner relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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