MINO

Name

MINO

Legal name

Mino Precision Auto Parts (Nantong) Co., Ltd (美诺精密汽车零部件（南通）有限公司)

Website

https://mpds.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Precision Die-cast Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACAMAG

ADAS Compute & Control Units Manufacturing (Domain Controllers/ECUs)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Safety & Restraint Systems Manufacturing (Airbags/Belts/ADAS Hardware)

Keywords

• Aluminum die casting
• Automotive components
• Precision machining
• EV power enclosures
• Industrial castings

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantong

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Die-cast Component Sales: Custom-manufactured aluminum alloy die-cast components sold directly to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Revenue derived from product development, die-casting, machining, cleaning, and assembly services for automotive components.
2. Industrial Component Manufacturing: Precision die-cast industrial components including printer housings and industrial meter enclosures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MINO is a custom manufacturer of precision aluminum alloy die-cast components for the global automotive industry, covering new energy vehicle parts (PCU CASE, OBC CASE, PS HOUSING), fuel-vehicle parts (ENG CASE, TRANSMISSION CASE, ECU CASE, PS COMPONENTS), autonomous-driving parts (SBW, ADAS ECU, ADAS vision-sensor camera housings), and industrial parts (printer housings, industrial meters). The company offers a one-stop solution from product co-design, in-house mold manufacturing, vacuum/thin-wall die-casting, CNC machining, ultrasonic/high-pressure cleaning, and automated assembly, supplying automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide.

Product overview

MINO is a specialized aluminum die-casting manufacturer serving the global automotive industry. The company's product portfolio consists of four main categories: (1) New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Components including PCU CASE, OBC CASE, and PS HOUSING for electric vehicle power and charging systems; (2) Oil-Fueled Automotive Components including ENG CASE, TRANSMISSION CASE, ECU CASE, and PS COMPONENTS for traditional vehicles and premium European brands like Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi; (3) Autonomous Driving Related Components including SBW (Steer-by-Wire), ADAS ECU, and ADAS vision sensor camera housings; and (4) Industrial Components including PRINTERS HOUSING and INDUSTRIAL METER. MINO provides comprehensive die-casting solutions from product design, mold manufacturing, casting, machining to assembly, supported by in-house manufacturing capabilities across casting, machining, tooling, and quality inspection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PCU CASE Waterproof, rust-proof, high-strength aluminum die-cast housing for electric vehicle power control units, serving new energy vehicle manufacturers.
• OBC CASE On-board charger shell for new energy vehicles, guaranteeing safety of power transmission; supplied to NEV manufacturers.
• PS HOUSING Power steering housing component for electric vehicles, providing high reliability for power steering systems.
• ENG CASE Aluminum die-cast engine case applied in automotive engine peripheral control systems, providing power delivery assurance for the vehicle's powertrain.
• TRANSMISSION CASE Gearbox oil cooling water jacket cover and motor cover for in-transmission drive, improving gearbox sealing and facilitating maintenance for traditional fuel vehicles.
• ECU CASE Electronic control unit housing for engines, gearboxes, airbags and other vehicle systems, providing assurance for driving safety and control systems.
• PS COMPONENTS BD/DP steering transmission devices providing high reliability for power steering systems and enabling smoother handling; directly exported to Europe to supply premium car brands including Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi.
• SBW (Steer-by-Wire) Steer-by-wire components providing intelligent control and safe travel assurance for autonomous driving systems.
• ADAS ECU Domain controller carrier for highly integrated functions that sense the external environment and make optimal decisions for autonomous vehicles.
• ADAS Vision Sensor Camera Housing Vision sensor camera housing for advanced driver assistance systems, increasing driving comfort and safety.
• PRINTERS HOUSING Precision die-cast internal housing for printers used in the steel industry.
• INDUSTRIAL METER HOUSING External die-cast housing for industrial meters used in power industry applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Max 0.3mm product particle cleanliness achieved through ultrasonic and high-pressure cleaning technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MINO Industry Japan (美浓工业株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2003Parent company and sole investor. MINO China consists of two entities (Shanghai and Nantong) both 100% owned by MINO Industry Japan. Provides 70 years of aluminum die-casting technology, R&D support, and global customer connections.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Linamar Corporation: Canadian diversified automotive supplier with substantial aluminum and magnesium die-casting operations alongside other powertrain/chassis products. Comparable to MINO in aluminum die-casting for automotive but broader in scope and product range.

Direct peers

• Nemak: Mexican-headquartered global leader in aluminum die-casting for automotive powertrain, structural and EV components. Highly comparable to MINO given overlap in aluminum automotive castings, Tier 1/OEM customer base, and global manufacturing footprint including plants in North America, Europe and Asia.
• Wencan Group (文灿股份): Listed Chinese automotive die-casting specialist strong in EV battery housings and large integrated aluminum castings. Closest Chinese-listed comparable to MINO's Nantong operations, serving similar Tier 1/OEM customers with similar products including motor housings and structural castings.
• GF Casting Solutions (Georg Fischer): Swiss-headquartered global supplier of precision cast components for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable to MINO in lightweight aluminum casting technology for automotive drivetrain and chassis applications, with a similarly global manufacturing footprint.
• Shiloh Industries: US-headquartered supplier of lightweight castings and engineered solutions for automotive, with significant aluminum die-casting operations. Comparable to MINO in lightweight aluminum components for ICE and EV powertrain/structural applications.
• Ryobi Limited: Japanese die-casting manufacturer serving global automotive OEMs with aluminum and magnesium cast components. Directly comparable to MINO given Japanese origins, automotive focus, and similar proprietary casting technologies supplied to OEMs worldwide.
• Tuopu Group (拓普集团): Chinese automotive supplier with strong exposure to NEV components including aluminum die-castings for power systems, ADAS and thermal management. Comparable to MINO's positioning in EV/ADAS housings and direct OEM supply model.
• Guangdong Hongtu Technology (鸿图科技): Chinese automotive aluminum and magnesium die-casting supplier with large-scale production serving domestic and global OEMs. Highly comparable to MINO China given similar aluminum die-casting focus, OEM customer base, and Chinese manufacturing scale.
• Ahresty Corporation: Japanese automotive die-casting company producing aluminum and magnesium components for engines, transmissions and EVs. Comparable to MINO in product mix (engine/transmission housings, EV-related castings), Japanese heritage and global OEM customer base.

Emerging players

• Endurance Technologies: Indian automotive component manufacturer with growing aluminum die-casting capabilities for two-wheelers, passenger cars and EVs. Comparable to MINO as an emerging die-casting peer targeting EV transition, though primarily serving Indian OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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