Flutech

What Flutech does

Flutech Co., Ltd. (フルテック株式会社) is a Japanese industrial equipment manufacturer founded in August 1982 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of high-pressure water-jet cleaning equipment — including gasoline engine-powered washers, electric motor-powered washers, soundproof urban-series washers (GBZ/GB), hot water washers (PH series), non-combustion steam units, multi-volume washers for mud washing and dust suppression, and inverter-equipped mist systems — alongside an extensive accessory catalog of lances, nozzles, hoses, pumps, and specialized cleaning attachments, totaling approximately 180 product variants. Its products are used primarily for building exterior cleaning, roof cleaning, concrete formwork cleaning, pipe cleaning, stone/grave cleaning, vehicle washing, and general construction and facility maintenance.

Flutech operates a 100% dealer-distributed go-to-market model in Japan, with no direct consumer sales; products are quoted and fulfilled through authorized dealers and a nationwide network of 25+ service cooperation stores that handle sales, parts, and after-sales repair. The company maintains direct sales offices in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka to support its channel partners, plus a Hamamatsu-based manufacturing plant, distribution center, and corporate headquarters. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled on a quote basis through dealers. Flutech's primary customer segments are construction firms, painting contractors, and building-maintenance operators in Japan, with a reference to China in its operating geographies but no disclosed foreign revenue.

Since May 2018, Flutech has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shinmaywa Industries, Ltd. (新明和工業株式会社), a Prime Market-listed diversified industrial group, with Representative Director President Shoji Nikaido (二階堂 正治) leading the company since its founding. The company has approximately 60 employees (as of March 2023), registered capital of JPY 10 million, and ongoing product launches including the 2025 JL/JLS/JD series and aluminum lance, as well as the 2023 GBZ1513/GBZ1013 soundproof washers, alongside steady sales infrastructure investments such as the 2023 Nagoya and 2025 Fukuoka sales office relocations.

Name

Flutech

Legal name

フルテック株式会社

Website

https://flutech.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Flutech is a Japanese manufacturer of high-pressure washers, soundproof engine washers, hot water units, and cleaning accessories, serving construction, painting, and building-maintenance professionals in Japan through an exclusive nationwide dealer network, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shinmaywa Industries since 2018.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy Equipment, Fleet & Dumpster Pad Washing (HSAIAMAJ), Fleet/Vehicle & Equipment Exterior Washing (Residential/Light Commercial) (HSAEAMAL)

Keywords

• High-pressure washers
• Industrial cleaning equipment
• Water jet cleaning
• Pipe cleaning machines
• Painting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamamatsu

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware and equipment sales: Sale of high-pressure washers, accessories, and related equipment through dealer network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Flutech manufactures and sells approximately 180 models of industrial high-pressure washers (engine-powered, motor-powered, soundproof, hot water, and multi-water-volume), along with related cleaning accessories and painting equipment. Products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers and a nationwide service cooperation store network in Japan, targeting construction, building maintenance, and painting industry buyers.

Product overview

Flutech is a manufacturer of industrial high-pressure washers and related equipment. The product portfolio centers on high-pressure washers (エンジン式洗浄機, モータ式洗浄機) including gasoline engine-powered and electric motor-powered models, with various pressure ratings (10-16MPa) and water flow rates. The lineup includes soundproof engine washers (GBZ/GB series) designed for low-noise operation in urban areas, hot water washers (温水洗浄機) for heated cleaning applications, non-combustion hot water washers (すちーむ君), multi-water-volume washers for mud washing and dust suppression, inverter-equipped mist systems for dust suppression, and a comprehensive range of accessories including lances, nozzles, hoses, pumps, and specialized cleaning attachments. The company offers approximately 180 product variants to address diverse industrial cleaning needs across construction, manufacturing, and facility maintenance sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engine-Powered High-Pressure Washers Gasoline engine-powered high-pressure washers used for industrial cleaning of construction sites, building exteriors, roofs, concrete formwork, piping, stonework, and building maintenance.
• Soundproof Type Engine Washers (GBZ/GB Series) Low-noise soundproof gasoline engine-powered high-pressure washers designed for urban-area use, with heat-resistant construction. Available in 10–16 MPa pressure ratings and multiple water flow rates.
• Motor-Powered High-Pressure Washers Electric motor-powered high-pressure washers for various industrial cleaning applications where engine units are not appropriate.
• Hot Water Washers (PH Series) Storage-type hot water high-pressure washers equipped with boiler technology for applications requiring heated water for cleaning.
• Non-Combustion Hot Water Washers (Steam-kun) Non-combustion-type hot water washers (Steam-kun II) that produce hot water without fuel combustion, powered by an external steam supply for indoor or emissions-restricted cleaning.
• Multi-Water-Volume Washers High-capacity water-volume washers for mud washing and demolition dust suppression, available in both engine and motor-powered versions.
• Inverter-Equipped Mist Systems Mist generating systems with inverter technology for dust suppression and cooling, including MS704P100V and MS708P200V models.
• Sweepers Mechanical sweeping equipment for cleaning floors and surfaces as a complement to high-pressure washing equipment.
• Portable Fuel Cans Portable fuel containers for transporting and dispensing fuel for engine-powered high-pressure washers and related equipment.
• Pressure Washer Accessories Wide range of cleaning accessories including cleaning guns, lances, nozzles, hoses, hose drums, couplers, cleaners, filters, valves, joints, pipe cleaning accessories, and protective clothing.
• Aluminum Lance (Light Lance / かるランス) Lightweight aluminum lance accessory for high-pressure washers, designed to reduce operator fatigue during cleaning work.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 新明和工業株式会社 (Shinmaywa Industries, Ltd.)flagshipOthersParent company with 100% ownership. Flutech became a subsidiary in May 2018. Shinmaywa Industries is listed on the Prime Market. Flutech operates as part of the Shinmaywa Group, leveraging group synergies for further development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IPC Group (IPC International Projects Consulting): Multi-brand group specializing in professional cleaning equipment including pressure washers, served through a global dealer network. Comparable B2B professional cleaning equipment positioning and dealer-channel distribution model, with significant overlap in target customer segments (construction, automotive, facility maintenance).
• Annovi Reverberi S.p.A. Italian manufacturer specializing in pumps and high-pressure cleaning equipment for professional and consumer markets. Direct overlap in pump-driven pressure washer technology, comparable product specs (10-16MPa range like Flutech), and similar industrial/construction customer base—though with stronger European distribution.
• Hako Group (Hako GmbH): German manufacturer of professional indoor and outdoor cleaning machines including high-pressure washers, sweepers, and municipal cleaning equipment. Comparable product breadth across industrial cleaning equipment categories with similar dealer-based distribution model for professional and municipal customers.

Regional players

• Makita Corporation: Japanese power tool and outdoor equipment manufacturer with a professional high-pressure washer line. Both are Japanese-headquartered industrial equipment manufacturers serving construction and professional users through dealer networks; Makita is significantly larger and more diversified, but directly competitive in portable professional pressure washers.
• Koki Holdings Co., Ltd. (HiKOKI): Japanese power tool manufacturer (HiKOKI brand) with high-pressure washer offerings for professional and consumer markets. Comparable as a Japanese industrial equipment company serving construction customers through dealer distribution, though HiKOKI's core strength is power tools rather than dedicated cleaning equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Generac Holdings Inc. US-based manufacturer of power generation and outdoor power equipment including engine-driven pressure washers. Comparable technology overlap (gasoline engine-powered high-pressure washers) and similar construction/industrial customer use cases, though Generac is significantly larger with broader residential and commercial exposure.
• Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG: Global market leader in cleaning equipment including professional high-pressure washers, headquartered in Germany. Directly comparable product portfolio (engine and electric-powered pressure washers across pressure ranges) and serves similar construction, industrial, and facility maintenance customers worldwide—though with vastly broader geographic reach than Flutech.
• Nilfisk Holding A/S: Danish professional cleaning equipment manufacturer offering high-pressure washers, scrubbers, and vacuum systems to industrial and commercial customers. Closely comparable product category (professional pressure washing), business model (dealer distribution), and target customer base (construction, facility maintenance, manufacturing).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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