What Mannoh does

Mannoh Industrial Co., Ltd. (万能工業株式会社) is a privately held Japanese automotive parts manufacturer founded in 1950 in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, with operational roots dating to 1946. The company produces shift levers (AT and MT configurations), spare wheel carriers, and a portfolio of forged and machined components serving transmissions, hybrid motors, differentials, chassis, and engine applications. It operates as a Tier 1/2 supplier to major Japanese OEMs including Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Subaru, Isuzu, Hino, and Daihatsu, as well as tier-1 suppliers Aisin, JTEKT, Hylex, and KYB. The company holds domestic leadership in winch-type spare wheel carriers via a proprietary winding design with differential gear mechanism.

The company's core technology revolves around hot forging, cold forging, and hot/cold composite forging, combined with precision machining, resin molding, welding, assembly, and in-house die manufacturing. Production assets include forging presses of 1600t, 2000t, and 2500t (the 2500t press added in 2023). Mannoh uses CAE simulation for forging forming analysis and near-net-shape design, and operates an integrated one-stop production system from raw material to finished assembly. Manufacturing is distributed across three domestic factories in Anjo (Honsha, Meisho, Sakurai) plus three overseas joint ventures: MTAT in Thailand (2001), MTI in Indonesia (2012), and LMAT in India (2014), supporting localized supply to Japanese OEM plants across Asia. Technology support contracts with Korea's Kyung Chang Industry (1997) and India's Lumax (2009) underpin the partnership network.

The business model is direct B2B sales to OEMs under long-term negotiated supply contracts, with pricing tied to specifications and volume. FY2024 revenue was 18.2 billion yen with 419 domestic employees; overseas JV financials are not consolidated into the disclosed figure. The company is led by President and Representative Director Kondo Norio. Mannoh holds ISO 9001 (2000) and ISO 14001 (2001) certifications and has received multiple Toyota quality, technical development, and cost-excellence awards (1990, 1996, 2003, 2015, 2020), reflecting sustained OEM endorsement.

Name

Mannoh

Legal name

万能工業株式会社 (Mannoh Industrial Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://mannoh.co.jp/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mannoh Industrial is a Japanese automotive parts manufacturer producing shift levers, spare wheel carriers, and forged/machined components for major Japanese OEMs and tier-1 suppliers, with integrated manufacturing across Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Interior Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)

Keywords

• Automotive parts manufacturing
• Shift levers
• Spare wheel carriers
• Precision forging
• Forged machined components

Headquarters

HQ city

Anjo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Parts Manufacturing and Sales: Design, development, and manufacturing of automotive components (shift levers, spare wheel carriers, forged and machined parts) sold directly to automobile manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers. Revenue is generated through long-term supply contracts with major Japanese automakers, with product pricing tied to OEM specifications and volume-based orders.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mannoh Industrial Co., Ltd. designs, develops, and manufactures automotive components including AT and MT shift levers, spare wheel carriers (winch-type with differential gear mechanism), and forged/machined parts for transmission, hybrid motor, differential, chassis, and engine applications. The company operates an integrated production system from raw materials through hot/cold forging, machining, resin molding, welding, and assembly, with in-house die manufacturing and CAE simulation capabilities, supplying directly to Japanese automakers and tier-1 suppliers.

Product overview

Mannoh Industrial Co., Ltd. is an automotive parts manufacturer offering a portfolio of three core product lines: shift levers (AT and MT types for various mounting configurations), spare wheel carriers (winch-type chain, wire, and indoor winding systems where they hold domestic market leadership), and forged/machined parts (transmission, hybrid motor, differential, chassis, and engine components). The company operates an integrated production system from forging and machining to assembly, utilizing both hot forging and cold forging technologies with in-house die manufacturing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AT Shift Lever (ATシフトレバー) Automatic transmission shift levers for impanel, floor, and column mounting types, available in mechanical and electrical configurations; supplied to Japanese automakers for vehicle assembly.
• MT Shift Lever (MTシフトレバー) Manual transmission shift levers for impanel and floor mounting, designed for FF (front-engine front-wheel-drive) and FR (front-engine rear-wheel-drive) vehicle applications; supplied to Japanese automakers.
• Spare Wheel Carrier (スペアホイールキャリア) Winch-type spare wheel carriers featuring a proprietary differential gear mechanism for reliable holding force and easy operation, available in chain type, wire type, and indoor winding configurations; the company is a domestic top manufacturer in this category.
• Forged and Machined Parts (鍛造切削品) High-precision plastic deformation and cutting technology products manufactured from raw materials to finished parts using in-house die technology, including hot forging and cold forging capabilities; covers transmission, hybrid motor, differential, chassis, and engine components.
• Transmission Parts (トランスミッション部品) Forged and machined transmission components produced using in-house die technology and precision plastic processing combined with cutting technology.
• Hybrid Motor Parts (ハイブリッドモーター部品) Precision-forged and machined components for hybrid vehicle motor systems, manufactured through integrated production from raw materials to finished products.
• Differential Parts (デファレンシャル部品) Differential components manufactured using high-precision plastic deformation technology and cutting technology, produced in-house from raw materials to completion.
• Chassis Parts (シャシー部品) Chassis components including housing ends, generator rotor shafts, and companion flanges produced through hot/cold composite forging and machining processes.
• Engine Parts (エンジン部品) Engine components manufactured using precision forging and machining technologies with in-house die production capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Toyota Cost Excellence Awards (2003 - 2 consecutive years, 2020 for Harrier LED indicator)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lumax Mannoh Allied Technologies Limited (LMAT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Joint venture with Lumax started in 2014 in India (Haryana State, Manesar); Gujarat factory operational in 2017, Bangalore factory operational in 2022; manufactures shift levers, spare wheel carriers, shift knobs, and PKB products.
• PT. MTAT Indonesia Co., Ltd. (MTI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Joint venture company established in Indonesia in 2012 (Jababeka Industrial Estate, Bekasi) for localized manufacturing of shift levers, spare wheel carriers, and spindles serving Japanese OEMs in Indonesia.
• Lumax (ルラックス)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Technical support contract established in 2009 with Indian company Lumax for technology exchange in automotive parts manufacturing.
• M&T Allied Technologies Co., Ltd. (MTAT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Joint venture company established in Thailand in 2001 (Eastern Seaboard Industrial Area, Rayong) for localized manufacturing of shift levers, spare wheel carriers, and forged/machined parts serving Japanese OEMs in Southeast Asia.
• Kyung Chang Industry (慶昌産業)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Technical support contract established in 1997 with Korean company Kyung Chang Industry for technology exchange and cooperation in automotive parts manufacturing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aisin Corporation: Major Japanese Tier 1 supplier with significant presence in shift levers (via Aisin AW) and drivetrain components. Directly competes with Mannoh in AT shift levers and is also a Mannoh customer.
• Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. Toyota-affiliated manufacturer of shifters and other automotive interior components. Directly comparable in shift lever product category, serving similar Japanese OEM customers with overlapping shift mechanism portfolios.
• F-Tech Inc. Honda-affiliated manufacturer of chassis components and suspension parts. Highly comparable to Mannoh's chassis/drivetrain forging business, with similar OEM-supplier model and Japanese auto industry customer base.
• Nifco Inc. Independent manufacturer of plastic fasteners, clips, and resin-molded automotive components. Comparable in resin molding process capability and B2B automotive parts model, serving similar Japanese OEMs and Tier 1s.
• Yorozu Corporation: Manufacturer of automotive suspension components (coil springs, stabilizer bars, suspension arms). Comparable in precision forging/metal forming technology and Japanese OEM supply model, with overlap in chassis component categories.

Broad incumbents

• Toyota Boshoku Corporation: Large Toyota-affiliated Tier 1 manufacturer of automotive interior systems (seats, door trims, filters). Operates broadly in the same space as Mannoh's interior shift lever business, but on a much larger scale and across wider product portfolio.
• Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd. Japanese automotive interior parts manufacturer producing instrument panels, door trims, and exterior resin components. Overlaps with Mannoh in serving Japanese OEMs with interior systems, though broader in scope.
• Honda Lock Mfg. Co., Ltd. Honda-affiliated manufacturer of locks, keys, and various interior automotive components. Comparable B2B model and Japanese OEM customer base, though broader product portfolio and Honda-focused.
• Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd. Toyota-affiliated manufacturer of exhaust systems, chassis frames, and other automotive metal components. Comparable in metal forming/manufacturing capability and Japanese OEM supplier model.

Emerging players

• Maruwa Steel Industry Co., Ltd. Independent Japanese forging manufacturer serving automotive and industrial markets. Comparable in forging technology and product focus, though smaller and less OEM-diversified than Mannoh.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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