Mino Industry

What Mino Industry does

Mino Industry Co., Ltd. (美濃工業株式会社) is a privately-held Japanese aluminum die-casting manufacturer founded in 1950 and headquartered in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. The company produces high-pressure aluminum die-cast components primarily for the automotive industry, serving as a Tier 2/3 supplier to major Tier 1 suppliers including Denso, Aisin, and Panasonic. Its parts are reportedly used in approximately 60 million automobiles worldwide.

The company's core offering is a vertically integrated die-casting production system covering trial/prototype work, in-house mold design and manufacturing (Kumagaya Mold Center, established February 2021, with capability up to 3500t-class dies), high-pressure casting, and secondary processing (cutting, cleaning, leak testing, pipe pressing). Its technology differentiation rests on several proprietary processes: the MSV (Sensor-type Vacuum Die-casting) system that uses in-cavity sensors to maintain high vacuum until fill completion; Pulse Spray intermittent coating control that cuts release-agent use by 42.5%; Partial Pressure Die-casting; and a downsizing technology that achieves 40MPa-quality output on 1100t machines where 2000t+ would normally be required. Quality and environmental management systems are accredited under IATF16949:2016, ISO9001:2015, and ISO14001:2015.

Mino operates through 10+ wholly-owned manufacturing bases across Japan, Thailand (MINO (THAILAND) CO., LTD.), the United States (MINO Industry USA, Inc.), Mexico (MINO Industry Mexico, S.A. de C.V.), and China (MINO Precision Auto Parts (Nantong) Co., Ltd.). It employs 1,001–5,000 people and generates revenue through B2B direct-supply contracts with automotive Tier 1 suppliers, with no public pricing. The company targets the EV/CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric) mobility market as its growth frontier, has completed a ZEB-certified carbon-neutral headquarters in March 2023, and aims for group-wide carbon neutrality by 2040. It is family-controlled with no identified PE/VC/institutional ownership, and announced a president succession on May 28, 2026.

Name

Mino Industry

Legal name

美濃工業株式会社

Website

https://mino-in.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mino Industry is a privately-held Japanese aluminum die-casting manufacturer founded in 1950, producing high-precision components primarily for major automotive Tier 1 suppliers including Denso, Aisin, and Panasonic, across 10+ wholly-owned manufacturing sites in Japan, Thailand, the USA, Mexico, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aluminum Die-Casting Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Casting & Ingot/Billet/Slab Production (IMAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tool & Die Making (EDAOAGAC)

Keywords

• Aluminum die-casting
• Automotive parts manufacturing
• Die-cast components
• Automotive component supplier
• Metal casting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nakatsugawa

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Die-casting Parts Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing of aluminum die-casting components for automotive applications. Products include parts for electric vehicles, CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric) technologies, and mobility components. Revenue generated through long-term supply contracts with Tier 1 automotive suppliers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mino Industry is a Japanese aluminum die-casting manufacturer founded in 1950 that produces precision aluminum die-cast components primarily for the automotive industry. The company supplies Tier 1 automotive suppliers such as Denso, Aisin, and Panasonic with die-cast parts used in transmission, engine, and chassis applications, with growing focus on CASE/EV-era components. It operates an integrated production system spanning in-house mold design, casting, and secondary processing across plants in Japan, Thailand, the USA, Mexico, and China.

Product overview

Mino Industry is a manufacturing company specializing in aluminum die casting. Their core offerings include aluminum die casting products manufactured through various advanced technologies (vacuum die casting, squeeze die casting, pulse spray), complemented by in-house die mold manufacturing capabilities and secondary machining/processing services. The company serves primarily the automotive industry with products including CASE/electric vehicle components, supporting the complete production process from prototyping to mass production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Aluminum Die-cast Products Precision aluminum die-cast components supplied to automotive Tier 1 suppliers (Denso, Aisin, Panasonic) for use in transmission, engine, and chassis applications. The components are produced using proprietary die-casting technologies and are integrated into vehicles globally.
• CASE Era/EV Era Components Aluminum die-cast components designed for CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric) and electric vehicle applications. These components support vehicle electrification and weight-reduction initiatives, serving the evolving requirements of next-generation automotive platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 離型剤使用量 42.5%低減 (Release agent usage reduced by 42.5%)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• 株式会社デンソー (Denso Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor automotive Tier 1 supplier customer; MINO Group supplies aluminum die-casting parts for automotive applications. MINO Thailand received Quality Leap Award from Denso subsidiary. North America operations (MINO USA, MINO Mexico) received Gold Value Award from North America Denso.
• 株式会社アイシン (Aisin Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor automotive parts manufacturer; MINO received Quality Excellence Award from Aisin for 2022 supplier performance.
• 海口電装電子有限公司 (Tianjin Denso Electronics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese subsidiary of Denso; awarded MINO subsidiary (美諾精密汽車零部件（南通）有限公司) with Quality Leap Award.
• パナソニックホールディングス株式会社 (Panasonic Holdings Corporation)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMINO (THAILAND) received ECO VC Activity Bronze Award for packaging standardization project that reduced CO2 emissions and costs.
• MINO (THAILAND) CO., LTD.coreOthersOverseas manufacturing subsidiary in Thailand; conducted 'release agent reduction' activities recognized with 2025 Kanno Award; received ECO VC Bronze Award from Panasonic.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Endurance Technologies: Indian automotive component manufacturer with aluminum die-casting capability supplying Tier 1s and OEMs globally; comparable as a cost-competitive die-casting peer serving similar end-markets.
• Shiloh Industries: US-headquartered supplier of lightweight automotive castings and stampings focused on NVH and structural components; comparable as a North American die-casting competitor serving similar EV lightweighting programs.

Broad incumbents

• KSPG (Rheinmetall Automotive): German automotive supplier with aluminum die-casting operations for powertrain and EV components; comparable as a global Tier 1 supplier of complex cast components to European and Japanese OEMs.
• Tupy: Brazil-based global supplier of complex automotive castings (iron and aluminum) serving commercial vehicle and passenger car OEMs; comparable as a multi-continent die-casting competitor with similar customer-base characteristics.
• Form Technologies: US-headquartered parent of Dynacast and Precision Castparts-related entities, providing precision die-casting and metal forming solutions to automotive and industrial customers globally.
• Nemak: Global Tier 1 aluminum die-casting leader serving major OEMs in powertrain, structural, and EV components; substantially larger than Mino and competes for the same multi-region automotive programs.

Direct peers

• Ahresty Corporation: Japan-based automotive die-casting manufacturer with North American and Asian operations; directly comparable in customer base (Toyota-affiliated Tier 1s), product mix, and proprietary die-casting process technology.
• Gibbs Die Casting: US aluminum and magnesium die-caster focused on automotive, motorcycle, and industrial applications; comparable in process technology and customer mix, with similar Tier 1/OEM supply relationships.
• Ryobi Limited: Japanese automotive aluminum die-casting specialist with global manufacturing footprint; competes directly with Mino for Tier 1 supply programs in power steering, drivetrain, and EV-related components.

Regional players

• Sundaram Fasteners: Indian precision automotive fastener and component manufacturer; while more focused on fasteners, comparable as a process-intensive automotive parts supplier serving Tier 1s in similar end-applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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