Meido

What Meido does

Meidoh Co., Ltd. (株式会社メイドー) is a Japanese precision forging manufacturer founded in 1924 (100th anniversary in 2024) and headquartered in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The company designs and manufactures high-strength automotive fasteners and complex cold-forged products, including bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, washers, and specialty components, using cold forging, thread rolling, integrated heat treatment (29 furnaces globally), and proprietary surface treatments such as the GEOMET chrome-free coating developed with subsidiary MC Systems. Its flagship product lines include the Tough Flange Bolt, e-Torquer Series for friction coefficient stabilization, e-Guide anti-seizure bolts, and M Sonic ultrasonic axial force measurement bolts, supported by in-house comprehensive fastening evaluation testing facilities.

Meidoh operates a B2B direct sales model with multi-year supply contracts to automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers, with deep penetration in the Toyota Group ecosystem (16+ named Toyota-affiliated customers including Denso, Aisin, JTEKT, Toyota Auto Body, Hino, and Daihatsu). Pricing is custom-quoted per specification and contract. Group sales were ¥98.1 billion in FY2020 with 2,690 employees as of 2021, distributed across wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiaries in Japan, the United States (Rightway Fasteners in Indiana; Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners in Arizona), Germany (MS Technology in Neuss), China (Hexas Precision Technologies in Jiaxing), Thailand (SK Meidoh Thailand), and Indonesia (PT. Meidoh Indonesia).

The company has won the Deming Prize Grand Prize (2013) and Toyota Quality Management Excellence Awards for six consecutive years (FY2020-FY2025), reflecting an embedded TQM culture. Recent strategic moves include the January 2024 acquisition of Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners to enter aerospace/defense markets, public release of a DX strategy (March 2025) incorporating AI-assisted predictive analytics, and ongoing domestic group consolidation. Leadership transitioned to President Hasegawa Yasutaka in July 2023, continuing founding-family stewardship.

Name

Meido

Legal name

株式会社メイドー

Website

https://meidoh.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Meidoh Co., Ltd. is a Japanese precision cold-forging manufacturer of high-strength automotive fasteners and proprietary products (Tough Flange Bolt, e-Torquer, GEOMET coating), serving global automotive OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, and aerospace customers via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Fasteners

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

Keywords

• Automotive fasteners
• Precision cold forging
• High-strength bolts
• Aerospace fasteners
• Industrial fastener manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Toyota

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Fastener Sales: Meidoh's primary revenue stream is the manufacture and sale of high-precision automotive fasteners including high-strength bolts, cold-forged products, chassis components, engine bolts, and specialty fasteners to automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers. Revenue is generated through long-term supply contracts and custom product development relationships.
2. Specialty Surface Treatment Products: Proprietary surface-treated fasteners (e-Torquer, GEOMET-coated products) with premium pricing for enhanced corrosion resistance and friction coefficient control. Revenue generated through sale of treated fasteners and licensing of surface treatment technology.
3. Aerospace Fastener Sales: Following the acquisition of Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners, Meidoh now supplies aerospace-grade fasteners for commercial aircraft, military procurement, and defense applications, diversifying revenue beyond automotive.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Meido manufactures high-strength precision cold-forged automotive fasteners—including bolts, nuts, screws, and studs—using proprietary cold forging, heat treatment, and surface coating technologies. The company sells these engineered fastening solutions to automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers globally, with expansion into aerospace fasteners.

Product overview

Meido is a precision forging manufacturer specializing in high-strength automotive fasteners. The product portfolio centers on bolts and nuts (タフフランジボルト/ナット, high-strength bolts 10.9~17.9), complemented by specialized products like e-Guide/Notch e-Guide for anti-burn-in applications, the TORQUER SERIES including e-TORQUER for friction coefficient control, and M Sonic for ultrasonic axial force measurement. Products are manufactured using cold forging, thread rolling, heat treatment, and specialized surface treatments including GEOMET chrome-free coating. The company also produces complex cold forged products and aluminum alloy forged components for automotive applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tough Flange Bolt
• Tough Flange Nut
• e-Guide
• Notch e-Guide
• e-TORQUER
• High-Strength Bolts (10.9~17.9 grade)
• Engine High-Strength Bolts
• Connecting Rod Bolts
• Spherical Head Bolts
• Sliding Screws
• Complex Cold Forged Products
• High-Strength Aluminum Alloy Cold Forged Products
• GEOMET Surface Coating Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Deming Prize Grand Prize awarded in October 2013, demonstrating world-class quality management
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026JUSE hosted an Indian CXO study mission to Japan in April 2026, including gemba (on-site) access to Meidoh Co. Ltd. alongside Yaskawa Electric Corporation and Komatsu Ltd. The mission benchmarked Total Quality Management, Toyota Production System, TPM, and Kaizen practices. Meidoh served as a key site demonstrating Japanese manufacturing excellence to senior Indian manufacturing leaders, deepening the existing MOU between IFQM and JUSE.
• Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026IFQM led a CXO study mission to Japan benchmarking TQM practices, with Meidoh as one of the host companies providing gemba access. The mission supports India's goal to elevate 'Made in India' from cost competitiveness to global quality benchmark within a 10-year window.
• Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners (acquired as Pilgrim Screw Corp. / Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In January 2024, Meidoh Co., Ltd. acquired Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners (operating as Pilgrim Screw Corp.) based in Chandler, Arizona, USA. The acquisition expands Meidoh into the aerospace fasteners sector, strengthens its position in the fastener industry, diversifies the business, and broadens its US manufacturing footprint. This strategic move was identified in multiple market research reports as a key industry development in the aerospace fasteners market.
• MC Systems Co., Ltd. (株式会社MCシステムズ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMC Systems is Meidoh's surface treatment subsidiary and key co-development partner. The two companies jointly developed the e-Torquer Series friction coefficient stabilizer and GEOMET coating technology. MC Systems operates multiple surface treatment facilities across Japan (Nakagawa, Narumi, Kanie, East Japan, West Japan locations) and provides plating, coating, and surface treatment services exclusively for Meidoh and its group companies.
• Prado Corporation (プラド株式会社) - Secretariat for Regional Co-creation AllianceminorOthersPrado Corporation serves as the secretariat for Meidoh's Regional Co-creation Alliance (共創パートナー), a collaborative initiative with local manufacturing companies in the Toyota region. The alliance focuses on regional manufacturing development, workplace environment improvement (会社の環境整備), and mutual business promotion among member companies including Chuo Seimitsu, Koura, Fuso, Tsuruta Kogyo, Fusehatsu, Tsukasa Kogyo, Ito Plastic, Taiyo Denko, Kyowa Seisakusho, and Nagase Seimitsu.
• Meiyo University / Nagoya University / Other Academic InstitutionsminorOthersMeidoh maintains industry-academia collaboration through university visits, student factory tours, technical lectures, and Formula student team sponsorships. Notable collaborations include Nagoya University Formula team visits and technical exchanges, and Meijo University baseball team visits for community engagement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LISI Group: LISI Group is a French multinational that manufactures high-strength fasteners and assembly solutions for the automotive and aerospace industries. Like Meidoh, it supplies complex cold-forged fasteners, specialty fasteners, and surface-treated fasteners to global OEMs and tier-1s, with a comparable mix of automotive and aerospace exposure following its own aerospace fastener acquisitions.
• Bulten AB: Bulten AB is a Swedish producer of fasteners to the automotive industry, supplying chassis, engine, and powertrain fasteners to European and global OEMs. It is one of the most direct comparables to Meidoh's high-strength automotive bolt business and serves as a key public-market reference point for the segment.
• Nifco Inc. Nifco is a Japanese manufacturer of plastic and metal fasteners, clips, and interior/exterior fastening solutions primarily for the automotive industry. While heavier on plastic components, Nifco shares Meidoh's Japanese OEM customer base and engineering-collaboration-driven B2B sales model into Japanese automakers.
• Fontana Group: Fontana Group is an Italian manufacturer of cold-forged and precision-turned fasteners for the automotive and industrial sectors. It directly competes with Meidoh in high-strength fasteners and cold-forged complex parts, with significant European OEM customer overlap.
• Sundram Fasteners Limited: Sundram Fasteners is an Indian manufacturer of high-tensile fasteners and precision components for the automotive and industrial markets. It directly overlaps with Meidoh's cold-forged automotive fastener business and serves global OEMs including Japanese transplant customers, making it a relevant emerging-market peer.
• MacLean-Fogg Company: MacLean-Fogg is a US-based manufacturer of engineered fasteners, cold-formed components, and threaded products serving automotive, heavy truck, and industrial markets. Its high-strength cold-headed fasteners for chassis and drivetrain applications directly overlap with Meidoh's Tough Flange Bolt and high-strength bolt portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Würth Industrie: Würth Industrie is the industrial division of the Würth Group, a major German player in industrial fastening and assembly technology. While it sells into a broader customer base, it competes with Meidoh in European automotive supply chains and shares the B2B engineering-collaboration sales model.
• Bossard Group: Bossard is a Swiss fastener specialist operating globally in fastening technology, logistics, and engineering services across industrial and automotive end-markets. While broader and more distribution-heavy than Meidoh, it competes in overlapping precision fastener categories and serves many of the same global manufacturers.
• TriMas Corporation: TriMas operates aerospace fastener and component businesses alongside other industrial segments, directly comparable to Meidoh's newly acquired Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners platform. Its aerospace fastener products serve similar commercial and defense customers, providing a public-market comparable for the Pilgrim business.
• SPS Technologies / Precision Castparts Corp. SPS Technologies (now part of Berkshire Hathaway/PCC) is a global manufacturer of high-strength aerospace and industrial fasteners. It represents the dominant incumbent in aerospace fasteners that Meidoh's Pilgrim acquisition will compete against, and is broadly comparable to Meidoh's combined automotive/aerospace strategy at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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