Ogura Industrial Corp.

What Ogura Industrial Corp. does

Ogura Industrial Corp. is a privately held manufacturer of electromagnetic clutches and brakes, founded in 1938 and headquartered at 100 Randolph Road, Somerset, New Jersey. The company operates 14 manufacturing facilities across Japan, Southeast Asia, China, North America, South America, and Europe, producing approximately 30 million clutches and brakes annually across more than 5,000 active models. It employs over 2,100 people worldwide and self-reports annual company sales in excess of $500 million, with the majority of revenue derived from its core electromagnetic clutch and brake product line.

The company's technology portfolio spans multiple electromagnetic operating principles, including magnetic particle, hysteresis, spring-applied, and permanent-magnet designs, with torque capacities ranging from 0.01 oz-in. to 25,000 lb-ft. Its product portfolio is organized into five core categories — Industrial, Mobile, General Purpose, PTO Clutch Brakes, and Air Blowers — plus the ORC Racing Clutch sub-brand targeting the motorsports aftermarket. Differentiated engineering features include zero-backlash armature designs (e.g., AMU-C series), multiple-disk oil-cooled constructions (MWB series), and sealed units for harsh-environment mobile applications. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 (quality), ISO 14001:2015 (environmental), and IATF 16949:2016 (automotive) certifications, the last qualifying it to participate in automotive OEM supply chains.

Ogura commercializes through a hybrid go-to-market combining direct field sales — organized by U.S. Regional Sales Managers covering the South, Southeast, West, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Canada regions — with independent manufacturers' sales representatives, many affiliated with the Power-Motion Technology Representatives Association (PTRA). Pricing is quote-based rather than list-published, and customer contracts are typically multi-year. End markets served include industrial machinery OEMs, mobile and off-highway equipment, turf care and outdoor power equipment, engine-driven general purpose equipment (e.g., stump grinders, pump jacks, fans, spreaders), and the motorsports aftermarket. Industry-association participation spans SAE International, OPEI, and EETC.

Name

Ogura Industrial Corp.

Legal name

Ogura Industrial Corp.

Website

https://ogura-clutch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ogura Industrial Corp. is a 1938-founded, privately held manufacturer of electromagnetic clutches and brakes operating 14 global plants, producing 30 million units yearly across 5,000+ models, serving industrial, mobile, turf care, general purpose, and motorsports OEM customers with reported revenue above $500 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electromagnetic Clutches and Brakes

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Motors & Generators (3621), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Brakes, Clutches & Couplings (Electromagnetic Brakes, Torque Limiters) (IMAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Electric Motors & Actuators Manufacturing (EPS/Brake-by-wire/Seat/Window) (IMACAJAL), Service & Parking Brake Systems (Mechanical/Electronic Parking Brake) (IMACAIAC), Clutch, Torque Converter & Flywheel Manufacturing (IMACAHAI), Brake-Based Active Safety Hardware Manufacturing (ABS/ESC/AEB Actuators & Modulators) (IMACAMAH)

Keywords

• Electromagnetic clutches
• Electromagnetic brakes
• Power take-off clutches
• Industrial clutch brakes
• Mobile equipment clutches

Headquarters

HQ city

Somerset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Electromagnetic Clutches and Brakes: Manufacturing and sale of electromagnetic clutches and brakes as core product line. With over 5,000 models in production, the company serves industrial, mobile, general purpose, PTO, and air blower applications. Majority of company sales come from electromagnetic clutches and brakes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ogura Industrial Corp. designs and manufactures electromagnetic clutches and electromagnetic brakes, offering more than 5,000 product models for industrial machinery, mobile and agricultural equipment, general-purpose power transmission, power take-off (PTO) applications, air blowers, and racing vehicles. The company runs 14 manufacturing facilities globally, supports OEM customers with engineered clutch and brake solutions, and reports revenue above $500 million annually.

Product overview

Ogura Industrial Corp. is the world's largest manufacturer of electromagnetic clutches and brakes, offering approximately 5,000 different models. The product portfolio consists of six core product categories: Industrial Clutches & Brakes (for high-speed, high-cycle industrial machinery), Mobile Clutches (for long-life mobile applications), General Purpose Clutches (for engine-driven equipment such as stump grinders, pumps, and fans), PTO Clutch Brakes (for turf care machinery), Air Blower Products (blowers, pumps, superchargers), and the ORC Racing Clutch sub-brand for high-performance automotive applications. The company also manufactures specific product lines including hysteresis brakes (HB series), permanent-magnet hysteresis clutches/brakes (PHT series), spring-applied brakes (FNB, MCNB, SNB, RNB, MNB series), multiple-disk brakes (MWB, MDB-N series), and combination clutch/brake units (AMU-C, VSAU, MSU, MP series). Products range in torque capacity from 0.01 oz-in to 25,000 lb.ft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ORC Racing Clutch: High-performance racing clutches trusted by competitive circuit racers, drift racers, drag racers, and street drivers.
• The Clutch Professor

Products and services

• Electromagnetic Clutches Engineered electromagnetic clutches used to engage and disengage power transmission in industrial machinery and equipment, sold to OEMs and industrial buyers.
• Electromagnetic Brakes Electromagnetic brakes that provide controlled stopping, holding, or tensioning functions in industrial machinery, mobile equipment, and other applications, sold to OEMs.
• PTO (Power Take-Off) Clutches Power take-off clutches designed for mobile and agricultural equipment applications, enabling engagement of auxiliary driven components from a primary power source.
• Air Blowers Air blower products sold as part of Ogura's industrial product portfolio for OEM customers requiring air movement solutions.
• Racing Clutches High-performance clutches engineered for racing and motorsport applications, sold to racing teams and motorsport OEMs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manufacturing capacity of 30 million clutches and brakes annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe EETC provides accreditation standards for high school through college students to be prepared for a career in the outdoor power equipment industry. Ogura Industrial helps support the EETC financially and has also contributed training and testing guidelines to help set the standards for future potential technicians to better service electric clutches and electromagnetic PTO clutch brakes.
• Power-Motion Technology Representatives Association (PTRA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOgura outsources part of its sales through independent sales representatives. Many representatives belong to the Power-Motion Technology Representatives Association (PTRA). The not for profit PTRA helps to support the needs of its many independent sales representative members.
• SAE InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Society of Automotive Engineers has more than 90,000 members who share information and exchange ideas for advancing the engineering of mobility systems. The site also has industry standards, technical information and industry events.
• Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPEI is an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. OPEI is the advocacy voice of the industry, and a recognized Standards Development Organization for ANSI and active internationally through ISO and IEC in development of safety and performance standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Magtrol: Magtrol designs and manufactures hysteresis brakes and clutches, directly overlapping with Ogura's hysteresis technology product line for testing and tension control applications.
• Inertia Dynamics (Altra Motion): Inertia Dynamics, an Altra Industrial Motion brand, designs and manufactures electromagnetic clutches and brakes similar to Ogura's industrial product line, serving OEM and aftermarket customers.
• Mayr Power Transmission: Mayr is a German manufacturer of electromagnetic safety brakes, clutches, and backlash-free servo couplings, directly competing with Ogura in industrial and robotics motion control applications.
• Stearns (Kerns, part of REXNORD): Stearns, a Rexnord brand, manufactures industrial clutches, brakes, and clutch-brake modules that closely parallel Ogura's industrial product offerings for heavy industrial applications.
• Warner Electric (BorgWarner): Warner Electric, part of BorgWarner, is one of the most direct competitors in electromagnetic clutches and brakes, serving industrial, automotive, and mobile applications with overlapping product lines to Ogura.
• Electroid Company: Electroid specializes in electromagnetic clutches and brakes for power transmission, directly competing with Ogura in industrial and motion control markets.
• Kendrion: Kendrion is a global manufacturer of electromagnetic actuators, clutches, and brakes for industrial, automotive, and energy markets, competing head-to-head with Ogura across multiple product categories.
• Placid Industries: Placid Industries manufactures electromagnetic brakes and clutches similar to Ogura, focusing on industrial motion control and power transmission applications.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton Corporation: Eaton is a broad industrial incumbent offering clutches, brakes, and power transmission products as part of a much larger portfolio, competing with Ogura in selected motion control categories.
• Regal Rexnord: Regal Rexnord is a large industrial motion control and power transmission company whose clutch and brake products overlap with Ogura's industrial offerings, though as part of a much broader product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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