Furukawa Industrial Machinery Systems

What Furukawa Industrial Machinery Systems does

Furukawa Industrial Machinery Systems Co., Ltd. (古河産機システムズ株式会社) is a Japanese industrial-machinery manufacturer established in May 2004 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Furukawa Co., Ltd. (古河機械金属株式会社) and positioned as the core industrial-machinery business within the 150-year-old Furukawa Machinery and Metals Group. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and installs industrial equipment across four product lines: pumps (slurry, sewage, special, and clean water); material-processing machinery (crushers, grinders, briquetting machines, classifiers, and environmental/recycling equipment under the GEOPUS brand); steel bridges and steel structures; and material-handling systems including the NETIS-registered SICON enclosed hanging conveyor and belt conveyor systems. Manufacturing is concentrated in two plants in Tochigi Prefecture - Oyama Works (142,500 sqm site area, operating since 1944) and Tochigi Works - supported by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

The company's revenue model combines direct equipment sales with construction-contracting and installation services. It sells exclusively through a direct-sales force of nine territorial offices across Japan (Sapporo, Sendai, North Kanto, Tochigi, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Chugoku-Shikoku, Kyushu), with no resellers or intermediaries. Customers are concentrated in Japanese public infrastructure - notably the Tokyo Metropolitan Sewerage Bureau, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and major municipal governments (Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya) - and in heavy-industry verticals (mining, steel, cement, ceramics, chemicals). Procurement is largely governed by public-tendering processes. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contract cadences and project-based scope.

The company employs approximately 440 people and operates as an integrated manufacturing-and-sales enterprise within the Furukawa Group. Its strategic positioning emphasizes 140+ years of engineering heritage, accumulated technical know-how, vertical integration from design through installation, and proprietary technology differentiation (GEOPUS crusher/grinding platforms, SICON enclosed conveyor, self-developed screw impellers for sewage pumps). Forward indications include entry into semiconductor/electronics and chemical verticals via a new slurry pump series (2024) and continued bidding wins for sewerage infrastructure renewal projects.

Name

Furukawa Industrial Machinery Systems

Legal name

Furukawa Industrial Machinery Systems Co., Ltd.

Website

https://furukawa-sanki.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Furukawa Industrial Machinery Systems Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Furukawa Co., Ltd. that designs, manufactures, sells, and installs industrial machinery - including slurry and sewage pumps, GEOPUS crushers and grinders, steel bridges, and SICON enclosed belt conveyors - serving Japanese government agencies, municipal sewerage/water utilities, mining, and heavy-industry customers through a nationwide direct-sales network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulk Packaging Filling/Discharge Systems & Handling Aids (Spouts, Lifting, Dischargers) (IMALAGAI)

Keywords

• Industrial pumps manufacturing
• Crushing grinding equipment
• Steel bridge construction
• Belt conveyor systems
• Material processing machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial machinery manufacturing and sales: Design, manufacturing, and sales of pumps (slurry, sewage, clean water, special), material processing machinery (crushers, grinders, briquetting machines, classifiers), steel bridges, steel structures, and belt conveyors. Revenue is generated through direct sales to government agencies and industrial customers, primarily as one-time product sales. The company also undertakes installation and construction work for its products.
2. Construction contracting and installation services: The company provides construction and installation services for steel bridges, conveyor systems, and other infrastructure projects. This includes bridge construction, conveyor system installation, and construction management services, often as prime contractor on public infrastructure projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Furukawa Industrial Machinery Systems designs, manufactures, and sells industrial machinery across four main product lines: fluid machinery (slurry pumps, sewage pumps, clean water pumps, and special pumps such as solid matter crushing and self-priming types); material processing machinery (cone, jaw, double roll, and hammer crushers; high-pressure grinding rolls, ball mills, cage mills, and vertical mills; briquetting machines; and classifiers under the GEOPUS brand); steel bridges and steel structures including steel segments for shield tunneling; and material handling systems led by the SICON enclosed hanging belt conveyor. The company also provides construction and installation services for bridges, conveyor systems, and pump equipment, often as a prime contractor on public infrastructure projects awarded through competitive tendering.

Product overview

Furukawa Industrial Machinery Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial machinery across four main product lines: (1) Pumps including slurry pumps, sewage pumps, special pumps, and clean water pumps for fluid transfer applications; (2) Material Machinery encompassing crushers (cone, jaw, roll, hammer types), grinders (HPGR, ball mill, vertical mill), briquetting machines, classifiers, and environmental/recycling equipment, including the GEOPUS series of cone crushers, grinding rolls, and screening equipment; (3) Steel Bridges and Steel Structures for infrastructure construction including steel bridge fabrication and steel segment production for shield tunneling; and (4) Material Handling systems featuring the SICON enclosed hanging conveyor and various belt conveyor solutions. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Oyama and Tochigi, Japan, serving mining, construction, municipal water/sewage, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GEOPUS: Product line of mining and quarrying machinery including cone crushers, grinding rolls, single toggle jaw crushers, and modular screens
• SICON

Products and services

• Slurry Pump Series (SPL, LK, LX, SPP, SP2H, RSP, SPF, SPD, KP) Vortex slurry pumps designed for transporting slurry liquids with abrasion resistance and high efficiency, used in mining, construction, and general industrial applications.
• Sewage Pumps (HSP/SPN) Sewage pumps with durability and high performance for transporting wastewater and sludge, adopted by Japan Sewerage Technology Organization and municipal sewage authorities across Japan.
• Special Pumps (FD, VP2, PT, HSM, HSMES) Special-application pumps including solid matter crushing pumps, coaxial screw pumps, piston pumps, and screw conveyors for specialized industrial uses.
• Clean Water Pumps (MB, FSP, SPW, MC, MD, MR2, MS) Clean water pumps including multi-stage vortex, diagonal-flow vortex, double suction, and self-priming vortex variants for general water supply and clean water infrastructure.
• Crushers (Jaw, Single Toggle, Double Roll, Hammer Cone) Crushers for primary and secondary material reduction across industrial processing lines for mining, aggregates, cement, and metals industries.
• Grinders (Autogenous Mill, Cage Mill, Ball Mill, NE Series Vertical Mill) Grinding mills ranging from several millimeters down to sub-micrometer particle sizes, including autogenous mills, cage mills, ball mills (batch and continuous), and vertical fine mills for diverse industrial applications.
• Briquetting Machines (Briquetting Machine, KP Miniket, Twin Pack) Briquetting equipment that continuously supplies raw powder between counter-rotating rolls and applies high pressure to form briquettes, optimal for shaping dry powders into compacted form.
• Classifiers (GEOPUS SC, Screen, Feeder, Air Separator, OC Separator) Equipment for particle size adjustment and screening/sorting of crushed and ground raw materials, used in combination with crushers and grinders in material processing lines.
• GEOPUS C3 Cone Crusher Cone crusher with a long chamber crushing method and proprietary automated feed (level) controller for high-density crushing, contributing to high-density crushing performance and consistent product quality.
• GEOPUS GR High-Pressure Grinding Roll (HPGR) High-pressure grinding roll achieving high-density inter-particle crushing at 5-10x conventional compression force with self-lining roll formation, applicable to metals, steel, non-ferrous, cement, energy, mining, and aggregates.
• GEOPUS J2 Single Toggle Crusher Hydraulic-cylinder and jack-type single toggle jaw crusher with a V-shaped crushing chamber optimized for crushing stroke, lightweight shim-style simplicity, and superior maintainability.
• GEOPUS SC New Module Screen Module-type vibrating screen with weight-adjustable excitation force optimization, flexible on-site installation, faster vibrator replacement, and enhanced bearing durability.
• SICON Enclosed Hanging Conveyor Enclosed hanging-type belt conveyor that eliminates dust and noise at transfer points and supports right-angle and U-turn routing without intermediate transfer equipment, registered in NETIS (National Land Infrastructure Management Agency).
• Steel Bridges and Steel Structures Design, fabrication, and construction of steel bridges and steel structures for expressway, urban elevated road, and infrastructure projects, including steel segment fabrication for shield tunneling.
• Environmental and Recycling Machinery (FSR Crusher, Shredder, Drum Washer, Quickhopper, e'-DUSCO) Environmental and recycling machinery including waste and slag crushers, shredders, drum washers, dust collectors, and large-bag filling machines for emergency flood response and slope protection.
• Laboratory Machines (Jaw Crusher FCT, Cage Mill IC2, KP-51 Mini Ket) Testing and analysis machines for laboratory-scale crushing, grinding, and briquetting, featuring contamination-free specifications, high grinding ratio, and high product yield.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Furukawa Co., Ltd. (古河機械金属株式会社)coreOthers · 19 May 2004Parent company relationship. Furukawa Industrial Machinery Systems is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Furukawa Co., Ltd. (Furukawa Machinery and Metals Group). The parent company holds all shares and provides group-level governance, environmental management principles, and group-wide CSR/sustainability frameworks. Personal data may be shared with the parent company and other group companies for business purposes. The company is positioned as the core business company within the Furukawa Machinery and Metals Group, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2025.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ebara Corporation: Major Japanese industrial pump manufacturer producing centrifugal pumps, chillers, and turbomachinery for water infrastructure, sewage, and industrial fluid handling. Directly comparable to Furukawa's pump division (slurry, sewage, clean water) with overlapping Japanese municipal and industrial customers.
• JFE Engineering Corporation: Japanese steel bridge and infrastructure construction company producing steel bridges, steel structures, and environmental plant equipment. Directly comparable to Furukawa's contractor/steel structure division serving Japanese public infrastructure projects.
• Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Japanese submersible pump and specialty pump manufacturer with strong presence in construction dewatering, mining, and sewage applications. Directly comparable in slurry and sewage pump categories, with similar Japanese customer base and direct-sales distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Metso Corporation: Global leader in mining, aggregates, and metals processing equipment, including crushers (cone, jaw, HPGR), screens, and material handling. Directly competes with Furukawa's GEOPUS crusher/grinder line in mining and aggregates markets, though Metso is far larger and global.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: Global pump and valve manufacturer with strong presence in water, wastewater, mining, and industrial applications. Direct competitor in slurry and clean water pump markets; competes particularly in mining and water infrastructure segments.
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Major Japanese industrial conglomerate producing hydraulic machinery, construction equipment, and material processing equipment. Comparable in the crushing/grinding equipment category (Kawasaki Kobe cone crushers) and as a diversified industrial machinery peer serving Japanese infrastructure markets.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of construction and mining machinery including hydraulic excavators, dump trucks, and crushing systems. Comparable as a domestic industrial machinery peer serving Japanese mining and construction customers, with adjacent product lines in material processing.
• Weir Group PLC: Global mining and infrastructure equipment specialist with leading positions in slurry pumps (Warman brand), dewatering, and comminution. Direct competitor in slurry pump and grinding equipment categories, with broader product range and global service network.
• IHI Corporation: Major Japanese heavy industrial conglomerate producing material handling systems, steel structures, infrastructure equipment, and environmental plants. Comparable across Furukawa's conveyor, steel bridge, and environmental equipment product lines serving Japanese public infrastructure markets.
• Sandvik AB: Global engineering group producing mining and rock processing equipment, including crushers, screens, and grinding mills. Comparable to Furukawa's GEOPUS crushing and classification product line, though with broader mining and tunneling exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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