Okura Yusoki Co.

What Okura Yusoki Co. does

Okura Yusoki Co., Ltd. (オークラ輸送機株式会社) is a Japanese material handling equipment manufacturer that designs, produces, and integrates conveyor systems, robotic automation, and logistics solutions for manufacturing and distribution enterprises. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Kakogawa (Hyogo) with a Tokyo headquarters, the company employs 501-1000 people and operates three manufacturing plants (Miki First Factory, Miki Second Factory, Kakogawa East Factory) under the Okura Group umbrella.

The product portfolio centers on light- and medium-duty belt and roller conveyors (Belcon Mini III series, Unicon V, fine-pitch and magnetic-drive variants under the proprietary Jabcon brand), supplemented by automated storage and retrieval systems (Skypod, OKURUN/TW300, Quick Shuttle), automated guided vehicles (AGV systems, integrated in partnership with Siemens), robotic and vision-based palletizers (Ai1800II series, A400V, EasyPAL), sorting systems (Uni-sorter, High-speed sorter, Disk, Angle, and Cross-belt sorters), picking systems (PTI, Pikatoru, HASS, FastPicker), vertical conveyors (Mini Perfect, Perfect Bearer PV/AP, Tate-con TC), truck loading systems (TL-2P), and newly introduced peripheral automation including the RandomEasyOpener automatic case unpacker. The portfolio is intentionally broad so that Okura can serve as a single-source integrator for full production-line or distribution-center material flow rather than a single-component vendor.

Okura's revenue is generated through direct enterprise sales of capital equipment and integrated systems to manufacturing, logistics, food and beverage, and e-commerce customers, with quote-based pricing tailored to each customer's configuration. The company reaches customers through a 12-branch sales network across Japan and selected product listings on third-party industrial marketplaces (Monotaro, Misumi). Major referenceable deployments include Suntory Products (track loader VL-5 for 28-pallet loading in 3 minutes), Greenwood Factory in food production, Adastria's Joso distribution center, Seino Super Express, and Koga City school lunch center. Certification portfolio includes ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental). The company is privately held, domestically capitalized, part of the Okura Group, with no external investors or public listing disclosed.

Name

Okura Yusoki Co.

Legal name

Okura Yusoki Co., Ltd.

Website

https://okurayusoki.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Okura Yusoki Co., Ltd., founded 1927 in Japan, manufactures conveyor systems, robotic palletizers, AGVs, sorters, and warehouse automation for manufacturing, logistics, food and beverage, and e-commerce enterprises, sold directly via a 12-branch nationwide sales network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveyors & Sortation Systems (Warehouse & Parcel) (IMAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

Keywords

• Material handling equipment
• Conveyor systems
• Factory automation
• Robotic palletizers
• Automated storage retrieval

Headquarters

HQ city

Kakogawa

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 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. Conveyor and Factory Automation Equipment Sales: Okura Yusoki generates revenue through the direct sale of conveyor systems, robotic palletizers, AGVs, sorting systems, and related factory automation equipment to manufacturing and logistics companies. Systems are sold as capital equipment to enterprise buyers with installation and integration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Okura Yusoki Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and integrates conveyor systems and factory automation equipment for manufacturing, logistics, food and beverage, and e-commerce customers. Its product portfolio spans light-duty and medium-duty belt/roller conveyors, magnetic drive conveyors, AGVs, robotic palletizers, automated storage/retrieval systems, sorting systems, picking systems, vertical conveyors, and truck loading/unloading systems, delivered as engineered capital equipment with installation and integration services.

Product overview

Okura Yusoki Co. is a Japanese material handling equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of conveyor systems, robotic automation, and logistics solutions. The product lineup centers on belt and roller conveyors (Belcon Mini III, Unicon V) as the foundational transport infrastructure, which integrate with specialized systems including automated storage/retrieval (Skypod, OKURUN, Quick Shuttle), mobile robotics (AGV, robot palletizers in the Ai series), picking systems (PTI, Pikatoru, HASS), and sorting systems (Uni-sorter, High-speed sorter, Cross-belt sorter). The company also provides vertical conveyors (Mini Perfect, Perfect Bearer, Tate-con), truck loading systems (TL-2P), and peripheral equipment like the RandomEasyOpener automatic case unboxing system. Products target manufacturing, logistics, food/beverage, e-commerce, and pharmaceutical industries with a focus on automation, labor savings, and throughput optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Belcon Mini III (ベルコンミニⅢ) Light-duty belt conveyor series for small-item transport in production and logistics lines. Features high-efficiency brushless motors, multi-functional belts with eight capability variants (food-compatible, low noise, etc.), transparent covers for easy maintenance, and safety design with pulley rotation protection. Targeted at manufacturing and logistics facilities needing compact, configurable light-duty conveying.
• Unicon V (ユニコンⅤ) Medium-duty case conveyor system with modular units (drive, straight, curve, branch) achieving 70 kg/m conveying capacity via a line-drive mechanism using drive shaft and round belt. Integrated electrical-mechanical design shortens delivery and installation time. Targeted at case handling on production and distribution lines.
• Skypod (スカイポッド) Automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) for warehouse automation, part of the GTP (Goods-to-Person) system lineup. Targeted at warehouse and distribution center operators needing high-density automated storage and retrieval.
• AGV System (AGVシステム)
• OKURUN / TW300
• Robot Palletizer Series (Ai1800Ⅱ-C / Ai1800Ⅱ / Ai700 / A400V / Ai1800Ⅱ-W)
• RandomEasyOpener (REO) Automatic corrugated case unpacking device with robot hand equipped with cutter blade. Cuts case tops reliably without damaging contents and is capable of unpacking up to 400 cases per hour. Targeted at distribution centers and logistics operations needing automated unpacking at inbound receiving.
• Truck Loader TL-2P (トラックスローダ TL-2P)
• Telescopic Roller Conveyor TUH/TUL (伸縮ローラコンベヤ) Telescopic roller conveyor for loading and unloading applications; extends to facilitate truck loading operations. Targeted at distribution centers, warehouses, and shipping/receiving docks.
• Round Belt Drive DC Motor Roller Conveyor VEMN/VECN/VEEN (丸ベルト連動DC モータローラコンベヤ) Round belt drive DC brushless motor roller conveyor with simple belt linkage structure for efficient conveying. Targeted at manufacturing and logistics lines needing energy-efficient brushless roller conveying.
• Uni Sorter (ユニソーター)
• High-Speed Sorter (ハイスピードソーター)
• Disk Sorter (ディスクソーター)
• Angle Sorter (アングルソーター)
• Cross-Belt Sorter (クロスベルトソーター, general-purpose type)
• PTI System (PTIシステム)
• Pikatoru Series (ピカトルシリーズ)
• HASS Series (HASSシリーズ)
• Pick Teacher System (ピックティーチャーシステム)
• Bulk Picking Robot System (バラピッキングロボットシステム)
• Quick Shuttle (クイックシャトル)
• Mini Perfect / VCS-Z (ミニパーフェ / VCS-Z)
• Perfect Bearer PV/AP (パーフェクトベヤー)
• Tate-con TC (タテコン TC)

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieves approximately 40 person-equivalents in labor savings through automation of material handling and palletizing operations in manufacturing facilities

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens is a technology partner providing AGV (automated guided vehicle) systems that Okura Yusoki integrates into its factory automation and material handling solutions. The partnership enables Okura to offer Siemens AGV technology as part of its broader conveyor and automation portfolio for manufacturing and logistics customers.
• Kobe City College of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOkura Yusoki has a naming rights agreement with Kobe City College of Technology, providing brand visibility and institutional collaboration in the field of automation and mechanical engineering education.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beumer Group: Beumer Group is a German provider of intralogistics systems including belt conveyors, sortation systems, palletizing, and loading technology. Its product portfolio and end-market (logistics, parcel, manufacturing) directly mirror Okura's conveyor-to-loading equipment stack.
• TGW Logistics Group: TGW is an Austria-headquartered intralogistics specialist offering conveyor systems, AS/RS, picking and sortation solutions to distribution centers worldwide. It competes with Okura's sorting, picking, and storage product family for high-throughput warehouse applications.
• Swisslog: Swisslog (KUKA Group) provides warehouse automation including conveyors, AS/RS, AGVs (CarryPick), and pick stations, serving retail, e-commerce, and industrial customers. It is directly comparable to Okura's Skypod AS/RS, OKURUN, AGV, and picking system offerings.
• Daifuku: Daifuku is the global market leader in material handling systems, headquartered in Japan, offering conveyors, AGVs, AS/RS, sorting systems, and automotive/intralogistics solutions. It directly competes with Okura's full automation stack for Japanese manufacturing, logistics, and e-commerce customers and is the most comparable peer.
• Interroll: Interroll is a Switzerland-based manufacturer of roller conveyors, belt conveyors, sortation, and motorized drive technology for in-plant logistics. It supplies conveyor building blocks that overlap with Okura's light-duty belt and roller conveyor lines and competes in the same material handling OEMs' supply chains.
• Sanki Engineering: Sanki Engineering is a Japanese systems integrator specializing in conveyors, material handling systems, and factory automation for manufacturing and logistics. It overlaps directly with Okura's conveyor and palletizing lines and targets the same enterprise buyers in Japan.
• Murata Machinery (Muratec): Murata Machinery's Logistics & Automation division provides conveyors, automated storage systems, and AGVs serving similar manufacturing and distribution customers in Japan. It is one of Okura's closest direct competitors in the domestic materials-handling space.
• FlexLink (Coesia): FlexLink, part of Coesia, provides conveyor systems, palletizing, and assembly automation for industrial manufacturers including automotive, electronics, and FMCG. Its modular conveyor and palletizer lines directly overlap with Okura's Belcon Mini, Unicon, and robotic palletizer portfolios.

Broad incumbents

• Vanderlande: Vanderlande, owned by Toyota Industries, supplies material handling, sorting, storage, and last-mile solutions for warehouses, airports, and parcel hubs. As a much larger incumbent with broader portfolio capability and direct Japanese shareholder backing, it competes with Okura at the larger end of intralogistics projects.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell Intelligrated offers conveyor systems, sortation, AS/RS, robotics, and warehouse execution software as part of Honeywell's broader industrial automation portfolio. It competes with Okura in distribution-center automation and represents the larger-incumbent peer type.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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