What Kingtec does

Kingtec Corporation is a Japan-based, privately held office solutions distributor founded on December 1, 1956, and headquartered in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. The company sells office supplies and stationery, OA equipment (multi-function printers, PCs, printers), office furniture, paper products, and provides complementary services including office layout design, relocation/renewal support, and software development with network construction and maintenance. It is a member of the Aminaka Group (網中グループ), a diversified Japanese conglomerate focused on paper products and office solutions, with the founding family (led by President Hiroki Aminaka) retaining management control.

Kingtec operates a hybrid direct-sales and digital distribution model. Its primary go-to-market is direct B2B sales through nine company-operated branch offices across Japan, covering Kyushu (Kitakyushu HQ, Fukuoka, Oita, Kumamoto, Kagoshima), Chugoku (Yamaguchi, Hiroshima), Kansai (Osaka), and Kanto (Tokyo). Sales representatives handle procurement contracts for office essentials, equipment installation, and furniture layout projects. In parallel, Kingtec operates "SmartOffice," an e-commerce storefront offering next-day delivery of stationery, OA supplies, furniture, and consumables to business customers across Japan. Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time product sales of physical goods, supplemented by installation, layout planning, and IT integration services.

Financially, Kingtec reports annual sales of approximately ¥1.8 billion JPY against a registered capital of ¥10 million JPY. The company employs roughly 34 people per its official profile, expanded its branch footprint into Kanto (Tokyo) and Kansai (Osaka), and has invested in major facility renovations at headquarters (2019) and the Fukuoka branch (2021). It has no subsidiaries, no external investors, no funding history, and no disclosed M&A activity. The company shows no AI/ML capabilities or technology platform differentiation beyond standard e-commerce and custom software integration services.

Name

Kingtec

Legal name

キングテック株式会社 (Kingtec Corporation)

Website

https://kingtec.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kingtec Corporation is a Japanese office solutions distributor founded in 1956, selling stationery, OA equipment, furniture, and paper products through nine branch offices and an e-commerce platform (SmartOffice) to business customers across Japan, as a member of the Aminaka Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Supplies and Solutions

NAICS

Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342), Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers (45941), Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423420)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

General Office Supplies Retail (CRALABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ink, Toner & Printer Supplies Retail (CRALABAH), Paper Products (Notebooks, Copy Paper, Envelopes) Retail (CRALABAC), Office Supplies Wholesale Distribution (CRAOALAF)

Keywords

• Office supplies distribution
• Office furniture sales
• Office IT solutions
• Paper products distribution
• Office equipment sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Kitakyushu

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Office Supplies & Stationery Sales: Sales of stationery, office supplies, and office consumables to businesses and organizations through direct sales and e-commerce.
2. OA Equipment Sales: Sales of multi-function printers, copiers, PCs, and printers with installation and maintenance services.
3. Office Furniture Sales: Sales of office furniture and equipment from multiple manufacturers, including layout planning and installation.
4. Paper Products Sales: Sales of printing paper, information-related paper, household paper, paper cutting and processing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Kingtec distributes office supplies, stationery, OA equipment (multifunction printers, copiers, PCs, printers), office furniture, and paper products (printing, information-related, household) to businesses across Japan through direct sales. It also provides office environment services including layout design, office transfer/renewal support, MFP/PC selection and installation, and IT services spanning industry-specific software development, network construction, and maintenance. Its SmartOffice platform offers next-day delivery of consumables.

Product overview

Kingtec operates as an office solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of office-related products and services. The core offerings include stationery and office supplies (文具・事務用品), OA supplies (OAサプライ) including toners and ink cartridges, and the Smartoffice e-commerce service for next-day delivery. The company provides office environment solutions through furniture sales (家具・備品販売), office layout design (オフィスレイアウト), and office transfer/renewal services (移転・リニューアル). Under office solutions (オフィスソリューション), Kingtec offers multifunction printer and printer sales (複合機・印刷機販売), PC and printer sales (パソコン・廉政出售), and software development with network construction and maintenance services (ソフトウェア開発・ネットワーク構築・保守). Additionally, the company sells paper products including printing paper and household paper (用紙・家庭紙). The portfolio is structured around enabling comfortable work environments (仕事環境創り) through both product sales and service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stationery & Office Supplies (文具・事務用品) Provides office supplies including stationery, files, writing instruments, and daily necessities for office operations, delivered to Japanese business customers.
• OA Supplies (OAサプライ) Offers genuine manufacturer toner cartridges, ink cartridges, and recycled products for office equipment, with options across price points.
• SmartOffice E-commerce Service (オフィス用品通販サービス) E-commerce service providing next-day delivery (or next-two-day for some areas) of stationery, office supplies, OA supplies, office furniture, and beverages/food items needed in offices.
• Office Furniture & Equipment Sales (家具・備品販売) Offers office furniture and equipment from multiple manufacturers to help create desired office environments for business customers.
• Office Layout Design (オフィスレイアウト) Provides layout design services for existing offices and new office proposals to create comfortable office environments.
• Office Transfer & Renewal (移転・リニューアル) Comprehensive support for office relocation including post-installation support to help improve business efficiency.
• Multifunction Printer & Printer Sales (複合機・印刷機販売) Suggests optimal office IT environment equipment, providing installation to maintenance services for multifunction printers and printers to support comfortable office environments.
• PC & Printer Sales (パソコン・プリンタ販売) Selects and proposes computers and printers matching customer requirements for their office environment needs, including delivery and setup.
• Software Development, Network Construction & Maintenance (ソフトウェア開発・ネットワーク構築・保守) Joint software development tailored to customer industries, network setup from installed equipment through to maintenance services, providing total IT support.
• Paper Products (用紙・家庭紙) Provides printing and information-related paper, household paper products, and paper cutting/finishing services.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aminaka Corporation (株式会社網中)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of the Aminaka Group. A professional paper distribution group serving as a comprehensive paper solutions provider. Operates multiple locations across Kyushu and beyond. Kingtec is part of this group of companies.
• Nichiei Co., Ltd. (株式会社日映)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecializes in paper product processing and logistics management, operating one of the largest warehouses in Kyushu. Handles accurate cutting and processing, and timely delivery to customers. Locations: Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Yamaguchi.
• Nippo Corporation (株式会社日報)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides total printing solutions including planning, design, web design, copywriting, photography, offset printing, letterpress, digital plate making, 3DCG character creation, and multimedia products. Locations: Kitakyushu, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka.
• SmartWorks Corporation (株式会社スマートワークス)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSells office equipment, OA machines, stationery, paper products, home electronics, instruments, steel furniture, seals, and measuring instruments, as well as medical and healthcare equipment. Based in Fukuoka.
• Mino Paper Industry (美濃紙業)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributes to society through paper, delivering beautiful and precise paper products including Western paper, cardboard, special paper, and book paper. Also offers cutting services. Based in Osaka.
• Sanko Sangyo (サンコー産業)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecializes in seal and label printing with 50 years of history since founding. Provides high-quality products including POS system barcode labels, color seals, labels, stickers, plates, marble adhesive tape, and various tape/silicone processing. Locations: Fukuoka and Tokyo.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kokuyo Co., Ltd. Major Japanese office supplies and furniture manufacturer/distributor with a broad product portfolio covering stationery, office furniture, and interior solutions. Comparable to Kingtec's combined office supplies and furniture business, though operating at much larger scale.
• Askul Corporation: Japan's leading B2B office supplies e-commerce platform, ASKUL sells stationery, OA supplies, and office products to businesses via next-day delivery. Directly comparable to Kingtec's SmartOffice service and B2B office supplies offering, but at significantly larger national scale.
• Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd. Japanese trading company specializing in office equipment, supplies, and system solutions for B2B customers. Highly comparable to Kingtec's full-stack office solutions positioning across supplies, equipment, and IT services.
• PLUS Corporation: Japanese manufacturer and distributor of stationery, office supplies, and OA equipment. Comparable to Kingtec's stationery/office supplies and OA supplies business, with overlapping product categories and a similar B2B focus.
• Otsuka Corporation: Major Japanese provider of office IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network services to SMBs and enterprises. Directly comparable to Kingtec's OA equipment and software/network construction services, though Otsuka is far larger and nationally focused.
• Okamura Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of office furniture and workplace solutions, including desks, chairs, and storage systems. Comparable to Kingtec's office furniture sales and layout design services, though at a much larger manufacturing scale.
• Takachiho Koheki Co., Ltd. Japanese B2B distributor of office equipment, IT systems, and electronic components with systems integration capabilities. Comparable to Kingtec's OA equipment distribution and software/network services model, particularly in SMB and mid-market segments.
• Itoki Corporation: Leading Japanese office furniture manufacturer and workspace solutions provider, offering furniture, office layout, and relocation services. Directly comparable to Kingtec's office environment, furniture, layout, and transfer/renewal service lines.

Broad incumbents

• Canon Marketing Japan: Japanese sales arm of Canon offering MFPs, printers, and office imaging solutions to businesses. Comparable to Kingtec's OA equipment (MFP/printer) sales business, though Canon is a manufacturer-direct incumbent rather than a multi-brand distributor.
• Ricoh Japan: Japanese sales subsidiary of Ricoh providing office imaging equipment, document solutions, and IT services. Overlaps with Kingtec's MFP/printer sales and IT services offerings, but as a manufacturer-led incumbent with national reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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