Kyoritsu Manufacturing

What Kyoritsu Manufacturing does

Kyoritsu Manufacturing (株式会社 協立製作所) is a privately held Japanese specialist equipment manufacturer headquartered in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. Founded in April 1958 by Masami Kishida (岸田正見) with ¥5,000,000 in capital — later increased to ¥10,000,000 — the company began as a machinery repair and modification workshop and has been under continuous Kishida-family leadership, with Tatsumi Kishida (岸田竜見) serving as President and Representative Director since October 2012. Across 65+ years of operation, the company accumulated domain expertise in mechanical automation, moved to its current headquarters in 1985, and pivoted into design and manufacture of full automated production lines.

The company's core offering is custom-built industrial automation equipment, including automated production lines, special-purpose machines, labor-saving devices, transfer equipment, and in-house molds and jigs. Production is carried out at a 2,000 m² (5,080 m² site) factory in Tsu City and is supported by an after-sales service capability covering maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification. Customers are primarily Japanese automotive manufacturers and parts makers — named logos include Iwatani Corporation, F-TECH Inc., Calsonic Corporation, Okaya & Co., Toyo Radiator, Sakamoto Kogyo, Sankei Industries, Sankei Giken Kogyo, Goto Shoji, Toei Industry, and U-MEX — with international deliveries to South Korea (Sejong Industry, Yushin Industry, Daedong Metal), Thailand (SAB), and the United States (NTI, ELSA).

Kyoritsu operates a project-based B2B revenue model with no public pricing, no e-commerce or self-service channels, and no app or software product surface. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales plus bundled maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification services, conducted via direct enterprise sales. The company has 25 employees, no disclosed subsidiaries, no institutional investors, no funding rounds, no patents or trademark filings listed, and no AI/ML capability disclosures; its public presence is a static corporate website at kyoritsu-jp.net.

Name

Kyoritsu Manufacturing

Legal name

株式会社 協立製作所

Website

https://kyoritsu-jp.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kyoritsu Manufacturing is a privately held Japanese custom automation equipment maker, founded in 1958 and based in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, serving automotive OEMs and parts manufacturers with bespoke automated production lines, special-purpose machines, labor-saving devices, molds, and jigs, plus after-sales maintenance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Factory Automation & Control Systems (PLC/SCADA/DCS) (IMAIAMAA)

Keywords

• Industrial automation equipment
• Custom manufacturing equipment
• Special-purpose machinery
• Factory automation systems
• Production engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tsu

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Equipment Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom automation equipment, special purpose machines, labor-saving devices, and transfer equipment on a project basis. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees for custom equipment design and manufacturing, along with ongoing maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Kyoritsu Manufacturing (協立製作所) designs and builds custom factory automation (FA) equipment, labor-saving devices, special-purpose machines, and molds/jigs for industrial production lines, primarily serving Japanese automotive parts manufacturers. The company operates an integrated 5,080 m² facility in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, where it handles design, manufacturing, and after-sales maintenance for its bespoke equipment.

Product overview

Kyoritsu Manufacturing operates as an automation equipment, labor-saving equipment, and special-purpose machine manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom-engineered solutions. The core offerings include automation equipment and production lines for the automotive industry, labor-saving devices and conveyor systems, special-purpose machines, mold and jig manufacturing, supported by comprehensive maintenance, inspection, repair, and renovation services. The company positions itself as an equipment specialist manufacturer that combines skilled technical staff, independent ideas, accumulated know-how, and unique planning capabilities to deliver integrated manufacturing solutions from concept to after-sales support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Factory Automation (FA) Equipment Custom-designed factory automation equipment built to client specifications for industrial production lines. Sold to Japanese automotive parts manufacturers and other industrial customers.
• Labor-Saving Devices Custom labor-saving devices engineered to reduce manual work on manufacturing lines. Sold to industrial customers, primarily automotive parts manufacturers.
• Special-Purpose Machines Custom special-purpose machines built for specific production processes. Sold to industrial customers requiring tailored equipment not available off-the-shelf.
• Molds and Jigs Custom molds and jigs fabricated in-house to support customer manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Maintenance and Repair Services After-sales maintenance and repair services for the automation equipment, jigs, and special-purpose machines Kyoritsu supplies to its customers.

Named customers17 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Daihen Corporation: Japanese industrial automation and power electronics company offering factory automation systems, robotics, and motion control alongside power transmission products. Comparable as a Japanese industrial automation incumbent with automotive customer reach, though much broader and larger than Kyoritsu.
• Shibaura Machine Co., Ltd. Japanese industrial machinery manufacturer producing machine tools, injection molding machines, and factory automation equipment for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable to Kyoritsu's custom machinery and automotive customer base, though broader and substantially larger in scale.
• Nidec Corporation: Japanese global leader in motors and electronic components with a substantial factory automation business serving automotive, appliance, and industrial customers. Comparable in serving automotive automation needs, but operates at vastly larger scale with a diversified product portfolio spanning motors, drives, and automation.
• Sanyo Denki Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of servo motors, motion control systems, cooling fans, and UPS products serving factory automation and industrial customers globally. Comparable to Kyoritsu in serving automotive factory automation needs, though focused on motion control components rather than full custom lines.
• Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial robots, machine tools, bearings, and hydraulic equipment serving automotive, machinery, and industrial customers. Comparable as a Japanese automation equipment maker with deep automotive relationships, though with a much broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Asahi Sunac Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of factory automation equipment, spray systems, and special-purpose machinery for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable to Kyoritsu as a Japanese specialist custom automation equipment maker focused on automotive and industrial applications, with overlapping product categories in automation and labor-saving equipment.

Direct peers

• Janome Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial sewing and automation equipment, with roots in special-purpose machine building for industrial customers. Comparable to Kyoritsu as a Japanese specialist manufacturer of custom automation and special-purpose equipment, though Janome is more diversified across consumer sewing products.
• Yushin Precision Equipment Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of take-out robots and automation equipment for injection molding and plastics processing, supplying automotive and plastics manufacturers globally. Comparable to Kyoritsu as a Japanese specialist automation equipment maker with automotive customer base and project-based engineering.
• Hirata Corporation: Japanese factory automation systems integrator designing and building custom assembly lines and production equipment primarily for the automotive and electronics industries. Highly comparable to Kyoritsu in product scope (custom automation lines), end-market focus (automotive OEMs/tier-1s), and project-based B2B model, though larger in scale.
• CKD Corporation: Japanese factory automation components and systems maker supplying pneumatic equipment, actuators, and automated systems to automotive, semiconductor, and packaging manufacturers. Directly comparable to Kyoritsu's custom automation systems and automotive customer orientation, though broader in product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 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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