Cosmotech

What Cosmotech does

Cosmotech Co., Ltd. (株式会社コスモテック) is a privately held Japanese industrial equipment manufacturer founded in April 1978 in Kyoto and operating from its Fushimi-ku headquarters with a Chinese manufacturing subsidiary in Wujiang, Jiangsu. The company is organized around two product lines: (1) printing peripheral equipment — dampening water circulation and temperature control systems (TOP-ONE, TOP-ONE CFG, SPACE PAIR), ink unit temperature control (POLARIS), dampening water filtration (PC-500), powder spraying (CHP, ECO POWDER HANGEN), and double-sheet detection (ULTRA ACE); and (2) environmental/energy-saving equipment — vacuum-distillation-based water-soluble wastewater treatment systems (FRIENDLY series at capacities from 10L/h to 125L/h, including FRIENDLY-Plus with UF membrane integration), high-pressure atomization humidifiers (UruOs-50, UruOs-50RO, UruOs Links, itsumo), dry-waste treatment (FRIENDLY D-50), and chip/sludge processing including a recently added de-oiling machine. Underlying technology is rooted in vacuum distillation with heat-pump control, membrane filtration (UF/RO), high-pressure pneumatic atomization, and photocatalytic water treatment — a proprietary in-house engineering stack that delivers documented outcomes such as wastewater volume reduction up to 1/20, ink consumption reduction of 5%, and power consumption reduction to 1/5 or less.

The business model is direct and channel-based industrial equipment sales. Pricing is custom, quote-based, and undisclosed publicly; hardware sales are complemented by aftermarket service, maintenance contracts, and consumables (e.g., spray powder). The go-to-market combines four Japanese branch offices (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka), a wholly-owned Chinese manufacturing and sales subsidiary (Wujiang Cosmotech, est. April 2008), and a distributor network covering ten Asian and eight Latin American countries. Customer segments include printing industry enterprises (e.g., Graphic Arts Osaka, Konoike Printing) and general manufacturers (e.g., Nissei/Brother Group for cutting fluid, ceramic manufacturers), supported by ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 certifications and a 2024 METI Energy Conservation Subsidy designation. Leadership rests with President & CEO Hisao Nagai (永井尚雄); no external parent, controlling entity, or institutional funding is disclosed.

Name

Cosmotech

Legal name

Cosmotech Co., Ltd.

Website

https://cosmotech-jp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cosmotech Co., Ltd. is a privately held Japanese industrial equipment manufacturer (founded 1978, headquartered in Kyoto, ~75 employees) producing printing peripheral equipment (dampening water circulation, roller temperature control, powder spraying, filtration) and environmental products (vacuum-distillation wastewater treatment systems, high-pressure humidifiers). It serves printing and manufacturing enterprises across Japan, Asia, and Latin America via direct sales and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Printing & Environmental Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Drying & Evaporation Equipment (Dryers, Evaporators, Crystallizers) (IMAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI), Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Printing peripheral equipment
• Industrial wastewater treatment
• High-pressure humidification systems
• Dampening water circulation
• Chip briquetting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Fushimi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 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 Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Cosmotech manufactures and sells peripheral equipment for printing and book binding industries. Products include wastewater treatment systems, humidification systems, dampening water management systems, and related peripherals. Revenue is generated through equipment sales with ongoing after-sales service and maintenance contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cosmotech manufactures and sells industrial equipment in two main categories: (1) Printing peripheral equipment including dampening water circulation systems (TOP-ONE, TOP-ONE CFG), ink/roller temperature control systems (POLARIS, SPACE PAIR), dampening water filtration (PC-500), powder spraying systems (CHP), and ultrasonic double sheet-feed detectors (ULTRA ACE); and (2) Environmental/energy-saving equipment centered on the FRIENDLY vacuum distillation wastewater treatment series (10-125 L/h capacities), high-pressure humidifiers (UruOs-50, itsumo), and chip/sludge briquetting and de-oiling systems. The equipment is sold primarily to printing operations and general manufacturing facilities for in-house wastewater treatment, humidity control, and printing quality optimization.

Product overview

Cosmotech is an industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in printing peripheral equipment and environmental products. The product portfolio centers on two main categories: (1) Printing Related Products including dampening solution circulation systems (TOP-ONE, TOP-ONE CFG), ink/roller temperature control (POLARIS, SPACE PAIR), filtration systems (PC-500), powder spraying (CHP), and quality control devices (ULTRA ACE); and (2) Environmental/Energy Saving Products centered on the FRIENDLY wastewater treatment series using vacuum distillation technology for various capacities (10L to 125L/hour), complemented by high-pressure humidifiers (UruOs-50, itsumo), and chip/sludge processing systems. The products are designed for manufacturing industries pursuing carbon neutrality and resource conservation, with particular strength in printing industry applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FRIENDLY: Water-soluble wastewater treatment system product line
• UruOs
• TOP-ONE
• POLARIS
• CHP

Products and services

• FRIENDLY Series Vacuum Distillation Wastewater Treatment System Water-soluble wastewater treatment system using vacuum distillation with heat pump control. Reduces industrial waste disposal costs by processing cutting fluid, washing wastewater, and food wastewater in-house with up to 1/20 concentration ratio. For manufacturing and printing operations.
• FRIENDLY-Plus Composite Wastewater Treatment System Composite wastewater treatment unit combining UF membrane separation with vacuum distillation to handle emulsion-type oily wastewater. Enables discharge-level purification without open flame, processing at 35–40°C with concentration ratios of 1/10–1/20. For manufacturing facilities handling oily industrial wastewater.
• FRIENDLY CT-AQ25H Wastewater Treatment System Expanded-capacity FRIENDLY wastewater treatment system at 25L/h using vacuum distillation with heat pump control. For manufacturing operations requiring higher-volume in-house wastewater treatment.
• FRIENDLY D-50 Dry Waste Treatment System Dry waste treatment system for high-concentration waste liquids such as resin, varnish, and glue. Uses evaporation drying method achieving up to 99% volume reduction with automated design and no chemicals required. For manufacturing operations handling viscous/hazardous waste liquids.
• UruOs-50 High-Pressure Atomizing Humidifier High-pressure atomizing humidifier for large-scale humidification up to 800m². Air-free spray system that does not require compressed air, yielding significant energy savings and quiet operation. For printing factories, warehouses, and large commercial spaces.
• UruOs-50RO Integrated RO Pure Water Humidifier Integrated humidifier combining reverse osmosis pure water device with UruOs-50 high-pressure humidifier. Removes 99% of minerals from water to prevent white powder precipitation. For facilities requiring mineral-dust-free humidification.
• UruOs Links Spray Unit 20L/h auxiliary spray unit for UruOs-50/50RO humidifier series. Extends humidification coverage for large printing factories and spacious work areas.
• itsumo Portable High-Pressure Atomizing Humidifier Portable high-pressure atomizing humidifier for small to medium spaces up to 200m². 360-degree all-round spray, filterless structure, cabinet on casters for mobility. For small/medium facilities and offices.
• TOP-ONE Dampening Solution Circulation System Dampening solution circulation system with built-in refrigeration unit for precise temperature control. Features automatic chemical management (IPA/etch solution) with energy-saving design. For offset printing presses.
• TOP-ONE CFG Multi-Unit Dampening Solution Circulation System Multi-unit dampening solution circulation system with photocatalytic unit. No chemicals required, minimal water use, suitable for retrofitting existing equipment. Achieves IPA and ink consumption reduction. For offset printing operations running multiple presses.
• POLARIS Ink Unit Temperature Control System Ink unit temperature control system (roller temperature control) maintaining constant temperature to reduce print quality unevenness. Features multi-circuit lineup and energy-saving inverter chiller design. For offset printing presses.
• SPACE PAIR Combination Dampening and Roller Cooling Unit Combination unit integrating dampening water circulation with roller cooling functions. Touch panel batch control operation supports heating/cooling control and etch density control. For offset printing presses.
• PC-500 Series Dampening Solution Filtration System Dampening solution filtration system using gradient density filter structure for high-precision filtration and long service life. Removes gel residue and efficiently captures particles of various sizes. For offset printing presses.
• CHP Series Powder Spraying System Powder spraying system with high precision metered spray function and speed-synchronized control. Features automatic spray width selector (32–50 inches) and cleaning function. For offset printing presses.
• ECO POWDER HANGEN Anti-Blocking Spray Powder Anti-blocking spray powder consumable with uniform particle size for stable spraying and adhesion. Reduces scattering and static electricity generation, compatible with a wide range of paper and materials. For offset printing operations.
• ULTRA ACE Double Sheet-Feed Detector Double sheet-feed detector using ultrasonic sensors for reliable detection to prevent double printing. No thickness adjustment needed; stable detection unaffected by color or pattern. For sheet-fed printing presses.
• Chip/Sludge Briquetting System (ブリケット・システム) Chip/sludge briquetting system that compresses swarf into solid form to reduce storage space and improve handling efficiency for metalworking waste. For machining and metal processing operations.
• De-oiling Machine (脱油機) De-oiling machine that efficiently separates and recovers cutting oil and grinding fluid adhered to chips. Enables waste cost reduction and resource recycling. For machining and metalworking operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wastewater volume reduction up to 1/20 (FRIENDLY series)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Wujiang Cosmotech Printing MachinerycoreOthers · 1 April 2008Wholly-owned subsidiary established in April 2008 in Wujiang Economic Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, China. Handles manufacturing of printing peripheral equipment for export to Japan and domestic sales in China. Production began March 2009.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Komori Corporation: Tokyo-listed Japanese manufacturer of offset and digital printing presses. Most direct geographic and product peer for Cosmotech in the offset printing peripheral equipment ecosystem, serving the same commercial printing customers in Japan and across Asia.
• Kurita Water Industries Ltd. Tokyo-listed Japanese leader in industrial water and wastewater treatment, serving semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and general manufacturing customers. Direct peer for Cosmotech's FRIENDLY wastewater treatment line, with overlapping customers in Japanese manufacturing and broader product portfolio.
• Organo Corporation: Tokyo-listed Japanese water treatment specialist focused on ultrapure water, wastewater, and condensate polishing. Direct peer for Cosmotech's environmental equipment line, serving Japanese manufacturing customers with comparable industrial water treatment solutions.
• Condair Group: Swiss-headquartered global specialist in industrial and commercial humidification systems. Direct peer for Cosmotech's UruOs and itsumo high-pressure atomizing humidifier product line, serving manufacturing and commercial facility customers globally.
• Donaldson Company, Inc. US-listed global manufacturer of filtration systems for industrial air, liquid, and dust collection. Direct peer for Cosmotech's PC-500 dampening filtration and humidifier air-handling product lines, serving overlapping industrial manufacturing customers.

Broad incumbents

• Koenig & Bauer (KBA): German manufacturer of printing presses for packaging, commercial, and specialty applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplier of printing production equipment and peripherals; serves similar offset and packaging printing customers globally.
• Veolia Water Technologies: French-listed global environmental services group with major industrial wastewater treatment business. Broad incumbent peer for Cosmotech's FRIENDLY wastewater treatment systems, serving similar industrial customers with a much broader technology and service portfolio.
• Ecolab Inc. US-listed global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions serving industrial and institutional customers. Broad incumbent peer for Cosmotech's industrial wastewater and resource-recovery offerings, operating at much larger scale across multiple verticals.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: Global leader in printing presses and post-press equipment, headquartered in Germany with deep Asia-Pacific presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the offset printing machinery value chain, though operating at much larger scale than Cosmotech.

Regional players

• Nomura Micro Science Co., Ltd. Japanese specialist in ultrapure water systems primarily for semiconductor and electronics fabs. Comparable as a Japanese water-treatment equipment manufacturer, though more focused on high-purity applications; regional peer sharing domestic manufacturing customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 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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