E-bis Trade

What E-bis Trade does

E-bis Trade (イービストレード株式会社) is a privately held Japanese diversified trading and business-creation company founded in March 2000 as the first internal venture of a Japanese general trading company, originally backed by Shochiku (日商岩井), NTT-X, and IT. Headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, the company operates eight distinct business divisions spanning security inspection equipment (CT X-ray, metal detectors, body scanners from SureScan, CEIA, and Astrophysics for airports, customs, and government facilities), environmental solutions (Jet Streamer water circulation devices, HAST wingless ventilation fans, algae removal systems via subsidiary Ebismarine), bio products (Nananochloropsis microalgae cultivation at a ~10,000 sqm facility in Ishinomaki via Ebis Algae Research Institute), life entertainment OEM and licensing, life-industry export services to Taiwan/Korea/Vietnam/Russia, medical clinic establishment support (four sports-orthopedic clinics built), event promotion, and auto aftermarket tools (Vehicle Compatibility Search subscription platform across 6,000+ accounts, pure-water pressure washers, gig-economy staffing). The company is led by Representative Director President Terai Ryoji (appointed 2002), has a paid-in capital of approximately 447 million JPY, completed an MBO from the Mitsuiwa Group in 2013 to restore independence, and maintains wholly-owned subsidiaries in Taiwan (2016), South Korea (2015), and a joint venture in Vladivostok, Russia (2009, with DIXI and Sejo/MatsukiyoCocokara).

Underlying the business is the proprietary Streamer technology (水流技術), which amplifies pump-driven water flow by approximately 20-30x and is the basis for Jet Streamer water-quality devices (chemical-free algae and pollution control for municipalities, dams, and reservoirs) and the HAST/HAST-e wingless ring-type fans (10x airflow amplification for ventilation of confined spaces). Revenue mechanics combine one-time hardware sales (security equipment, water treatment hardware, algae products, DISC pressing, OEM goods), recurring subscription revenue (Vehicle Compatibility Search on a monthly SaaS basis), project-based professional services (clinic planning, event production, overseas expansion consulting), and transaction-fee income (alcohol and consumer-goods exports through overseas subsidiaries). Pricing across most divisions is quote-based with free consultations, reflecting a direct enterprise and government sales motion executed by sales engineers rather than channel-led volume distribution.

Name

E-bis Trade

Legal name

イービストレード株式会社

Website

https://ebistrade.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

E-bis Trade is a privately held Japanese diversified trading company founded in 2000, operating eight business divisions including security inspection equipment, environmental water treatment, microalgae cultivation, entertainment OEM, auto aftermarket software, and overseas export services across Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and Russia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Equipment Sales and Services: Import and sale of X-ray inspection equipment, metal detectors, CT scanners, and explosive detection systems from international manufacturers (SureScan, CEIA, Astrophysics). Includes customization, installation, and 24/7 maintenance services primarily for airports, customs, and government facilities.
2. Entertainment OEM and Licensing: OEM manufacturing of goods, licensing business, special printing services through Taiwan, DISC pressing (Blu-ray/DVD/CD), and overseas exhibition sales for publishing, anime, and entertainment companies.
3. Environmental Solutions: Sale of water quality improvement equipment (Jet Streamer, Aqua Streamer) and ventilation equipment (HAST series) through subsidiary Ebismarine. Chemical-free water treatment solutions for municipalities, dams, and industrial facilities.
4. Bio/Algae Products: Sale of Nananochloropsis products for aquaculture feed, health foods, cosmetics, and agricultural applications through subsidiary Ebis Algae Research Institute.
5. International Trade (Life Industry): Export of Japanese products (cosmetics, daily goods, alcohol, food) to Asia (Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Russia) through overseas subsidiaries. Includes sales support and store improvement services.
6. Medical Clinic Development: Planning and establishment support for sports-orthopedic clinics in partnership with sports teams. Includes owner search, physician recruitment, and operational support.
7. Auto Aftermarket Solutions: Vehicle compatibility search system, employee training, e-learning platforms, and pure water pressure washers for gas stations and auto parts retailers.
8. Event Promotion Services: Event planning, production, PR, talent coordination, merchandise manufacturing, ticket sales, and drone/fireworks shows for corporate marketing and regional tourism.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

E-bis Trade is a diversified Japanese general trading company that imports, distributes, manufactures, and licenses solutions across eight business segments. Core offerings include security inspection equipment (CT X-ray systems, metal detectors, body scanners) for airports and government, proprietary environmental devices (Jet Streamer water flow generators, HAST wingless ventilation fans, algae removal systems) for municipalities, Nannochloropsis microalgae cultivation for aquaculture and health products, automotive aftermarket tools (vehicle compatibility search app, pressure washers), and services such as sports orthopedic clinic establishment, entertainment OEM manufacturing, overseas export support for Japanese goods, and event promotion.

Product overview

E-bis Trade operates as a diversified trading company with eight distinct business divisions offering both hardware products and services. The product portfolio centers on security inspection equipment (CT X-ray systems, metal detectors, body scanners from CEIA and SureScan/Astrophysics), environmental solutions (Jet Streamer water circulation devices, algae removal systems, ventilation equipment from group company Ebismarine), automotive aftermarket tools (vehicle compatibility search app, pure water pressure washers), bio/nutrition products (Nannochloropsis microalgae from subsidiary Ebis Algae), and service businesses (medical clinic establishment support, entertainment OEM/licensing, overseas expansion support, event promotion). The company integrates multiple technologies including Streamer technology for water management and AI-powered threat detection in security systems, while providing consulting and operational support services across industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• エビスマリン (Ebis Marine): グループ会社。水質浄化装置、流動撹拌装置及び送風機の製造販売。化学薬剤を使用せずに水流技術で水質改善を提供する環境技術会社。
• イービス藻類産業研究所 (E-bis Algae Industry Research Institute)
• ULTICO (アルティコ)
• NOMOU (ノムウ)
• 月見の裏学遊館

Products and services

• SureScan CT X-ray Inspection Systems (x1000 and DETECT 1000) Large-format and compact CT-based explosive detection systems for checked and carry-on baggage at airports, featuring 3D volumetric imaging, 28 fixed X-ray generators with redundant design in the x1000, industry-lowest false alarm rates, 98.5% detection accuracy, and 48-hour installation capability.
• CEIA Metal Detectors (HI-PE/PMD2 Plus/SMD600 Plus)
• CEIA Body Scanner Advanced body scanner released in 2025 that detects concealed items under hats and footwear without requiring clothing removal, used at airport checkpoints and high-security facilities.
• Astrophysics X-ray Inspection Systems X-ray inspection systems for baggage and cargo screening with multiple models ranging from compact hand-luggage units to large pallet inspection systems, featuring 4-week delivery and competitive pricing.
• Jet Streamer Water Flow Generation Device Streamer technology-based water circulation device that amplifies pump flow 20-30 times to create efficient whole-layer circulation in lakes, dams, rivers, and reservoirs for natural water purification without chemical agents.
• Aqua Streamer Scum Suppression Device
• Algae Removal Devices (Algee Hunter, Algae Killer, Algae Watcher) Algae bloom removal systems using ultrasonic and ozone technology for chemical-free algae suppression in lakes and rivers, available in fixed and self-propelled configurations.
• HAST/HAST-e Wingless Ring-type Ventilation Fan Blade-less ring-type ventilation fans applying streamer technology for 10x airflow amplification, enabling continuous ventilation in enclosed spaces like manholes and tunnels while maintaining access openings for personnel and materials.
• Nannochloropsis Microalgae Cultivation and Products Nutrient-rich microalgae (Nannochloropsis) containing 61 nutrients including high EPA content and palmitoleic acid, produced at a 10,000 m² outdoor facility in Ishinomaki, used for aquaculture feed, health foods, and cosmetics.
• Vehicle Compatibility Search Application Multi-manufacturer vehicle parts compatibility search platform enabling instant searching of oil, batteries, wipers, and tire wheels via smartphone/tablet, integrating data from multiple manufacturers into a single interface, with paper catalog cost reduction of more than 50%.
• PWEB Pure Water High-Pressure Washer Combined pure water production and high-pressure washing system for professional car washing, featuring ion exchange resin technology, 5.5-6.5 MPa pressure output, and one-touch pure/tap water switching.
• Sharefull Gig-Economy Staffing Application Gig economy staffing app connecting gas stations and retail stores with part-time workers for shift-based employment, featuring attendance management, payroll processing, and performance-based pricing.
• Sports Orthopedic Clinic Establishment Support Service Comprehensive support service for establishing orthopedic sports medicine clinics, including owner recruitment, physician placement, land selection, business planning, legal entity setup, and financing negotiations.
• Entertainment OEM Manufacturing and IP Licensing Service Entertainment merchandise OEM manufacturing and IP licensing service covering Taiwan special printing, overseas DISC pressing (Blu-ray/DVD/CD), character goods production, and overseas exhibition sales support.
• Overseas Expansion Support Service Export and overseas market expansion support service including product selection, export logistics, store layout optimization, and sales promotion for Japanese cosmetics, daily goods, sake, and food products to Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, and Russia.
• Event Promotion and Regional Activation Service Comprehensive event promotion service including event planning, venue setup, talent coordination, drone shows, fireworks displays, and regional activation/tourism support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water quality improvement achieved without chemical agents; algae suppression in lakes and reservoirs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sharefull Co., Ltd. (シェアフル株式会社)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 May 2025Customer referral contract signed May 2025 to provide part-time job matching service to gasoline station customers through Zen Sekiren union members.
• Ebis Algae Research Institute (株式会社イービス藻類産業研究所)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2018Wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2018 in Ishinomaki, Miyagi for microalgae Nananochloropsis cultivation. Succeeded Smove Japan business with ~10,000㎡ facility and 7 raceway ponds.
• Ebis Korea (EID Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2018Exclusive sales agent agreement for water flow generation equipment in South Korea.
• EBISTRADE TAIWAN LTD. (Taiwan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 January 2016Subsidiary established in Taiwan for DVD/CD/BD and printing goods export, daily goods/food/beverage import/export, and alcohol import/sales with distribution license.
• EBISKOREA Inc. (South Korea)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2015Subsidiary established in South Korea for water purification equipment distribution and sales promotion goods operations. EID Company is exclusive distributor for Jet Streamer technology.
• SEIJO FAR EAST LIMITED (Russia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Joint venture with DIXI (Russia's largest cosmetics/home goods distributor) and Sejo (MatsukiyoCocokara) established in 2009. Focused on cosmetics and daily goods wholesale distribution across Far East Russia, Siberia, and Kazakhstan.
• Marine Giken (Nagasaki Prefecture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Invested in Nagasaki Prefecture environmental venture Marine Giken in 2009, inheriting water quality improvement business which became Ebismarine in 2012.
• Shochu Mainichi (atec Corporation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009Sales agent for alcohol distribution in Taiwan.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sojitz Corporation: Mid-sized Japanese general trading company with operations spanning machinery, chemicals, energy, food, and consumer industries. Most comparable in scale and segment mix to E-bis Trade, including significant overseas subsidiary activity in Asia.
• Mitsui & Co, Ltd. One of Japan's largest sogo shosha, with business segments in iron and steel, machinery, chemicals, food, and consumer services. Comparable as the archetype of a multi-segment Japanese trading company; E-bis Trade originated as an internal venture of a Mitsui-affiliated entity (Nissho Iwai) before the 2013 MBO.
• Toyota Tsusho Corporation: Japanese sogo shosha closely affiliated with Toyota Group, with metals, mobility, machinery, and consumer-product divisions. Comparable as a diversified Japanese trading company with significant overseas subsidiary footprint and cross-segment business model.
• Marubeni Corporation: Japanese sogo shosha with operating segments across grains, food, consumer products, chemicals, and energy. Comparable diversified Japanese general trading company model that imports, exports, and operates businesses across primary, secondary, and tertiary industries.
• ITOCHU Corporation: Major Japanese sogo shosha with diversified business groups spanning machinery, food, textiles, and information/communications. Directly comparable as a Japanese general trading company operating across multiple unrelated verticals; E-bis Trade is in effect a much smaller-scale version of this model.

Broad incumbents

• Organo Corporation: Japanese water and process treatment company supplying pure water, ultrapure water, and wastewater systems to industrial, semiconductor, and municipal customers. Comparable incumbent in the Japanese water treatment market where E-bis Trade's environment division competes with chemical-free solutions.
• Kurita Water Industries Ltd. Large Japanese water and process treatment company providing industrial water, wastewater, and chemical-free treatment solutions. Comparable as a Japanese player in the water quality improvement space where E-bis Trade's Ebismarine subsidiary operates with its Jet Streamer technology.
• OSI Systems (Rapiscan Systems): Global security inspection OEM providing X-ray, CT, and metal detection systems for airports and government. Direct competitor to the OEM brands (SureScan, Astrophysics) that E-bis Trade distributes, and a benchmark for the security vertical in which E-bis competes as a value-added reseller.
• Smiths Detection: Global manufacturer of X-ray, CT, and trace-detection security screening equipment for airports, customs, and critical infrastructure. Comparable as the underlying OEM category for E-bis Trade's security distribution business; E-bis resells a number of competitors' products in the same category.
• Nuctech Company: Chinese security inspection equipment manufacturer with a global footprint in CT X-ray, cargo screening, and people screening. Comparable as a major OEM in the same airport and customs security equipment category where E-bis Trade is active as a Japanese distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ebis.sake

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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