What FUJIMAKI GROUP does

FUJIMAKI GROUP is a privately held Japanese steel plate manufacturer headquartered in Nagoya, operating through holding company F&C Holdings Co., Ltd. Founded in 1948, the group manufactures custom-cut steel plates (its flagship FFP — FUJIMAKI Free Size Plate product line) in special steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and other materials, serving automotive, construction machinery, industrial machinery, home appliance, and OA equipment manufacturers. The group's core technical differentiators are world-largest-class plate cutting machines (up to 660mm thickness x 3,000mm width x 6,100mm length), original-specification 6-face milling machines enabling simultaneous high-speed cutting and precision finishing, and 24/7/365 factory operations supporting an average 36-hour order-to-delivery lead time across roughly 200,000 monthly orders.

FUJIMAKI operates approximately 58 production and sales bases across Japan (Tokai, Kanto, Kinki, Chugoku-Shikoku, Kyushu, Hokushinetsu, Tohoku) plus overseas manufacturing in Thailand and Indonesia, employing roughly 1,558 group employees as of August 2024. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of custom plates, with a route sales model where representatives visit customer factories, plus secondary processing services coordinated through a partner-matching platform and emerging capabilities in metal 3D printing and plastic mold manufacturing via subsidiaries. The group reports approximately 30% domestic share in custom steel plate manufacturing and serves 18,000+ customer companies.

The group's stated mid-term revenue target is 1,000 billion JPY against FY2024 (August 2024) group revenue of 515 billion JPY, implying a roughly doubling ambition. Growth is being pursued through a combination of organic new division launches (Secondary Processing in 2015, Plastic Products in 2024, Distribution Sales in 2026), an active M&A roll-up strategy (eight acquisitions since 2006, most recently Yamazaki TECH in March 2025), and continued geographic deepening in Japan and Southeast Asia. Leadership transitioned in January 2022, with Shuhei Fujimaki assuming the President and CEO role from Takehisa Fujimaki, who remains as Chairman, establishing next-generation family management continuity.

Name

FUJIMAKI GROUP

Legal name

株式会社F&Cホールディングス (F&C Holdings Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://fujimaki-web.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

FUJIMAKI GROUP is a privately held Japanese custom steel plate manufacturer serving 18,000+ industrial customers across automotive, machinery, and appliance sectors via 58 production and sales bases in Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia, with proprietary cutting and milling technology enabling 36-hour average delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Plate Manufacturing

NAICS

Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312), Plate Work Manufacturing (332313), Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Service Centers & Processing (Slitting, Cut-to-Length, Blanking, Leveling) (IMAKABAL)

Keywords

• Steel plate manufacturing
• Custom steel cutting
• Special steel supply
• Industrial metal plates
• Plate processing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices52 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel plate manufacturing and sales (FFP): Core revenue from manufacturing and selling custom steel plates (FFP - FUJIMAKI Free Size Plates) in special steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and other materials. Orders are custom-cut to customer-specified dimensions with precision milling. Secondary processing services are also offered to add value.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

FUJIMAKI GROUP manufactures and sells custom-cut steel plates (branded FFP - FUJIMAKI FREESIZE PLATES) in special steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper, cut to customer-specified dimensions using world-largest-class cutting equipment. The company also offers secondary processing services and matches customers with processing partners through a nationwide platform. Core deliveries target mold-making, die manufacturing, and industrial production applications.

Product overview

FUJIMAKI GROUP operates as a steel plate manufacturing and sales company offering a unified product ecosystem centered on FFP (FUJIMAKI FREESIZE PLATES), their core custom-made steel plate product. The company combines world-class cutting machinery capable of processing plates up to 660mm thickness with 24-hour manufacturing operations to deliver approximately 200,000 custom orders monthly within an average of 36 hours. The product portfolio includes FFP as the foundational offering, complemented by secondary processing services that add value through partner matching, and metal 3D printing capabilities for complex geometries. With approximately 58 facilities across Japan and internationally, the company serves over 18,000 customers including automotive, construction machinery, industrial equipment, home appliances, and OA equipment manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FFP (FUJIMAKI FREESIZE PLATES) Custom-made steel plates manufactured to exact customer specifications using world-largest-class cutting machinery (up to 660mm thickness, 3,000mm width, 6,100mm length). FFP plates are available in special steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper materials with precision milling and finishing. Delivered within an average of 36 hours from order receipt.
• Secondary Processing Services Value-added secondary加工 processing services added to FFP plates, connecting customers with nationwide processing partners through FUJIMAKI's matching platform. Solves fragmented supplier market challenges for mold and die manufacturers.
• Metal 3D Printing Services Advanced metal additive manufacturing services enabling production of complex internal-shape components that are difficult to manufacture with conventional dies. Operated by subsidiary J-3D (株式会社J・3D).
• Plastic Products Sales Plastic product manufacturing and supply services, expanding from steel plate manufacturing into complementary plastic products. Includes plastic injection molding capabilities acquired through Yamazaki TECH acquisition in March 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 36-hour order-to-delivery lead time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and notable.

• SKE48coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 December 2025Starting January 2026, SKE48 replaced TEAM SHACHI as co-host of the FUJIMAKI GROUP presents SKE48 F&C Music radio show on FM AICHI (Fridays 19:00-19:30). Members Aikawa Asaka, Kamata Natsuki, Asai Yuka, and Kawamura Yui serve as MCs alongside CEO Fujimaki Shuhei, promoting FUJIMAKI's brand through radio entertainment.
• SUPER GT ChampionshipcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2023Round partner for multiple SUPER GT races (Fuji, Suzuka, Motegi) in 2020, 2022, and beyond. FUJIMAKI GROUP branding featured on race naming and official materials, with corporate CM broadcast during J SPORTS coverage.
• Super Formula Championship (Next 50 Partners)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2023FUJIMAKI GROUP is a Next 50 Partners sponsor of the All-Japan Super Formula Championship for 2023, 2024, and continuing. Sponsorship provides brand visibility through race branding, CM broadcast during race coverage, and hospitality at circuits nationwide. Round partner for multiple SUPER GT races as well.
• アキラ100%coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2022Comedian/actor Akira 100% (born 1974, SMA) serves as FUJIMAKI GROUP image character alongside TEAM SHACHI from 2022. Appears in TV CM campaigns, subway advertising, and promotional content. Represents FUJIMAKI's approachable brand image to broader consumer audiences.
• Chukyo University (CHUKYO 6 SPORTS)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 June 2022FUJIMAKI GROUP serves as a partner company for Chukyo University's CHUKYO 6 SPORTS project, which aims to promote athletic performance and social contribution activities as part of the university's 100th anniversary celebrations. Focus on university-enterprise-community collaboration.
• KinKi KidsnotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2022FUJIMAKI was selected among 16 companies out of 1,094 applicants for the KinKi Kids 25th anniversary campaign #キンキ25円でCM出演. A CM was produced featuring the FFP product and aired on Fuji TV, Tokai TV, MBS, and TV Asahi in Kanto, Kansai, and Tokai regions from October 2022.
• TEAM SHACHIcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2021TEAM SHACHI (Nagoya-based loud pop unit, Stardust Promotion) serves as FUJIMAKI GROUP's image character. Partnership began in 2021 and has continued through 2024 (5th year). Activities include TV CM appearances, subway advertising, radio show co-hosting, concert sponsorships, and social media content. The group represents FUJIMAKI's brand identity to consumer audiences.
• GDI CommunicationsminorOthers · 21 March 2015GDI Communications provides English language training programs for FUJIMAKI GROUP employees. Multiple cohorts (5+ phases) of in-company English lessons were conducted across group companies, culminating in annual YEAR END AWARDS CEREMONY events and internal competitions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc. Major Japanese steel service center JV offering plate processing, distribution, and secondary processing to manufacturers. Overlaps with FUJIMAKI's custom plate and processing services across automotive, electronics, and industrial machinery customers.
• Nippon Steel Trading Corporation: Subsidiary of Nippon Steel Corporation providing steel product distribution, processing, and cut-to-size services. Competes with FUJIMAKI in custom plate supply and secondary processing for Japanese manufacturers.
• Daido Steel Co., Ltd. Major Japanese specialty steel producer offering cut plates, tool steel, and processed materials to mold/die and industrial customers. While primarily a mill rather than a service center, Daido competes with FUJIMAKI for end-customer plate and tooling material procurement.

Direct peers

• Sakamoto Special Steel Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty steel processor and distributor offering cut-to-size plates and bars to mold, die, and industrial machinery manufacturers. Directly comparable product range and customer verticals to FUJIMAKI's FFP business.
• Hanwa Co., Ltd. (阪和興業): Major Japanese steel trading and service center operator with extensive plate-processing and distribution capabilities. Comparable to FUJIMAKI in serving Japanese manufacturers with cut-to-size steel products and secondary processing across multiple regions.
• Metal One Corporation: Joint venture of Mitsubishi Corporation and ITOCHU, one of Japan's largest steel service centers. Operates plate processing, cutting, and secondary processing comparable to FUJIMAKI's FFP model and serves overlapping automotive, construction machinery, and industrial manufacturing customers.
• Nishiki Steel Trading Co., Ltd. Special steel distributor and processor serving Japanese manufacturers with cut plates, bars, and secondary processing. Comparable in product format (precision-cut custom steel), customer verticals, and route-sales distribution model.
• Okaya & Co., Ltd. Japanese steel service center with nationwide plate processing, distribution, and secondary processing capabilities. Directly comparable to FUJIMAKI in cut-to-size steel plate supply to industrial manufacturers.
• ProSteel (Naigai Techsteel): Japanese specialty steel service center providing cutting, machining, and secondary processing for tool, die, and industrial customers. Comparable in processing capabilities and customer verticals to FUJIMAKI's precision plate business.

Emerging players

• Fujimi Corporation: Japanese specialty steel distributor with plate cutting and processing capabilities serving regional manufacturers. Comparable business model (route sales, custom cutting) to FUJIMAKI though typically smaller in scale and regional rather than nationwide reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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