MATSUMURA

Name

MATSUMURA

Legal name

株式会社松村精型（MATSUMURA MOLD & PATTERN CO.,LTD）

Website

https://matsump.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Casting Molds and Aluminum Parts

NAICS

Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514), Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) (331524), Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries (331523)

SIC

Nonferrous Foundries (Castings) (3360)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aluminum Casting & Ingot/Billet/Slab Production (IMAKACAE)

Keywords

• Die-casting molds
• Aluminum casting parts
• Automotive parts manufacturing
• Precision mold design
• Casting technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Takaoka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mold manufacturing and sales (金型事業): Design, manufacturing, and sales of die-casting molds, low-pressure casting molds, shell mold casting molds, and gravity casting molds for automotive engine components
2. Automotive parts manufacturing and sales (自動車部品事業): Manufacturing and sales of high air-tightness and high-precision aluminum casting products including cylinder heads, valve bodies, transmission parts, steering parts, oil pump parts, and water pump parts
3. Overseas manufacturing operations: Production through subsidiaries in China (Matsumura Seikei (Dalian)) and Thailand (Matsumura Seikei Thailand) for local procurement by automotive customers expanding globally

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MATSUMURA designs and manufactures ultra-precision aluminum die-casting molds (die-cast, low-pressure, shell, and gravity casting molds) and produces high-precision aluminum casting automotive parts including cylinder heads, valve bodies, transmission parts, steering parts, oil pump parts, water pump parts, and CVT solenoid valve sleeves. It serves major Japanese automotive OEMs via direct enterprise sales and overseas manufacturing subsidiaries in China and Thailand.

Product overview

MATSUMURA is a global aluminum casting technology company providing integrated manufacturing services through two core business divisions: the Mold Business (金型事業) and the Automotive Parts Business (自動車部品事業). The Mold Business produces die-casting, low-pressure, shell mold, and gravity casting molds for automotive and motorcycle applications, specializing in cylinder heads and valve bodies. The Automotive Parts Business manufactures high-precision aluminum casting products under the MOVEON精機 brand, including transmission parts, steering parts, oil pump parts, and water pump parts. The company also offers automation services for equipment control and is developing renewable energy initiatives. All operations are supported by in-house CAD/CAM systems and proprietary production management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mold Business (金型事業) Design and manufacture of die-casting, low-pressure, shell mold, and gravity casting molds for automotive and motorcycle applications, including cylinder heads, valve bodies, engine components, transmission components, and medical device molds. Sold to enterprise automotive OEMs.
• Automotive Parts Business / MOVEON Seiki (自動車部品事業) High-precision aluminum casting products for automotive OEMs under the MOVEON Seiki brand, including transmission parts, steering parts, oil pump parts, water pump parts, and CVT solenoid valve sleeves (with approximately 15% global market share).
• Low Pressure Casting Molds (LP金型) Low pressure casting molds for cylinder heads and other automotive engine components.
• Die-Cast Molds (ダイカスト金型) Die-cast molds for high-volume production of aluminum automotive components.
• Shell Mold Dies (シェルモールド金型) Shell mold dies for precision casting of automotive components.
• Automation Services (自動化サービス) Equipment control and instrumentation design services for manufacturing automation.
• CVT Solenoid Valve Sleeves (CVTソレノイドバルブ用スリーブ) CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) solenoid valve sleeves with approximately 15% global market share.

Quantifiable outcome

• First to exceed 10 billion yen revenue in 2005 fiscal year with 150% growth
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Matsumura Systems Ltd. (有限会社松村システムズ)coreOthers · 1 April 2006Wholly-owned subsidiary established to develop production management systems, provide IT education and training, and manage elderly re-employment programs. Capital: 5 million yen
• Aisin Takagi (Takaoka) (アイシン高丘)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001First major customer for Dalian operations - Matsumura received maintenance requests and mold orders for Aisin's China operations including 高丘六和（天津）機械工業有限公司
• Honda Trading (ホンダトレーディング)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrading partner contributing to revenue growth in 2005 fiscal year
• Honda Engineering (ホンダエンジニアリング)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering partner - awarded Excellent Appreciation Award to Matsumura in 2007
• Osaka Giken (大阪技研)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in 2005 fiscal year contributing to revenue
• Sugiyama Industries (杉山工業)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in 2005 fiscal year contributing to revenue
• Aisin Kao (アイシン高丘)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor customer in 2005 fiscal year with expanding orders
• Aisin Light Metals (アイシン軽金属)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in 2005 fiscal year contributing to revenue

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Daido Steel Co., Ltd. Major Japanese specialty steel and metal products manufacturer with mold steel and die-making businesses. Adjacent/overlapping with Matsumura's mold materials and tooling requirements.
• Nippon Light Metal Co., Ltd. Major Japanese aluminum manufacturer producing rolled, extruded, and cast aluminum products. Broader incumbent in Japanese aluminum industry, with overlapping aluminum casting capabilities.
• Toyota Industries Corporation: Diversified Toyota Group manufacturer with automotive casting, parts, and materials handling operations. Broader portfolio than Matsumura but overlapping in aluminum casting for automotive powertrains.

Direct peers

• Kasatani Co., Ltd. Japanese die-casting company serving automotive and industrial customers with aluminum cast components. Comparable mid-size Japanese die-casting specialist competing in similar product categories.
• Ryobi Die Casting: Japanese die-casting specialist serving automotive OEMs with aluminum and zinc die-cast components. Highly comparable in process technology (die casting) and customer base (Japanese auto).
• Aisin Corporation: Toyota-affiliated major Japanese automotive parts manufacturer with extensive aluminum casting and mold-making capabilities for engine and transmission components. Directly comparable to Matsumura's customer overlap, technology stack, and product focus.
• Pacific Industrial Co., Ltd. Japanese automotive parts maker with aluminum casting capabilities serving Toyota and other Japanese OEMs. Comparable in parts business scope and customer relationships.
• Topy Industries: Japanese automotive parts manufacturer with significant casting operations, supplying Japanese OEMs with wheels and structural components. Overlaps with Matsumura in aluminum casting for automotive applications.
• Sankyo Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. Japanese aluminum casting specialist producing automotive and industrial cast components. Direct comparable in process technology and end-market focus on Japanese OEMs.
• Howa Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer specializing in aluminum die-casting and machining for automotive applications, including engine and transmission components. Closely comparable technology stack and customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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