Heiwa Giken

What Heiwa Giken does

Heiwa Giken (平和技研株式会社) is a Kitakyushu-based Japanese manufacturer, seller, and renter of temporary scaffolding systems and construction equipment, founded in 1957 and incorporated in 1962. The company operates three principal product lines: (1) scaffolding hardware including clamps, joints, brackets, and wall ties, where its 48.6mm flagship clamp sells over 1 million units per month and commands over 50% national market share across 150+ product types; (2) wedge-locked scaffolding systems including the proprietary HEIWA BUILDER (450P), BUILDER α (475P), and the patented next-generation HEIWA BUILDER LOCK Series with 30% higher buckling strength and 45m+ assembly heights; and (3) value-added accessories including the award-winning Neo Smart Asagao aluminum protective canopy, HEIWA LACTOR material hoist with proprietary brake technology, TRIANGLE leading-edge handrails, Toe-Board fall prevention, and SECURIER anti-theft doors. The company also offers laser engraving and asset marking services for theft prevention.

Revenue is generated through two channels: one-time product sales to approximately 2,000 construction companies, trading companies, and home centers nationwide, and recurring rental income through six dedicated rental centers (Ibaraki, Osaka, Fukuoka, Miyagi, Kitakyushu, Kagawa). Go-to-market combines direct sales via four regional offices covering Kyushu, Kanto, Chubu, and Hachioji territories with channel distribution through dealers, home centers, and partner platforms. The customer base spans construction general contractors, leasing companies, home center retail chains, and agricultural/horticultural users of pipe clamps. As one of only two companies with Scaffolding Industry Association certification for both main scaffolding and formwork support systems, Heiwa Giken combines regulatory barriers, proprietary patents (including LOCK Series Patent No. 7411260), and 60+ years of brand heritage to maintain dominant market position in its core categories.

The company is family-controlled, with Uchihashi Yoshiharu serving as Chairman and Uchihashi Mikio as President since the 2016 leadership transition. It employs 238 domestic staff as of April 2026 and operates entirely within the Japanese domestic market with no disclosed international expansion, external funding rounds, or institutional investors.

Name

Heiwa Giken

Legal name

平和技研株式会社

Website

https://heiwa-giken.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Heiwa Giken (平和技研株式会社) manufactures, sells, and rents temporary scaffolding systems and components for Japan's construction industry. The company holds 50%+ national market share in scaffolding clamps across 150+ product types, supplies six rental centers nationwide, and serves approximately 2,000 construction companies, trading firms, and home centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Scaffolding Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH)

Keywords

• Scaffolding equipment manufacturing
• Construction hardware supplies
• Wedge-locked scaffolding systems
• Construction material hoists
• Temporary scaffolding rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Kitakyushu

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacture and direct sales of proprietary scaffolding products including clamps (150+ types), wedge-type scaffolding systems (HEIWA Builder, Builder Alpha, LOCK Series), and accessories. Products sold to approximately 2,000 construction companies, trading companies, and home centers nationwide.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of scaffolding equipment and material handling equipment (HEIWA LACTOR) through 6 rental centers nationwide (Ibaraki, Osaka, Fukuoka, Miyagi, Kitakyushu, Kagawa).
3. Related Company Sales: Sales through related company 株式会社紅梅 (Koubai Co., Ltd.)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Heiwa Giken manufactures and sells proprietary temporary scaffolding systems and construction hardware, including 150+ types of scaffolding clamps, wedge-locked scaffolding systems (HEIWA BUILDER, BUILDER α, LOCK Series), material handling equipment (HEIWA LACTOR hoists), and safety accessories. The company also rents scaffolding equipment through six rental centers across Japan and offers value-added services such as laser engraving for asset management.

Product overview

Heiwa Giken (平和技研株式会社) is a scaffolding and construction equipment manufacturer with a diversified portfolio organized around three product families: (1) temporary scaffolding hardware — clamps, joints, brackets, wall ties (クランプ・ジョイント・ブラケット・カベツナギ), the foundational product line with 150+ variants and over 50% national market share; (2) wedge-locked scaffolding systems — HEIWA BUILDER (くさび緊結式足場, 450P), BUILDER α (475P), and the advanced HEIWA BUILDER LOCK Series (次世代足場) with its patented wedge-lock mechanism, higher load capacity, and 45m+ assembly height; and (3) accessories and value-added products — Neo Smart Asagao protective棚 (unit-type aluminum fall protection barrier, Good Design Award 2024 winner), HEIWA LACTOR material lifting machine, TRIANGLE leading-edge handrail, Toe-Board L-shaped kick boards, SECURIER anti-theft access doors, laser engraving service for asset management, plus Box Pallets, hanging pallets, pipe racks, and rental services. The LOCK Series includes the FS (Flat System) variant for flat working floors. The company also serves agricultural/horticultural markets with Mini-Clamp series and house clamps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEIWA BUILDER LOCK series: Next-generation wedged scaffolding system (次世代足場) offering enhanced safety and construction efficiency with 1800mm floor height and 45m+ assembly height without pipe reinforcement.
• HEIWAラクター (HEIWA RACTOR)
• Neo Smart アサガオ (Asagao)
• セキュリアー (SECURIER)
• ヘイワビルダー (HEIWA BUILDER)
• ビルダーアルファ (BUILDER α)
• ハンドスタンパー (Hand Stamper)

Products and services

• Scaffolding Clamps, Joints, Brackets, and Wall Ties (クランプ・ジョイント・ブラケット・カベツナギ) Foundational scaffolding hardware including 48.6mm single-pipe clamps, joints, brackets, and wall ties (カベツナギ) for construction scaffolding applications; 150+ variants available.
• HEIWA BUILDER (ヘイワビルダー) Wedge-Locked Scaffolding System (450P) Wedge-locked scaffolding system (くさび緊結式足場) with 1800mm floor height, integrated safety measures, and compatibility with a wide range of accessories.
• HEIWA BUILDER LOCK Series (ヘイワビルダーロックシリーズ) Next-Generation Scaffolding Next-generation wedge-locked scaffolding system with patented wedge-lock mechanism, allowable buckling strength 30% higher than conventional systems, assembly height exceeding 45m without single-pipe reinforcement, and full compatibility with existing HEIWA BUILDER components.
• BUILDER α (ビルダーアルファ) Wedge-Locked Scaffolding System (475P) Wedge-locked scaffolding system variant (475P) with different specifications from the standard HEIWA BUILDER, designed for specific construction applications.
• Box Pallets, Hanging Pallets, Pipe Racks, and Pipeline Racks (ボックスパレット・吊りパレット・単管ラック・パイプラック) Storage and organization equipment for scaffolding materials, including crane-liftable box pallets, hanging pallets, foldable single-pipe racks, and pipeline racks designed for efficient storage and retrieval of scaffolding components.
• Mini-Clamp Series and House Clamps (ミニクラシリーズ・ハウスクランプ) Agricultural and gardening clamps, including the Mini-Clamp series and house clamps for greenhouse and agricultural structure applications.
• Neo Smart Asagao (ネオスマートアサガオ) Unit-Type Aluminum Protective Canopy Unit-type aluminum protective canopy (ユニット式アルミ防護棚) for construction sites providing fall protection; features aluminum frame, FRP panels, 4-stage angle adjustment (25°/35°/45°/55°), and compatibility with both inch and metric wedge-locked scaffolding.
• HEIWA LACTOR (ヘイワラクター) Material Lifting Machine Scaffolding material lifting machine (足場用荷揚機) featuring original brake system limiting drop to 25mm maximum, dual-rail design, 120° rotating aluminum box with 160kg load capacity, available in 30m and 50m reach models.
• TRIANGLE (トライアングル) Leading-Edge Handrail System Leading-edge handrail system (先行手摺据置型) for HEIWA BUILDER scaffolding with original stopper mechanism, dual handrail design, and quick installation; certified by the Scaffolding Industry Association.
• Hand Stamper (ハンドスタンパー) Manual Marking Machine Manual stamping machine for pipes and plates enabling company name/logo marking on scaffolding assets for theft prevention and inventory management; no electricity or press maintenance required.
• Toe-Board (トイ・ボード) L-Shaped Fall Prevention Board L-shaped toe board (L型幅木) for fall prevention on scaffolding platforms; tool-free one-touch installation, available in multiple sizes (600mm-1800mm) for HEIWA BUILDER, BUILDER α, and LOCK Series variants.
• SECURIER (セキュリアー) Anti-Theft Scaffold Door Anti-theft door (仮設足場用防犯対策扉) for temporary scaffolding with auto-lock keyless combination lock, 4-digit programmable code, adjustable swing direction, and compatible with both wedge-locked and frame scaffolding.
• LOCK Series Flat System (ロックシリーズフラットシステム) Flat-type next-generation scaffolding accessory for LOCK Series that eliminates step differences at corner joints for a flat working surface, with patented new-shape connection method.
• Laser Engraving Service (レーザー刻印) Laser marking service for company names and logos on scaffolding materials providing asset management and theft prevention; rust-proof clear coating applied; supports text, logos, QR codes, and serial numbers.
• Scaffolding Equipment Rental Service (レンタルサービス) Rental service for scaffolding equipment including LOCK Series components and HEIWA LACTOR material lifting machines, operated through six rental centers (Ibaraki, Osaka, Fukuoka, Miyagi, Kitakyushu, Kagawa).

Quantifiable outcome

• 50%+ nationwide market share in scaffolding clamps
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pica Corporation (株式会社ピカコーポレイション)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for HEIWA BUILDER aluminum products. Products available through Pica Corporation's sales network.
• Ashiba Shokunin (あしはし職人.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner platform for sales of new and used Heiwa Giken products. Online sales channel.
• Ashibao (足場王)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner platform for rental and sales of HEIWA BUILDER wedge-type scaffolding.
• Industrial Scaffolding Association ( 一般社团法人 仮設工業会)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for construction temporary scaffolding structures certification, usage standards, testing, and technical guidance. Heiwa Giken is one of only 2 companies with system certification for main scaffolding and formwork support.
• National Temporary Safety Business Cooperative (全国仮設安全事業協同組合)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety-focused cooperative for temporary scaffolding industry. Company joined as member.
• Takamiya Okinawa Naha BaseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location in Okinawa providing LACTOR equipment rental services.
• Ashitaru Komaki First Equipment Center (アシタル小牧第一機材センター)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner equipment center in Aichi for equipment pickup and services.
• Fine Creative Co., Ltd. (ファインクリエイティブ株式会社)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for construction materials, scaffolding sales, construction work, and truck sales.
• Eastern Japan Elephant (イースタンジャパンエレファント)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for scaffolding equipment sales and leasing, serving Eastern Japan region.
• Yamamoto Kogyo Chukan Nagayoshi Materials Yard (株)山本興業第2資材置場)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location in Osaka for product pickup, managed by Yamamoto Kogyo.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wilhelm Layher GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned global leader in modular scaffolding systems. Comparable product categories (scaffolding systems, components, and accessories) at significantly larger scale with international reach and proprietary Allround system technology.
• Sankyo Tateyama, Inc. TSE-listed Japanese manufacturer of aluminum and building materials with overlapping scaffolding-related products. Much larger and more diversified portfolio spanning architectural materials, aluminum extrusions, and construction systems.
• ULMA Construccion: Spanish manufacturer of scaffolding and formwork systems with established international presence. Comparable scaffolding systems and component products serving similar construction end-customers but with broader geographic distribution.
• NS Kenzai (Nippon Steel Kenzai): Nippon Steel subsidiary and one of Japan's largest manufacturers of scaffolding and steel-based construction materials. Significantly larger and broader portfolio than Heiwa Giken with corporate backing from a major steel producer.
• PERI GmbH: German-headquartered global manufacturer of formwork and scaffolding systems. Overlapping scaffolding product line with much broader portfolio spanning formwork, scaffolding, and engineered shoring at global scale.

Direct peers

• Alinco Inc. TSE-listed Japanese manufacturer and renter of scaffolding, aerial work platforms, and temporary construction equipment. Direct competitor to Heiwa Giken with overlapping product categories (scaffolding hardware, systems, and rentals) and similar Japanese construction end-market focus.
• Takamiya Co., Ltd. TSE-listed Japanese provider of temporary construction equipment including next-generation scaffolding systems. Direct competitor with comparable wedge-locked scaffolding offerings and rental operations across Japan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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