Hakko

What Hakko does

Hakko Corporation (株式会社八興) is a Tokyo-based building equipment management company founded in 1974 that delivers comprehensive facility maintenance, statutory inspection, cleaning, security, and renovation construction services to commercial buildings, hotels and resorts, theme parks, universities, data centers, and district heating systems across Japan. The company employs 370 staff and operates through headquarters in Tokyo's Chiyoda ward, a Sapporo Branch covering Hokkaido, and an Osaka Sales Office coordinating Kansai and Chugoku, with revenue of ¥2,990,846 thousand (approximately $20 million USD) disclosed as of July 2024.

The company's core offering centers on integrated building equipment maintenance spanning electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing/sanitation, boiler equipment, fire protection, and conveyance equipment. A specialized Technical Center performs statutory electrical inspections (法定点検) at approximately 300 facilities annually, supported by a workforce holding 40+ types of professional certifications, including 253 second-class electricians, 106 first-class electricians, and 35 third-class chief electrical engineers. Services are delivered through two operational models: resident on-site management (常駐) with permanent staff embedded at client facilities, and non-resident management (非非常駐) coordinated from headquarters or branch offices. Adjacent service lines include cleaning, security, and renovation/renewal construction work, enabling a one-stop bundling approach for enterprise facility owners.

Hakko generates revenue primarily through long-term managed services and professional services contracts with building owners and facility managers. The customer portfolio is vertically diversified across commercial real estate, hospitality, theme parks, education, data centers, and district energy infrastructure, and the company holds a broad stack of regulatory permits covering specialized and general construction (electrical, plumbing, fire facilities), fire equipment, building environmental health, water tank cleaning, security services, and worker dispatching. ISO 9001 quality management certification has been maintained since May 2003, and a Specific Construction Industry License was added in January 2024, extending the firm's ability to execute larger direct construction contracts.

Name

Hakko

Legal name

株式会社八興

Website

https://hakkoo.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hakko Corporation (株式会社八興) is a Tokyo-based building equipment management firm founded in 1974 that provides integrated maintenance, statutory inspection, cleaning, and security services to commercial buildings, hotels, theme parks, universities, data centers, and district heating systems across Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Facility Management Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310), Facilities Support Services (561210)

akta.pro primary industry

Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, Risk & EHS Management (BPABAAAK), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Building maintenance services
• Facility management services
• Electrical inspection services
• HVAC maintenance
• Building equipment management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Equipment Comprehensive Management Services: Comprehensive building facility management and maintenance services provided to various buildings nationwide. Services include electrical equipment, HVAC, plumbing sanitation, boiler equipment, and fire protection equipment maintenance. Revenue is generated through long-term service contracts with building owners and facility managers.
2. Electrical Legal Inspection Services: Annual legal inspection services for electrical equipment at approximately 300 facilities, including monthly and annual inspections, government inspection attendance, testing and investigation, and emergency dispatch services.
3. Cleaning Services: Building cleaning services including daily cleaning, periodic cleaning, special cleaning, and facility security services.
4. Renovation and Renewal Construction Services: Electrical construction, fire facility construction, plumbing work, building construction, and other equipment repair and renovation construction work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hakko provides building equipment comprehensive management services across Japan, covering electrical equipment, HVAC systems, plumbing/sanitation, boiler equipment, fire protection equipment, and conveyance systems. The company also performs statutory electrical inspections (approximately 300 facilities annually), building and equipment legal inspections, private electrical equipment security management, cleaning services, security services, and renovation/renewal construction work. Services are delivered either through on-site resident staff stationed at client facilities or through non-resident management coordinated from headquarters.

Product overview

Hakko operates as a building equipment comprehensive management company offering a unified service portfolio centered on ビル設備総合管理業務 (Building Equipment Comprehensive Management). The core offering comprises multiple integrated service lines: 建築設備保守管理業務 (building equipment maintenance for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection), 電気法定点検業務 (electrical statutory inspections handled by the specialized Technical Center), 建築物・建築設備の法定点検業務 (statutory building inspections), and自家用電気工作物保安管理業務 (private electrical equipment security management). Supporting services include リニューアル・更新工事業務 (renovation/renewal construction), 清掃業務 (cleaning), and 警備業務 (security). Services are delivered through two operational models: 常駐 (on-site resident staff at client facilities) and 非常駐 (non-resident management from headquarters). The Technical Center handles specialized electrical statutory inspections nationwide, performing approximately 300 inspections annually. This integrated, one-stop solution approach allows Hakko to serve diverse building types including office buildings, universities, theme parks, hotels, and data centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Equipment Comprehensive Management (ビル設備総合管理業務)
• Building Equipment Maintenance Services (建築設備保守管理業務)
• Electrical Statutory Inspection Services (電気法定点検業務)
• Building and Equipment Statutory Inspection Services (建築物・建築設備の法定点検業務)
• Private Electrical Equipment Security Management Services (自家用電気工作物保安管理業務)
• Renovation and Renewal Construction Services (リニューアル・更新工事業務)
• Cleaning Services (清掃業務)
• Security Services (警備業務)

Quantifiable outcome

• Electrical legal inspections at approximately 300 facilities annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and minor.

• 公益社団法人 全国ビルメンテナンス協会 (All Japan Building Maintenance Association)moderateOthers · 8 August 1974Member of the national industry association for building maintenance companies, providing industry networking, best practices, and regulatory guidance.
• 公益社団法人 東京ビルメンテナンス協会 (Tokyo Building Maintenance Association)moderateOthers · 8 August 1974Member of the Tokyo metropolitan area building maintenance industry association for local industry engagement and regulatory compliance support.
• 東京商工会議所 (Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry)minorOthers · 8 August 1974Member of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce providing business networking, certification support, and economic development services.
• 三菱UFJトラスト銀行 (Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking)minorOthersPrimary banking partner for corporate financial services.
• 三菱UFJ銀行 (Mitsubishi UFJ Bank)minorOthersCorporate banking services at Kojimachi and Shin-Osaka Ekimae branches.
• みずほ銀行 (Mizuho Bank)minorOthersCorporate banking services at Ichigaya branch.
• 常陽銀行 (Joyo Bank)minorOthersCorporate banking services at Ueno branch.
• りそな銀行 (Resona Bank)minorOthersCorporate banking services at Shintoshin branch.
• 北洋銀行 (Hokuyo Bank)minorOthersCorporate banking services at Kita-nanajo branch for Sapporo operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo S.A. Global facilities management and food services major with operations across Japan. Overlaps with Hakko on integrated facility services for large enterprise and institutional accounts, though at much larger scale.
• Daiwa House Asset Management Co., Ltd. Real estate investment and asset management arm of the Daiwa House Group, which also operates property and facility management businesses across Japan. Adjacent competitor for commercial property management mandates.
• ISS A/S: Global integrated facility services leader with deep presence in Japan across cleaning, workplace, technical, and security services. A broader incumbent that competes with Hakko on enterprise IFM tenders in Japan.
• Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd. Major Japanese general contractor with building services operations including facility management, maintenance, and renovation. Competes for renovation/renewal contracts and broader facility management work that Hakko also targets.

Direct peers

• ALSOK (Sohgo Security Services Co., Ltd.): Japan's largest security services provider, increasingly bundling facility management, building maintenance, and statutory inspection services. Comparable on the security/facility management overlap and on enterprise/government customer relationships.
• Tokyu Community Corp: Building management arm of Tokyu Fudosan, offering facility management, cleaning, security, and renovation services across Japan. Directly comparable in service portfolio and office/commercial real estate customer mix.
• Mitsubishi Jisho Community Co., Ltd. Building management subsidiary of Mitsubishi Estate, providing comprehensive facility management services for office buildings, residences, and commercial properties. Comparable in scope and in serving large Japanese institutional property owners.
• Sotetsu Community Co., Ltd. Building management subsidiary of Sotetsu Holdings serving office buildings, commercial facilities, and residential properties in Japan. Comparable Japanese IFM peer with overlapping building maintenance and cleaning services.
• Aeon Delight Co., Ltd. Largest Japanese integrated facilities management company providing building management, cleaning, security, and construction services. Closest direct comparable in terms of comprehensive service scope and enterprise customer base within Japan.
• Duskin Co., Ltd. Japan-based company providing cleaning, maintenance, and rental services to commercial and residential customers. Comparable on cleaning and on-site service delivery, though more franchised and broader in product range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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