Gifu Seiki Industry

What Gifu Seiki Industry does

Gifu Seiki Industry Co., Ltd. (岐阜精機工業株式会社) is a Japanese mold manufacturer and engineering services company headquartered in Gifu City, founded in March 1957 as a subsidiary of Mitsui Mining and Smelting. The company designs and manufactures large-scale precision molds for the automotive industry, including plastic injection molds (bumpers, instrument panels, door trims), aluminum die-casting molds, low-pressure die-casting molds, and shell molds. Its core technical capabilities span 3D CAD/CAM/CAE-integrated design, 5-axis NC machining, EDM, and in-house tryout with injection machines up to 3000T and large-scale machining capacity up to 2,000 x 1,400 x 1,000 mm. Proprietary systems include an in-house 3D mold design system, CAE-based virtual engineering (3D-TIMON), and 3D metal printing for porous metal components. The company is positioned as a 'monozukuri planner' (manufacturing planner) that engages during customer product development. Since September 2013, Gifu Seiki has been owned 90% by Toyota Tsusho Corporation and 10% by Toyota Motor Corporation, serving primarily Toyota group OEMs and Tier-1/2 suppliers in Japan.

The company's revenue model combines project-based mold sales (one-time/license revenue) with recurring maintenance services, engineering/CAE services, prototyping/small-latch production, and custom parts. Pricing is quote-based per project with no public pricing disclosed. Customer engagement is direct B2B field sales with close engineering collaboration during product design and manufacturing preparation phases. The go-to-market is exclusively B2B direct sales, with no distributors, e-commerce, or self-serve channels. The customer base of approximately 30+ named accounts is dominated by Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota group companies (Toyota Auto Body, Aisin, Toyota Boshoku, Daihatsu, Hino, Subaru, Suzuki, Isuzu, JATCO, Mazda, Toyota Motor East Japan, Toyota Motor Kyushu, Toyota Motor Hokkaido, Pacific Industrial, Toyota Industrial Corporation), plus non-Toyota OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. Geographic footprint centers on Japan, with Thailand operations (now merged into Toyota Tsusho M&E Thailand as GIFU SEIKI Division from 2025) supporting ASEAN, and limited field service dispatch to other regions such as South Africa (2023).

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, the company reported revenue of ¥4.8 billion with 198 employees. The company holds ISO 9001 (since 2006) and ISO 14001 certifications, and has received consecutive Health Management Excellence Certifications (2025, 2026) from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Beyond its core mold business, the company offers a portfolio of adjacent services (3D printing, reverse modeling, large parts machining, mold maintenance) and digital transformation solutions (AI-based inspection, AR-based inspection, RPA for design).

Name

Gifu Seiki Industry

Legal name

岐阜精機工業株式会社

Website

https://gifuseiki.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gifu Seiki Industry is a Japanese mold manufacturer and engineering services company, founded 1957, that designs and manufactures large plastic injection molds, die-casting molds, and shell molds primarily for Toyota group automotive OEMs and Tier-1/2 suppliers in Japan and ASEAN. The company operates as a 'monozukuri planner' providing integrated design, CAE analysis, manufacturing, tryout, and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tooling & Mold Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive & Transportation Injection Molded Parts (IMANAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive mold manufacturing
• Die casting molds
• Plastic injection molds
• CAE mold engineering
• Mold maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gifu

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mold Manufacturing & Sales: Design and manufacture of large-scale dies and molds for automotive applications — plastic injection molds (bumpers, instrument panels, door trims), aluminum die-casting molds, low-pressure die-casting molds, and shell molds. Revenue is project-based, earned upon mold delivery.
2. Mold Maintenance & After-Sales Services: Regular mold maintenance, cleaning (cooling pipe cleaning, rust removal, laser welding repair, polishing, painting), and technical personnel dispatch. Offered via subscription/maintenance contracts.
3. Engineering & CAE Analysis Services: CAE analysis, 3D scanning/reverse modeling, product design support (SE services), production preparation support, and quality verification reporting.
4. Prototyping & Small-Lot Production: 3D printing prototyping (single piece minimum), CNC machining from raw materials, painting, laser cutting, jig inspection, and toll processing for sample/small-lot production.
5. Custom Parts / Original Products: Custom valve gate systems and 3D-printed porous metal parts sold as proprietary products. Manufacture and sale of custom parts in resin, metal, and eco-materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gifu Seiki Industry designs, manufactures, and services large-precision molds — primarily plastic injection molds (bumpers, instrument panels, door trims), aluminum die-casting molds (powertrain, drive parts), low-pressure casting molds (cylinder heads), and shell molds — for the Japanese automotive industry. The company operates as an integrated 'monozukuri planner,' providing mold design with in-house 3D CAD/CAE systems, 5-axis NC machining, digital tryout using large injection and die-casting machines, 3D measurement inspection, and post-delivery mold maintenance and technical dispatch services to automotive OEMs and Tier-1/2 suppliers.

Product overview

Gifu Seiki Industry operates as a comprehensive mold manufacturing and engineering services company, offering an integrated portfolio of mold design/manufacturing (plastic injection molds, die-casting molds, low-pressure die-casting molds, shell molds), supporting services (CAE analysis, mold assembly, inspection, tryout), maintenance services (cleaning, repairs, cooling pipe maintenance), and digital manufacturing solutions (3D printing, machining, reverse engineering). The company provides these services both individually and as an integrated production preparation support package, positioning itself as a 'monozukuri planner' (manufacturing planner) for automotive manufacturers. Key products include custom valve gate systems, 3D metal printer porous metal parts, and smart manufacturing DX solutions incorporating AI and AR technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mold Design and Manufacturing Service Design and manufacturing of large plastic injection molds (bumpers, instrument panels, door trims), aluminum die-casting molds for automotive powertrain and drive parts, low-pressure die-casting molds for cylinder heads, and shell molds, delivered as project-based tooling for automotive OEMs and Tier-1/2 suppliers.
• CAE Analysis Service Virtual engineering service using CAE analysis to improve mold quality from the design phase, including part temperature optimization, thermal deformation analysis, and heat radiation analysis (with and without ribs), to reduce trial-and-error costs.
• Mold Assembly and Inspection Service Assembly of hundreds of mold components with precision, polishing for surface accuracy and roughness, and non-contact optical measurement and 3D measurement inspection to guarantee mold quality.
• Tryout Service Initial quality improvement service using injection machines (3000T, 2200T, 850T), die-casting machines, and shell core casting machines to extract molding conditions and verify mold movement before mass production handover.
• Mold Maintenance and Preservation Service Maintenance services including cooling pipe cleaning (restoring heat-exchange efficiency lost to scale), polishing, laser welding repairs, rust removal, painting, and regular maintenance plans with subscription options to restore smooth product lines and improve production efficiency.
• Small-Batch Production and 3D Printing Service Short-lead-time small-batch production using 3D printers in resin, metal, and eco materials; machining from raw materials up to 2,000 x 1,400 x 1,000 mm; painting, laser cutting, punching, and jig inspection services, with prototyping available from a single piece.
• Large Parts Machining Service High-precision machining service for large parts using 5-axis machining centers, including automotive bumpers, super-large aluminum die-casting molds, and metal machining for cylinder blocks, suspension members, and propellers.
• Product Development and Production Preparation Support Service Engineering service supporting product development and production preparation, including design verification, value engineering proposals, CAE-based quality assurance, and molding/casting condition extraction.
• Custom Parts Service and Valve Gate System Custom parts manufacturing including cost-performance valve gate systems, and original 3D metal printer porous metal parts with grid and porous structures for superior gas venting properties, sold as proprietary products.
• Smart Manufacturing DX Solutions Digital transformation solutions including AI-based automation (used tool re-sharpening image judgment), AR-based simplified inspection, RPA for automatic design, and system integration for optimized production planning.
• 3D Scanning and Reverse Modeling Service Digital restoration service that converts physical products into 3D data, enabling product revival, modification, and addition of new features.
• Digital Product Warranty Service Quality assurance service using 3D measurement instruments (arm-type and non-contact laser) to measure molded products, compare with customer 3D models, and reflect results in CAE analysis for rapid quality improvement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cooling water pipe scale of just 0.3mm reduces heat exchange efficiency by 21% — addressed through cleaning service
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Toyota Tsusho M&E (Thailand) Co., Ltd. — GIFU SEIKI DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Formerly GIFU SEIKI (THAILAND) CO., LTD. (a 60%/40% joint venture with ARRK Thailand). Became 100% subsidiary in 2012; merged with Toyota Tsusho M&E (Thailand) in July 2025. Continues as GIFU SEIKI Division. Supports Japanese automotive manufacturers' ASEAN production with large injection molds.
• Showa Seiki Kogyo Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2012100% owned subsidiary based in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Specialized in automotive lamp molds, optical device molds, motorbike molds, and agricultural equipment molds. Combined group capabilities extend Gifu Seiki's product range and geographic coverage within Japan.
• ARRK CorporationminorOthers · 1 October 2001Former parent company (acquired all shares from Mitsui Mining and Smelting in October 2001). Divested to Toyota Tsusho and Toyota Motor in September 2013. Historical ownership relationship only; no current operating partnership indicated.
• Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co., Ltd.minorOthers · 1 March 1957Original parent company — founding shareholder. Established Gifu Seiki in March 1957 as a wholly owned subsidiary. Divested to ARRK Corporation in October 2001. Historical ownership relationship only.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Magna International Inc. Magna International is a Canadian tier-1 automotive supplier with global operations in metal forming, body and chassis, and powertrain. Comparable to Gifu Seiki as a large-scale automotive manufacturing partner with deep integration into OEM programs, though at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Topy Industries, Ltd. Topy Industries is a Japanese manufacturer of automotive wheels, steel products, and components serving major Japanese OEMs. Comparable to Gifu Seiki as a supplier into the Japanese automotive manufacturing ecosystem, though Topy operates at broader scale into steel and finished components.
• Proto Labs, Inc. Proto Labs is a US-based digital manufacturing company offering rapid prototyping, injection molding, and CNC machining services globally. Comparable to Gifu Seiki in the prototyping and small-batch production space, though Proto Labs serves a broader customer base across multiple industries with a digital-first model.

Direct peers

• Nemak, S.A.B. de C.V. Nemak is a Mexican-headquartered global supplier of aluminum die-cast components for automotive powertrain, structural, and EV applications. Comparable to Gifu Seiki as a major automotive aluminum die-casting supplier serving global OEMs, with direct overlap in die-cast tooling and aluminum components.
• Ryobi Limited: Ryobi Limited is a Japanese manufacturer of die-cast products and power tools with significant automotive die-casting operations. Similar to Gifu Seiki in its serving of Japanese automotive OEMs with die-cast and tooling technologies, though at substantially larger scale.
• Ahresty Corporation: Ahresty Corporation is a Japanese automotive die-casting manufacturer producing aluminum and magnesium die-cast parts for major Japanese OEMs including Toyota. Comparable to Gifu Seiki as a Japanese die-casting tooling and parts supplier serving the same automotive customer base.
• Topre Corporation: Topre Corporation is a Japanese automotive parts manufacturer specializing in press-formed components and stamping dies. Comparable to Gifu Seiki as a Toyota ecosystem supplier with in-house die/mold design and manufacturing capabilities for automotive production.
• Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. Musashi Seimitsu Industry is a Japanese manufacturer of automotive powertrain components including transmission gears and balancer units. Comparable to Gifu Seiki as a Toyota-group ecosystem supplier with deep tooling expertise and serving similar automotive powertrain and drivetrain customers.

Emerging players

• Hubs (formerly 3D Hubs): Hubs is a Netherlands-based digital manufacturing platform offering CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication services globally. Comparable to Gifu Seiki in custom manufacturing and small-batch production capabilities, positioned as an emerging digital manufacturing intermediary.
• Xometry, Inc. Xometry is a US-based on-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting customers with suppliers for CNC, 3D printing, injection molding, and sheet metal. Comparable to Gifu Seiki in the rapid prototyping and small-batch production capabilities, though Xometry is a platform vs. an integrated manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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