What Uchida does

Uchida Co., Ltd. (ウチダ株式会社) is a Nagoya-headquartered, family-controlled manufacturer-type wholesaler founded in 1919, operating three business divisions: Automotive Parts, Resin Materials, and Building Materials. The automotive parts division accounts for approximately 60% of FY2024 revenue and assembles automotive glass components, tire-wheel assemblies, and glass wool molded insulation/sound-absorption parts using a proprietary sequential just-in-time delivery system that synchronizes inbound customer production data and delivers parts to automotive assembly lines in installation order. Key customers include Toyota Kaisha and affiliated OEMs across Aichi, Gifu, and Mie prefectures, supported by four production factories positioned within the Tokai automotive cluster.

The resin division distributes plastic plates, synthetic resin raw materials, and processed resin products as a regional agent for manufacturers including Sumitomo Bakelite, with eight sales/warehouse locations spanning Chubu, Kanto, and Kyushu. The building materials division distributes aluminum sashes, architectural glass, exterior materials, and housing equipment from LIXIL, YKK AP, and Sankyo Tateyama, and provides assembly, installation, and construction services. Pricing is bilaterally negotiated with enterprise customers; revenue is hardware-led (parts assembly and physical goods distribution) with supplementary professional services for installation.

Revenue grew from ¥34.8B in FY2021 to ¥50.0B in FY2024, a roughly 43.7% cumulative increase. The company maintains ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at multiple sites, has held Toyota supplier quality awards continuously since 2003, and recently expanded its LIXIL recognition track record through 2025. Uchida is privately held by the founding family, has 380 employees, and has no external investors, public listing, or active M&A program beyond a wholly-owned affiliate (Conform Uchida).

Name

Uchida

Legal name

ウチダ株式会社

Website

https://uchida-kk.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 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. Automotive Parts Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and assembly of automotive glass components, tire-wheel assembly, and glass wool molded products. Accounts for approximately 60% of company revenue. Products are delivered using just-in-time sequential delivery directly to automobile assembly plants.
2. Resin Materials Distribution: Wholesale distribution of plastic plates, synthetic resin raw materials, and processed resin products for signs, construction, industrial, automotive, and consumer goods applications. Serves as regional agent for major manufacturers including Sumitomo Bakelite.
3. Building Materials Distribution: Distribution of architectural glass, aluminum sashes, exterior materials, hardware, and housing equipment. Also provides assembly, installation, and construction services for finished building products.
4. Professional Services: Assembly services for finished building materials, on-site installation, and construction work for housing equipment including kitchens, bathrooms, and exterior products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Uchida operates as a manufacturer-type wholesaler with three business divisions. The Automotive Parts Division assembles glass and tire-wheel components for automakers. The Resin Materials Division supplies synthetic resins and plastic plates. The Building Materials Division provides construction materials, including LIXIL products, with delivery and installation services.

Product overview

Uchida Co., Ltd. operates as a manufacturer-type wholesale trading company with three distinct business divisions: (1) Automotive Parts Division handling automotive glass assembly, tire-wheel assembly, and glass wool molding with sequential just-in-time delivery; (2) Resin Division supplying plastic plates for signage/construction and synthetic resin raw materials for injection molding; and (3) Building Materials Division distributing aluminum sashes, windows, glass, and hardware from major manufacturers. The company combines distribution (wholesale) functions with manufacturing capabilities including assembly and processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Glass Parts Assembly (自動車用ガラス部品組付け)
• Automotive Tire-Wheel Assembly (自動車用タイヤホイール組付け)
• Glass Wool Molding Processing (グラスウール成形加工)
• Plastic Plates (樹脂板材)
• Synthetic Resin Raw Materials Agency (合成樹脂原料)
• Building Materials Distribution (建材商品)

Quantifiable outcome

• Toyota Kaisha Quality Award achieved (top 2% of suppliers)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• コンフォームウチダ株式会社 (Konform Uchida)minorOthersGroup company affiliated with Uchida; provides smoke stop walls and related building components. Referenced in building materials product catalog under hardware section.
• トヨタ車体株式会社 (Toyota Kaisha)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor automotive assembly manufacturer; core customer receiving just-in-time sequential delivery of automotive glass assemblies, tire-wheel assemblies, and glass wool products. Multiple quality awards received. Represents approximately 60% of company revenue through automotive division.
• 株式会社LIXILcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor building materials manufacturer; Uchida distributes LIXIL products (aluminum sashes, exterior materials, housing equipment) and receives annual sales performance awards (Bronze 2022, Silver 2024, LHT Total Award 3rd place 2024). Strong collaborative relationship with showroom events and joint marketing activities.
• 住友ベークライト株式会社 (Sumitomo Bakelite)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor resin materials manufacturer; Uchida serves as regional agent for acrylic and general plastics distribution. Received gratitude award from Sumitomo Bakelite for 2024 sales performance. Handles extensive product lineup including plates, polycarbonate, ABS, PVC, and engineering plastics.
• YKK AP株式会社coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor aluminum sash manufacturer; Uchida distributes YKK AP products alongside LIXIL and Sankyo Tateyama brands in building materials division.
• 三協立山株式会社 (Sankyo Tateyama)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor building materials manufacturer; Uchida distributes Sankyo Tateyama aluminum sashes and exterior products.
• AGC株式会社majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor glass manufacturer; Uchida distributes AGC glass products for automotive and building materials applications. Partner for automotive glass assemblies and building glass supply.
• 日本板硝子株式会社majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor glass manufacturer; Uchida distributes Nippon Sheet Glass products for building materials division.
• 旭ファイバーグラス株式会社majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFiberglass materials manufacturer; supplier of glass wool raw materials for Uchida's glass wool molding operations.
• 横浜ゴムMBジャパン株式会社majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTire manufacturer; supplier for automotive tire-wheel assembly operations at Daian factory.
• 株式会社LIXIL (Sanitation Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUchida participates in LIXIL's social contribution initiatives including 'Toilet Creates Future Project' supporting UNICEF sanitation projects in Bangladesh and Indonesia, and 'Everyone's Clean Project' for global hygiene access. Uchida contributes through product sales that generate donations to UNICEF.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Sheet Glass: Major Japanese glass manufacturer (architectural, automotive, technical glass). Building materials partner to Uchida for architectural glass supply and potential competitor in auto glass and building glass segments served by Uchida's two glass-related divisions.
• Aisin: Major Toyota-affiliated automotive parts maker (drivetrain, brakes, body components, energy systems). Much larger scale (~$35B revenue) and broader product portfolio, but competes for Toyota supplier allocation and shares JIT delivery expertise and Chubu-region operational base.
• AGC: Major Japanese glass manufacturer (architectural, automotive, display, electronics glass). Acts as a supplier to Uchida's glass assembly operations and competes directly in auto glass and architectural glass segments where Uchida's building materials division operates.

Direct peers

• Nagase & Co. Japanese chemical and plastics distributor with manufacturer-wholesaler hybrid model. Directly comparable to Uchida's resin distribution business, with similar regional agent/distributor roles for major chemical manufacturers and Japanese mid-market focus.
• Tokai Rika: Toyota-affiliated automotive parts maker (switches, security systems, interior components). Similar scale (~$5B revenue), Chubu-region presence, and supplier relationship model to Toyota, with deep JIT integration into Toyota's production system.
• Sumitomo Riko: Toyota-affiliated automotive rubber products and anti-vibration components maker. Comparable Toyota supplier relationship, similar product adjacency in tire/automotive components, and analogous manufacturing-wholesale hybrid model with multiple product lines.
• Toyoda Gosei: Toyota-affiliated automotive parts maker specializing in rubber, plastic, and interior/exterior components. Comparable in scale (~$7B revenue), Toyota customer concentration, and Chubu-region operational base, with similar supplier-of-choice positioning.
• Toyota Boshoku: Toyota-affiliated automotive interior parts maker (seats, door trims, filters, interior components). Similar JIT delivery model to Toyota assembly plants, comparable customer concentration, and overlapping product scope in automotive glass/interior adjacent products.

Regional players

• Fuyao Glass: China-based global automotive glass manufacturer. Competes in the auto glass segment that Uchida's assembly division serves, but primarily serves non-Japanese OEMs in different geographies, making it a regional rather than direct competitive threat.

Emerging players

• Central Glass: Smaller Japanese glass manufacturer with focus on automotive glass, architectural glass, and specialty chemicals. Competes in the same auto glass segment where Uchida's assembly operations sit, with overlap in building materials distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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