TERAMOTO CORPORATION

What TERAMOTO CORPORATION does

TERAMOTO CORPORATION (株式会社テラモト) is a Japanese manufacturer of environmental beautification and cleaning products founded in 1927 in Wakayama Prefecture and now headquartered in Nishi-ku, Osaka. The company produces a catalog of more than 3,000 items spanning trash receptacles, waste separation containers, ashtrays, umbrella stands, benches, signs and signage, garden supplies, artificial turf, mats, floor grates (snoho), and professional cleaning supplies. Its core technology ranges from conventional manufacturing to IoT-enabled sensor products (TERASPOLE parking sensor, TERASBOX fill-level visualization service, sensor-operated touchless trash boxes) and original-design signage under the MISEL brand, which supports custom orders from a single unit. Manufacturing is split across ISO 14001- and ISO 9001-certified facilities in Osaka (including a second Osaka factory opened in 2023), Narita, and Himeji, with additional R&D and logistics capabilities co-located at those sites.

The company sells primarily through a B2B direct sales force operating from nine regional offices across Japan (Sapporo, Sendai, Saitama, Yokohama, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, plus Tokyo HQ in Ichikawa and Osaka HQ), supplemented by an official e-commerce online store (公式オンラインストア) for SMB and individual buyers, and a wholly-owned Shenzhen trading subsidiary for international operations. Customers span hotels and hospitality, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, government and municipalities, commercial real estate, and transportation hubs including named deployments at Tokyo Metro, JR Kyushu, Makuhari Messe, and Naha Airport. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of manufactured products, with quote-based pricing for B2B customers and standardized catalog pricing for online store buyers.

Sub-brands organize the portfolio by use case: MISEL for customizable spatial signage, SMOKING SITE for designated smoking area solutions, OPPO for pet-friendly environments, TIDY for lifestyle-oriented daily goods, HAIKURO (エアロカートΣ) for premium maintenance carts, and TERAS for IoT-enabled smart facility products. The company has pursued strategic partnerships with Shindengen Industries (EV charging infrastructure, 2025) and Honda (UNI-ONE mobility device distribution, 2025) to extend its addressable market, while participating in Keidanren's ESG and SDG initiatives. As of fiscal year ending January 2028, TERAMOTO reported annual revenue of ¥10.9 billion with 347 employees; the company remains privately held and family-controlled under representative director Teramoto Hisanori.

Name

TERAMOTO CORPORATION

Legal name

株式会社テラモト

Website

https://teramoto.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

TERAMOTO CORPORATION is a Japanese environmental beautification product manufacturer founded in 1927, producing 3,000+ cleaning, waste management, signage, and IoT sensor products sold via nine regional offices to hotels, schools, government, and commercial facility operators across Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Home System Care (Water Softeners, Septic Treatments, Drain/Openers, Appliance Cleaners) (CRADAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Squeegees, Window & Glass Cleaning Tools (CRAJAIAF)

Keywords

• Environmental beautification products
• Cleaning supplies manufacturing
• Facility maintenance equipment
• Waste management containers
• Custom signage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Beautification Products Manufacturing and Sales: TERAMOTO designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive range of environmental beautification and cleaning products including trash bins, separation containers, ashtrays, umbrella stands, benches, signs and signs, garden supplies, artificial turf, mats, snoho (floor grates), and cleaning supplies. Revenue is generated through direct sales to B2B customers (facilities, offices, hotels, schools, government) and B2C sales via the company's official online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TERAMOTO CORPORATION designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive range of environmental beautification and cleaning products including trash bins, separation containers, ashtrays, umbrella stands, benches, signs, garden supplies, artificial turf, mats, grating (snoho), and cleaning supplies. It sells primarily to B2B customers (hotels, schools, government, commercial facilities, healthcare, factories) through nine direct sales offices across Japan, with a supplementary online store for direct consumer purchases. The company also operates proprietary IoT product lines (TERAS, TERASPOLE, TERASBOX), custom-design signage under the MISEL brand, and handles distribution of Honda's UNI-ONE mobility device.

Product overview

TERAMOTO CORPORATION is a Japanese manufacturer and distributor of commercial environmental and sanitation products, operating as a single-product-and-services portfolio rather than a unified platform architecture. The company produces a comprehensive range of products organized under multiple sub-brands including MISEL (web design tools), SMOKING SITE (smoking area solutions), TERAS (storage solutions), OPPO (cleaning equipment), TIDY (organization products), and HAIKURO (seating solutions). Core products center around waste management solutions, notably the TRASHBOX FT series and its touchless variant, along with complementary offerings including artificial turf, cleaning supplies, benches, garden products, mats, grating, carts, high-place cleaning equipment, separation containers, and signage. The diverse product portfolio serves commercial, public, industrial, and residential facilities across Japan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MISEL (ミセル): Original design customizable spatial sign and display products. Custom design possible from 1 unit. Serves retail and commercial spaces.
• SMOKING SITE (スモキングサイト)
• TERAS (テラス)
• OPPO (オッポ)
• TIDY (ティディ)
• HAIKURO (エアロカートΣ)

Quantifiable outcome

• Area Select System reduces dust entering facilities by 90%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 新電元工業株式会社 (Shindengen Industries Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025TERAMOTO collaborated with Shindengen Industries to develop and release the 'MISEL Message Pole with EV Charging Connector Holder' — a portable, no-installation EV charging solution for parking lots. Shindengen provided its 'Concealed Standard Charger PM-CS09-M' and TERAMOTO contributed the MISEL Message Pole design and manufacturing expertise, creating a differentiated product for the growing EV charging market.
• Honda (本田技研工業)coreTechnology or IntegrationTERAMOTO handles sales of HONDA's UNI-ONE next-generation mobility device — a weight-shift operated personal mobility tool for building maintenance operations. UNI-ONE enables staff to work while moving and creates employment opportunities for those with physical limitations, addressing the labor shortage in building maintenance.
• Chiba University of Commerce Service Creation Faculty (千葉商科大学サービス創造学部)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTERAMOTO participates in the 'New Service R&D Project' at Chiba University of Commerce, conducting lectures on SDGs and waste separation topics. The collaboration focuses on discussing trash bin designs aimed at 'Zero Waste' goals and provides students with practical sustainability education.
• Kansai University / Kansai University Hokuyo High School (関西大学/関西大学北陽高等学校)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTERAMOTO participates in the '刀 (Katana)' project — an industry-academia collaborative initiative with Kansai University and its affiliated Hokuyo High School. First-year students engage in inquiry-based learning on SDG initiatives with TERAMOTO's support.
• Japan Business Federation / Keidanren (日本経済団体連合会)coreOthersTERAMOTO joined the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) in 2019 and actively participates in its natural conservation project donations and Society5.0 for SDGs initiatives, aligning the company's sustainability efforts with Japan's national ESG agenda.
• IPF4 Co., Ltd. (アイピーフォー株式会社)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTERAMOTO's 'Ecoshan A (Miniature)' product was featured as a capsule toy in IPF4's gashapon machines, released in 5 colors — a brand licensing and consumer product collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saraya (サラヤ): Japanese manufacturer of cleaning chemicals, hygiene products, and sanitation solutions. Competes with TERAMOTO in the Japanese cleaning products market, particularly in B2B facility hygiene and cleaning applications across hospitality and institutional segments.
• Rubbermaid Commercial Products: US-based manufacturer of commercial cleaning, waste management, and material handling products including trash bins, containers, carts, and mats. Closest international peer to TERAMOTO's product range with similar facility maintenance focus and B2B customer base across commercial and institutional markets.
• Yamazaki Sangyo (山崎産業): Japanese manufacturer of cleaning supplies including mops, brooms, dusters, and related facility maintenance products. Directly competes with TERAMOTO in the Japanese cleaning products market with similar B2B customer focus and overlapping product range across facility maintenance tools and supplies.
• Impact Products: US-based manufacturer of janitorial and sanitation products including mops, brooms, trash receptacles, and facility maintenance supplies. Similar product mix to TERAMOTO in commercial cleaning and waste management for facility maintenance customers.
• Carlisle San Jamar: US-based manufacturer of janitorial and foodservice products including waste containers, cleaning tools, and facility maintenance equipment. Comparable to TERAMOTO's facility products and waste management solutions serving commercial and institutional customers.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: US-based diversified technology and consumer products company with significant presence in facility maintenance, cleaning, and safety products. Larger, resource-rich competitor with strong brand, global distribution, and the ability to acquire emerging facility management technologies.
• SC Johnson: US-based global household cleaning products manufacturer with brands like Windex, Mr. Muscle, and Pledge. Larger player in adjacent consumer and commercial cleaning categories with significant R&D, marketing resources, and global distribution reach.
• Kao Corporation (花王): Japanese consumer products giant with significant presence in household cleaning products (Attack, etc.), personal care, and chemicals. Larger, resource-rich competitor with broader product portfolio, greater R&D investment, and international distribution capabilities in adjacent cleaning categories.
• Ecolab: US-based global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. Larger competitor in commercial cleaning, sanitation, and facility services with strong B2B customer relationships, recurring service revenue models, and global reach that exceeds TERAMOTO's domestic focus.
• KOKUYO (コクヨ): Japanese office furniture and facility products manufacturer. Competes with TERAMOTO in office and facility furnishings, with broader portfolio including office supplies, furniture, and spatial design solutions serving similar B2B customer segments in Japan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TERAMOTO_PR

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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