Elmas Group

What Elmas Group does

Elmas Group, LLC is a private US-based industrial equipment distributor headquartered in San Clemente, California, that supplies Japanese-engineered specialty machinery and supporting services to electronics manufacturers in North America and Europe. The firm's portfolio spans four product verticals: ceramic substrate processing equipment (punching, isostatic lamination, vibratory alignment, collation and stacking), printed circuit board and flex circuit equipment (flex circuit tooling, high-resolution screen printing, V-scoring, panel finishing), photovoltaic wafer screen-printing systems, and custom diamond (PCD) cutting tools. Equipment is sourced from at least seven Japanese manufacturers (UHT, Micro-tec, Westech, Sofmix, Kobayashi DIA, Yodogawa NCC, Nikkiso) under exclusive distribution arrangements established when Elmas acquired predecessor Unichem in 2015.

The company operates a hardware-sales business model layered with lifecycle service revenue: quote-based direct sales to manufacturing facilities, complemented by installation, operator training, blade sharpening, and PU/PP rebuilding services. The firm is the only factory-authorized PU and PP rebuilding facility for UHT MP equipment outside Japan, creating a unique service position in its installed base. Long-standing OEM relationships inherited from Unichem in the 1980s, combined with factory-trained service personnel, support a verticalized go-to-market targeting solar cell manufacturers, PCB producers, ceramic substrate manufacturers, and precision component manufacturers.

Elmas Group is structured as a California LLC with 11–50 employees, operating as part of a wider international organization with partners in Europe and Japan. Revenue, ownership, and financial backing are not publicly disclosed; no venture capital or private equity funding, M&A activity, or leadership changes appear in available source material beyond the 2015 Unichem acquisition.

Name

Elmas Group

Legal name

Elmas Group, LLC

Website

https://elmasgrp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elmas Group is a US-based distributor of Japanese-manufactured specialty equipment and lifecycle services for ceramic substrate, printed circuit board, photovoltaic, and precision cutting-tool applications across North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (33599)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

• Ceramic processing equipment
• Printed circuit board equipment
• Photovoltaic manufacturing systems
• Flex circuit tooling
• Precision cutting tools

Headquarters

HQ city

San Clemente

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of manufacturing equipment including ceramic processing equipment, circuit board equipment, solar manufacturing equipment, and cutting tools. Equipment is sourced from Japanese manufacturers and sold to electronics manufacturers in North America and Europe.
2. Equipment Services: Blade sharpening services for cutting tools and blades, and PU & PP (punch unit and punch pack) rebuilding services for UHT MP equipment. The company is the only factory authorized PU & PP rebuilding facility outside of Japan.
3. Installation and Training: Comprehensive installation services and operator training provided for all equipment sold, ensuring proper setup and best practices for operation and maintenance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Elmas Group, LLC distributes specialized Japanese-manufactured equipment for electronics manufacturing, including systems for ceramic substrate processing, printed circuit board and flex circuit fabrication, photovoltaic wafer production, and precision cutting tools. The company also provides blade sharpening services and factory-authorized PU & PP rebuilding services for UHT equipment, along with installation and operator training.

Product overview

Elmas Group is a premier equipment distributor offering specialized manufacturing equipment across four key sectors: Ceramic processing, Circuit board manufacturing (PCB & flex circuits), Solar/Photovoltaic systems, and Precision Cutting Tools. The product portfolio includes equipment from manufacturers UHT, Micro-tec, Westech, Sofmix, Kobayashi DIA, Yodogawa NCC, and Nikkiso. Key equipment lines include UHT punching systems and flex circuit tooling, Micro-tec screen printing systems (for PV wafers, circuit boards, and ceramics), Nikkiso isostatic lamination equipment, Westech vibratory alignment systems, Yodogawa collation and stacking systems, Sofmix V-scoring and panel finishing systems, and Kobayashi DIA custom-made cutting tools. Services include blade sharpening and PU & PP rebuilding for UHT equipment. The company positions itself as the leading supplier of MCM/MCM-L and LTCC fabrication equipment in North America and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UHT PZ Series Flex Circuit Tooling Systems Advanced flex circuit tooling systems by UHT Corporation with precision CCD camera targeting and compensation for material stretch, supporting high-accuracy flex circuit processing for electronics manufacturers.
• Micro-tec High Resolution Screen Printing Equipment High-resolution screen printing systems by Micro-tec for circuit board applications with precision CCD camera alignment and comprehensive tooling solutions for PCB manufacturers.
• Sofmix Camera Alignment V-Scoring and Panel Finishing Systems Precision V-scoring and panel finishing systems by Sofmix with camera alignment for multilayer circuit board processing, including shearing, beveling, corner rounding, and gold finger beveling capabilities.
• Micro-tec Photovoltaic Screen Printing Systems Specialized screen printing systems by Micro-tec for photovoltaic wafer fabrication, ranging from standalone R&D units to complete turnkey production systems for solar cell and PV manufacturers.
• Kobayashi DIA Custom-Made Cutting Tools Custom-made cutting tools and diamond (PCD) specialized manufacturing solutions by Kobayashi DIA for precision manufacturing applications across various industries.
• UHT Ceramic Punching Systems Advanced punching systems by UHT Corporation for ceramic green tape processing with precision targeting and automated loading capabilities for ceramic substrate manufacturers.
• Nikkiso Isostatic Lamination Systems High-pressure isostatic lamination systems by Nikkiso for ceramic green sheet stacking with precise temperature and pressure control for ceramic substrate manufacturers.
• Westech Vibratory Alignment Equipment Precision vibratory alignment systems by Westech for handling small ceramic components and connector pins in ceramic manufacturing processes.
• Yodogawa NCC Collation and Stacking Systems Advanced collation and stacking systems by Yodogawa NCC with precision CCD camera alignment for ceramic component processing.
• Micro-tec Ceramic Screen Printing Systems High-resolution screen printing systems by Micro-tec for ceramic applications with precision CCD alignment and comprehensive tooling solutions.
• Blade Sharpening Service Professional sharpening services for cutting tools and blades, ensuring optimal performance and precision for ceramic and circuit board manufacturing customers, including Kobayashi DIA cutting tools.
• PU & PP Rebuilding Service In-house punch unit (PU) and punch pack (PP) rebuilding service for UHT MP Equipment, operated as the only factory authorized facility outside of Japan.
• Equipment Installation and Operator Training Comprehensive installation services and operator training provided for all equipment sold, ensuring proper setup, best practices for operation, and ongoing maintenance support for electronics manufacturing customers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UHT CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015UHT Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of precision equipment. Elmas Group serves as the authorized distributor for UHT equipment in North America and Europe, including flex circuit tooling systems, ceramic punching systems, and multi-head punch tools. Elmas Group is the only factory authorized PU & PP rebuilding facility outside of Japan.
• Micro-tec Co., LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Micro-tec is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in screen printing systems for photovoltaic wafer fabrication and circuit board applications. Elmas Group distributes Micro-tec equipment including solar screen printing systems and high-resolution screen printing equipment for ceramic and circuit applications.
• Westech Co., LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Westech is a Japanese manufacturer of vibratory equipment for small parts alignment and ceramic substrate handling equipment. Elmas Group distributes Westech products for ceramic manufacturing applications.
• Sofmix Co., LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Sofmix is a Japanese manufacturer of camera alignment V-scoring and panel finishing systems. Elmas Group distributes Sofmix equipment for multilayer circuit board processing, including V-scoring, shearing, beveling, and corner rounding equipment.
• Kobayashi DIA, Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Kobayashi DIA is a leading manufacturer of custom-made cutting tools and diamond (PCD) specialized solutions for precision manufacturing applications. Elmas Group distributes Kobayashi DIA cutting tools and provides blade sharpening services for these tools.
• Yodogawa NCCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Yodogawa NCC manufactures collation and stacking systems with CCD camera alignment for ceramic component processing. Elmas Group distributes Yodogawa NCC equipment for ceramic manufacturing applications.
• Nikkiso Co., LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Nikkiso is a Japanese manufacturer of isostatic lamination systems for ceramic green sheet stacking with precise temperature and pressure control. Elmas Group distributes Nikkiso equipment for ceramic manufacturing applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Mersen: Mersen is a French industrial group providing specialty materials and equipment for electronics, energy, and industrial markets. Comparable as a value-added distributor and manufacturer of components that serve electronics manufacturing customers, including materials used in PCB and ceramic substrate production, though with a wider portfolio than Elmas.

Direct peers

• Manz AG: Manz AG is a German supplier of equipment for electronics, including solar/photovoltaic manufacturing systems, PCB processing, and energy storage. Highly comparable to Elmas's Micro-tec solar PV and screen printing business, serving similar end customers in photovoltaic wafer/cell production.
• ASYS Group: ASYS Group is a German manufacturer and supplier of electronics manufacturing equipment covering SMT, automation, and process solutions for PCBs and electronic assemblies. Comparable to Elmas in targeting electronics manufacturers with specialized equipment and service, though ASYS offers direct manufacturing capability across multiple process steps.
• Centrotherm International AG: Centrotherm supplies specialized process equipment and turnkey production systems for photovoltaic and semiconductor manufacturers. Highly comparable to Elmas's solar manufacturing equipment distribution line serving PV wafer and cell producers, with a focus on turnkey solutions.
• LPKF Laser & Electronics: LPKF is a German specialist in laser-based equipment for PCB prototyping, flex circuit processing, and electronics manufacturing. Comparable to Elmas's circuit/PBC equipment lines serving PCB and flex circuit manufacturers with precision processing tools.

Broad incumbents

• DISCO Corporation: DISCO is a Japanese manufacturer of precision dicing, grinding, and cutting equipment for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Like Elmas, it serves PCB and electronics manufacturers with high-precision cutting tools, but operates as a global equipment manufacturer (not a distributor) at much larger scale.
• Kulicke & Soffa Industries: K&S is a global semiconductor and LED assembly equipment specialist serving electronics manufacturers. Comparable as an electronics manufacturing equipment provider, though at much larger scale and with proprietary technology, covering wafer-level packaging and assembly that overlaps with Elmas's PCB/flex circuit customers.

Emerging players

• Nakanishi Corporation: Nakanishi is a Japanese manufacturer of precision spindles, cutting tools, and dental/industrial equipment. Partially comparable to Elmas's cutting tools and precision equipment offerings, particularly in the diamond/PCD tooling overlap, though Nakanishi is more diversified beyond electronics manufacturing.
• Takatori Corporation: Takatori is a Japanese manufacturer of specialized equipment for advanced materials processing, including solar/PV manufacturing and ceramic substrates. Comparable to Elmas in the solar and ceramic substrate equipment verticals with Japan-engineered, high-precision manufacturing solutions.

Regional players

• Yield Engineering Systems (YES): YES is a US-based manufacturer of process equipment for semiconductor advanced packaging, display, and life sciences. Comparable to Elmas in supplying advanced equipment to US-based electronics and substrate manufacturers, particularly in advanced packaging that uses ceramic and LTCC substrates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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