Koyo

What Koyo does

Koyo Co., Ltd. (株式会社光陽) is a Nagano City-based office and document services company established in November 1958, operating from a single headquarters in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The company provides a comprehensive one-stop portfolio of document processing, printing, and office infrastructure services including monochrome and color copying, CAD output, large-format printing, on-demand printing, blueprint reproduction, scanning and digital conversion (with raster-to-vector CAD editing in AutoCAD/JwwCAD formats), laminating and bookbinding, media dubbing (VHS/8mm-to-DVD), graphic design, cutting sheet services, and custom business card/envelope printing. As an authorized Canon dealer and agent (for Canon Marketing Japan and Canon System and Support), Koyo also sells and services office copiers, multifunction devices, personal computers, and related OA equipment, complemented by IT solutions encompassing LAN/network construction, internet and email configuration, wireless setup, and virus security.

Koyo generates revenue through a mix of per-job copying and printing fees, hardware sales of Canon OA equipment and office supplies, professional services for IT/network setup and scanning/digitization, and custom graphic design work. Its customer base is concentrated in two primary segments — government agencies and municipalities requiring tender drawings, construction completion documents, and official submissions, and private enterprises in the Nagano region needing office equipment, supplies, and IT support. Distribution is conducted via direct sales, on-site facility-based service delivery at the Nagano headquarters, and field maintenance visits. The company holds additional authorized designations with Fuji Film (micro lab), Sumitomo 3M (Scotchprint certified cutting sheets), and NTT (architectural document store), and maintains standard banking relationships with Hachijūni Bank, Nagano Shinyin Bank, Nagano Credit Union, and Mizuho Bank. Koyo is privately held under president Hidenori Akanuma (赤沼秀基), with registered capital of 13.5 million JPY and a headcount of 1-10 employees.

Name

Koyo

Legal name

株式会社 光陽

Website

http://www.koyo-i.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Koyo is a Nagano City-based document services and office solutions company established in 1958, serving government agencies and private enterprises in Nagano Prefecture with copying, CAD output, scanning, laminating, bookbinding, media dubbing, graphic design, Canon OA equipment sales, and IT network services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Support Activities for Printing (323120)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Computer & Office Equipment (3570)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Professional & Reference Print-on-Demand (Manuals, Standards, Handbooks) (MPAJANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

Keywords

• Document copying services
• Commercial printing services
• Office equipment sales
• IT network setup
• Document digitization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagano

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Copying and Printing Services: Monochrome and color copying, CAD output, large-format color printing, on-demand printing, and blueprint/photographic printing services offered to government agencies and private enterprises on a per-job basis.
2. Business Card and Envelope Printing: Custom business card and envelope printing services, ordered in batches (100 sheets minimum for business cards, 500–1,000 sheets per box for envelopes).
3. OA Equipment Sales and Maintenance: Canon office copiers, multifunction devices, personal computers, inkjet printers, facsimile machines, business phones, and digital cameras sold directly, with on-site maintenance and troubleshooting support.
4. IT Solutions and Network Services: LAN/network construction, internet environment setup, email configuration, wireless internet connection, virus security, and backup system services, billed on a per-service or per-quote basis.
5. Office Supplies: Sales of paper products, stationery, seals and stamps, office furniture, school furniture, copier paper, toner cartridges, ink cartridges, and computer-related supplies.
6. Graphic Design and Cutting Services: Custom graphic design, display POP, store signage, outdoor signage, and cutting sheet加工 services using Sumitomo 3M sheets.
7. Scanning and Digital Conversion: Document scanning and digital conversion services, including raster-to-vector CAD conversion, with output delivered on CD-R in formats such as TIFF, JPEG, PDF, DWG, DXF, JWW.
8. Media Dubbing and Label Printing: Analog-to-digital media conversion (VHS, 8mm film, etc.) to DVD/CD, label printing, and custom jacket printing services.
9. Binding and Laminating Services: Bookbinding, folding, laminating (pouch加工), and document finishing services for government submission documents, construction completion documents, and other professional needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Koyo Co., Ltd. (株式会社光陽) is a Nagano-based office services company providing monochrome and color copying, CAD output, large-format and blueprint printing, on-demand printing, laminating and bookbinding, document scanning and raster-to-vector CAD conversion, analog-to-digital media dubbing, graphic design and Sumitomo 3M cutting-sheet services, business card and envelope printing, Canon OA equipment sales with on-site maintenance, IT/network setup (LAN, email, wireless, virus security, backup), and office supplies. Services are delivered from its Nagano City headquarters and on-site to government agencies, municipalities, and private enterprises in the Nagano region.

Product overview

Koyo (株式会社光陽) is a comprehensive office and printing services company based in Nagano City, Japan, established in 1958. The company operates as a multi-service platform offering document copying and printing services (モノクロコピー・カラーコピー, CAD出力, オンデマンドプリント), laminating and bookbinding (ラミネート加工, 製本加工), media dubbing and conversion (ダビングサービス, デジタル変換), graphic design and cutting services (グラフィックデザイン, カッティング加工), business card/envelope printing (名刺・封筒印刷), OA equipment sales as a Canon dealer (OA機器販売), IT solutions and network services (ITソリューション), and office supplies (オフィスサプライ). The portfolio is organized as a unified local business services hub combining physical document services with IT support, positioned as a one-stop solution for office needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Copying and Printing Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canon Marketing Japan Co., Ltd. (キヤノンマーケティングジャパン)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKoyo is a Canon dealer/agent representing Canon Marketing Japan for office copiers, multifunction devices, and related OA equipment. Koyo sells these products and provides associated maintenance and support services to customers in its service region.
• Canon System and Support Co., Ltd. (キヤノンシステムアンドサポート)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKoyo holds agent status with Canon System and Support, expanding its Canon-related sales and support coverage for office equipment in the Nagano region.
• Fuji Film Co., Ltd. (富士フイルム株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKoyo is designated as a Fuji Film micro lab (マイクロラボ指定店) and micro agent (マイクロ代理店) for microfilm and related document imaging products, serving the archival and document digitization market.
• Sumitomo 3M (住友スリーエム)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKoyo is a certified Scotchprint installer (ｽｺｯﾁﾌﾟﾘﾝﾄ認定店) for Sumitomo 3M cutting sheet products, used in Koyo's cutting加工 (cutting sheet) services for signage and displays.
• NTT (ＮＴＴ建築図書指定店)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKoyo holds designated store status for NTT architectural documents (建築図書), enabling it to sell government tender and design drawings to customers in Nagano Prefecture.
• Hachijūni Bank (八十二銀行)minorOthersListed as a main transaction bank, providing standard banking services to Koyo.
• Nagano Shinyin Bank (長野信用金庫)minorOthersListed as a main transaction bank.
• Nagano Credit Union (長野信用組合)minorOthersListed as a main transaction bank.
• Mizuho Bank Nagano Branch (みずほ銀行)minorOthersListed as a main transaction bank.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Raksul: Japanese online printing and procurement marketplace that aggregates orders across a nationwide network of commercial print partners. Comparable to Koyo as a printing-services provider but operating at national scale through a digital marketplace model that competes for the same SMB and government print demand.

Broad incumbents

• Konica Minolta: Global manufacturer and direct seller of office multifunction devices, production printers, and managed print services. Comparable to Koyo as an OA-equipment and document-solutions provider, but at global scale with direct enterprise sales rather than regional dealer distribution.
• Canon Marketing Japan: Koyo's primary brand partner and the dominant Japanese distributor of Canon office copiers, MFPs, and document solutions. Comparable as a provider of the same Canon OA equipment and support services Koyo resells, but with nationwide direct coverage.
• Ricoh Japan: Major Japanese provider of multifunction printers, production print systems, and office document services. Comparable as a competing OA-equipment vendor and document-services provider targeting the same Japanese enterprise and government customers.
• Askul: Japan's leading B2B office supplies e-commerce platform, offering paper, stationery, toner, and office products to businesses and government. Comparable to Koyo's office supplies distribution function but at national digital scale.
• FedEx Office (formerly Kinko's): Large-format retail printing, copying, and document services chain serving business and consumer customers. Comparable to Koyo's walk-in copying, large-format printing, and binding offerings, but at chain-store scale with national footprint.
• FUJIFILM Business Innovation: Japanese provider of multifunction devices, production printing systems, and document management solutions (formerly Fuji Xerox). Comparable to Koyo through Fuji Film microfilm/document imaging partnerships and overlapping enterprise document-services offerings.
• Office Depot Japan: Office supplies and printing services retailer serving Japanese SMB customers with paper, stationery, and copy/print services. Comparable to Koyo on the office supplies and light commercial printing side, though operating at retail chain scale.
• Sharp Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of multifunction printers, copiers, and office equipment with a domestic dealer channel. Comparable to Koyo as a competing OA-equipment brand whose products overlap with the Canon line Koyo distributes in the Nagano region.

Direct peers

• Minuteman Press International: Global franchise network of independently owned commercial printing and document services centers serving SMB and government customers. Closely comparable to Koyo as a local one-stop print/copy/design/finish shop, but operating through a franchise model across many geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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