What Jabon International Co. does

Jabon International Co. (捷邦國際科技股份有限公司) is a Taiwan-headquartered manufacturer specializing in powder metallurgy components and electric tool gearbox assemblies, operating through two business groups — GB&PM (Gearbox & Powder Metallurgy) and 3C — and a network of eight production subsidiaries across Taiwan, Japan, China, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The group's core subsidiary Ekeen Precision produces powder metallurgy parts for automotive components, office machines, gardening tools, and power tools, while the consolidated Japanese subsidiary Daiichikasei Holdings (IKKA, 51% owned) manufactures precision plastic parts — embedded gears, gear-motors, and modules — for major Japanese automotive OEMs (Aisin Seiki, NSK, Advanex), office automation equipment, and home appliances including robotic vacuums and bathroom systems. Revenue is generated through B2B hardware sales to OEM customers via direct sales relationships, with no public pricing or contract structure disclosed and go-to-market heavily reliant on participation in international automotive and industrial trade shows across South, Southeast, and East Asia.

The company was founded in 1976 as Ekeen Precision (毅金工業), was listed on the Taiwan GreTai Securities Market under stock code 1566 in January 2011, and was renamed to Jabon International in July 2012 as part of the GB&PM/3C reorganization. Strategic acquisitions in 2014-2015 brought IKKA under majority control, extending the platform into higher-margin Japanese automotive applications. The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, RoHS, and REACH certifications, has accumulated over 20 patents covering electric tool gearbox mechanisms (including a German invention patent), and was recognized as a Hsinchu County Industrial Association Excellent Manufacturer in 2018, 2019, and 2020.

On July 31, 2019, Jabon International underwent a stock conversion with Yinghua Precision Technology (應華精密科技, TWSE 5392) and delisted from the Taiwan OTC market, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary. Post-2019 operating data is no longer publicly disclosed. The group's reported contact headcount of 11-50 appears to capture only the parent entity rather than the consolidated manufacturing workforce across the eight operating subsidiaries.

Name

Jabon International Co.

Legal name

捷邦國際科技股份有限公司 JABON INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD.

Website

https://jbon.com.tw

Company type

Public

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jabon International is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of powder metallurgy components and electric tool gearboxes, supplemented by precision plastic parts through its Japanese subsidiary IKKA, serving tier-1 automotive OEMs and industrial equipment manufacturers from facilities in Taiwan, Japan, China, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Component Manufacturing

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Machinery Injection Molded Components (Gears, Wear Parts) (IMANAFAF)

Keywords

• Powder metallurgy components
• Precision gearbox assembly
• Automotive component manufacturing
• Precision plastic parts
• Electric tool components

Headquarters

HQ city

Hsinchu

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 粉末冶金產品 (Powder Metallurgy Products): Manufacture and sale of powder metallurgy components for automotive parts, power tools, gardening tools, and office machines. These are sold to OEM manufacturers globally.
2. 傳動器齒輪箱 (Actuator Gearboxes): Motor actuator gearbox assembly combining powder metallurgy parts into finished transmission units for electric tools and automotive applications.
3. 精密塑膠部件 (Precision Plastic Parts via IKKA): Subsidiary IKKA produces precision plastic parts and modules for automotive, OA equipment, and home appliances, serving major Japanese automotive OEMs. JABON holds 66% of IKKA shares, integrating this revenue stream through the investment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Jabon International manufactures powder metallurgy components and electric tool gearbox assemblies through its Ekeen Precision subsidiary, and precision plastic injection molded parts through its majority-owned Japanese subsidiary IKKA (Daiichikasei Holdings). The products serve automotive OEM manufacturers, power tool and garden equipment makers, office automation equipment producers, and home appliance manufacturers across global markets.

Product overview

Jabon International Co. operates through two main business groups: GB&PM (Gearing Box & Powder Metallurgy) and 3C business segments. The company manufactures powder metallurgy products and motor actuator gearboxes through its subsidiary Ekeen Precision, and precision plastic components through its Japanese subsidiary IKKA (Daiichikasei Holdings). The product portfolio includes powder metallurgy components for automotive parts, office machines, gardening tools, and power tools; gearing boxes assembly for electric tools; and IKKA-branded precision plastic parts for automotive, OA equipment, and home appliance applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IKKA (第一化成): Precision plastic parts business group, producing components for automotive, office equipment, and home appliances
• GB&PM事業群
• 3C事業群

Products and services

• Powder Metallurgy Products (粉末冶金產品) Powder metallurgy components manufactured by Ekeen Precision, including parts for automotive components, office machines, gardening tools, and power tools. Sold to OEM manufacturers globally.
• Electric Tool Gearbox Assembly (電動工具齒輪箱) Motor actuator gearboxes for power tools, integrating self-developed powder metallurgy components into finished transmission assemblies with variable speed, impact switching, and self-locking mechanisms. Sold to electric tool and power tool OEMs.
• Automotive Precision Plastic Parts (汽車零部件) Precision plastic components for automotive applications including embedded gears for electric power steering, electrical components, engine parts, brake components, seat belt modules, and side sliding door actuators. Produced by IKKA subsidiary for Japanese automotive OEMs.
• Office Automation Precision Plastic Parts (事務機器零部件) Precision plastic components for office automation equipment including laser printers, multifunction printers, and projectors. Gear/motor combined parts and units produced by IKKA.
• Home Appliance Precision Plastic Parts (住宅相關設備零部件) Components for home appliances and equipment including gear/motor modules for robotic vacuums, bathroom ceiling dryers, air conditioners, air purifiers, hand dryers, and toilet-related products such as gear pumps and electronic toilet seat open-close modules.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple patents acquired for electric tool gearbox technology across 101-107 fiscal years (2012-2018), including positioning structures, speed control devices, self-locking mechanisms, and German invention patents.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 第一化成株式會社 (Daiichikasei Holdings Co., Ltd. / IKKA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2014JABON invested in IKKA (jointly with other group companies) in July 2014 and March 2015, acquiring 100% of IKKA shares with JABON holding 66%. IKKA is a Japanese manufacturer of automotive components and mold parts with overseas production bases in China (Dongguan), Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Malaysia. IKKA serves major Japanese automotive OEMs including Aisin Seiki, NSK, and Advanex. The investment allows JABON to extend its powder metallurgy products into higher-margin automotive fields using IKKA's existing customer channels.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Miba AG: Miba is an Austrian powder metallurgy and bearings manufacturer serving automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial applications. Its sintered components business is directly comparable to Jabon's powder metallurgy products and its bearings group competes with similar transmission and drivetrain parts.
• Nifco Inc. Nifco is a leading Japanese manufacturer of precision plastic components and fasteners for automotive applications. Its automotive plastic parts business directly competes with IKKA's precision plastic injection molding operations in serving Japanese OEMs like Toyota and Honda.
• Höganäs AB: Höganäs is the global leader in metal powder production for powder metallurgy, supplying iron and stainless steel powders used by component manufacturers including Jabon. While primarily a powder supplier rather than parts maker, it competes for the same customer wallet in PM component programs.
• Advanex Inc. Advanex is a Japanese precision components manufacturer specializing in plastic molded parts and assemblies for automotive and electronics applications. Notably, Advanex was the seller of IKKA shares to Jabon in 2014-2015, suggesting overlapping customer relationships and competitive positioning in precision plastics.
• Porite Taiwan: Porite (Japan) operates a Taiwanese subsidiary producing powder metallurgy bearings and structural components for automotive, power tool, and office equipment applications. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Ekeen Precision in the Asian PM market, serving overlapping automotive and power tool OEM customers.

Emerging players

• Bando Chemical Industries: Bando Chemical produces precision rubber, plastic, and elastomer components for automotive and industrial applications including power transmission belts and molded parts. It overlaps with Jabon/IKKA in automotive plastic component categories and serves a similar Japanese OEM customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Resonac Holdings (Showa Denko): Resonac (formerly Showa Denko) manufactures powder metallurgy raw materials and sintered parts for automotive applications. Its vertical integration from powder production through to finished components parallels Jabon's metal-side value chain and serves overlapping Japanese and global OEMs.
• GKN Powder Metallurgy (Dowlais Group): GKN Powder Metallurgy is one of the world's largest powder metallurgy parts manufacturers, supplying automotive transmission, engine, and drivetrain components globally. It is the most direct large-scale comparable to Jabon's Ekeen powder metallurgy business in terms of process, customer base, and end markets.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Sumitomo Electric's Powder Metallurgy division produces sintered parts for automotive and industrial applications, including transmission and engine components. As a large Japanese conglomerate with deep automotive OEM relationships, it represents the broad incumbent competitor that Jabon's IKKA channel must contend with.

Others

• Makita Corporation: Makita is a leading global power tool OEM that sources gearboxes and precision components from suppliers including Jabon/Ekeen. While not a direct competitor (Makita is a customer/buyer rather than a parts maker), it represents the end-customer category that defines demand for Jabon's actuator gearbox line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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