What Nishio Rent All does

Nishio Rent All Co., Ltd. (西尾レントオール, TYO:9699) is a Japanese comprehensive equipment rental company headquartered at the Osaka Sakishima R&D International Exchange Center, founded in 1959 as a pioneer of Japan's rental industry and ranked 8th globally among equipment rental groups in 2018. The company rents construction machinery (excavators, cranes, aerial work platforms, earthmoving and road equipment), event and exhibition equipment, communication and surveying instruments, piping equipment, tower cranes (via Nishio Rent TC), and work vehicles — generating revenue through usage-based rental fees (レンタル料) plus separate compensation fees (補償料) across a nationwide network of approximately 100+ branches covering all major Japanese regions.

Its product portfolio combines third-party OEM fleet with proprietary originals: the Terastar LED balloon-lighting series (originated 1987, now battery/lithium-powered portable models), the Wooden Module relocatable CLT-based building system using ATA hybrid construction (capable of 40m spans, 80% reuse rate; products include 'morena' arena and 'Kibaco' module), the Just Flare pipe-flaring tool (launched December 2025), the Volvo ECR25 Electric mini backhoe (GX-certified, introduced March 2023), the Mobi System work-vehicle car-sharing service, and ICT offerings such as LIP LITERACY traffic-information systems (CANP'S, N-COMMAND, DOCOCARA).

Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales through regional branch offices with local hiring (地元採用), supported by category-specific websites, industry exhibition participation (CSPI-EXPO, Construction DX Expo), and an owned-media platform ('Nol'). Customers are primarily Japanese construction firms (general contractors, specialty trades), with secondary segments in event/exhibition organizers and industrial/plant operators. Recent strategic priorities include electric/decarbonized equipment (rail-container transport reducing CO2 by ~80%), ZEB-certified sustainable temporary structures (Japan's first with Obayashi Corporation), academic R&D partnerships (Shibaura Institute of Technology joint research course, 2026), and overseas expansion focused on under-rented Asian markets with future US aspirations.

Name

Nishio Rent All

Legal name

西尾レントオール株式会社

Website

https://nishio-rent.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Nishio Rent All is a Japanese construction machinery and event equipment rental company that serves construction, industrial, and event customers through a nationwide branch network and proprietary products including Terastar LED lighting and Wooden Module CLT buildings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Earthmoving & Excavation Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Material Handling Equipment Rental/Leasing (Forklifts, Telehandlers, Reach Trucks) (TLABAFAF), Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH), Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN), Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL), Surface Preparation & Compaction Equipment Rental/Leasing (Compactors, Rollers, Grinders) (TLABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Construction equipment rental
• Heavy machinery leasing
• Event equipment rental
• Tower crane rental
• Modular building rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka-shi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Machinery Rental: Core revenue stream from renting construction equipment including excavators, cranes, aerial work platforms, earthmoving equipment, road construction machinery, and other heavy equipment. The company offers short-term and long-term rental options with nationwide delivery.
2. Event Equipment Rental: Rental of event-related merchandise including exhibition systems, outdoor event equipment, furniture, visual/audio equipment, and temporary structures for events, trade shows, and exhibitions.
3. Tower Crane Services: Specialized tower crane rental services through affiliated company Nishio Rent TC Co., Ltd.
4. Communication and Surveying Equipment: Rental of communication, surveying, and measurement instruments for construction and infrastructure projects.
5. Piping Equipment Rental: Specialized piping tools and equipment rental including the HAikan-tool brand.
6. Work Vehicle Car Sharing (モビシステム): Car sharing service for work vehicles, providing rental and sharing of commercial vehicles for construction and industrial use.
7. Overseas Operations: International rental business expansion focused on Asia where rental systems are less developed, with future aspirations to enter the US market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nishio Rent All rents construction machinery and event/exhibition equipment to business customers across Japan, offering excavators, cranes, aerial work platforms, earthmoving and road construction equipment, event systems, AV and lighting gear, plus specialized tools and proprietary products such as Terastar LED lighting and Wooden Module relocatable buildings. Operations are supported by an in-house delivery network, dedicated category websites, and affiliated tower crane and work-vehicle car sharing services.

Product overview

Nishio Rent All operates as a comprehensive rental company offering two core business segments: construction machinery (建機) rental and event/exhibition (イベント) rental. The construction machinery division provides over 20 equipment categories including heavy machinery, aerial work platforms, cranes, power generators, and specialized solutions such as electric equipment, piping tools, traffic information systems, and wooden modular buildings. The event division offers exhibition systems, outdoor event equipment, visual/audio equipment, and sports facility materials. The company also operates international business and car sharing services through the Mobi System. The portfolio includes proprietary products like the Terastar LED lighting series and Wooden Module system, as well as specialized equipment like electric mini backhoes, portable sanitation stations, and trailer-based mobile facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nol（ノル）: Sharing media platform providing information about sharing services and society
• モビシステム (Mobi System)
• 安全くん (Anzen-kun)
• テラスターシリーズ (Terastar Series)
• 木造モジュール (Wooden Module)

Products and services

• Construction Machinery Rental Rental of excavators, cranes, aerial work platforms, earthmoving equipment, road construction machinery, and other heavy construction equipment to construction contractors and infrastructure companies on flexible short- and long-term terms with nationwide delivery.
• Event Equipment Rental Rental of exhibition systems, outdoor event equipment, furniture, visual/audio equipment, and temporary structures for trade shows, festivals, corporate functions, and public gatherings.
• Tower Crane Services Specialized tower crane rental for large-scale construction projects, operated through the affiliated company Nishio Rent Tower Crane Co., Ltd.
• Communication and Surveying Equipment Rental Rental of communication, surveying, and measurement instruments for construction, infrastructure, and pipe construction projects, supported by the HAIKAN-SmartWork information management system.
• Piping Equipment Rental Rental of pipe fitting tools, valve operators, and specialized piping equipment under the HAIKAN-tool brand for industrial plant construction and maintenance.
• Mobi System Work-Vehicle Car Sharing Cashless, flexible car sharing service for commercial work vehicles targeted at construction and industrial users.
• Terastar Series LED Lighting Proprietary LED balloon and portable lighting equipment series for construction sites, events, and industrial applications, including battery-powered and rechargeable models with dimming capabilities.
• Wooden Module (木造モジュール) relocatable buildings Reusable wooden modular building system using CLT panels and ATA hybrid construction method, deployed as pavilions, event spaces, offices, and warehouses with an 80% reuse rate through relocation and conversion.
• Just Flare Flare Processing Machine Flare processing machine for steel pipe flaring, launched for rental in the piping equipment category in December 2025.
• Electric Mini Backhoe (Volvo ECR25 Electric) Battery-electric compact excavator for construction sites requiring zero emissions, quiet operation, and reduced environmental impact.
• WOSH Portable Hand Washing Stand Portable hand washing station that recirculates 98% of used water, equipped with AI and water quality sensors for hygiene maintenance on construction sites and events.
• Trailer Houses (mobile facilities) Trailer-mounted mobile facilities including medical, shower, and office units, available with solar panels and battery systems for off-grid operation.
• LIP LITERACY Traffic Information System Traffic information system comprising CANP'S for speed and volume detection, N-COMMAND for travel time calculation via license plate recognition, and DOCOCARA for big-data server processing, deployed for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Railway Container Rental Proprietary 12ft and 20ft railway containers available for rent as mobile stores or offices, used as part of a rail transport initiative that reduces CO2 emissions by approximately 80% versus truck transport.
• Clean Room Construction Equipment Rental Clean room construction equipment rental for precision manufacturing and laboratory environments requiring controlled atmospheric conditions.
• Overseas Rental Operations International equipment rental business focused on Asia where rental markets are less developed, with stated plans to enter the US market.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reduced by approximately 80% through rail container transport compared to truck transport
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 芝浦工業大学 (Shibaura Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2026Nishio Rent All established a joint research course with Shibaura Institute of Technology to address social issues in the construction industry and contribute to productivity improvement. This represents the company's commitment to innovation and R&D collaboration with academia.
• 株式会社大林組 (Obayashi Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Kibaco wooden module as temporary construction site office. Combined with solar panels, this achieved Japan's first ZEB (net Zero Energy Building) certification for a wooden temporary construction site office, demonstrating innovative sustainability applications.
• 株式会社ATAcoreTechnology or IntegrationATA developed the hybrid truss construction method (ATAハイブリッド構法) that enables wooden structures without columns, using standard lumber with proprietary hardware and cables. This technology is licensed for Nishio's wooden module buildings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kanamoto Co., Ltd. One of Japan's largest construction equipment rental companies, headquartered in Hokkaido. Directly comparable as a domestic Japanese competitor with overlapping construction machinery rental focus, branch network model, and customer base of contractors.
• Boels Rental: Major European equipment rental company. Comparable in offering construction, event, and specialized equipment rental across multiple verticals with similar customer segmentation strategy.
• Herc Holdings Inc. North American full-line equipment rental company. Comparable in offering construction and industrial equipment rental to contractors and industrial customers with similar utilization-driven economics.
• Aichi Corporation: Japan-based specialized rental and manufacturer of aerial work platforms and elevating work platforms. Comparable as a Japanese equipment rental peer with overlapping customer segments in construction and infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals, Inc. The world's largest equipment rental company. Comparable as the global benchmark for construction and industrial equipment rental with a similar broad portfolio approach, though at materially larger scale than Nishio.
• Caterpillar Inc. Global construction equipment OEM with Cat Rental Store operations. Comparable through its rental channel strategy and shared customer base of contractors purchasing or renting heavy machinery.
• Komatsu Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of construction and mining equipment with rental operations. Comparable as a Japanese competitor across both equipment supply and rental channels, with overlapping customer base of construction contractors.
• Ashtead Group plc (Sunbelt Rentals): Second-largest equipment rental company globally, operating primarily through Sunbelt Rentals in North America. Directly comparable broad-line rental strategy with construction, industrial, and specialty segments.

Emerging players

• Aggreko plc: Global specialist in temporary power and temperature control equipment rental. Comparable as a specialized rental company addressing industrial and event customers with similar usage-based revenue model.

Regional players

• Coates Hire: Australia's largest equipment rental company. Comparable as a comprehensive rental operator serving construction, mining, and events in the Asia-Pacific region, sharing Nishio's target geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/anzenkun_nishio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nishio-rentall
• Instagraminstagram.com/nishio_anzenkun

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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