Toyo Machinery & Metal

What Toyo Machinery & Metal does

TOYO INNOVEX Co., Ltd. (formerly Toyo Machinery & Metal Co., Ltd.) is a Japanese precision machinery manufacturer founded in 1925, originally as a textile equipment producer, and now operating as a specialized maker of plastic injection molding machines and die-casting machines. The company operates under the holding company GMS Group Co., Ltd., which was established on April 1, 2024, with headquarters and main manufacturing located in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Its core product portfolio comprises three flagship platforms: the Si-7 Series electric servo-driven multi-purpose injection molding machine, the Ds-EX2 Series electric die-casting machine with proprietary 100G high-speed acceleration and multi-stage intensification, and the BD-1300V7EX Series large hydraulic die-casting machine. Complementary service infrastructure includes a Reliability Center, CS Center, and a technical training school to support installed-base customers.

The company monetizes primarily through direct sales of capital equipment to industrial manufacturers globally, with pricing set via quote-based engagement rather than public disclosure. Go-to-market is enterprise-direct, supplemented by participation in major industry exhibitions including K2025 (Düsseldorf), the Nagoya Plastics Industrial Exhibition, and j-dec, alongside lead-capture via a document-download portal on a multi-language (JP/EN/CN) corporate website. Its stated brand philosophy of "Customers' Value Up" emphasizes customization and customer co-development, and the company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2025. No revenue, headcount, or order-book figures are disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Toyo Machinery & Metal

Legal name

TOYO INNOVEX Co.,Ltd.

Website

https://toyo-mm.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TOYO INNOVEX Co., Ltd. (formerly Toyo Machinery & Metal) is a Japanese precision machinery manufacturer founded in 1925 that produces plastic injection molding machines and die-casting machines for industrial manufacturers globally, operating under GMS Group Co., Ltd.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Akashi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Sales: TOYOイノベックス generates revenue through the manufacture and direct sale of plastic injection molding machines and die-casting machines, targeting industrial manufacturers globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TOYO INNOVEX (formerly Toyo Machinery & Metal) is a specialized manufacturer of plastic injection molding machines and die-casting machines for industrial manufacturers. It offers electric servo-driven injection molding machines (Si-7 Series), electric die-casting machines with 100G acceleration (Ds-EX2 Series), and large hydraulic die-casting machines (BD-1300V7EX Series). The company also provides customer support, technical training, and reliability services to its manufacturing clients.

Product overview

TOYOイノベックス株式会社 (Toyo Innovox Co., Ltd.) is a specialized manufacturer of precision machinery comprising two core product lines: plastic injection molding machines and die-casting machines. The product portfolio includes the Si-7 Series electric servo injection molding machine for versatile plastic applications, the Ds-EX2 Series electric die-casting machine with advanced 100G acceleration and multi-stage boost capabilities, and the BD-1300V7EX Series large hydraulic die-casting machines. The company also provides complementary services including customer support (reliability center, CS center) and technical training through their technology school.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Si-7 Series Electric Servo Injection Molding Machine Multi-purpose electric servo-driven plastic injection molding machine for industrial manufacturers engaged in plastic component production across diverse molding requirements.
• Ds-EX2 Series Electric Die-Casting Machine Electric die-casting machine featuring 100G high-speed acceleration and multi-stage intensification functionality, enabling advanced and sophisticated casting condition settings for industrial metal casting manufacturers.
• BD-1300V7EX Series Hydraulic Die-Casting Machine Large-sized hydraulic die-casting machine designed for high-volume die-casting production applications, newly added to TOYO's hydraulic die-casting product lineup.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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.

• GMS Group Co., Ltd. (持株会社)coreOthers · 1 April 2026On April 1, 2026, TOYOイノベックス announced the establishment of GMS Group Co., Ltd. as a holding company (持株会社). This restructuring positions GMS Group as the parent holding company, representing a significant corporate reorganization for the Toyo group.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shibaura Machine (formerly Toshiba Machine): Japanese manufacturer of injection molding machines and industrial machinery. Direct Japanese-headquartered peer competing in electric and hydraulic injection molding machines, including in TOYO's home market.
• ENGEL Austria: Austrian global leader in injection molding machines. Competes head-to-head with TOYO in industrial injection molding across automotive, technical, and packaging applications.
• Arburg: German manufacturer of injection molding machines. Competes with TOYO across general-purpose and precision injection molding, with comparable focus on electric servo technology.
• Ube Machinery: Japanese manufacturer of die-casting machines and injection molding machines. Directly competes with TOYO in die-casting machinery, particularly in hydraulic formats.
• Idra Group: Italian die-casting machine specialist. Direct competitor in die-casting equipment, especially in large-tonnage automotive applications where TOYO's BD-1300V7EX competes.
• Sumitomo (SHI) Demag: Japanese-origin manufacturer of electric and hybrid injection molding machines. Directly competes with TOYO INNOVEX in plastic injection molding, particularly in precision and electric servo categories where TOYO's Si-7 Series plays.
• Haitian International: Chinese-origin global manufacturer of injection molding machines, the largest by volume. Competes with TOYO across general-purpose injection molding, particularly in price-sensitive segments.
• KraussMaffei: German manufacturer of injection molding machines (including the Netstal brand) and reaction process machinery. Directly competes with TOYO in plastic injection molding across industrial and automotive applications.

Broad incumbents

• Fanuc: Japanese industrial automation leader with Roboshot injection molding machines. Competes in electric servo injection molding while offering much broader factory automation capabilities.
• Bühler Group: Swiss industrial group with a major die-casting machinery division. Competes with TOYO in die-casting while operating a much broader portfolio across food processing and die-casting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@toyoinnovex2025

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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