Maruka

What Maruka does

Maruka, now operating under the unified Unisol Corporation brand and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (tyo:7594), is a Japanese industrial trading company founded in 1946 and headquartered in Osaka. The company serves manufacturing and industrial customers through five integrated business segments: Industrial Machinery (general-purpose and specialized machines plus manufacturing-line system solutions), Machine/Tool (automation, overseas-cost-down, energy-saving, and SDG-aligned products), Global (overseas procurement and rapid parts response through domestic and international staff), Engineering (equipment layout, mechanism proposals, installation and relocation), and Food (production-line solutions addressing labor saving, automation, and energy efficiency). Underpinning these segments is an internal technology layer combining IoT, automation, and engineering capabilities applied to industrial machinery and tooling selection. The company monetizes through direct sales and engineering consultation, with pricing not publicly disclosed, targeting Japanese enterprise and mid-market manufacturers facing labor shortages, cost pressure, and SDG/ESG compliance demands.

The company also operates a proprietary original-brand portfolio of five lines (GIGA Selection, Vertex, Insize, Clamptek, Linearbiz) covering industrial consumables, clamping solutions, measurement tools, and linear-motion products. Recent product activity (2026) includes the launch of the GSPC2530 spot cooler, M-01-A/M-21-A desktop drill grinders, and a re-release of the GIGA Protect skin protection cream, all under the GIGA Selection brand. Reported revenue of approximately 1,015 (in JPY billions) for fiscal year 2025 represents a multi-year decline from a 2022 peak, with EBITDA and operating income compressing in parallel.

Name

Maruka

Legal name

ユニソル株式会社

Website

https://maruka.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Maruka (operating as Unisol Corporation) is a Japanese industrial trading company that combines machinery, machine tools, IoT, automation, and engineering services to deliver integrated solutions for manufacturing clients across five business segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Maruka (UNISOL Corporation) is a Japanese industrial trading company that distributes industrial machinery, machine tools, equipment, and consumables, and provides engineering services including equipment layout design, installation, and relocation. It sells both third-party maker products and its own five proprietary brands (GIGA Selection, Vertex, Insize, Clamptek, Linearbiz), and operates across five business segments: Industrial Machinery, Machine/Tool, Global, Engineering, and Food.

Product overview

Unisol Corporation offers a unified platform combining five original proprietary brands (GIGA Selection, Vertex, Insize, Clamptek, and Linearbiz) alongside five integrated business segments: Industrial Machinery, Machine/Tool, Global, Engineering, and Food businesses. The original brands provide specialized industrial products while the business segments deliver comprehensive solutions combining machinery, tools, IoT, automation technology, and engineering expertise to solve manufacturing challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GIGA Selection (ギガ・セレクション): Original brand product line including skin protection cream (giga protect)
• Vertex (バーテックス)
• Insize (インサイズ)
• Clamptek (クランプテック)
• Linearbiz (リニア・ビズ)

Products and services

• Industrial Machinery Business Provides general-purpose machines, specialized machines, and manufacturing line system solutions tailored to customer requirements. Targets Japanese manufacturers needing production equipment and integrated line solutions.
• Machine/Tool Business Offers automation solutions, cost reduction through overseas products, energy saving, and SDG-contributing products to meet diverse customer needs. Serves manufacturers seeking machine tools and consumable tooling.
• Global Business Provides support through Japanese and overseas staff, with rapid response to tools, parts, and materials needed abroad through domestic and international networks. Targets manufacturers with overseas operations needing fast procurement.
• Engineering Business Offers services including equipment layout creation, equipment mechanism proposals, installation and relocation of equipment and machine tools. Targets manufacturers planning facility setup, expansion, or relocation.
• Food Business Specializes in production line solutions for food manufacturers and addresses labor saving, automation, energy saving, and SDG goals. Serves food producers needing specialized line design and automation.
• Desktop Drill Grinder M-01-A / M-21-A Original-brand desktop drill grinder models M-01-A and M-21-A launched for sharpening drill bits, targeting industrial and machine shop users.
• Spot Cooler Strong Cooling Type GSPC2530 Original-brand spot cooler strong cooling type model GSPC2530 launched for localized industrial cooling applications.
• GIGA Selection Skin Protection Cream GIGA Protect Original-brand skin protection cream under the GIGA Selection line, re-launched for sale due to popular demand among industrial workplace users.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: US-based industrial MRO distributor serving metalworking and manufacturing customers with metalworking tools, machinery, and supplies. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial supply distribution with overlapping customer base.
• Fastenal Company: Global industrial and construction supplies distributor with strong vending-machine and on-site customer models. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial supply distribution with established global footprint and digital ordering systems.
• W.W. Grainger, Inc. Largest North American industrial distribution company offering MRO supplies, tools, and machinery via digital channels. Comparable as a global industrial supply incumbent with broader product breadth and stronger digital infrastructure than Maruka/Unisol.

Direct peers

• Hanwa Co., Ltd. Japanese trading company handling steel, metals, machinery, and industrial materials with global procurement networks. Comparable to Maruka/Unisol as a Japanese industrial trading house with similar global sourcing capabilities and customer overlap.
• Nagase & Co., Ltd. Japanese trading company specializing in chemicals, plastics, electronics, and industrial materials with global network. Comparable as a diversified Japanese industrial trading business with similar customer base and global procurement model.
• Trusco Nakayama Corporation: Japanese wholesaler of professional tools, industrial supplies, and MRO products with direct-sales catalog and e-commerce channels. Directly comparable to Maruka/Unisol's Machine/Tool business segment serving manufacturing customers.
• Misumi Corporation: Japanese manufacturer and distributor of factory automation, press die, plastic mold, and electronic components via direct-sales e-commerce platform. Comparable as a competing industrial machinery/components supplier to Japanese manufacturers with strong digital capabilities.
• Iwatani Corporation: Japanese industrial gas and equipment supplier with engineering and machinery distribution capabilities. Partially comparable through its industrial equipment and engineering services exposure to Japanese manufacturing customers.
• MonotaRO Co., Ltd. Japanese e-commerce platform for industrial MRO supplies including tools, machinery, and consumables. Comparable as a direct competitor in industrial supply distribution to Japanese SMEs and manufacturers, with stronger digital positioning.
• Yamazen Corporation: Japanese trading company specializing in factory automation, industrial machinery, tools, and equipment distribution. Closely comparable to Maruka/Unisol in serving Japanese manufacturers with machinery, tools, and engineering solutions across multiple industry verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments1 record

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