What Fujimak does

Fujimak Corporation is a Japan-based commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer founded in 1950 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO:5965). The company designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of heating, cooling, food preparation, washing, and storage equipment for professional kitchens, with proprietary Jet Oven conveyor technology as a flagship product (over 20,000 units sold since launch). Its product range also includes Combi Ovens (iCombi Pro/Classic), Vario Series multi-cooking centers, refrigeration equipment, bakery equipment, rice cooking systems, vacuum packaging machines, and the finibo automatic dish-sorting robot developed jointly with TechMagic K.K.

The company operates a vertically integrated business model encompassing kitchen design proposals, equipment manufacturing, construction, and after-sales maintenance, delivered through a direct sales force and 13 wholly-owned subsidiaries across Asia-Pacific and North America, with manufacturing concentrated in Fukuoka (ISO 9001/14001 certified), Shanghai, and Vietnam. Fujimak serves a horizontal mix of customer segments including restaurants, hotels, hospitals, food manufacturers, corporate cafeterias, educational institutions, government facilities, and marine/ship kitchens, with end customers ranging from Michelin-starred restaurants and global hotel chains to industrial bento producers and small bakeries. The revenue model combines hardware sales, professional kitchen design and construction services, and recurring maintenance contracts, with revenue projected at 474 billion JPY for the December 2025 fiscal year. The founding family remains involved in management, with Koji Kumagai as President and Toshiyuki Kumagai as Chairman.

Name

Fujimak

Legal name

fujimak corporation

Website

https://fujimak.biz

Company type

Public

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Fujimak Corporation is a Tokyo-based commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer founded in 1950, supplying proprietary Jet Ovens, combi ovens, refrigeration, and robotics to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, food manufacturers, and corporate cafeterias across 13 direct business bases worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Cooking Equipment & Parts Wholesale (AFAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK), Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI), Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB), Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Cooking equipment manufacturing
• Kitchen design services
• Food service equipment
• Combi ovens

Headquarters

HQ city

Shinbashi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices17 records

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. Kitchen Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacture and sale of commercial kitchen equipment including Jet Ovens, Combi Ovens, multi-cooking centers, refrigeration equipment, bakery equipment, rice cooking equipment, washing/sterilizing equipment, vacuum packaging machines, and cooling/warming carts.
2. Kitchen Design and Construction Services: Design and construction of kitchen facilities for restaurants, hotels, hospitals, factories, and corporate cafeterias. Provides comprehensive kitchen solutions from planning to implementation.
3. Kitchen Maintenance Services: After-sales service and maintenance for installed equipment through nationwide service network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fujimak manufactures and sells commercial kitchen equipment including Jet Ovens, Combi Ovens, Vario multi-cooking centers, refrigeration units, bakery equipment, rice cooking systems, dishwashers, vacuum packaging machines, and cooling/warming carts. The company also provides integrated kitchen design, construction, and after-sales maintenance services through a global network of 13 direct subsidiaries serving restaurants, hotels, hospitals, food manufacturers, and corporate cafeterias.

Product overview

Fujimak is a commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated kitchen solutions. The product lineup includes heating equipment (Combi Oven Series iCombi Pro/iCombi Classic, Vario Series Multi-Cooking Centers in dual-tank and large-capacity configurations, Jet Ovens/Continuous Jet Ovens, Super Jet, Wave Star, Mini Star, gas stoves, IH cookers, fryers, steamers, noodle boilers, tilting kettles, woks, and warming equipment), cooling equipment (refrigerators, freezers, blast chillers, barrier freezers, vacuum coolers, refrigerated display cases, and worktop refrigerators), bakery equipment (compact, small, and medium series including convection ovens, deck ovens, proofers, and baking accessories), rice cooking equipment (automatic rice cookers, Rice Pro fully automated systems, Rice Ace continuous systems, rice storage bins, washing machines, and table rice cookers), washing and sterilization equipment (undercounter dishwashers, conveyor dishwashers, M-iQ energy-efficient dishwashers, utensil washers, sanitizing cabinets, and UV sterilizers), vacuum packaging machines (table-top and standing models), and cooling/warming carts. The company also offers the finibo automatic dish-sorting robot developed jointly with TechMagic, and the Kitchen Link Cloud temperature management system. Custom solutions include Teppanyaki griddles and island kitchens, with full kitchen design, construction, and maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jet Oven (Continuous Jet Oven) Continuous jet oven using conveyor-based pressurized heated air technology for high-speed, uniform cooking of pizza, grilled dishes, and baked goods. A Japan-first innovation that enabled the pizza delivery business model in the 1980s.
• iCombi Pro Combi Oven Combi oven with automatic cooking and cleaning functions, capable of handling 80% of heating cooking needs through versatile steaming, baking, and roasting applications.
• iCombi Classic Combi Oven Combi oven with simple operation and precise temperature and humidity control for professional cooking applications.
• Vario Series Multi-Cooking Center (Dual Tank) Multi-cooking center performing boiling, grilling, stir-frying, stewing, frying, and pressure cooking in a single unit with dual-pan configuration.
• Vario Series Multi-Cooking Center (Large Capacity) Large-capacity multi-cooking center for rapid and safe production of large quantities of high-quality dishes across multiple cooking methods.
• Custom Made Teppanyaki Griddle Custom-made teppanyaki griddle plates designed and manufactured to customer specifications for teppanyaki restaurants and hotel banquet facilities.
• Island Kitchen Original island kitchen design and installation for open kitchen concepts in restaurants and hotel dining venues.
• finibo Automatic Dish-Sorting Robot Automatic dish-sorting robot jointly developed with TechMagic K.K. that uses machine learning, robotics, 6-axis conveyor tracking, and computer vision to automate dish washing and sorting operations. Cycle speeds of 4 sec/dish (picker) and 5 sec/dish (stower).
• Kitchen Link Cloud (Kitchen Connection Cloud) Cloud-based temperature management system using sensors to monitor refrigeration temperatures and transmit data wirelessly for HACCP-compliant food safety management.
• Refrigerators and Freezers Commercial refrigerators, freezers, and combined refrigeration units for food storage in restaurants, hotels, and institutional kitchens.
• Worktop Refrigerators Worktop refrigerators and freezers designed for integration with food preparation areas in commercial kitchens.
• Blast Chiller and Freezer Rapid cooling and freezing equipment for safely and efficiently cooling cooked foods in commercial and institutional kitchens.
• Bakery Equipment Series Commercial bakery equipment including compact, small, and medium series with convection ovens, deck ovens, proofers, and baking accessories for professional bakers and patisseries.
• Rice Cooking Equipment Automatic rice cooking equipment including three-tier cookers, Rice Pro fully automated systems, Rice Ace continuous systems, rice storage bins, washing machines, and table rice cookers for commercial food service.
• Washing and Sterilizing Equipment Commercial dishwashers including undercounter, conveyor, and high-efficiency M-iQ models, plus utensil washers, sanitizing cabinets, UV sterilizers, and disinfection storage cabinets.
• Vacuum Packaging Machine Vacuum packaging machines in table-top and standing configurations for food hygiene preservation and efficient vacuum cooking applications.
• Cooling and Warming Cart Mobile carts for transporting food at optimal cold or warm temperatures, available in manual and electric models for banquet and catering operations.
• Kitchen Design and Construction Services Design and construction of kitchen facilities for restaurants, hotels, hospitals, factories, and corporate cafeterias. Provides comprehensive kitchen solutions from planning to implementation.
• Kitchen Maintenance and After-Sales Service After-sales service and maintenance for installed kitchen equipment through a nationwide service network in Japan, supporting continuous operation and reliability over equipment lifecycles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Jet Oven technology has enabled 2+ hours cooking time to be reduced to minutes for certain applications
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TechMagic K.K.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2021Joint development partnership for finibo automatic dish-sorting robot. TechMagic provides latest machine learning and robotics expertise; Fujimax contributes commercial kitchen equipment knowledge and trial planning. finibo uses 6-axis conveyor tracking technology with image recognition for automated dish sorting at ANAC facilities.
• ANA Catering Service Co., Ltd. (ANAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2021Cooperation partner for finibo robot trials at ANAC Haneda Factory. ANAC provides catering services for domestic flights and currently uses conveyor-type dish washers. finibo trial aims to reduce personnel burden and cut costs by automating dish sorting and stowing tasks.
• Somerville (Singapore) Pte LtdminorOthersRelated company operating in Singapore market, listed under Fujimax group network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ali Group: Italian-headquartered global commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer with brands like Hoshizaki (US), Scotsman, and others. Overlapping product portfolio (cooking, refrigeration, warewashing) makes Ali Group a comparable broad incumbent, though much larger and more globally diversified.
• Dover Corporation: US diversified industrial manufacturer with foodservice refrigeration and cooking equipment segments (brands including Hillphoenix, Anthony). Comparable to Fujimak's refrigeration equipment offerings, though Dover operates across multiple industries.
• Manitowoc Foodservice: US-based commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer with comparable cooking, refrigeration, and warewashing products. Comparable customer base of restaurants, hotels, and institutional kitchens, but operates at much larger scale.
• Middleby Corporation: US-based global leader in commercial foodservice equipment with a broad portfolio including cooking, refrigeration, and food processing. Highly comparable product categories (ovens, refrigeration, warewashing) but at significantly larger scale and global reach.
• Hobart Corporation: US-based manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment including cooking, refrigeration, and warewashing. Comparable product categories to Fujimak especially in dishwashing (M-iQ series) and cooking equipment for institutional kitchens.
• Welbilt (now Middleby): Previously a standalone competitor (now part of Middleby) producing commercial cooking, refrigeration, and warewashing equipment under brands like Cleveland, Frymaster, and Merrychef. Direct overlap with Fujimak's combi ovens and Vario Series.

Direct peers

• Hoshizaki Corporation: Japanese commercial refrigeration and ice machine manufacturer, directly competing with Fujimak's commercial refrigeration equipment and serving overlapping Japanese foodservice customers. Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange with similar Japanese commercial kitchen footprint.
• Maruzen Co., Ltd. Japanese commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer and direct competitor in the domestic Japanese market. Serves similar restaurants, hotels, and institutional customers with overlapping product categories including cooking equipment and design-build services.
• Rational AG: The global leader in combi ovens and a direct competitor to Fujimak's iCombi Pro and iCombi Classic product lines. Both companies serve commercial kitchens in restaurants, hotels, and catering with steam/convection ovens, with comparable pricing and target customers.

Others

• TechMagic K.K. Japanese robotics startup and Fujimak's joint development partner for finibo dish-sorting robot. Not a direct competitor but a strategic technology partner that enables Fujimak's automation product roadmap, with capabilities in machine learning and robotics for food service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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