Wakita

What Wakita does

Wakita (株式会社ワキタ) is a Japanese public company founded May 4, 1949, headquartered in Osaka and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (ticker 8125). It operates a diversified three-segment business: Construction Machinery (rental, sales, ICT/construction DX, MEIHO proprietary products, and international used-machinery trading through WIN Auction), Commercial Affairs (nursing care equipment via the Frontier Division and karaoke/AV equipment via the Sound & Visual Division), and Real Estate. The hybrid sales-plus-rental model is described as unique within Japan's temporary construction industry and ranks Wakita 2nd among trading companies and 6th-7th in rental scale, with a nationwide branch network spanning Hokkaido to Okinawa and products sourced from 400+ manufacturers.

Core technology spans proprietary MEIHO-brand portable equipment (generators, welders, LED lighting, compact snow blowers), ICT construction solutions delivered through the WAKITA CSS subsidiary (XAURS UAV photogrammetry, GEO-PRESS Cloud, BIM/CIM modeling), the KaoKara AI heat-stress monitoring camera (facial analysis licensed from Pola Orbis Group, NETIS-registered KT-240046-VE, 3,000+ site deployments), and specialized equipment such as the F3C remote-controlled block-grasping device for marine civil engineering. The 100% pre-shipment inspection facility at Shiga Factory and a 200+ partner service-center network support after-sales operations.

Wakita generates revenue through usage-based rental fees (base management fee plus compensation fee for insurance/protection, billed per rental period assuming 8-hour daily operation), one-time machinery sales including in-house installment and lease financing, subscription-style ICT/BIM service contracts, transaction fees on international used-machinery auctions, recurring nursing care facility lease and equipment rental income, and recurring real estate leasing. The company employed 2,160 people on a consolidated basis (633 non-consolidated) as of February 28, 2026.

Name

Wakita

Legal name

株式会社ワクタ

Website

https://wakita.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental and Sales

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Cleaning & Environmental Equipment Rental/Leasing (Vacuum Trucks, Dust Control, Dehumidifiers) (TLABAFAK)

Keywords

• Construction machinery rental
• Construction equipment sales
• ICT construction solutions
• Nursing care equipment
• Karaoke equipment distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Machinery Rental: Rental of civil engineering and construction machinery, including equipment for ground improvement, foundation work, ICT-related machinery, and specialized machinery. Leverages nationwide network to provide one-stop support from machinery sourcing to surveying and data creation.
2. Construction Machinery Sales: Wholesale sales of construction machinery, temporary construction materials, and DX products from over 400 domestic and international manufacturers. Includes proprietary MEIHO brand products. Provides finance solutions including in-house installment sales and lease arrangements.
3. ICT Solutions (Construction DX): i-Construction contract services, equipment sales and rentals, and system development for promoting worksite DX. WAKITA CSS Co., Ltd. provides surveying, data creation, and BIM/CIM model creation services.
4. Temporary Construction Equipment Sales: Sales of maintenance machinery, temporary construction materials, and heavy equipment through exclusive distributor function. Daiyu Corporation products are the main offerings.
5. International Trading (Used Construction Machinery Export): Export of high-quality used construction machinery to countries worldwide since the 1980s. Operates auction business (WIN Auction). Leverages nationwide supplier network and company-owned rental fleet.
6. Nursing Care - Frontier Division: Land and building ownership for nursing care facilities; sales and rental of nursing care equipment and DX hardware. Operates owned nursing care facilities. Three group companies (WAKITA CARENET, Sunnetworklive, Care'x) provide wholesale and rental of nursing care equipment.
7. Sound & Visual (Karaoke & AV Equipment): Sales of karaoke equipment and home appliances (LCD TVs, air conditioners). Offers wholesale, financial solutions (in-house installment sales), and bulk product sales. Serves karaoke boxes, restaurants, hotels, and nursing care facilities.
8. Real Estate: Leasing of office buildings, rental housing, condominiums; sales of detached houses and residential properties; hotel operations. Develops, manages, and operates diverse properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Wakita is a hybrid construction machinery trading company that rents and sells civil engineering and construction equipment through a nationwide branch network, supported by ICT/construction DX solutions (i-Construction, UAV surveying, AI heat-stress monitoring), proprietary MEIHO-brand equipment, international export of used machinery, and complementary nursing care equipment, karaoke/AV equipment, and real estate businesses.

Product overview

Wakita operates a diversified business across three main segments: Construction Machinery Business (rental, sales, ICT solutions, MEIHO original products, international trading), Commercial Affairs (nursing care facilities and karaoke equipment), and Real Estate Business. The Construction Machinery Business offers a unique hybrid model combining sales and rentals, ranking second in industry as a trading company for construction machinery sales and sixth/seventh in rental scale. The company has developed proprietary ICT solutions including XAURS, GEO-PRESS Cloud, and AI-powered heat monitoring (カオカラ), alongside original MEIHO brand products spanning generators, welding machines, pressure washers, and construction equipment. Wakita hosts the annual Wakita Jumbo Fair exhibition showcasing latest equipment and technologies, and operates the WAKITA CON-PAS portal for product information and the wakita-estate.com platform for real estate services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEIHO: Original products brand for construction machinery and equipment
• WAKITA CON-PAS
• WAKITA Jumbo Fair
• WA!
• HOTEL CORDIA OSAKA
• ナーシングホームはーとふる
• NERUSON
• WIN Auction
• カオカラ (Kaokara)

Products and services

• Construction Machinery Rental Rental of civil engineering and construction machinery through Wakita's nationwide branch network, covering ground improvement, foundation work, ICT-related and specialized machinery. Includes inspection, delivery, and insurance/compensation fee components.
• Construction Machinery and Temporary Construction Equipment Sales Wholesale and direct sales of construction machinery, temporary construction materials, and DX products from over 400 domestic and international manufacturers, including proprietary MEIHO-brand products and exclusive distribution for Daiyu Corporation temporary equipment. Provides in-house installment sales and lease financing.
• ICT Solutions (i-Construction / Construction DX) One-stop i-Construction support from surveying to construction to inspection, including UAV photogrammetry (XAURS), ground improvement monitoring (GEO-PRESS Cloud), BIM/CIM model creation, and remote operation/autonomous driving technologies via group companies WAKITA CSS and TAIYU. Supports JCMA ICT Construction Certification.
• MEIHO Brand Proprietary Products In-house brand of construction and portable equipment including generators (HPG series), welders, pressure washers, LED flood lights, air circulators, blades, portable hand saws, vacuum cleaners, compact cleaners, transport vehicles, evaporative coolers, spot coolers, oil-fired portable heaters, and compact snow blowers. Sold through diverse channels outside civil engineering/construction.
• International Trading – Used Construction Machinery Export & WIN Auction Export of used Japanese construction machinery to overseas markets since the 1980s, leveraging Wakita's nationwide supplier network and company-owned rental fleet. Operates the WIN Auction online auction platform for international machinery transactions.
• Frontier Division – Nursing Care Services and Equipment Land and building ownership for nursing care facilities, sales and rental of nursing care equipment and DX hardware, and operation of owned nursing care facilities. Three group companies (WAKITA CARENET, Sunnetworklive, Care'x) provide wholesale and rental of nursing care equipment, making Wakita the third-largest player in Japan's nursing care equipment wholesale/rental market.
• Sound & Visual – Karaoke and AV Equipment Wholesale and direct sales of karaoke equipment and home appliances (LCD TVs, air conditioners) to karaoke boxes, restaurants, hotels, and welfare facilities. Offers in-house installment financing and bulk product sales, plus business succession and M&A support.
• Real Estate Business Leasing of office buildings, rental housing, and condominiums; sales of detached houses and residential properties; and hotel operations (including HOTEL CORDIA OSAKA). Develops, manages, and operates diverse properties.
• KaoKara (カオカラ) AI Heat Stress Monitoring System AI-powered heat stress monitoring system for construction sites and factories. Uses facial analysis technology (licensed from Pola Orbis Group) to detect subtle signs of heat illness (skin color, expression, sweating) and integrates with WBGT data to visualize deep body temperature rise risk. Cloud-based centralized management with email notifications. NETIS registered (KT-240046-VE). Deployed at 3,000+ sites nationwide.
• F3C Remote-Controlled Wave-Dissipating Block Grasping Device Hydraulic grasping device for underwater placement and removal of wave-dissipating blocks. Remote operation eliminates need for divers and rigging workers. Five models covering 8t to 80t blocks. F3C-8 available for rental; others made-to-order.
• Restroom Vehicle (Mobile Toilet Solution) Self-propelled mobile restroom solution mounted on a vehicle. Equipped with washlet toilet, urinal, hand washing basin, large exhaust fan. Water tank 70L, sewage tank 250L. Registered as regular automobile (8-number), drivable with standard license. Customizable for use as office or rest room.
• GEO-PRESS Cloud / GeoSmart Ground Improvement System Ground improvement system solution leveraging cloud technology for geotechnical applications, including the GeoSmart medium-layer improvement edition.
• POWER SHAVER – Steel Plate Debris Removal Machine Machine for removing debris adhered to steel plates used in construction. Enables efficient reuse of steel plates at construction sites and is distributed exclusively by Wakita from Daiyu Corporation.
• SWING & SHIFT – Steel Plate Straightening Press Press machine for straightening bent steel plates. Enables quick and easy correction of curved steel plates for improved worksite efficiency. Distributed exclusively by Wakita from Daiyu Corporation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nursing care equipment processing improved from ~400 sheets/day to ~1,000 sheets/day per worker with Wakita cleaning machines
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WAKITA CSS Co., Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationGroup company specializing in ICT construction support. Provides UAV surveying (XAURS), 3D data creation, and BIM/CIM model creation services. Enables Wakita to offer one-stop support from surveying to inspection for i-Construction projects.
• TAIYU Co., Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationGroup company providing remote operation and autonomous driving technologies for construction machinery. Contributes to Wakita's labor-saving and efficiency-enhancing solutions for construction sites nationwide.
• Care'xcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired to strengthen Wakita's nursing care equipment wholesale and rental business. Together with WAKITA CARENET and Sunnetworklive, makes Wakita the third-largest player in Japan's nursing care equipment wholesale rental market.
• WAKITA CARENETcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup company providing nursing care equipment wholesale and rental services. One of three group companies (along with Sunnetworklive and Care'x) in the nursing care segment.
• SunnetworklivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup company in the nursing care equipment wholesale and rental business. Part of Wakita's Frontier Division serving nursing care facilities with nationwide coverage.
• 東日興産株式会社coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGroup company (Ton icon Co., Ltd.) operating as a trading company. Extends Wakita's distribution network in the construction machinery trading business.
• Daiyu CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationWakita serves as the exclusive distributor (総発売元) for Daiyu Corporation's temporary construction equipment products. Products include POWER SHAVER steel plate debris removal machines and SWING & SHIFT plate straightening presses.
• Over 400 Domestic and International ManufacturerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction machinery manufacturers including Hitachi Construction Machinery Japan, KOBELCO, Sumitomo Construction Machinery, Kubota Construction Machinery Japan, Yanmar, Tsurumi Pump, Denyo, AIRMAN, Mikasa, and others. Products include excavators, mini excavators, dump trucks, generators, water pumps, and more.
• 200+ Designated Partner Service CenterscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNationwide after-sales maintenance network of over 200 designated partner service centers providing service and support for construction machinery across Japan.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kanamoto Co., Ltd. Japan's largest construction equipment rental company (TSE Prime listed). Directly comparable to Wakita on the rental side and operates a similar hybrid sales-plus-rental model, making it the closest like-for-like peer in Japan.
• Nishio Rent All Co., Ltd. One of Japan's largest construction equipment rental operators, also TSE Prime listed. Competes head-to-head with Wakita for rental contracts across civil engineering and construction sites nationwide.
• AKTIO Corporation: Major Japanese construction equipment rental company. Directly comparable to Wakita's rental division in target customers (construction contractors) and product categories (heavy machinery and temporary equipment).
• Nikko Co., Ltd. Japanese construction equipment distributor and rental operator with a hybrid model similar to Wakita's. Overlaps in target customers (construction firms) and in combining sales of third-party OEM machinery with own rental fleet.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar Japan: Japanese arm of the global construction equipment OEM. Comparable as a broader incumbent; its machines flow through Wakita's distribution and rental network and its product launches set competitive benchmarks Wakita must respond to.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Major Japanese OEM of excavators and construction equipment. Wakita is one of its distribution partners, making it a broader incumbent whose pricing and channel decisions directly shape Wakita's trading economics.
• Komatsu Ltd. Global construction and mining equipment OEM with deep Japan presence. Comparable as a broader industry incumbent whose Smart Construction DX ecosystem competes with Wakita's i-Construction offerings and whose dealer network competes with Wakita's trading arm.
• Sumitomo Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Japanese construction equipment OEM whose excavators and crawler cranes are distributed in part through Wakita. Comparable as a broader OEM incumbent shaping pricing, product roadmap and channel economics for Wakita's trading business.
• Kubota Corporation: Japanese OEM with a strong compact construction equipment line distributed through Wakita. Comparable as a broader incumbent whose compact excavator and mini-machinery products overlap with Wakita's customer demand profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Wakita_kenki
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@wakita-pr
• Instagraminstagram.com/wakita_kenki

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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