Kuriyama Corporation

What Kuriyama Corporation does

Kuriyama Corporation (クリヤマジャパン株式会社) is a Japanese industrial materials and flooring manufacturer operating as the primary operating subsidiary of Kuriyama Holdings Corporation (TYO: 3355), headquartered in Osaka's Chuo ward. The company runs two distinct business segments: Industrial Materials (rubber and resin components, hoses, expansion joints, and the only domestically manufactured urea Selective Catalytic Reduction system for construction and agricultural machinery OEMs) and Sports & Construction Materials (a comprehensive flooring portfolio spanning TARAFLEX vinyl sports flooring with 4,400+ Japan and 70,000+ global installations, Mondoturf artificial turf, Mondotrack athletics surfaces, Acestone non-slip platform tiles, M-Braille tactile paving, porcelain tiles, and photoluminescent safety products). It supplies as a Tier1 OEM partner to Japanese construction and agricultural machinery manufacturers and serves as a comprehensive flooring manufacturer to commercial facilities, railway operators, sports facility operators, and public institutions.

Name

Kuriyama Corporation

Legal name

クリヤマジャパン株式会社 (Kuriyama Japan Corporation)

Website

https://kuriyama.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kuriyama Corporation is a Japanese rubber and resin materials manufacturer operating two segments: industrial components (including Japan's only domestic urea SCR system) supplied as a Tier1 to construction and agricultural machinery OEMs, and a comprehensive flooring portfolio (TARAFLEX, Mondoturf, tactile paving, non-slip tiles) for sports facilities, railway infrastructure, and commercial real estate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber and Resin Products

NAICS

All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Matting, Flooring & Safety Rubber Products (IMANALAI)

Keywords

• Rubber industrial materials
• Urea SCR systems
• Sports flooring materials
• Construction machinery components
• Athletic track surfaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Materials Sales: Sale of rubber and resin products including urea SCR systems, industrial hoses, and mechanical components to construction machinery, agricultural machinery, power plant, and shipbuilding manufacturers. Single largest segment, positioning the company as a global Tier1 supplier.
2. Sports & Construction Flooring Materials: Sale and installation of comprehensive flooring materials including TARAFLEX sports sheets, MONDOTURF artificial turf, ceramic tiles, tactile paving tiles, and non-slip flooring. Includes manufacturer-managed installation services for sports facilities and commercial projects.
3. Dust Control Products: Sale of dust control related products through Kuriyama Plesia (クリヤマプリージア), contributing to comfortable living environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kuriyama Corporation (Kuriyama Japan Corporation / クリヤマジャパン株式会社) manufactures and sells rubber and resin industrial components, including urea selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems for diesel emissions control, and comprehensive flooring materials for sports, construction, and commercial facilities. The company operates two business segments: Industrial Materials, where it serves as a Tier 1 supplier of rubber and resin parts to construction and agricultural machinery OEMs, and Sports/Construction Materials, which produces vinyl flooring, artificial turf, athletic track surfaces, and industrial tiles. It is the only domestic Japanese manufacturer of urea SCR systems for diesel engines.

Product overview

Kuriyama Corporation is a comprehensive materials manufacturer operating two main business segments: Industrial Materials and Sports/Construction Materials. The Industrial Materials segment supplies rubber and resin components for construction machinery, agricultural machinery, power plants, and shipbuilding, including the only urea SCR system manufactured in Japan. The Sports/Construction Materials segment provides comprehensive flooring solutions spanning commercial facilities (WOOD FEEL TILE, Gracera, Universal, General tiles), railway infrastructure (Acestone, M-Brail, C-Brail, TALE-TILE), and sports facilities (Taraflex vinyl sports flooring with 4,400+ Japan installations, Mondoturf artificial turf, Mondotrack athletic tracks). The company also offers specialized products including Stock Light photoluminescent safety systems, Mort mail bridge components, and dust control solutions. Products are distributed through group companies across Asia including Sun-A, Mitoyo, Shanghai Kuriyama, Ohji Rubber, and Kuriyama Thailand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• タラフレックス (Taraflex): Sports flooring products - vinyl sports sheets for gymnasiums and arenas, with over 70,000 installations worldwide and 4,400+ in Japan
• Mondoturf (モンドターフ)
• Mondotrack (モンドトラック)
• Taraair
• Kuriyama R&D
• Kuriyama Plusia

Products and services

• TARAFLEX (Taraflex) Sports Vinyl Flooring Multi-purpose sports vinyl flooring used in indoor gymnasiums and multi-sport venues; sold to sports facility operators, educational institutions, and commercial facility developers.
• MONDOTURF Artificial Turf Artificial turf system for sports fields such as soccer, rugby, and multipurpose outdoor athletic facilities; supplied to sports facility operators and public institutions.
• MONDOTRACK Athletic Track Surface Prefabricated rubber athletic track surfacing system for competitive running tracks; sold to stadium and athletics facility builders, schools, and public sports authorities.
• Urea SCR System (Diesel Emissions Control) Urea selective catalytic reduction system for reducing NOx emissions from diesel engines; Kuriyama is the only domestic Japanese manufacturer of this system, sold to construction machinery, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicle, railway, and industrial engine OEMs.
• Industrial Rubber and Resin Components Custom rubber and resin molded parts, hoses, and functional components supplied as Tier 1 parts to construction machinery and agricultural machinery OEMs.
• Construction and Industrial Flooring Materials Floor tiles, elastic paving, and related construction surface materials for commercial facilities, public infrastructure, and railway-related projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70,000+ global TARAFLEX installations across 77 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, supporting and core.

• 大同生命SV.LEAGUE GROWTH (Daido Life SV.LEAGUE GROWTH)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2026Gold partner sponsorship for the professional volleyball league starting October 2026. Kuriyama supports the league and its athletes through floor material sponsorship, promoting health and sports development.
• Sun-A Co., Ltd. (株)サンエーsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSun-A designs, develops, and manufactures urea water quality sensors and fuel quality sensors. A key related company within the Kuriyama group contributing to emissions control technology.
• Mitoyo Co., Ltd. (株式会社ミトヨ)supportingTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial rubber and resin product development, manufacturing, and sales. Has overseas subsidiaries in Thailand and China; operates globally across Asia.
• Shanghai Kuriyama Trading Co., Ltd. (上海栗山贸易有限公司)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales of rubber and resin products in China, primarily targeting construction and agricultural machinery manufacturers.
• Ojik Rubber Chemistry Co., Ltd. (王子ゴム化成株)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales of rubber and resin products for Asian markets. Functions as an industrial hose sales base for global product distribution.
• NORMA Japan Co., Ltd. (ノルマジャパン株式会社)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of NORMA Group, sells hose clamps, quick-connect resin connectors, and metal joint fittings across Japan, providing sales and technical support.
• Tecnicas e Ingenieria de Proteccion S.A.U (Tipsa)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish partner for sales of rubber and resin products in Spain and European markets, expanding Kuriyama's presence beyond Asia.
• Kuriyama R&D Co., Ltd. (クリヤマR&D株式会社)coreTechnology or IntegrationKuriyama group R&D center conducting product research, development, and inspection services for all group companies. Located within the group network.
• Kuriyama Plesia Co., Ltd. (クリヤマプリージア株)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDust control product sales and real estate management operations. Handles the company's dust control related product distribution.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trelleborg AB: Global Swedish leader in engineered polymer solutions including industrial hoses, expansion joints, and sealing products for construction and industrial machinery - directly comparable to Kuriyama's industrial rubber/resin segment.
• Mondo S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of athletic tracks and artificial turf including the MONDOTURF brand that Kuriyama distributes in Japan; a directly comparable sports surface peer with overlapping product lines.
• Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. Japanese rubber products manufacturer serving automotive, construction, and industrial machinery OEMs with hoses, sealing products, and functional rubber components - directly comparable Japan-based peer.
• Gerflor: French manufacturer that originally developed TARAFLEX sports flooring; competes directly with Kuriyama in global sports vinyl flooring and is the source of the IP Kuriyama distributes in Japan.
• Forbo Flooring Systems: European flooring manufacturer with significant sports flooring (Marmoleum and vinyl sports lines) and commercial flooring exposure - comparable peer in the comprehensive flooring manufacturer category.
• NORMA Group: German-based global manufacturer of engineered joining technology including hose clamps and connectors; Kuriyama's NORMA Japan subsidiary distributes NORMA Group products, and the two are tightly aligned commercial partners serving similar industrial customers.
• Nitta Corporation: Japanese industrial rubber products company producing belts, hoses, and rubber components for industrial machinery - comparable Japan-based peer competing in similar OEM supply channels.
• Bando Chemical Industries: Japanese manufacturer of industrial rubber products including power transmission belts, hoses, and rubber/resin components for automotive and industrial applications - directly comparable Japan-based peer in industrial rubber.

Broad incumbents

• Tarkett: Global flooring manufacturer with extensive sports and commercial flooring lines - a broad incumbent peer for Kuriyama's comprehensive flooring business segment.
• Parker Hannifin: Global diversified motion and control technologies leader with significant industrial hose, sealing, and rubber products exposure - serves as a broad incumbent comparable for Kuriyama's industrial components segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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