UNION Corporation Japan

What UNION Corporation Japan does

UNION Corporation Japan is a privately held Japanese architectural hardware manufacturer headquartered in Japan, operating five product series organized by end market: ARCHISM (architectural hardware), STYLIO (interior doors and storage), MODELIZE (residential hardware), PREGANO (hotel guest room hardware), and HULAND SCAPE (protective barriers and wheel stops). The company produces door handles, lever handles, sanitary hardware, floor equipment, tactile paving, custom metalwork, and protective barriers in stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and specialty finishes, with proprietary technologies including UNIFORT II antimicrobial and antiviral handrail coatings and Naviline JIS T 9251:2001-compliant tactile paving for visually impaired individuals. The catalog spans over 1,000 SKUs and the company references more than 6,700 completed construction projects across Japan, including major landmarks such as Toranomon Hills Station Tower, Park Hyatt Tokyo, Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, and the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art.

The company's go-to-market is a multi-channel distribution model: an authorized dealer network with a dedicated ordering portal (union2.artunion.co.jp), direct e-commerce (artunionec.com), a web member service providing CAD downloads and product specifications to architects and contractors, and direct project sales for custom fabrication (製作金物) where pricing is inquiry-based. Standard catalog products are priced per unit with Japanese consumption tax included, ranging from approximately ¥350 for tactile indicators to ¥135,000 for premium handrails. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales across a customer base that spans architects, general contractors, residential developers, hotel operators, museums, public facilities, and government projects. The company is privately held with no disclosed revenue, no parent company, and no venture capital involvement. It is also affiliated with a cultural foundation (UNION Art Formation Culture Foundation / UFFEC) focused on art and design, and has been actively investing in brand visibility through Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 participation, TECTURE AWARD 2025 gold sponsorship, and OSAKA FUORI SALONE 2025 exhibition.

Business activity through 2025-2026 indicates steady product portfolio management: PVD finish updates to the PREGANO hotel series, a broader pricing revision announced in March 2026, and the discontinuation of Nambu iron door handles due to supply constraints. The company operates exclusively within Japan, with no international expansion disclosed.

Name

UNION Corporation Japan

Legal name

UNION CORPORATION JAPAN

Website

https://artunion.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UNION Corporation Japan is a privately held Japanese architectural hardware manufacturer producing door handles, sanitary hardware, floor equipment, protective barriers, tactile paving, and custom metalwork across five product series for architects, contractors, hotels, museums, and residential developers in Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Hardware Manufacturing

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Hardware Retailers (44414)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Doors (IMADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stair Parts, Railings & Architectural Woodwork (HSAPAIAJ), Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Architectural hardware
• Door handles
• Sanitary hardware
• Hotel hardware
• Custom metalwork

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Hardware Products: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling architectural hardware including door handles, lever handles, sanitary hardware, floor equipment, protective barriers, and custom fabrication for architectural projects.
2. E-commerce Sales: Direct consumer sales through the company's online shop (artunionec.com) for selected products, allowing end customers and dealers to purchase directly.
3. Custom Fabrication (製作金物): Bespoke metal fabrication services for architectural exteriors, decorative elements, handrails, gates, and facades based on project specifications. Many products require inquiry for pricing, indicating custom project-based sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UNION Corporation Japan manufactures and sells architectural hardware products including door handles, lever handles, sanitary hardware, floor equipment, protective barriers, custom metalwork, and specialized products for hotels, residential, and commercial buildings. The company operates across five branded product series (ARCHISM, STYLIO, MODELIZE, PREGANO, HULAND SCAPE) with materials ranging from stainless steel and aluminum to brass and resin. Products are distributed through direct e-commerce, an authorized dealer network, and project-based direct sales primarily serving the Japanese construction market.

Product overview

UNION Corporation Japan is a Japanese hardware manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of architectural, residential, and commercial hardware products. The product lineup is organized under five core sub-brands: (1) ARCHISM (アーキズム) for architectural hardware including door handles, lever handles, door equipment, storage/inspection doors, fire extinguisher cases, architectural hardware, sanitary hardware, tactile paving (ナビライン), custom metalwork, and floor equipment; (2) STYLIO (スタイリオ) for interior doors and storage solutions; (3) MODELIZE (モデライズ) for residential hardware including the LAMOE, UNIMO, and GENNOV product lines; (4) PREGANO (プレガノ) for hotel guest room hardware; and (5) HULAND SCAPE (ヒューランドスケープ) for protective barriers and car stops. The company does not offer a unified software platform but rather sells individual hardware product families, each available in multiple materials (stainless steel, aluminum, brass/copper, wood, resin, steel) and finishes (mirror, hairline, matte) across its catalog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARCHISM (アーキズム): Architectural hardware products including door handles, lever handles, door equipment, storage doors, fire extinguisher cases, architectural hardware, sanitary hardware, tactile paving for visually impaired, custom metalwork, and floor equipment.
• STYLIO (スタイリオ)
• MODELIZE (モデライズ)
• PREGANO (プレガノ)
• HULAND SCAPE (ヒューランドスケープ)

Products and services

• ARCHISM (アーキズム) Architectural Hardware Comprehensive architectural hardware product line for commercial and institutional buildings, including door handles, lever handles, door equipment, storage doors, fire extinguisher cases, sanitary hardware, tactile paving for visually impaired persons, custom metalwork, and floor equipment. Designed for architects, contractors, and construction companies.
• STYLIO (スタイリオ) Interior Doors and Storage Interior doors and storage solutions including storage/inspection doors, room doors and partitions, wall storage, and folding doors. Designed for commercial and residential interiors.
• MODELIZE (モデライズ) Residential Hardware Residential hardware encompassing LAMOE (lever handles, turn pieces, recessed pulls, mortise locks, paper holders, towel bars, knobs, hooks), UNIMO (lever handles and accessories for sliding/opening doors), and GENNOV product lines. Designed for residential developers and homeowners.
• PREGANO (プレガノ) Hotel Guest Room Hardware Complete hotel guest room hardware including entrance door hardware, interior sliding/swing doors, sanitary accessories for bath, washroom, and toilet, wardrobes, knobs, and aluminum sliding doors. Designed for hotels, resorts, and hospitality operators.
• HULAND SCAPE (ヒューランドスケープ) Protective Barriers Protective barriers and car stops including guardrails, bollards, wheel stops, and related products for urban infrastructure and public spaces. Designed for parking structures, public facilities, and urban development projects.
• Floor Equipment (フロアエクイップメント) Floor-level equipment products including belt partitions, pole partitions, partition ropes, sign partitions, visitor card boxes, dust boxes, ash trays, umbrella stands, and moving signs, under the ARCHISM architectural hardware brand. Products available in stainless steel, aluminum, and brass with customizable colors and finishes.
• Custom Metalwork (製作金物) Custom architectural metalwork including exterior decorations, eaves, wall decorations, door decorations, facades, handrails, gates, fences, louvers, and other bespoke metal components. Sold by inquiry with project-based pricing for construction projects.
• Naviline Tactile Paving (ナビライン) Tactile paving studs for visually impaired persons, available in stone/concrete and carpet versions, with support plates. Compliant with JIS T 9251:2001 standards. Available in stainless steel with rubber coating for various installation surfaces.
• OAS Sanitary Hardware (サニタリーハードウェア) Sanitary hardware including handrails, paper towel holders, toilet latches, personal boxes, door bumpers/hooks, sanitary boxes, and dust boxes. Features UNIFORT II antimicrobial and antiviral properties for bathroom accessibility compliance. Designed for healthcare and hospitality environments.

Named customers24 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• YKK AP: Major Japanese manufacturer of architectural openings including aluminum doors, windows, and entrance systems for commercial buildings. Comparable to UNION as a broad architectural products supplier in the Japanese non-residential construction market, though YKK AP focuses on larger building envelope systems rather than finishing hardware.
• dormakaba: Global architectural hardware group formed from Dorma and Kaba, offering door hardware, access control, and movable wall systems for commercial and institutional buildings. Comparable to UNION in the commercial architectural hardware category, with dormakaba providing a relevant international benchmark for product breadth and specification-driven sales.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in access solutions and architectural hardware including locks, doors, and entrance automation operating across commercial and institutional segments. Comparable to UNION as a globally diversified architectural hardware supplier, though ASSA ABLOY serves a much broader international market with a more standardized product mix.
• LIXIL: Japan's largest building products group covering windows, doors, sanitary ware, tiles, and exterior products via brands including LIXIL, INAX, and TOSTEM. Comparable to UNION at the level of the broader Japanese architectural hardware and sanitary products category, though LIXIL operates at significantly greater scale across many adjacent categories.
• TOTO: Japan's leading sanitary ware manufacturer with complementary bathroom fittings and accessible hardware products. Comparable to UNION's OAS sanitary hardware and accessibility handrail lines as a Japanese sanitary hardware supplier to commercial, hospitality, and healthcare projects.
• JELD-WEN: Global manufacturer of doors, windows, and architectural openings serving residential and light commercial construction. Comparable to UNION's STYLIO interior doors and architectural openings business as a vertically integrated manufacturer of door and millwork products, though JELD-WEN operates at significantly larger scale and across more geographies.
• Häfele: German family-owned manufacturer of architectural hardware, furniture fittings, and electronic access control systems with established operations in Japan. Comparable to UNION as a multi-category architectural and furniture hardware supplier serving architects, dealers, and project specifiers, though Häfele operates globally with a more international product portfolio.

Direct peers

• NABCO (nabtesco): Japanese manufacturer of automatic door systems and architectural entrances serving commercial, healthcare, and transit facilities. Comparable to UNION in the Japanese commercial architectural openings market, particularly where automated and accessibility-compliant door systems are specified.
• MIWA Lock: Japanese specialty manufacturer of architectural locks, mortise locks, and door hardware under the MIWA brand. Directly comparable to UNION's door handles, lever handles, and door equipment ranges for commercial and institutional construction projects in Japan.
• Sugatsune: Japan-headquartered specialty hardware manufacturer offering architectural, furniture, and industrial hardware across multiple product families. Most directly comparable to UNION's ARCHISM and MODELIZE lines given the overlapping stainless/aluminum architectural hardware catalog and dealer-driven distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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