What 関西フエルトファブリック（株） does

Kansai Felt Fabric Co., Ltd. (関西フエルトファブリック株式会社) is a privately held Japanese industrial materials distribution and processing company founded in October 1938 and headquartered in Kita-ku, Osaka. Despite its name, the company operates across six business divisions: General Industry (industrial soft materials, insulation, vibration damping, cushioning for electronics, machinery, and medical equipment), Automotive (interior and exterior processed components such as ceiling, floor, door, and trunk materials for automotive tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers), Envirotec (exclusive Japan distribution of German BWF Group filter media, including needlona®, CS17®, and PM-Tec®, for dust collectors in power plants, cement factories, and waste incineration facilities), Interior Materials (wallpaper, flooring, carpets, curtains, and blinds sourced from international principals), Interior Development (sustainable materials and original brands including the 2023 Good Design Award-winning Connet furniture line), and Construction Management (interior construction services delivered through wholly-owned subsidiary East i Co., Ltd., established 2010).

The company's economic model combines exclusive Japan agency agreements with seven foreign manufacturers (BWF, Roberts, Forbo, HEY-SIGN, Color Rite, Kiesel, TRAXX), proprietary material processing capabilities (cutting, punching, adhesive bonding, sewing) executed at its Production and Logistics Center in Gamagori, Aichi, and a wholly-owned Asian subsidiary network covering Hong Kong, Shanghai, Dongguan, Guangzhou, Singapore, Thailand (including a Bangkok office opened 2025), and Vietnam. Group revenue is approximately 17 billion yen with an equity ratio near 65%, no external shareholders, and ownership concentrated in the founding Eguchi family across three generations (Ken Eguchi as Chairman, Yoshitaka Eguchi as President). The company serves more than 1,000 corporate customers with 500+ product types and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 certifications across its production hubs.

Kansai Felt Fabric monetizes primarily through quote-based B2B transactions via direct field sales teams in Japan (Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka) and overseas subsidiaries, supplemented by a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel (+iimono) operated through Plus i Co., Ltd. since June 2022. Recent strategic activity has emphasized Southeast Asia deepening (Bangkok office, 2025), automotive-grade capability expansion (Vietnam IATF 16949, 2023), and branded original-product development (Connet furniture, +wool, +Linoleum sites), positioning the firm as an integrated materials-to-installation platform rather than a pure felt wholesaler.

Name

関西フエルトファブリック（株）

Legal name

関西フエルトファブリック株式会社

Website

https://kansaifelt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Materials Distribution & Processing

NAICS

Textile Product Mills (314), Nonwoven Fabric Mills (313230), All Other Textile Product Mills (31499)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive & Transportation Technical Textiles (Interiors/Airbags/Seatbelts/Acoustic) (IMAOADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decorative & Soft Furnishings Manufacturing (Cushion Covers/Throws/Quilts) (IMAOAKAG), Hospitality & Institutional Home Textiles Manufacturing (Hotel/Hospital Bedding & Towels) (IMAOAKAI)

Keywords

• Industrial felt materials
• Filter media distribution
• Automotive interior components
• Interior finishing materials
• Material processing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Materials Sales: Sale of processed soft materials including felt, nonwoven fabrics, tapes, and films to industrial customers across electronics, manufacturing, and automotive sectors. Revenue generated through direct sales to approximately 1,000+ corporate customers handling 500+ product types.
2. Automotive Components Supply: Supply of processed automotive interior and exterior components (sound insulation, cushioning, vibration damping materials) to automotive interior manufacturers. Products include ceiling materials, floor carpets, door trims, and trunk components.
3. Filter Media and Envirotec Products: Sale and distribution of industrial filter bags and filter media (needlona®, CS17®, PM-Tec®) primarily sourced from German BWF Group as exclusive Japan agent, to dust collector manufacturers and industrial plant operators.
4. Interior Materials and Sustainable Products E-commerce: Sale of interior materials (wallpaper, flooring, curtains) and sustainable products (wool felt, linoleum) through direct sales to general contractors, retailers, and e-commerce consumers via the +iimono online platform.
5. Interior Construction Management: Interior construction and project management services through subsidiary East i Co. Ltd., providing installation services for flooring, ceilings, partitions, and other interior finishing works for offices, hotels, hospitals, and public facilities.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kansai Felt Fabric processes and distributes industrial soft materials—including felt, nonwoven fabrics, foam, tape, and film—to industrial manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and interior construction buyers. The company operates exclusive Japan distribution rights for German BWF Group filter media and wool felt, Dutch Forbo linoleum, and additional international brands, while providing custom cutting, punching, adhesive bonding, and sewing services. Through its subsidiary East i Co., Ltd., it also delivers interior construction management for offices, hotels, hospitals, and public facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• +iimono: E-commerce platform selling sustainable interior products including wool felt and linoleum items
• +wool
• +Linoleum
• Connet

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces filter running costs through optimal filter media selection and technical analysis
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• TRAXX Corporation (USA)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2008Exclusive Japan agent since 2008 for TRAXX Corporation's carpet installation tools and flooring products. TRAXX is a leading American manufacturer of carpet installation tools and accessories.
• Forbo Flooring Systems (Netherlands)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2008Japanese distribution agent appointed in 2008 for Forbo's natural linoleum products. Forbo is a 150-year-old Dutch company and a leading manufacturer of linoleum for furniture and flooring applications. Kansai Felt also distributes Forbo's furniture linoleum and EC1-certified solvent-free adhesives.
• Color Rite, Inc. (USA)secondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2003Exclusive Japan agent since 2003 for Color Rite's flooring and finishing products. Color Rite is an American manufacturer of floor covering installation materials.
• Kiesel GmbH (Germany)secondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 October 1997Japanese agent since 1997 for Kiesel's solvent-free adhesive products. Kiesel is a German manufacturer known for environmentally friendly flooring adhesives that meet EC1 safety standards.
• BWF Group (Germany)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 1982Exclusive Japan agent since 1982 for BWF Group's filter media products (needlona®, CS17®, PM-Tec®) and wool felt (HEY-SIGN brand). BWF is the world's largest filter media and wool felt manufacturer. The partnership enables Kansai Felt to offer the only certified BWF filter products in Japan and distribute high-performance felt materials.
• Roberts Consolidated Industries (USA)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 1974Exclusive Japan agent appointed in 1974 for Roberts' interior building materials including flooring tools, accessories, and carpet installation products. Roberts is a leading American manufacturer of flooring installation tools.
• HEY-SIGN (Germany)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationKansai Felt distributes HEY-SIGN merino wool felt products in Japan. HEY-SIGN is a German design company specializing in 100% merino wool felt for furniture and accessories, known for timeless design and sustainability.
• East i Co. Ltd. (イースト・アイ株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner100% owned subsidiary spun off in April 2010 specializing in interior construction management. East i provides installation services for flooring, ceilings, partitions, and other interior finishing works across Japan (Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka offices). Kansai Felt Fabric provides exclusive distribution and GTM support for East i's construction services.
• Plus i Co., Ltd. (プラス・アイ株式会社)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEC e-commerce subsidiary established in June 2022 to operate the +iimono online shop for sustainable interior products including wool felt, linoleum, and original Connet products.
• Daikin Air Conditioning (Vietnam) JSCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDaikin Vietnam is a customer awarded the 2019 Quality Excellence Award for filter media and industrial materials supply to Daikin's Vietnam manufacturing operations.
• TOSTEM THAI CO., LTD. (LIXIL Corporation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTOSTEM Thailand, a LIXIL Corporation company, awarded Kansai Felt the 2022 Supplier Award and QDC Award for customer service excellence as a building materials customer.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seiren Co., Ltd. Japanese textile manufacturer specializing in automotive interior materials, industrial fabrics, and apparel textiles. Comparable as a Japan-based automotive and industrial textiles player with both manufacturing and processing capabilities.
• Forbo Flooring Systems: Dutch manufacturer of linoleum and flooring products and Kansai Felt's exclusive Japan distribution partner since 2008. Comparable as a European-headquartered industrial materials manufacturer with a multi-decade Japan distribution relationship.
• Achilles Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of foam, rubber, and resin-based industrial materials serving automotive, construction, and interior applications. Comparable as a Japan-based diversified industrial materials supplier with automotive OEM relationships and similar B2B GTM model.
• Japan Vilene Company: Japan's largest nonwoven fabric manufacturer serving automotive interior, industrial, and apparel markets. Directly comparable as a Japanese-headquartered nonwoven/textile materials specialist with automotive and industrial exposure and overseas manufacturing bases.
• BWF Group: German-based global leader in industrial filter media and wool felt products and Kansai Felt's most important principal partner since 1982. Comparable as a vertically integrated technical textile/filter media specialist; represents both a peer and a partnership counterparty.

Broad incumbents

• Teijin Limited: Large Japanese chemical and fibers conglomerate producing aramid fibers, carbon fibers, and technical textiles for automotive and industrial applications. Comparable as a Japanese-headquartered technical textile/materials incumbent with global reach.
• Toyobo Co., Ltd. Major Japanese textile and materials manufacturer with automotive, industrial, and interior segments. Comparable as a Japan-based diversified technical textile producer, though broader in scope and significantly larger.
• Nagase & Co. Major Japanese chemical and specialty materials trading company with automotive, electronics, and industrial materials segments. Comparable as a larger Japan-based industrial materials distributor with global Asian footprint, though broader in scope than Kansai Felt.
• Inabata & Co. Japanese trading company specializing in chemicals, plastics, and industrial materials with strong Asian distribution network. Comparable as a Japan-based industrial materials distributor with pan-Asian presence and similar B2B sales model.

Regional players

• Itoki Corporation: Japanese office furniture and interior solutions company, comparable to Kansai Felt's East i subsidiary and interior development division through shared enterprise/government interior customer base (offices, hotels, public facilities).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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