KURODA JENATEC, Inc.

What KURODA JENATEC, Inc. does

KURODA JENATEC, Inc. (legal name 黒田精工株式会社, KURODA Precision Industries Ltd., TSE ticker 7726.T) is a Japan-headquartered, publicly traded precision machinery manufacturer founded in 1925 as Japan's first specialized gauge maker, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. The company operates three business segments built on a century of gauge and measurement expertise: a Drive System segment (precision ball screws, ball screw actuators, and low-dust clean actuators meeting ISO 14644-1 Class 3) targeting industrial automation and semiconductor-grade motion control; a Mold System segment (precision molds, the proprietary FASTEC® precision lamination press system, and the MAGPREX® magnetic resin bonding technology that enables compact and lightweight electric vehicle motor cores); and a Measurement/Processing System segment (precision surface grinders including the GS-64/65CV(s) series, the GSR-600 rotary grinding machine added in November 2024, gauges, and measurement devices). Group revenue was approximately 17.2 billion JPY for FY2024 ending March 2025, with 983 group employees and wholly owned subsidiaries across Korea, China, Germany, the United States, and Malaysia.

The company generates revenue through direct B2B enterprise field sales of hardware products — quote-based pricing on custom industrial equipment and components — serving three vertical segments: automotive (primary, with EV motor manufacturing as the strategic focus via MAGPREX®), aerospace and defense (recently enabled by JIS Q 9100 certification of the Nagano Factory on June 11, 2025), and general manufacturing. Domestic distribution is via six regional sales offices (Head Office Sales, West Tokyo, Ota, Nagano, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto) and four manufacturing plants (Futtsu, Kazusa Academia, Asahi, Nagano), while international reach is through five overseas subsidiaries and a direct enterprise sales motion rather than third-party distribution. Marketing activities center on industry exhibitions such as 機械要素技術展 (Machine Elements Technology Exhibition) and オートモーティブワールド (Automotive World), supplemented by YouTube content and a comprehensive IR-focused corporate website. The company is led by President and Representative Director Hiroshi Kuroda (黒田 浩史) and is reported to remain under the founding Kuroda family's operational leadership, operating under the "P&P" management philosophy and a "Challenge & Create" action principle.

Name

KURODA JENATEC, Inc.

Legal name

黒田精工株式会社

Website

https://kurodaprecision.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KURODA JENATEC is a Japanese precision machinery manufacturer (TSE: 7726.T), founded 1925, producing precision ball screws, mold systems (including MAGPREX® for EV motor cores), and surface/rotary grinding machines for automotive, aerospace, and general-manufacturing customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Japan (Headquarters location)

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 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. Precision Machinery Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and sale of precision ball screws, ball screw actuators, precision molds, surface grinding machines, gauges, and measuring devices. Revenue generated through product sales to industrial customers in automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KURODA is a precision equipment manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells precision ball screws, ball screw actuators, precision molds, surface grinding machines, gauges, and measuring devices. The company operates three business segments — Drive System, Mold System, and Measurement/Processing System — providing integrated precision solutions for automotive (including EV motors), aerospace, and general manufacturing customers.

Product overview

KURODA is a precision equipment manufacturer with three core business segments: Drive System (precision ball screws, ball screw actuators, low-dust clean actuators), Mold System (precision molds, FASTEC® laminated press system, MAGPREX® magnetic resin fixing technology), and Measurement/Processing System (precision surface grinders including GS-64/65CV(s) and GSR-600 rotary grinder, precision gauges, measurement devices, and machine tools). The company leverages precision technology cultivated since its founding in 1925 as Japan's first specialized gauge manufacturer, providing integrated solutions from measurement to processing for global manufacturing customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FASTEC®system: 精密積層プレスシステム
• MAGPREX®
• GSR-600

Products and services

• Precision Ball Screws (精密ボールねじ) High-precision ball screws for drive system applications, developed from long-established gauge manufacturing technology with high reliability. Includes A-series and AH-series with silent, high-speed, and compact characteristics.
• Ball Screw Actuators (ボールねじアクチュエータ) Precision actuators incorporating ball screw technology for industrial automation and motion control applications in manufacturing.
• Low-dust Clean Actuator SC Series (低発塵クリーンアクチュエータSCシリーズ) Clean actuator meeting Cleanliness Class 3 (ISO 14644-1), designed for low-particle emission applications in semiconductor and precision manufacturing environments.
• FASTEC® System Precision laminated press system for motor core manufacturing, supporting the production of laminated components for electric vehicles.
• MAGPREX® (マグネット樹脂固着技術)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schaeffler Group: German global automotive and industrial supplier offering linear motion products (INA) alongside a much broader portfolio of bearings and automotive components. Comparable to KURODA's drive and precision component businesses but operating at significantly larger scale across diversified end markets.
• SKF Group: Swedish global leader in bearings, seals, and linear motion including ball screws. Comparable to KURODA's Drive System segment but operating as a broad incumbent across industrial and automotive markets with significantly larger scale and R&D budget.
• Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. Japanese precision machine tool maker specializing in machining centers, EDM, and grinding machines. Comparable to KURODA's precision grinding machine business but operating as a broader machine tool incumbent with deeper global OEM penetration.

Direct peers

• Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp. Japanese manufacturer of bearings, cutting tools, hydraulic equipment, and machine tools. Comparable across multiple KURODA segments including precision motion components, machine tools, and automotive end-market exposure.
• THK Co., Ltd. Japan's leading manufacturer of linear motion components including precision ball screws and actuators. Directly comparable to KURODA's Drive System segment with overlapping product lines, customers in industrial automation, and similar Japanese precision engineering heritage.
• Mitutoyo Corporation: Japan's leading precision measurement and gauge manufacturer, founded on similar gauge-making heritage. Directly comparable to KURODA's Measurement/Processing System segment with overlapping product lines (gauges, measuring devices) and shared focus on ultra-precision measurement.
• NSK Ltd. Major Japanese producer of ball screws, bearings, and precision machinery components serving automotive and industrial automation customers. Comparable in scale and product overlap with KURODA's Drive System and precision component offerings.
• Bosch Rexroth AG: German linear motion and drive technology specialist within the Bosch group, offering ball screws, linear guides, and assembly technology. Comparable to KURODA's Drive System segment with strong European aerospace and automation exposure.
• Okuma Corporation: Japanese machine tool builder specializing in CNC lathes, machining centers, and grinders. Comparable to KURODA's GSR-600 and GS-64/65CV surface grinder product lines with overlapping customer base in automotive and general precision manufacturing.
• Hiwin Technologies Corp. Taiwanese global leader in linear motion technology including ball screws, linear guides, and actuators. Directly comparable to KURODA's Drive System business with similar customer base in machine tools, semiconductor, and automation sectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeLfQzDkDE5DkAAmHjsoGrw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kuroda-jenatec-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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