安川通商（上海）实业有限公司

What 安川通商（上海）实业有限公司 does

安川通商（上海）实业有限公司 (Yaskawa Tsusho (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese wholly-owned foreign enterprise, founded in December 2011 and headquartered in Shanghai's Huangpu District, that distributes Yaskawa Group's industrial automation products to enterprise customers across China. Since December 27, 2022 it has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yaskawa Electric (China) Co., Ltd. (previously held by Yaskawa Tsusho Group, Hong Kong). Its registered capital is 4.8 million USD and it operates 14 employees across 7 sales offices in Shanghai (HQ), Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Chongqing and Qingdao.

The company operates six business divisions: (1) Servo and Peripherals — Σ-X and Σ-7 series AC servos, linear and direct-drive motors, and MP3300S/MP2300 motion controllers; (2) Industrial Robots — the MOTOMAN lineup (GP, MH, AR, MA, MS, MPK, MPL, SIA, MPX series) for handling, welding, palletizing, picking, assembly and painting, with cumulative global sales exceeding 400,000 units as of 2018; (3) Semiconductor Robots — SEMISTAR vacuum robots and MFS/MFL/MCL cleanroom robots for wafer and LCD glass substrate handling (30,000+ units globally, leading market share); (4) Relays and Controls — Bestact glass-sealed contact relays and high-voltage inverters for railway, power, elevator, steel and chemical industries; (5) VIPA Automation — SPEED7-based PLCs (300S, SLIO, Micro) and HMIs supporting major European industrial bus standards; (6) New Business — laser scanning galvanometer systems (YD-3000S/M) and 3D remote laser welding robot systems for EV battery and automotive welding. The New Business division also pursues investment, joint ventures and M&A adjacent to core industrial control products.

The company sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales, with named sales contacts per product category, supported by participation in SEMICON China and the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer industries span semiconductor fabrication, automotive, EV battery, LCD/FPD manufacturing, and heavy industry/infrastructure. The entity does not manufacture; it is a sales, distribution and business-development arm of the Yaskawa Group in China.

Name

安川通商（上海）实业有限公司

Legal name

安川通商（上海）实业有限公司 Yaskawa Tsusho (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Website

https://yaskawats.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Yaskawa Tsusho (Shanghai) is a Chinese distribution subsidiary of Yaskawa Electric that sells the group's industrial automation products — servos, MOTOMAN robots, semiconductor wafer-handling robots, Bestact relays, VIPA PLCs and laser galvanometer systems — to enterprise customers across China via direct field sales from 7 offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation

NAICS

Machinery Manufacturing (333), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Motor Drive & Motion Control Electronics Manufacturing Services (VFDs, servo drives, controllers) (IMAGAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Industrial automation products
• Servo motor systems
• Industrial robotics
• Semiconductor wafer handling
• PLC automation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Trading Sales of Yaskawa Group Products: The company's primary business is the trading sales and distribution of Yaskawa Group's core industrial automation products (servos, robots, semiconductor robots, relays, VIPA PLCs) and related mechanical/electrical components and parts throughout China. This includes pre-sales consultation, technical support, and after-sales service.
2. Investment and New Business Development: The company conducts investment development, market development, and new business development activities, including joint ventures, cooperation, and M&A to expand business in upstream and downstream of core industrial control products.
3. Laser Scanning Galvanometer Systems: Sale of laser scanning galvanometer systems including 3D remote laser welding systems integrated with Yaskawa robots, targeting power battery manufacturing and automotive welding applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

安川通商（上海）实业有限公司 is the China trading and distribution arm of the Yaskawa Group, selling and supporting industrial automation products — including AC servo drives and motors, MOTOMAN industrial robots, semiconductor/FPD wafer handling robots, Bestact glass-sealed relays, VIPA PLC systems, and laser scanning galvanometer systems — to enterprise manufacturers across China through seven regional offices. The company also conducts investment development and joint venture activities in upstream and downstream industrial control businesses.

Product overview

安川通商（上海）实业有限公司 is the China subsidiary of Yaskawa Electric, distributing Yaskawa's core industrial automation products across China. The portfolio is organized into six business divisions: (1) Servo and Peripherals — covering the Σ-X and Σ-7 series AC servo drives/motors, linear motors, DD motors, and MP3300S/MP2300 motion controllers; (2) Industrial Robots — the MOTOMAN family spanning 6-axis articulated robots (GP, MH, AR, MA, MS series), SCARA/picking robots (MPK series), palletizing robots (MPL series), 7-axis collaborative robots (SIA series), and painting robots (EPX/MPX/MPO series), with cumulative sales exceeding 400,000 units; (3) Semiconductor Robots — SEMISTAR vacuum robots and MFS/MFL/MCL cleanroom robots for wafer and LCD glass substrate handling, with over 30,000 units delivered globally; (4) Relays and Controls — Bestact glass-sealed contact relays, I/O relays, power relays, and high-voltage inverters for metallurgy, power, and railway applications; (5) VIPA Automation — SPEED7-based PLCs (300S, SLIO, Micro series), distributed I/O systems, and HMI panels supporting all major European industrial bus protocols; (6) New Business — laser scanning galvanometer systems (YD-3000S/M) and 3D remote laser welding robot systems for automotive and battery manufacturing. The company also operates investment and joint venture development for robotics and semiconductor businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Σ-7/Σ-X Series AC Servo Drives and Motors High-performance AC servo drive and motor series built on Minertia motor technology enabling ultra-high-speed and ultra-precision motion control. Includes rotary servos, linear servos, direct drive motors, and integrated motor/drive units. Cumulative sales exceed 15 million units globally. Pairs with MP3300S and MP2300S motion controllers for machine builders and factory automation integrators across China.
• MOTOMAN Industrial Robot Series Full line of MOTOMAN 6-axis and 7-axis industrial robots including GP-series general-purpose robots, MH-series heavy payload robots (50–600KG), AR/MA-series arc welding robots, MS-series material handling robots, MPK-series high-speed picking robots, MPL-series palletizing robots (80–800KG), SIA-series 7-axis collaborative robots, and EPX/MPX/MPO-series painting robots. Targets automotive OEMs, machinery manufacturers, and industrial automation customers in China. Cumulative robot sales exceeded 400,000 units globally as of 2018.
• Semiconductor and FPD Wafer Handling Robots (SEMISTAR, MFS, MFL, MCL Series) Vacuum and atmospheric wafer/glass substrate handling robots for semiconductor fabs and LCD/FPD panel manufacturers. Includes SEMISTAR-VD95D dual-arm vacuum robot, SEMISTAR-MR124 semiconductor wafer handling robot (up to 300 wafers/hour, 300–450mm wafers), MFS22200D/MFS2500D/MFL2200D large LCD glass substrate handling robots for 6th–8th generation ultra-large substrates, and MCL165 cleanroom heavy-load handling robot (up to 165KG payload, ISO6 cleanliness). Supplied with complete EFEM module equipment. Over 30,000 units deployed globally with leading market share.
• Bestact Glass-Sealed Contact Relays and High-Voltage Inverters Glass-sealed contact relay product family combining reed switch and power relay functionality, including Bestact main relays, I/O relays, multi-pole relays, and power relays. Offers high vibration/impact resistance, reduced control panel size, and superior performance in harsh environments. Targets railway signaling, elevators, power systems, steel mills, and chemical plants. Approximately 20 million units deployed globally. Also includes Yaskawa high-voltage inverters and the world's first energy-feedback matrix inverter for metallurgy, electric power, cement, municipal, petrochemical, and mining industries.
• VIPA PLC, Distributed I/O, and HMI Systems VIPA automation control systems including the 300S series high-speed PLC with SPEED7 chip technology (nanosecond-level instruction cycles, among the world's fastest hardware PLCs), the SLIO compact modular distributed I/O system with SLICE-BUS technology, the Micro series compact PLC, and VIPA touch panels/HMI configured with Movicon software. Supports all major European standard industrial bus couplers including PROFINET-IO, PROFIBUS-DP, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP, CANopen, DeviceNet, and PROFIsafe safety modules. Targets industrial machinery manufacturers in metallurgy, automotive, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, logistics, packaging, machine tools, glass, textiles, and environmental protection industries in China.
• Laser Scanning Galvanometer and 3D Remote Laser Welding Systems Laser scanning galvanometer product line including the YD-3000S high-power single-mode 3D galvanometer unit (3kW, ±3 μrad repeatability), the YD-3000M high-power multi-mode 3D galvanometer unit (8kW, compatible with 8kW CW fiber lasers), the 3D remote laser welding machine system (~450mm working distance for thick-plate welding), and the 3D remote laser welding robot system enabling synchronized robot motion and laser welding control for flying/on-the-fly welding. Targets power battery cell welding for EV manufacturers and automotive body/component welding for automotive OEMs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cumulative AC servo sales: 15 million+ units
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 安川电机（中国）有限公司 (Yaskawa Electric (China) Co., Ltd.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2011The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary (100%) of Yaskawa Electric (China) Co., Ltd. following a share transfer on December 27, 2022 from Yaskawa Tsusho Hong Kong to Yaskawa Electric (China). The company distributes Yaskawa Group products including servos, robots, semiconductor robots, relays, and VIPA PLCs throughout China.
• 安川通商集团有限公司 (Yaskawa Tsusho Group Co., Ltd.) — Hong KongminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2011Former parent company (prior to December 2022) holding 100% of shares in 安川通商（上海）实业有限公司. Hong Kong entity manages Yaskawa Tsusho operations in the Hong Kong region. On December 27, 2022, it transferred its entire stake in the Shanghai entity to Yaskawa Electric (China).
• 天机机器人 (Tianji Robot / Tech Robots)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTianji Robot is a joint venture or strategic partner that developed SCARA SR series robots using Yaskawa's newly designed SRC-Micro robot controller and Yaskawa's latest robot-specific servo motors. Announced at Tianji Robot East China Promotion Conference in Suzhou, June 2019. Yaskawa supplies key components including controllers and servo motors.
• 沃迪智能装备 (Wodi Intelligent Equipment)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner沃迪智能 was visited by Yaskawa Group leadership in April 2019, suggesting an existing partnership or customer relationship.沃迪 develops and manufactures intelligent manufacturing equipment including robotics systems.
• VIPA GmbH (德国惠朋)coreTechnology or IntegrationVIPA GmbH, a German automation component and control systems manufacturer acquired by the Yaskawa Group, provides PLC systems (SPEED7 technology), HMIs, and distributed I/O products. 安川通商（上海）实业 markets and distributes VIPA products in China. VIPA products support all major European industrial bus standards.
• 首钢莫托曼机器人有限公司 (Shougang Motoman Robot Co., Ltd.)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA Yaskawa Group affiliated company in China jointly established with Shougang (capital). Specializes in design, sales, and manufacturing of industrial robots and automated production lines.
• 安川控制株式会社 (Yaskawa Controls Co., Ltd.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYaskawa Controls Co., Ltd. (Japan) is the parent company of the relay and controls division. Its China entity (东营安川机电控制有限公司) and 安川通商（上海）实业 serve as the sales channel in China for Bestact relays and control products.
• 上海安川电动机器有限公司 ((China) Yaskawa Drive Co., Ltd.)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA Yaskawa Group manufacturing entity in Shanghai producing variable frequency drives, servos, and other mechatronics products for the Chinese market.
• 安川电机（沈阳）有限公司 (Yaskawa Electric (Shenyang) Co., Ltd.)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYaskawa Group manufacturing entity in Shenyang, China producing motors, control machines and related products for sales and after-sales service.
• 平高安川开关电器有限公司 (Pinggao-Yaskawa Switch Apparatus Co., Ltd.)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA joint venture in China producing and selling SF6 load switches and providing comprehensive solutions for distribution automation. Pinggao is a major Chinese power equipment manufacturer.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ABB Engineering (Shanghai) Ltd. ABB's China automation subsidiary sells robots (including the IRB series), PLCs, drives, and motion control products to Chinese industrial customers through a multi-office direct sales network. Directly comparable in product breadth, customer segment, and go-to-market model as a multinational automation vendor distributing in China.
• Fanuc Robotics (China) Co., Ltd. Fanuc's China arm distributes industrial robots, CNC controllers, and servos into the same Chinese automotive, electronics, and general manufacturing customers as Yaskawa Tsusho. It is a top-tier direct competitor across MOTOMAN's primary verticals.
• KUKA Robotics (China) Co., Ltd. KUKA's China subsidiary sells industrial robots, controllers, and automation systems, particularly into Chinese automotive manufacturers. Overlaps directly with Yaskawa Tsusho's MOTOMAN and motion controller offerings in welding and handling.
• Mitsubishi Electric Automation (China) Ltd. Mitsubishi Electric's Chinese automation arm distributes PLCs (MELSEC), servos (MELSERVO), and industrial robots across the same Chinese factory automation and automotive verticals. Competes head-to-head with Yaskawa Tsusho on motion control and PLC platform decisions.
• Omron Industrial Automation (China) Co., Ltd. Omron's China automation subsidiary sells PLCs, servos, sensors, and safety components to Chinese machine builders and factories. Competes with the VIPA PLC and Sigma servo lines for the same mid-market factory automation customers.

Emerging players

• Inovance Technology Co., Ltd. China's largest domestic industrial automation vendor, offering competitive servos, PLCs, and now industrial robots. An emerging Chinese competitor that is rapidly closing the technology gap with multinational incumbents like Yaskawa.
• Estun Automation Co., Ltd. Chinese robotics and motion control specialist, now among the top domestic robot suppliers in China. Directly competes with MOTOMAN in welding, handling, and general-purpose industrial robots at lower price points.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens (China) Factory Automation: Siemens sells SIMATIC PLCs, SINAMICS drives, and integrated automation solutions broadly in China. Overlaps with VIPA PLC and Sigma servo offerings, particularly for European-standard automation customers and export-oriented OEMs.
• Rockwell Automation (China) Co., Ltd. Rockwell's China operations sell Allen-Bradley PLCs, motion control, and integrated automation to discrete and process manufacturers. Competes at the high end of factory automation alongside Yaskawa Tsusho in automotive, semiconductor, and heavy industry.

Regional players

• Delta Electronics (China) Co., Ltd. Taiwanese-founded power and industrial automation vendor with a substantial China presence, offering PLCs, servos, and variable-frequency drives. Overlaps with Yaskawa Tsusho in motion control and PLC categories, particularly for electronics and machine tool OEMs in Greater China.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Investors

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