What HISAKA does

HISAKA (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based automation solutions provider founded in 1992, operating as both a multi-brand distributor/stockist and a precision manufacturer. The company is organized around a "2M Business Model" comprising a Mechanical Motion Division (distribution and value-added services for linear motion, bearings, and power transmission products) and a Metallic Precision Division (metallic precision manufacturing), with supply chain management and customer management functions supporting both. Its product portfolio spans linear motion components (linear guides, bushings, telescopic slides, the proprietary Hisaka HMR Series miniature guides), bearings, power transmission products (timing belts, pulleys, couplings, locknuts), electrical and electronic components, and a broad accessories range (castors, hinges, switches, cable trays, vacuum pads, springs, and others). The catalog is sourced from major international brands (THK, INA, NSK, SKF, IKO, Kuroda) and is delivered in both English and Chinese-language catalog formats.

The company generates revenue through transactional product sales with per-unit pricing in SGD (ranging from approximately S$2.73 to over S$2,400), fulfilled via self-collection from its Penjuru Close warehouse in Singapore. Go-to-market combines an e-commerce platform (hisaka.com.sg) with direct sales engagement through phone, email, and contact form. Target verticals include industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and LCD fabrication, medical devices, aerospace, robotics, machine tools, precision instruments, and transport systems. All orders require warehouse self-collection, indicating a localized, Singapore-centric fulfillment model with stated regional reach.

The firm is privately held with no disclosed parent company, external investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or public financial reporting. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, the leadership team is not publicly disclosed, and no certifications, patents, awards, or regulatory actions are recorded in the source data. There is no evidence of AI/ML capabilities, software products, APIs, or recurring-revenue subscription offerings — the business model is fundamentally transactional distribution and contract manufacturing.

Name

HISAKA

Legal name

HISAKA (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://hisaka.com.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HISAKA is a Singapore-based, privately held automation solutions provider founded in 1992, operating as a multi-brand distributor and precision manufacturer of linear motion components, bearings, power transmission products, and mechatronics, serving industrial manufacturing, semiconductor, medical, aerospace, and robotics customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Components

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

Robotics, Motion & Actuation Components Retail (CRACAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM), Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Linear motion components
• Precision bearings distribution
• Power transmission products
• Industrial automation components
• Mechanical motion products

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: HISAKA generates revenue through the sale of automation components and precision mechanical products. The company operates an e-commerce platform where customers can purchase products directly. Revenue is generated on a transaction basis with individual product pricing displayed in SGD. The company accepts PayPal as a payment method and sells to registered business customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HISAKA is an automation solutions provider and one of the largest stockists, distributors, and value-added suppliers in the region for linear motion products, bearings, and power transmission components. The company operates a Metallic Precision Manufacturing Division and a Mechanical Motion Division, offering integrated supply chain management, customer management services, and a one-stop catalogue of automation components to industrial customers.

Product overview

HISAKA (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is a one-stop automation solutions provider established in 1992, operating as both a distributor/stocklist and a manufacturer in the precision engineering components industry. The company's portfolio consists of two main segments: a Services segment (Mechanical Motion Components Management) and a Manufacturing segment (Metallic Precision Manufacturing), supported by integrated Supply Chain Management and Customer Management services. The core product portfolio encompasses Linear Motion Products (including linear guides, linear bushings, miniature Hisaka HMR Series guides, telescopic slide rails), Bearing Products (ball bearings), Power Transmission Products (timing belts, pulleys, couplings, locknuts), Electrical & Electronics Products, and Accessories (machining parts, castor wheels, optical lenses, hinges, handles, switches, locks, ball plungers, cable trays, vacuum pads, springs, washers). The company distributes internationally recognized brands (THK, INA, NSK, SKF, IKO, Kuroda) alongside proprietary Hisaka-branded products, serving industries including semiconductor manufacturing, LCD manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, general industrial machinery, electronics, industrial robots, machine tools, precision instruments, and transport systems. Customers can purchase through the online shop or request product catalogs as downloadable PDF documents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Linear Motion Products Linear motion components including linear guides, slides, and actuators used for precise mechanical movement in automation equipment. Targeted at industrial manufacturers across semiconductor, medical, aerospace, robotics, and precision instrument sectors.
• Ball Screws and Lead Screws High-precision ball screws and lead screws (including ground and rolled ball screws) used to convert rotary motion into linear motion. Used by industrial automation, CNC machinery, and precision equipment manufacturers.
• Bearings Industrial bearings distributed from leading brands including THK, INA, NSK, SKF, IKO, and Kuroda. Used by industrial manufacturers requiring rotational motion support across mechanical, automotive, and automation applications.
• Power Transmission Products Power transmission components such as gears, couplings, timing belts, and related drive elements used to transmit mechanical power in industrial machinery and automation systems.
• Electrical and Electronic Components Electrical and electronic accessories and components that complement mechanical automation systems, supplied as part of the integrated automation offering.
• Industrial Accessories Supporting accessories and consumables for linear motion, bearing, and power transmission installations used by industrial automation customers.
• Metallic Precision Manufacturing Services Custom metallic precision manufacturing services provided through HISAKA's Metallic Precision Manufacturing Division, supporting customers requiring fabricated or precision-machined metallic components.
• Supply Chain Management Services Supply chain management services that provide inventory, logistics, and sourcing support to industrial customers seeking integrated automation component procurement.
• Customer Management Services Customer management services offering technical and commercial support to industrial buyers of automation components, complementing distribution and manufacturing activities.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TakigenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTakigen is listed as one of HISAKA's partner brands for accessories. Takigen manufactures industrial hardware products including clips, hinges, and structural components. HISAKA distributes Takigen products as part of their accessories offerings.
• QLIGHTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQLIGHT is listed as one of HISAKA's partner brands for accessories. QLIGHT manufactures signal and lighting equipment for industrial applications.
• RENISHAWminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRENISHAW is listed as one of HISAKA's partner brands for accessories. RENISHAW is a global leader in precision engineering and manufacturing technologies.
• TEAFLEXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTEAFLEX is listed as one of HISAKA's partner brands for accessories. TEAFLEX manufactures cable protection and management solutions.
• THKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTHK is one of the major brands distributed by HISAKA. THK manufactures linear motion guides, ball screws, and other precision motion control components. HISAKA carries 112 THK products in their online shop.
• INAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINA (part of Schaeffler Group) is a major brand distributed by HISAKA. INA manufactures rolling bearings, linear motion components, and engine systems. HISAKA carries 65 INA products in their online shop.
• NSKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNSK is a major brand distributed by HISAKA. NSK manufactures bearings, precision components, and automotive parts. HISAKA carries 17 NSK products in their online shop.
• SKFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSKF is a major brand distributed by HISAKA. SKF is a leading bearing and lubrication solutions provider. HISAKA carries 7 SKF products in their online shop.
• IKOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIKO is a major brand distributed by HISAKA. IKO manufactures linear motion guides, needle bearings, and precision positioning tables. HISAKA carries 1 IKO product in their online shop.
• KurodacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKuroda is a brand distributed by HISAKA. Kuroda manufactures precision ball screws, LM guides, and special purpose machines. HISAKA carries 2 Kuroda products in their online shop.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RS Components: RS Components is a global broad-line industrial and electronic components distributor operating a catalog and e-commerce model. It overlaps with HISAKA on electrical & electronics, bearings, and accessories categories and competes for the same industrial-customer wallet share.
• McMaster-Carr: McMaster-Carr is a leading US-based industrial MRO and mechanical components distributor known for its deep catalog. It represents the broad-incumbent benchmark that HISAKA's online-shop model is competing against in serving mechanical-component buyers.
• Farnell / element14: Farnell/element14 is a global broad-line distributor of electronic and industrial components serving design, maintenance, and procurement functions. It competes with HISAKA on electrical & electronics and accessories categories with similar B2B online procurement workflows.
• SMC Corporation: SMC is the global leader in pneumatic and automation components, including linear motion and actuator categories that overlap with HISAKA's portfolio. As a manufacturer-distributor competing with HISAKA's principal THK/INA/NSK agency lines, SMC shapes pricing and channel dynamics in SE Asia.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth manufactures linear motion guides, ball screws, and power-transmission components — directly competitive agency lines to what HISAKA distributes. Its regional offices and direct-sales reach compete with HISAKA's distributor-based model in SE Asia.
• Festo: Festo is a global automation components and pneumatic systems supplier with overlapping linear motion, actuator, and servo-motor categories. It competes for the same industrial OEM and machine-builder customers that HISAKA serves.

Direct peers

• Misumi: Misumi is a global direct-sales distributor of factory automation, motion control, and mechanical components with a configurator-led e-commerce model. It competes most directly with HISAKA on linear motion, bearings, and power transmission SKUs sold online to industrial buyers across SE Asia.
• AutomationDirect: AutomationDirect is a direct-to-customer industrial automation components and controls retailer operating at scale through its own e-commerce storefront, similar in motion-control / electrical category breadth to HISAKA's online shop.
• Igus: Igus manufactures and distributes polymer-based linear motion, bearings, cable carriers, and mechatronic components through a direct e-commerce model. It overlaps with HISAKA's linear motion and mechatronics categories and serves the same customer segments (factory automation and machine builders).

Regional players

• Pacific Automation / Allied Electronics: Pacific Automation and Allied Electronics-style regional automation distributors cover markets similar to HISAKA's SE Asia footprint with comparable product breadth in motion control and electrical categories, but operate distinct geographies where HISAKA is not the incumbent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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