What K.K. MTN does

K.K. MTN (株式会社MTN), founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, is a Japanese IT asset lifecycle management company that provides certified data erasure, device buyback, kitting, rental, and resale of used IT equipment (PCs, smartphones, servers, network devices, and OA equipment). The company operates a centralized processing hub at the Shonan Technical Support Center in Ebina, Kanagawa, supported by six regional yards across Sapporo, Sendai, Nagoya, Kobe, and Fukuoka/Yoshinogari, plus a partner factory in Kawasaki, giving it nationwide collection and delivery coverage.

Its technology stack is built on certified data-erasure tooling: it is a Blancco certified reseller and servicer (using ISO-15408 certified software with ~80% global market share), an ADEC member holding both ADEC 3-star process certification and ADEC DSE (HDD) and DSE3 (SSD) technology certifications developed jointly with FutureDial, and it operates FutureDial's NDSE platform for AI- and robotics-driven mobile device erasure, kitting, and visual inspection. MTN also holds ISO/IEC 27001:2025, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and JIS Q 15001 Privacy Mark certifications, plus a 古物商 (used-goods dealer) license and registered telecommunications operator status, allowing it to bundle office communications services (MTN Hikari) alongside IT asset services.

MTN generates revenue through six primary streams: per-device data erasure and certificate fees (transactional), buyback spreads on purchased equipment (hardware margin), resale of refurbished electronics via the PC Jungle brand on owned e-commerce, Yahoo! Shopping, and Yahoo! Auctions (one-time retail), IT/OA equipment rental (recurring), outsourced kitting services (professional services), and bundled MTN Hikari office connectivity subscriptions (recurring). It sells enterprise contracts through a direct sales team (notably for B2B accounts including NTT Group, SoftBank, Toyota Mobility Services, Panasonic, IHI, SBI Holdings, Mizuho, and others), reaches SMB and individual consumers via the PC Jungle storefronts, and monetizes ESG-adjacent channels through Ebina City's Furusato Nozei program and refurbished-equipment donations to welfare facilities. MTN is a 50.2%-owned subsidiary of First Cutter Kogyo Co., Ltd. (第一カッター興業) and rebranded from Movable Trade Networks to MTN in December 2025.

Name

K.K. MTN

Legal name

株式会社MTN

Website

https://m-trade.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

K.K. MTN is a Japanese IT asset lifecycle management company providing certified data erasure, device buyback, kitting, rental, and refurbished IT resale (PC Jungle brand) to Japanese enterprises, SMBs, and consumers via 7 regional yards nationwide. It is a 50.2% subsidiary of First Cutter Kogyo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Asset Lifecycle Management

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) & Secure Data Erasure (BPAEAOAK)

Keywords

• IT asset disposition
• Data erasure services
• IT equipment refurbishment
• Device buyback services
• IT kitting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo (Chiyoda-ku)

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Data Erasure Solutions: Charges for secure data erasure of IT/OA equipment using certified software or physical destruction. Services include verification, erasure certificates, and reports. Revenue is usage-based (per device or per batch) and one-time per engagement.
2. Device Purchase/Buyback: MTN purchases used IT equipment from enterprises at assessed valuations. The company then erases data, refurbishes, and resells the equipment. Revenue is generated from the spread between purchase price and resale value.
3. Resale of Refurbished IT Equipment and Consumer Electronics: Sale of inspected, cleaned, and refurbished used PCs, smartphones, tablets, and home appliances through PC Jungle brand (own e-commerce site, Yahoo! Shopping, Yahoo! Auctions) and corporate B2B sales. Revenue is one-time per transaction.
4. IT/OA Equipment Rental: Rental of computers and OA equipment on monthly or short-term basis, with kitting included. Provides flexible equipment access for companies with fluctuating IT needs.
5. Kitting Services: Outsourced setup service for IT device initial configuration, OS installation, software setup, and network configuration. Charged per device or per batch.
6. Office Services (MTN Hikari): Bundled office communication services including fiber internet, phone, and network equipment provisioning. Revenue is recurring subscription.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

K.K. MTN is a Japanese IT asset lifecycle management company that provides certified secure data erasure, device buyback, kitting, IT equipment rental, and office communication services for enterprise customers. The company purchases end-of-life IT/OA equipment from corporations, performs ADEC-certified data erasure using DSE/DSE3 technology and Blancco software, then refurbishes and resells devices through the PC Jungle consumer brand on owned sites and Yahoo! Shopping/Auctions. It also bundles fiber internet, phone, and network provisioning under the MTN Hikari service and offers AI/robotics-driven device processing via the FutureDial Partnership Service.

Product overview

MTN is a Japanese IT asset lifecycle management company that operates a multi-service platform centered on data erasure, device lifecycle management, and the resale of refurbished IT equipment. The core offering is the Data Erasure Solution Service (including Device Purchase and IT/OA Data Erasure sub-services), which provides certified data destruction using Blancco and proprietary GreenT software, paired with the Kitting Service for device setup. These are complemented by the Sales Service (PC Jungle brand) for reselling refurbished devices, the Rental Service for flexible device provision, and the FutureDial Partnership Service which leverages AI and robotics for automated mobile device processing. The Office Service (including MTN Hikari sub-service) rounds out the portfolio with telecommunications and infrastructure setup for new office environments. All services are supported by MTN's nationwide network of yards and the ISO-certified Shonan Technical Support Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data Erasure Solution Service Secure data erasure service for IT and OA equipment including PCs, servers, smartphones, and network equipment, using certified software and physical destruction. Certificates of erasure are issued upon completion. Targeted at enterprises replacing or disposing of devices, relocating offices, or closing facilities.
• Device Purchase Service Asset buyback service that appraises and purchases used corporate IT and OA equipment, converting disposal costs into revenue while ensuring complete data erasure using Blancco ISO-15408 certified software. Targeted at enterprises refreshing hardware, closing offices, or returning leased equipment.
• IT/OA Data Erasure Service Specialized data erasure for IT and OA equipment, offering on-site erasure, third-party certification, and comprehensive reporting for compliance and audit trail purposes. Targeted at enterprises requiring documentation for regulatory and internal compliance.
• Kitting Service Outsourced device setup service that handles OS initialization, software installation, network configuration, and quality inspection for bulk device deployment. Dedicated kitting rooms, automated kitting software, IC card access control, and UTM network security support up to 1,500 units per month. Targeted at enterprises deploying new devices, replacing failed units, or scaling IT capacity.
• PC Jungle Sales Service Sale of refurbished and quality-checked second-hand IT equipment and peripherals (PCs, smartphones, tablets, home appliances) through PC Jungle branded e-commerce sites and Yahoo! Auctions. Targeted at SMBs and individual consumers seeking cost-effective refurbished electronics.
• Rental Service Flexible rental of IT equipment for short-term and long-term periods (1 month or longer), with kitting-ready delivery for immediate use. Targeted at companies with fluctuating IT needs, project-based deployments, staff augmentation, or office setup scenarios.
• Office Service Comprehensive office setup services covering telecommunications infrastructure, LAN cabling, internet setup, business phone systems, network equipment, and security camera installation, supported by qualified engineers. Targeted at enterprises opening new offices or relocation scenarios.
• MTN Hikari Service NTT Flets Hikari-based bundled telecommunications service for businesses offering fiber internet, phone, and network equipment provisioning with unified billing and one-stop technical support. Targeted at small and medium businesses seeking simplified telecom expense management.
• FutureDial Partnership Service AI-powered mobile device processing service using FutureDial's NDSE platform (Lean One-Touch, Mobile Q, Mobile Inspector) for automated data erasure, kitting, and visual inspection of Android and iOS devices at global-standard quality. Targeted at mobile device processors, network equipment handlers, and enterprises requiring high-volume automated device refurbishment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment disposal costs converted to revenue: A case with ~6,000 PCs resulted in monthly revenue of tens of thousands of yen from resale instead of disposal costs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture (神奈川県海老名市)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022MTN became a designated hometown tax donation (ふるさと納税) return gift provider for Ebina City since June 2022, offering refurbished PCs, tablets, and smartphones as 返礼品.
• Tokyo Century Corporation - (株)TRYminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2017Joint venture company (株)TRY established in August 2017 with Tokyo Century Corporation (MTN stake 20%).
• First Cutter Ethical Co., Ltd. (第一カッター・エシカル)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2014Joint venture established in February 2012 with First Cutter Kogyo (36.7% MTN stake). Business was transferred from this entity to MTN in September 2014, and the entity was subsequently dissolved.
• Application Engineering Co., Ltd. ((株)Application Engineering)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2014MTN acquired and later fully consolidated this subsidiary (71.4% initially, 100% from April 2016), before merging it via absorption in May 2021.
• NTT Finance Asset Service Co., Ltd. (NTTファイナンス・アセットサービス)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Joint venture established in January 2012 with NTT Finance (30% MTN stake). Shonan Technical Support Center JV was established at this entity for IT/OA equipment purchase, sale, and related services.
• FutureDial Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationMTN adopted FutureDial's NDSE™ solution (jointly developed with ADEC-certified DSE/DSE3 software) for automated data erasure, inspection, and refurbishment of mobile devices and network equipment. FutureDial provides AI and robotics-based processing technology with global scale of hundreds of millions of devices. MTN is also a certified reseller of FutureDial's GreenT erasure software.
• BlanccocoreTechnology or IntegrationMTN is a certified Blancco reseller and servicer. Blancco's erasure software is ISO-15408 certified and holds approximately 80% global market share for data erasure. MTN uses Blancco software for soft erasure of IT equipment.
• ADEC (Data Proper Erasure Execution Proof Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADEC is a third-party certification body for data erasure. MTN is a full member of ADEC and holds both ADEC erasure process certification (3-star) and erasure technology certification (DSE for HDD, DSE3 for SSD). MTN was the only company in Japan (as of January 2021) to hold both certifications.
• Tokosu Enterprise (トコスエンタプライズ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partnership for movable asset evaluation services (動産評価業務).
• Itoki (イトーキ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for carbon credit programs (カーボンクレジット) related to IT equipment reuse and recycling.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blancco Technology Group: Global leader in data erasure software (~80% market share, ISO-15408 certified) and operator of a worldwide certified servicer network. MTN is a Blancco certified reseller and servicer in Japan, making Blancco both a partner and the closest comparable capability provider in the data erasure category.
• Cascade Asset Management: US-based ITAD company offering certified data destruction, IT asset remarketing, and reverse logistics. Operates a comparable integrated buyback-erasure-resale model to MTN, primarily serving North American enterprise customers.
• HOBI International: US-based IT asset disposition, data destruction, and refurbished electronics reseller. Closely comparable end-to-end ITAD + resale business model to MTN, including enterprise buyback and consumer-facing refurbished equipment channels.
• FutureDial: US-based AI and robotics mobile device processing platform (NDSE, Lean One-Touch, Mobile Q, Mobile Inspector, GreenT). MTN is FutureDial's Japanese partner and authorized GreenT reseller, operating the same category of automated mobile device erasure and refurbishment.

Regional players

• Renet Japan (リネットジャパン): Japanese e-waste recycling and ITAD provider with national collection channels including convenience-store drop-offs. Most direct Japan-based peer to MTN in IT asset disposition and small-device recycling, though smaller scale and different go-to-market.
• Eco Trading Co. (株式会社エコトレーディング): Japanese ITAD and refurbished equipment reseller with nationwide operations and major enterprise customers. Comparable regional peer to MTN with overlapping buyback, certified erasure, and resale capabilities within the Japan market.

Broad incumbents

• Back Market: Global refurbished electronics marketplace connecting consumers with certified resellers. Comparable to MTN's PC Jungle consumer channel in business model and customer proposition, though Back Market operates at marketplace scale across multiple geographies.
• Iron Mountain: Global information management company offering IT asset disposition, secure data destruction, and records management as part of a broader storage and compliance portfolio. Comparable capability but at much larger scale and as part of a broader services suite.
• Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS): Global IT asset disposition and data destruction arm of Sims Limited, with multi-country processing facilities. Comparable to MTN in enterprise ITAD and data destruction but operates at significantly larger scale and geographic breadth.

Emerging players

• Reebelo: Asia-Pacific refurbished electronics marketplace focused on smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Comparable to PC Jungle in offering refurbished consumer electronics via an online channel, but with marketplace model and broader regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about K.K. MTN