ABKSS
ABKSS is a Japanese ICT reseller and integrator founded in 1983 that distributes CAD/CAM/CAE/BIM software and operates the proprietary Zumen Bank cloud drawing management system for manufacturing and construction enterprises.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersOsaka (Higashiyodogawa-ku), Japan
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What ABKSS does
ABKSS (株式会社エービーケーエスエス) is a Japanese ICT solutions provider and value-added reseller founded in 1983 and headquartered in Osaka. The company distributes and supports a multi-vendor portfolio of CAD/CAM/CAE/BIM software serving manufacturing and construction enterprises, including ZWCAD, ZW3D, BricsCAD, ARES, SOLIDWORKS, Archicad, Rebro, and Mastercam from major vendors such as ZWSOFT, Bricsys, Graebert, Dassault Systèmes, Graphisoft, and OPEN MIND. ABKSS operates four offices across Japan (Osaka HQ plus Tokyo, Nagoya, and Fukuoka training venues) and runs a sales-led go-to-market combining direct consultation, free seminars, downloadable trial software, and e-commerce storefronts (CAD CLUB and Ebisu Shop).
Beyond third-party software distribution, ABKSS operates Zumen Bank, a proprietary cloud-based drawing management system with AI-powered OCR full-text search and shape-based similarity search, offered as a tiered subscription service (48,000–500,000 JPY/month). The company also resells Matterport 3D digital twins, DeepInstinct endpoint security, Dropbox Business, and Meta Quest VR hardware, and provides DX consulting services built on kintone and Microsoft 365/Copilot adoption. Named customers span machinery equipment manufacturing, precision parts processing, steam valve manufacturing, and a major newspaper printing facility.
Revenue is generated through a mix of software licensing and subscription resale, annual support contracts, paid training courses, and professional DX consulting services. The customer base is distributed across manufacturing and construction verticals with a mix of SMB and enterprise pricing tiers, and the company has been operating profitably (no funding disclosed) for over four decades under Representative Director Sugihara Yasushi.
ABKSS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ABKSS
- Legal name
- 株式会社エービケーエスエス
- Website
- https://abkss.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- ABKSS is a Japanese ICT reseller and integrator founded in 1983 that distributes CAD/CAM/CAE/BIM software and operates the proprietary Zumen Bank cloud drawing management system for manufacturing and construction enterprises.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ABKSS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- CAD/CAM/CAE/BIM software distribution and ICT integration services
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)
- SIC
- Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Integration, API & Middleware Consulting (BPAHAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Data/Apps Connectivity & Adapters (Connectors, Drivers, SDKs) (HDAEAIAK), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC), AI Application Enablement Platforms (Copilot/Agent Frameworks, SDKs) (HDAEANAJ)
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Where ABKSS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Osaka (Higashiyodogawa-ku)
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices4 records
Markets served
ABKSS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Licensing and Subscription: ABKSS generates revenue primarily through sales and distribution of CAD/CAM/CAE/BIM software products. The company offers both perpetual licenses and subscription models for various software including ZWCAD, BricsCAD, ARES, ZW3D, SOLIDWORKS, and Archicad. Software products are sold with annual support contracts.
- Cloud-Based Drawing Management Service: Zumen Bank cloud-based drawing management system offered as monthly subscription service with tiered pricing (Standard, Professional, Enterprise). Revenue from monthly service fees and initial setup/registration charges.
- DX Consulting and Implementation Services: Digital transformation consulting services including 'Gradual DX' and 'Quick DX' programs, helpdesk services, and IT solution implementation support.
- Training and Education: Paid training courses for CAD software including CADSUPER, CADSUPER Works, CADSUPER Lite, ZW3D, Fusion CAM, CAMCORE EX, and ThinkDesign. Also offers custom on-site training programs.
- Technical Support Services: Annual support contracts for various software products including CADSUPER, ZW3D, SOLIDWORKS, CAMCORE EX, DesignFlow, inspection systems, and Archicad BIM support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Standard Plan - Small to mid-size drawing management |
| Subscription | Annual | Professional Plan - Large-scale high-security drawing management |
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise Plan - Full customization for group companies |
| Other | One time/ perpetual license | Initial Setup and Drawing Registration |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | ZWCAD - DWG compatible 2D CAD |
| Hybrid | Multi-year contract | BricsCAD - 2D/3D/BIM CAD platform |
| Hybrid | Multi-year contract | ARES - DWG compatible CAD |
| Subscription | Annual | ZW3D - 3D CAD/CAM |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
ABKSS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ABKSS (株式会社エービーケーエスエス) is a Japan-based ICT solutions reseller and integrator that distributes, implements, and supports multi-vendor CAD/CAM/CAE/BIM software together with AI, RPA, cloud, security, and digital-twin solutions for manufacturing, construction, and other industries. The company combines its own cloud-based drawing management product (Zumen Bank/図面バンク) with authorized distribution of third-party tools such as ZWCAD, BricsCAD, ARES, ZW3D, SOLIDWORKS, Archicad, Matterport, DeepInstinct, Dropbox Business, and kintone, and provides DX consulting, training, and helpdesk services.
Product overview
ABKSS (株式会社エービーをケーエスエス) is an ICT and engineering solutions reseller and integrator serving the manufacturing, construction, and broader enterprise sectors. Rather than developing its own software, ABKSS distributes and supports a multi-vendor portfolio of third-party products organized into distinct verticals. For manufacturing, the portfolio centers on 3D CAD solutions including CADSUPER WorksⅡ (Marubeni), ZW3D (ZWSOFT), SOLIDWORKS (Dassault Systèmes), iCAD SX, BricsCAD, ThinkDesign, and Autodesk Fusion; 2D CAD options including CADSUPER, CADSUPER Lite (Marubeni), ZWCAD (ZWSOFT), and CADTOOL; CAD/CAM tools such as CAMCORE EX (Marubeni), hyperMILL, Mastercam, VISI, OCTOPUZ, and IMSpost; and CAE/simulation products including SOLIDWORKS Simulation, SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation, SOLIDWORKS Plastics, VERICUT, NC VIEW, and FlexSim. For construction and architecture, ABKSS offers BIM/architectural solutions including Archicad (Graphisoft), LUMION, Rebro, CADEWA Smart, smartCON Planner, NCS/HEΛIOΣ, CheX, LAXSY, AQuick, SPIDERPLUS, and Bluebeam. Cross-industry offerings include drawing management (図面バンク with AI search), cybersecurity (DeepInstinct, BlackBerryPROTECT, CLOMO MDM, LanScope), cloud storage and collaboration (Dropbox Business — certified partner), cloud platforms (kintone/Cybozu), AI-powered digital twins (Matterport — authorized reseller), VR hardware (Meta Quest), and business applications including accounting (freee, マネーフォワード, invox), expense management (楽楽精算, 楽楽明細), process management (サクっと工程 on kintone, ZAC, Di-Link, Prevision), and IoT tools (SmartMatCloud). The company also provides DX consulting services and Microsoft 365/Copilot introduction support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ZWCAD
Quantifiable outcome
- Maximum 45 hours per month labor efficiency improvement per person through AI drawing search
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use ABKSS
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ABKSS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability8 records
Feature6 records
ABKSS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- DropboxcoreABKSS is a Dropbox Certified Partner (Dropbox認定パートナー). The partnership involves reselling Dropbox Business solutions and providing data migration support services. ABKSS offers 30-day free trials and data migration services for Dropbox implementations.
- Graebert JapancoreABKSS distributes ARES CAD products developed by Graebert. ARES is a DWG-compatible CAD solution available in multiple editions including Standard, Commander, Mechanical, Touch, and Kudo. ABKSS provides sales, support, and training for ARES products in Japan.
- Bricsys JapancoreABKSS distributes BricsCAD products including Lite, Pro, BIM, Mechanical, and Ultimate editions. BricsCAD is a 2D/3D/BIM CAD platform with AutoCAD compatibility and AI features. Over 700,000 users worldwide. Japanese-language support provided through Bricsys Japan and ABKSS.
- ZWSOFTcoreABKSS distributes ZW3D, a 3D CAD/CAM software developed by ZWSOFT. ZW3D offers hybrid solid/surface modeling capabilities and is available in Standard, Professional, 3-axis Machining, and Premium tiers. ABKSS provides trial downloads and sales support.
- ZWSOFTcoreABKSS distributes ZWCAD, a DWG-compatible 2D CAD software. ZWCAD is used by 900,000+ people in 95+ countries worldwide. Known for high compatibility with AutoCAD and memory optimization for handling large drawings.
- CybozumajorABKSS provides kintone implementation and consulting services. kintone is a cloud-based platform for building custom business applications without coding. ABKSS offers DX consulting using kintone including 'Sakku DX' (quick improvement) programs and kintone practice guides.
- MicrosoftmajorABKSS provides Microsoft 365/ Copilot implementation support services. Services include helping customers effectively utilize Microsoft 365 Copilot including Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. ABKSS serves as an adoption partner for Microsoft productivity tools.
- Graphisoft Japan (グラフィソフトジャパン)coreABKSS provides BIM support services for Archicad, a BIM software developed by Graphisoft. ABKSS offers Archicad BIM support contracts and training courses. The partnership involves providing technical support and consultation for Archicad users in Japan.
- Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKScoreABKSS distributes SOLIDWORKS CAD software and provides SOLIDWORKS support services. Products include SOLIDWORKS Design, SOLIDWORKS Simulation, SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation, and SOLIDWORKS Plastics.
- 実践マシンウェア (Jissen Machine Ware)minorZW3D CAD trial downloads are hosted through 実践マシンウェア site. ABKSS serves as the distributor for ZW3D in Japan, with trial versions available via the partner site.
- SB C&S株式会社minorSB C&S receives customer personal information for smooth product/service provision and transaction processing. ABKSS shares customer data as needed for business transactions.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ABKSS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Dassault Systèmes: Developer of SOLIDWORKS, ABKSS's largest single vendor relationship; a global incumbent whose direct sales expansion in Japan is a direct structural threat to channel partners.
- ZWSOFT: Global developer of ZWCAD and ZW3D; ABKSS is a key Japan distributor, but ZWSOFT maintains direct sales channels worldwide and competes with similar CAD offerings globally.
- Graphisoft: Developer of Archicad BIM software, distributed in Japan by ABKSS; a global AEC vendor with overlapping Japan channel presence and potential direct-to-customer competition.
- Bricsys: Developer of BricsCAD, distributed in Japan by ABKSS; a larger, established CAD platform vendor that competes for similar manufacturing and AEC customers.
Direct peers
- System Five (システムファイブ): Established Japanese CAD/CAM software distributor and training provider; directly comparable as a domestic VAR with similar target customers and a long operating history.
- KTF Corporation: Japanese CAD/CAM and 3D printing solutions reseller, serving a manufacturing customer base with a similar sales-led, multi-vendor distribution model.
- CADCAM Networks Corporation: Japanese CAD/CAM/CAE software reseller and integrator serving manufacturers with a multi-vendor portfolio closely comparable to ABKSS's manufacturing vertical go-to-market.
Others
- Graebert: Developer of the ARES CAD product family distributed by ABKSS in Japan; a related source vendor whose channel strategy directly affects ABKSS's CAD portfolio.
- Cybozu: Developer of kintone, for which ABKSS is a major implementation partner; comparable as a Japan-focused SaaS vendor ecosystem participant with overlapping DX consulting customers.
Regional players
- NP Systems: Japanese CAD/CAM and engineering IT solutions provider focused on manufacturing customers; a domestic peer with overlapping 2D/3D CAD and production management offerings.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
ABKSS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ABKSS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ABKSS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
ABKSS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about ABKSS
What does ABKSS do?
ABKSS (株式会社エービーケーエスエス) is a Japan-based ICT solutions reseller and integrator that distributes, implements, and supports multi-vendor CAD/CAM/CAE/BIM software together with AI, RPA, cloud, security, and digital-twin solutions for manufacturing, construction, and other industries. The company combines its own cloud-based drawing management product (Zumen Bank/図面バンク) with authorized distribution of third-party tools such as ZWCAD, BricsCAD, ARES, ZW3D, SOLIDWORKS, Archicad, Matterport, DeepInstinct, Dropbox Business, and kintone, and provides DX consulting, training, and helpdesk services.
Is ABKSS a public or private company?
ABKSS is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was ABKSS founded?
ABKSS was founded in 1983.
Where is ABKSS based?
ABKSS is headquartered in Osaka (Higashiyodogawa-ku), Japan, in the Asia region.
How does ABKSS make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Software Licensing and Subscription is the primary driver. The others are cloud-Based Drawing Management Service, DX Consulting and Implementation Services, training and Education and technical Support Services.
Who are ABKSS's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Dassault Systèmes, ZWSOFT, Graphisoft and Bricsys. Direct peers are System Five (システムファイブ), KTF Corporation and CADCAM Networks Corporation. Others are Graebert and Cybozu. NP Systems is listed as a regional player.
Does ABKSS have an API?
No public API is recorded for ABKSS.
What industry is ABKSS in?
ABKSS's product category is CAD/CAM/CAE/BIM software distribution and ICT integration services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAEAJ, Integration, API & Middleware Consulting, with a secondary code of HDAEAIAK, Data/Apps Connectivity & Adapters (Connectors, Drivers, SDKs). Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 5734.