Meiko Meihan

What Meiko Meihan does

Meiko Meihan (名工銘鈑株式会社) is a Japanese printing and processing manufacturer founded on April 7, 1958, headquartered in Kitanagoya, Aichi Prefecture. With approximately 120 full-time employees and disclosed annual sales of ¥1.35 billion, the company produces precision labels, metal and resin nameplates, and assorted processed components — primarily serving tier-one automotive parts manufacturers including DENSO and four of its affiliates, JTEKT, Tokai Rika, NGK, Advics, Sanwa Technos, Kyosan Electric, and CKD. It also serves industrial machinery customers. Operations are conducted from a headquarters factory in Kitanagoya, with a sales office in Tokyo and a regional support office in Yokote (Tohoku). The company is privately held and family-managed, with President Tanaka Toshiyuki leading a board composed primarily of the founding Tanaka family and close associates.

The company's core technology stack combines screen printing, laser processing (including no-ink wood carbonization), die-cutting, etching, and alumite anodizing, supported by what the company describes as the largest deployment of label image-inspection machines in Aichi Prefecture and certified under ISO9001 quality management. Equipment includes the MD-250 intermittent rotary die-cutter and the NS-300 four-color intermittent rotary press with inline lamination and cutting. Its product portfolio spans five categories: paper/synthetic-film labels with specialized variants (heat-resistant, tamper-evident, re-peelable, oil-surface); metal nameplates via etching, alumite, laser marking, and sheet-metal work; resin molded nameplates and acrylic products; industrial gaskets, tapes, and die-cut components; and laser-engraved wood products. Revenue is generated through a project-based B2B model with quote-driven pricing and direct sales relationships, supplemented since 2024 by the consumer-facing sub-brand moku-zakka, which sells wood-craft goods and goshuincho through an e-commerce storefront (launched July 2025), pop-up shops, and select retail partners, plus custom commemorative programs with corporate clients such as Taiyo (18,000-item rollout) and sustainability-tag supply to JR West Hotels via JTB Communication Design.

Name

Meiko Meihan

Legal name

名工銘鈑株式会社

Website

https://meiko-meihan.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Meiko Meihan is a 1958-founded Japanese printing and processing manufacturer in Kitanagoya, Aichi, producing precision labels, metal and resin nameplates, and processed components primarily for tier-one automotive parts suppliers, with a newer wood-craft consumer brand, moku-zakka.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Printing and Manufacturing

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Functional Labels (Linerless, RFID/NFC, Braille, Smart) (IMALAKAK)

Keywords

• Industrial label printing
• Automotive nameplates
• Precision printing services
• Metal nameplate manufacturing
• Laser processing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kitanagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing and Processing Services: Provides custom printing and processing services for industrial products including labels, seals, nameplates, and metal/resin plates. Revenue is generated through project-based orders from B2B customers, primarily in the automotive industry.
2. Consumer Products (moku-zakka Brand): Direct-to-consumer sales of wood craft goods including keychains, stationery, postcards, miniature goods, clocks, goshuin books, stands, plaques, awards, god shelves, commemorative medals, signs, coasters, and art panels through e-commerce and retail channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Meiko Meihan manufactures printed labels, seals, nameplates, and processed components for automotive and industrial customers. Core product lines include adhesive labels (PL labels, caution labels, variable information labels), metal nameplates (etching, alumite anodizing, laser marking), resin nameplates, gaskets/tapes, and wood products. The company also operates the consumer sub-brand moku-zakka, selling wood craft goods and goshuincho stamp books via e-commerce and pop-up shops.

Product overview

Meiko Meihan is a printing and processing manufacturer offering five core product categories: seals/labels (various industrial and automotive labels), metal nameplates (etching, alumite, laser marking, sheet metal), resin nameplates and processed products, other processed goods (gaskets, tapes), and wood products. The company also operates the consumer-facing sub-brand 'moku-zakka' for wooden goods and goshuincho (stamp books) sold via their online shop. All products are supported by quality management and environmental systems, serving major automotive parts manufacturers with precision printing and加工 (processing) capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• moku-zakka: 木製雑貨と御朱印帳の企画・製造・販売を行うオリジナルブランド。「暮らしをちょっと楽しく」をコンセプトに、手に取った人の毎日にやさしく寄り添うアイテムをお届けする。ECショップやポップアップショップでの販売を展開。

Products and services

• Seals/Labels (シール・ラベル) Labels printed on paper, synthetic paper (Yupo), and polyester film with adhesive, processed into roll or sheet form. Used by industrial and automotive parts manufacturers for product identification, regulatory compliance (PL labels), and variable information marking.
• Metal Nameplates/Processing (金属銘板・加工) Metal nameplates and processing including etching, alumite (aluminum anodizing), metal signs, laser marking, and sheet metal processing. Used for industrial machinery, building signage, and automotive components requiring high durability and weather resistance.
• Resin Nameplates/Processing (樹脂銘板・加工) Plastic-based nameplates and processed products including resin molded items, key sheets, gardening labels, acrylic products, custom showcases, and OPP bags. Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and suitable for outdoor use.
• Other Processed Products (その他加工品) Additional processed goods including gaskets, rubber/urethane die-cut products, film processing, and double-sided tape processing. Used for adding thickness, insulation, shock absorption, and producing complex shaped components.
• Wood Products (木製製品) Wood products manufactured using laser processing for precise engravings without ink. Includes keychains, stationery, postcards, miniature goods, clocks, goshuincho (stamp books), stands, award certificates, commemorative medals, signs, coasters, and art panels. Contributes to SDG goals through sustainable manufacturing.
• moku-zakka Consumer Brand Original consumer brand for wooden goods and goshuincho (stamp books). Launched in 2025, offering lifestyle products through online shop (mokuzakka.theshop.jp) and pop-up stores. Targets individual consumers seeking unique, handcrafted wood products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produces products trusted by major automotive parts manufacturers requiring high reliability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

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

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 株式会社タイヨーminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Planning and production of commemorative products (goshuin books, bands, acrylic clips - 18,000 items) for supermarket chain Taiyo's 1,500 billion yen sales milestone. Customized products featuring Taiyo's popular characters.
• 株式会社カインズminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 February 2026Technical cooperation for Kids DIY Workshop '木でつくるリフレクター' (Make Reflectors with Wood). Meiko Meihan processes wood parts using laser cutting machines for the workshop kits. Workshops held at 36 Cainz stores from November 2025 to March 2026. Project originated from meeting at LIFE×DESIGN exhibition September 2025.
• 株式会社JTBコミュニケーションデザインcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Collaboration on environmental initiative CO₂ゼロSTAY. Meiko Meihan produces wood luggage tags using eco-friendly materials (MDF from wood scraps, cotton) for the carbon-offset accommodation program. Tags are distributed at participating hotels starting December 2025. Project originated from Green Material 2025 exhibition in January 2025.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lintec Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of adhesive labels, label stocks, and specialty papers with strong automotive and industrial customer base. Direct competitor in industrial labels and a relevant comparator for Meiko Meihan's seal/label product line.
• Brady Corporation (Japan): Global industrial identification specialist with strong presence in Japan. Offers labels, nameplates, and safety identification products directly comparable to Meiko Meihan's automotive and industrial offerings.
• Fuji Seal International: Manufacturer of shrink sleeve labels and packaging labels serving consumer and industrial markets globally. Comparable in label printing and converting technology applied to mass-market customers.
• Sato Holdings: Japan-headquartered specialist in barcode/RFID labeling, printing solutions, and identification equipment. Comparable in targeting industrial identification and traceability applications with automotive and manufacturing customers.

Broad incumbents

• Nissha: Diversified Japanese manufacturer with industrial materials, decorative films, and printing-related products. Touches similar automotive and industrial identification applications through its industrial materials segment.
• Brother Industries: Global printer and labeling equipment manufacturer with significant Japanese industrial operations. Comparable in label printing technology and targeting of industrial identification customers.
• Toppan Holdings: Diversified Japanese printing conglomerate with significant label, packaging, and industrial printing operations. Overlaps with Meiko Meihan's product categories but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Dai Nippon Printing (DNP): One of Japan's largest printing companies with established label, nameplate, and industrial printing divisions. A broad incumbent serving many of the same end markets including automotive.
• Avery Dennison Japan: Global label materials and solutions giant with substantial Japanese operations. Competes in the same label-printing and identification space but as part of a much broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Kinsho Corporation: Japanese metal nameplate and industrial identification manufacturer focused on Japanese OEMs. Directly comparable to Meiko Meihan's metal nameplate and processing product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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