What Ryohshin does

Ryohshin Co., Ltd. (株式会社リョーシン) is a privately-held Japanese industrial equipment integrator founded in December 2001 as a spin-off from Mitsubishi Corporation's environmental business division. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and services integrated recycling plants and environment-related equipment for waste sorting, shredding, separation, and fuel reuse, serving primarily B2B customers in Japan's waste-management, cement, construction, glass-recycling, and small-appliance-recycling industries. Its core technology approach is to import best-in-class machinery from approximately 20 partner manufacturers across more than 10 countries — including Lindner (Austria, shredders), TOMRA (Norway, optical sorters), SSI (USA, multi-shaft shredders), Scott Equipment (USA, gypsum separators), Nihot (Netherlands, wind sifters), and TA-PO (Netherlands, magnetic separators) — and combine them into customized turnkey plant solutions, supplemented by Ryohshin's own patented separation devices and the proprietary AIMusashi AI-driven sorting robot.

The company generates revenue through hardware sales of integrated plant systems and individual machines, complemented by ongoing maintenance, spare-parts, and field-service contracts handled by its own service team (Service Center, established 2017). Pricing is project-based with multi-year contract cadences; no public pricing is disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by a Kanto sales office in Tokyo (opened 2013), a regional subsidiary in Bangkok, Thailand (Ryohshin Thailand, established 2019), a wholly-owned engineering subsidiary I·CREAT Co., Ltd. (acquired June 2021), and marketing through environmental trade shows (NEW Environment Expo), YouTube demonstrations, and the Circular Economy Newspaper. As of 2021 Ryohshin served over 300 customers across Japan.

Ryohshin operates a consolidated Toyama City campus housing headquarters, the Ryohshin Techno Center (2011, technical development and demonstration), Demo Center (2017, customer trials), and Service Center (2017, aftermarket support), with the new headquarters building completed in September 2024. The company is family-controlled, led by Representative Director and Chairman Osamu Takano and Representative Director and President Akira Takano, with the Takano family and a holding entity holding dominant ownership. Notable customer outcomes documented in case studies include 97% recycling rates at fluff-fuel plants, magnetic-separator productivity gains from 3 tons/day with four workers to 16-48 tons/day with one worker, and AI-driven labor reduction from three manual sorters to one.

Name

Ryohshin

Legal name

株式会社リョーシン

Website

https://ryohshin.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ryohshin is a Japanese industrial integrator that designs, builds, and services turnkey recycling plants by combining best-in-class imported equipment from ~20 global OEMs with its own patented separation devices and the AIMusashi AI sorting robot, serving 300+ enterprise customers in waste management, cement, and recycling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Recycling Plant Manufacturing and Equipment Integration

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Advanced/Optical Sorting & Quality Control Services (NIR, AI, Robotics) (BPALADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plastic Recycling Equipment & Technology Providers (Sorting, Washing, Extrusion) (EUAIAKAM), Bulking, Sorting & Pre-Processing Facilities (Screening, Shredding, Size Reduction) (EUAIABAJ), Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Recycling plant systems
• Industrial shredding equipment
• Waste sorting machinery
• Optical sorting technology
• AI sorting robotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Toyama-shi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recycling Plant Sales & Integration: Ryohshin designs, supplies, installs, and integrates complete recycling plant systems by combining world-leading equipment from international partners. Revenue is generated through the sale of customized turnkey plant solutions and individual industrial recycling machines to Japanese waste management companies, cement manufacturers, and recycling operators.
2. Maintenance & Service: Ongoing maintenance, spare parts supply, and field service for installed equipment and plants through Ryohshin's own service team.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ryohshin designs, supplies, installs, and integrates complete recycling plant systems for Japanese industrial waste recyclers and cement manufacturers. The company imports world-leading machinery (Lindner shredders, TOMRA optical sorters, Nihot pneumatic separators, Scott Equipment gypsum separators, TA-PO metal separators, etc.) and combines them with its own patented separation devices to deliver turnkey turnkey plant solutions spanning shredding, screening, wind/pneumatic sorting, optical sorting, AI robotic sorting, magnetic separation, and washing/drying. It also provides ongoing maintenance, spare parts, and field service through its own service team.

Product overview

Ryohshin is a recycling plant manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial recycling equipment. The product lineup centers on AI-powered sorting robots and various shredding and separation machines that work together as an integrated recycling system. Core products include single-shaft shredders (Jupiter, Polaris, Komet, Micromat, Universo), two-shaft and four-shaft shredders, rough shredders, and mobile shredders (URRACO series). These are complemented by screening equipment (BIVITEC vibration sorters, disc screens), pneumatic separation systems (SDS, SDi, Z Selector, Zigzag), optical sorters (Clarity, AUTOSORT), and specialized separators (gypsum Turbo Separator, food residue separator, TA-PO metal separator). The AI Sorting Robot (AIMusashi) represents the advanced technology offering, using computer vision for autonomous material identification and sorting. The portfolio also includes washing and drying lines, film removal machines, and special vehicles. Together, these products form complete recycling plant solutions that address labor shortages through automation while achieving high recycling rates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Sorting Robot (AIMusashi) AI-powered robotic sorting system that uses camera-based visual recognition to identify materials on conveyor belts and autonomously sorts them using robotic arms with suction-cup grippers, operating 24 hours continuously. Capacity up to 200 picks/minute (100 picks/min per arm) with continuous learning to improve accuracy. Deployed to address sorting labor shortages in recycling facilities.
• Single Shaft Shredders (Jupiter, Polaris, Komet, Micromat, Universo) Family of single-shaft shredders covering primary coarse shredding (Jupiter), single-pass 50-100mm output shredding (Polaris), secondary under-30mm output at up to 14 tons/hour (Komet), and universal customizable shredding (Micromat, Universo). High resistance to foreign matter with high-capacity throughput.
• Two Shaft Shredder Two-shaft shredder capable of processing difficult-to-shred materials such as film rolls, fishing nets, ropes, and large tires.
• Four Shaft Shredder Four-shaft shredder with screen for uniform particle size, optimal for processing metals, circuit boards, and home appliances where blade wear is significant.
• Rough Shredder (FR Series) Innovative and robust rough shredder developed for diverse material compatibility, with easy daily maintenance and low-cost upkeep.
• Mobile Shredder URRACO (EVO 75/85/95 and 95/75) World-class large mobile shredder by Lindner with 770HP diesel engine achieving processing capacity up to 50-80 tons/hour for mixed waste, with maintenance time reduced to one-sixth of conventional models.
• Vibration Sorting Machine BIVITEC Vibration screen sorter that handles high-moisture-content materials without clogging, using urethane screens enabling sorting down to micron levels.
• Disc Screen DS / DRS Series Disc screens using proprietary technology to prevent long materials from wrapping, optimized for particle-size sorting in high-volume production lines.
• Pneumatic Separation System (SDS, SDi, Z Selector, Zigzag) Family of Nihot-derived wind separators including the large-volume SDS (up to 200 m³/hour) with dust-free structure, mobile SDi (operational within 30 minutes), and space-saving Z Selector and Zigzag models for sorting materials around 150mm and under 50mm respectively.
• Optical Sorter (Clarity, AUTOSORT) High-performance optical sorters using cameras, NIR sensors, and high-tech material analysis to detect and eject contaminants. Clarity removes ceramics, stones, pottery, metal, and heat-resistant glass from glass cullet. TOMRA AUTOSORT analyzes material properties, color, and shape for high-precision air-based sorting.
• Gypsum Separator Turbo Separator T40 Compact Scott Equipment-derived system for large-volume, high-precision separation of paper and gypsum powder, achieving up to 16 tons/hour processing and 98% gypsum recovery rate.
• Food Residue Separator Turbo Separator Achieves 99% food separation rate for both dry and wet food residue, effectively separating packaging from food residue to address labor shortage in food-waste handling.
• Highly Efficient Metal Separator TA-PO TA-PO600/TA-PO1000 magnetic metal separators for waste electrical appliances, motors, and auto scrap. Achieves high-purity sorting with copper content reduced to 0.3% or less in clean iron output, with documented capacity jumps from 3 tons/day to 16-48 tons/day in Japanese deployments.
• Firefly Fire Prevention System Fire prevention and extinguishing system for industrial facilities and recycling plants.
• Collection and Transport Vehicles Specialized vehicles for waste collection and transportation supporting waste management operators.
• Special Specification Vehicles Custom-built vehicles for specific operational requirements in environmental and waste-management operations.
• Building Cleaning Work Vehicle Canboy Specialized vehicle for building maintenance and cleaning operations.
• Pipeline Maintenance Equipment Equipment for pipe infrastructure maintenance and management in municipal and industrial applications.
• Plastic Recycling and Washing Line Modules (Cascade Pneumatic Separator, Film Separator, Gravitator PET, Sorting Tank Gravitator, Thermal Dryer, Step Dryer, Mechanical Dryer Loop, Hot-wash System, Friction Washer Twister, Pre-Washer Rafter, Film Removal Machine) Integrated plastic washing and processing line modules including cascade pneumatic separators for plastic film, friction washers (Twister) for microscopic dirt removal, pre-washers (Rafter) for heavily soiled plastics, hot-wash systems, gravity separators (Gravitator PET) for PET washing facilities, thermal/step/mechanical dryers, and label/film removal machines. Used together as a configured plastic recycling line.
• Maintenance Service Ongoing maintenance service for installed Ryohshin equipment to ensure optimal operation, delivered through the Ryohshin Service Center (established 2017) with on-call field engineers and stock spare parts in Japan.

Quantifiable outcome

• S Company (Yokkaichi) achieved improved recycling rate and revenue increase through high-precision sorting equipment
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• TA-PO Company (Netherlands)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2022TA-PO (Netherlands) — Agency agreement since December 2022 for high-precision magnetic metal separators (TA-PO600, TA-PO1000) used in e-waste and scrap metal recycling.
• I·CREAT Co., Ltd. (アイ・.CREAT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021I·CREAT Co., Ltd. — Acquired as a wholly-owned subsidiary in June 2021. Specializes in mechanical design, CAD design, technical development, consulting, industrial mechanism design, and electronic design. Strengthens Ryohshin's in-house engineering capabilities.
• Tomra CompanycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2020TOMRA — Sales agreement since December 2020 for optical sorting equipment (AUTOSORT, AUTOSORT SPEEDAIR). TOMRA's optical sorters are integrated into high-end fluff fuel and material recycling plants.
• Ryohshin Thailand Co., Ltd.coreOthers · 1 January 2019Ryohshin Thailand Co., Ltd. — Wholly-owned subsidiary established in Bangkok, Thailand in January 2019. Handles sales and support operations in Southeast Asia.
• Nihot Company (Netherlands)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2018Nihot (Netherlands) — Japanese sales agreement since October 2018. Nihot's wind sifters (SDS, SDi series) are widely used across Ryohshin's plant installations, with 750+ units sold globally.
• Forek Company (Italy)majorTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2018Forek (Italy) — Japanese exclusive sales agreement since June 2018 for specialized recycling equipment.
• Scott Equipment Company (USA)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Scott Equipment (USA) — Manufacturer of Turbo Separator gypsum separation equipment. Handles over 80 countries globally. Ryohshin distributes this equipment in Japan, achieving up to 16 tons/hour processing and 98% gypsum recovery.
• Lindner Company (Austria)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2017Lindner (Austria) — Authorized distributor for Lindner's full range of single-shaft shredders (Jupiter, Polaris, Komet, Micromat, Universo), two-shaft shredders, and mobile shredders (URRACO series). Lindner is one of Ryohshin's most important technology partners, with 5,000+ machines sold globally and 500+ supplied to cement companies.
• Binder Company (Austria)majorTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2016Binder (Austria) — Agency agreement since March 2016 for industrial equipment.
• Air Impact Company (UK)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2011Air Impact (UK) — Domestic exclusive distributor since June 2011 for wind separation and pneumatic conveying equipment.
• CP Group / MSS / KRAUSE (USA)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2009CP Group, MSS, and KRAUSE (USA) — Domestic exclusive distributor since November 2009 for disk screens and optical sorters.
• SSI Company (USA)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2006SSI (USA) — Authorized import distributor since 2006 for two-shaft and four-shaft shredders and related equipment. Major partner for dual-shaft, four-shaft, and rough shredders.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TOMRA Systems ASA: Norwegian sensor-based sorting leader whose AUTOSORT optical sorter is distributed by Ryohshin in Japan. Ryohshin is both a sales channel and effectively a competing integrator of TOMRA equipment, making TOMRA the most direct product-level comparable.
• Machinex Technologies Inc. Canadian manufacturer of MRF systems and recycling plant equipment. Machinex is a directly comparable integrated-plant supplier competing for the same enterprise waste-recycling customers that Ryohshin serves.
• Lindner-Recyclingtech GmbH: Austrian shredder manufacturer (Jupiter, Polaris, Komet, URRACO lines) whose products Ryohshin integrates; Lindner is simultaneously Ryohshin's closest technology partner and a direct global competitor for shredder-equipped recycling plants.
• Komptech GmbH: Austria/Slovenia-based manufacturer of mobile and stationary shredders and waste-processing equipment. Komptech competes directly with Lindner/SSI for shredding technology deals in MRF and industrial waste plants.
• SSI Shredding Systems: US manufacturer of two-shaft and four-shaft shredders distributed in Japan by Ryohshin since 2006. SSI's product overlap with Lindner and the rough-shredder category makes it a directly comparable OEM peer in shredding technology.
• Steinert Elektromagnetbau GmbH: German specialist in magnetic separation and sensor-based sorting for the recycling industry. Steinert competes head-to-head with Ryohshin-integrated TOMRA and TA-PO equipment in metals recovery and MRF sorting applications.

Broad incumbents

• Satake Corporation: Japanese optical/color sorting equipment maker with broader-grain and food-processing heritage. Satake's color-sorting technology represents an adjacent Japanese-based sorting competitor to Ryohshin-integrated optical sorter offerings.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: Parent heritage comparator since Ryohshin was spun off from Mitsubishi Corporation's environmental division in 2001. MHI remains a much larger incumbent in industrial machinery, energy, and environmental systems in Japan.
• Hitachi Zosen Corporation: Japanese industrial conglomerate operating large-scale waste-to-energy and recycling plants. Hitachi Zosen addresses overlapping Japanese recycling-plant buyers through broader-scale plant builds rather than equipment integration.
• Bühler Group: Swiss process technologies group with optical sorting and processing equipment across food, feed, and recycling. Bühler's SORTEX optical sorters compete with TOMRA and the Clarity units integrated by Ryohshin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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