What Tanico does

Tanico Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment and stainless steel containers founded in 1946 (originally as Taniguchi Shoten in Meguro, Tokyo; incorporated under the Tanico name in 1976 and renamed to Tanico Co., Ltd. in 2000). The company designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive range of cooking, washing, and storage equipment — including steam convection ovens, induction cooktops featuring the patented Free Zone IH® full-surface heating technology, the On-Demand Fryer, griddles, noodle boilers, dishwashers, multi-function NICO Pan, and stainless steel containers — from seven domestic factories (Hokkaido, Fukushima x4, Kanagawa) plus four Tanico-Tech subsidiary factories, supported by 93 sales offices across Japan and a 24/7/365 maintenance call center.

Tanico monetizes through direct hardware sales to enterprise accounts (McDonald's, Seven-Eleven, Toyota, AEON Food Supply, hospital and school lunch operators), bundled Marutto Omise Pack® restaurant-opening subscriptions (kitchen equipment plus interior finishing, furniture, financing, and insurance from approximately ¥30,000/month), and the IBC stainless container line for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical, and food manufacturing customers. The company operates sub-brands ARTHEA (bakery ovens launched April 2025), Marutto Omise Pack, IBC tanico, and Fantudio, along with the tippps food culture media platform and tanico.shop e-commerce channel launched April 2025.

In fiscal year ending March 2026, Tanico reported revenue of ¥48.79 billion across a workforce of 1,424 employees. The company is family-controlled by the Taniguchi family (Chairman Taniguchi Ichiro and President Taniguchi Shuichi) with no disclosed institutional investors, and remains privately held with no public listing.

Name

Tanico

Legal name

タニコー株式会社 (Tanico Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://tanico.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Tanico is a Japanese commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer founded in 1946, serving restaurants, schools, hospitals, hotels, and industrial customers with stainless steel fabrication, IH cooktops, steam ovens, fryers, and bundled restaurant-opening services through 93 sales offices nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

NAICS

Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210)

SIC

Household Appliances (3630)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

Keywords

• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Stainless steel fabrication
• Foodservice equipment manufacturing
• Industrial stainless containers
• Restaurant kitchen design

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokio

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Kitchen Equipment Manufacturing & Sales: Designs, manufactures, and sells commercial kitchen equipment including gas ranges, IH cooktops, steam convection ovens, fryers, noodle boilers, grills, dishwashers, and stainless steel fabricated products. Revenue from direct sales through nationwide office network and e-commerce platform.
2. Stainless Steel Containers & Industrial Products: Manufactures and sells stainless steel containers, tanks, and floor systems for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical, and food manufacturing industries. Products are used for liquid and powder transport and storage.
3. Marutto Omise Pack® (まるっとお店パック): Comprehensive restaurant opening package bundling kitchen equipment, interior finishing, furniture, fixtures, and financing/lease arrangements. Monthly payments starting from ~¥30,000. Revenue from bundled equipment sales and professional service fees.
4. Design, Installation & Engineering Services: Provides kitchen design, layout planning, construction management, and installation services. Includes free design consultation for prospective restaurant customers. Also offers PFI (Private Finance Initiative) projects for school lunch and institutional kitchen facilities.
5. Maintenance & After-Sales Services: Maintenance division provides repair, parts replacement, and ongoing support for installed equipment. Also offers 'Tsunagaru Repair Support K' (つながる修理サポートK) fixed-fee maintenance service for restaurants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tanico designs, manufactures, and sells commercial kitchen equipment—including gas ranges, IH cooktops, steam convection ovens, fryers, noodle boilers, griddles, dishwashers, and bakery ovens—along with stainless steel containers, tanks, and floor systems for foodservice, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, and food manufacturing applications. The company also provides kitchen design consultation, installation, maintenance services, and a bundled restaurant opening package (Marutto Omise Pack®) combining equipment, interior finishing, financing, and insurance for new restaurant operators.

Product overview

Tanico is a comprehensive commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer offering a diverse portfolio of cooking, washing, and storage solutions. The core product line centers on steam convection ovens (basic and DX models), induction cooktops including the innovative Free Zone IH® with full-surface heating, gas fryers with smart-clean technology, griddles, noodle boilers, dishwashers, and multi-function cookers like NICOパン. The company has expanded into bakery equipment under the ARTHEA sub-brand (Vesta, GUT, Uni, Mini), delivery robots (PEANUT), and office kitchen concepts (IRORI-WA). Supporting services include the まるっとお店パック® restaurant opening package, free kitchen design consultation, and e-commerce through tanico.shop. The company also operates food media platform tippps and facilities like Fantudio Takamatsu for food culture promotion. Industrial applications are served through IBC stainless steel containers, micro-nano bubble washers, and stainless floor systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARTHEA (アルセア): Bakery-focused brand launched in April 2025, specializing in bakery ovens including Vesta, GUT, and Uni models.
• まるっとお店パック
• IBC tanico
• Fantudio
• ターニー (Tarny)

Products and services

• Basic Steam Convection Oven (ベーシックスチコン) Compact commercial steam convection oven with superheated steam and convection heating. Available in 5, 6, and 10-tray models. Provides steam (30–100°C), combination (30–300°C), and hot air (30–300°C) modes. Designed for restaurants and institutional kitchens.
• DX Steam Convection Oven Advanced commercial steam convection oven with superior steam output and dedicated menu editing tool for recipe customization. 4-speed fan, bi-directional rotation, auto damper, optional core temperature probe. Targets professional restaurant kitchens.
• Free Zone IH® Induction Cooktop Japan's first commercial induction cooktop with full-surface pot placement — eliminates traditional circular induction zones. Patented technology (filed February 2022). Targets restaurants and commercial kitchens.
• Standard Gas Fryer (Smart Clean Type) Commercial gas fryer with bottom-direct heating method, Ryochu® cool kitchen specification, thermal efficiency over 50%, and improved cleanability. Added to the product line in April 2026.
• On-Demand Fryer (オンデマンドフライヤー) Industry-first commercial fryer that reduces frying time to up to one-third of conventional fryers. Awarded the 54th Food Industry Technology Achievement Award in the Materials, Equipment, and Systems Division.
• Griddle and Teppanyaki Equipment (グリドル・鉄板焼) Commercial griddles and teppanyaki cooking equipment ranging from standard models to high-end custom-order units for restaurant and hotel kitchens.
• Noodle Boilers (ゆで麺器) Commercial noodle boiling equipment including energy-saving square boilers (蒼龍), high-power frozen noodle thawing/boiling units, Chinese noodle boilers, spaghetti boilers, udon pots, and soba pots. Designed for ramen shops, pasta restaurants, and udon/soba outlets.
• IH Cooktop Lineup (IHコンロ) Commercial induction heating cooktops for restaurants, including the Free Zone IH® and other IH range models. Targets professional kitchens requiring precision heating and energy efficiency.
• Commercial Dishwashers (洗浄機) High-performance, energy-saving commercial dishwashers with extensive product lineup for restaurants, hotels, and institutional kitchens.
• NICO Pan (NICOパン) Multi-function cooking pan capable of grilling, stir-frying, boiling, deep-frying, and blanching in a single unit. Targets restaurants seeking space-efficient versatile equipment.
• ARTHEA Vesta Bakery Oven High-end bakery oven from the ARTHEA brand with uncompromising functionality and customizable options supporting semi-custom configurations for individual store layouts and scale. Targets artisan bakeries and hotel bakeries.
• ARTHEA GUT Compact Bakery Oven Compact bakery oven with powerful steam capability matching the Vesta series. Achieves Japan's smallest width of 1550mm, enabling flexible placement in smaller bakery spaces.
• ARTHEA Uni Compact Oven with Integrated Dough Kneader Compact oven with integrated dough kneader. Space-efficient design with low barriers to entry, suitable for beginner bakeries and small bakery cafés.
• ARTHEA Mini Deck Oven Compact deck oven with customizable rack configurations offering artificial stone and iron hearth options. Recommended for compact professional bakery setups.
• PEANUT Food Delivery Robot (配膳ロボット) Food delivery robot that handles food distribution and table clearing for restaurants. Addresses labor shortages in foodservice and reduces staff workload.
• IRORI-WA Office Kitchen Concept Office kitchen concept inspired by traditional Japanese irori (hearth), designed as a communication space for employees. Targets corporate office settings.
• Marutto Omise Pack® (まるっとお店パック) Restaurant Opening Service Comprehensive restaurant opening support package bundling kitchen equipment, interior finishing, furniture, fixtures, financing/lease arrangements, and property insurance into a single monthly payment starting from approximately ¥30,000/month. Provides a single point of contact for new restaurant operators.
• Free Kitchen Design Consultation (無料設計相談) Free professional kitchen design consultation provided by experienced designers. Includes planning proposals and estimates for prospective restaurant and commercial kitchen customers.
• Stainless Floor System (ステンレスフロアシステム) Stainless steel floor system using proprietary Polka Plate® flooring with anti-slip properties, superior drainage, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, durability, antibacterial properties, and impact resistance for hygienic commercial kitchen environments.
• Micro-nano Bubble Industrial Washer (マイクロナノバブル洗浄機) Industrial washing machine using micro-nano bubble technology. Reduces water usage by 80% and halves work time for container and production equipment cleaning in food factories and industrial facilities.
• Elephant Shelf Heavy-Duty Shelving System (エレファントシェルフ) Heavy-duty shelving system with customizable combinations based on usage and environment requirements. Used in commercial kitchens, warehouses, and industrial storage facilities.
• IBC Stainless Steel Containers (IBC事業 / 不銹鋼容器) Stainless steel containers, tanks, and IBC (Industrial Bulk Container) products for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, and food manufacturing industries. Reusable, recyclable, with corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and antibacterial properties. Targets liquid and powder transport and storage.
• Gas Ranges and Gas Tables (ガスレンジ・ガステーブル) Comprehensive lineup of commercial gas ranges and gas tables for restaurants, hotels, school lunch facilities, and corporate cafeterias. Standard models to high-output configurations.
• Standard Commercial Fryers (フライヤー) Standard commercial gas fryer line with easy operation and high thermal efficiency. Available in multiple capacities for restaurants and food service operators.
• MEISDEL Custom-Order Kitchens Custom-order residential and commercial kitchen brand showcased through the MEISDEL Kitchen Gallery showroom in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. Targets premium custom kitchen buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• On-Demand Fryer reduces frying time by up to 1/3 compared to conventional fryers (食材を油に投入してから揚げ上がるまでの時間を最大1/3に短縮)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered innovation, core and minor.

• コネクテッドロボティクス株式会社 (Connected Robotics Inc.)innovationStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2021Tanico and Connected Robotics co-developed a container-type store combined with a french fry robot, conducting proof-of-concept trials at BEX BURGER labo store. This was Japan's first container burger shop with an automated fry robot. Joint development partnership for robotic food preparation systems integrated into commercial kitchen environments.
• 大阪瓦斯株式会社 (Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.)coreTechnology or IntegrationOsaka Gas licenses the 涼厨® (Ryochu) and 楽厨® (Rakuchu) trademarks to Tanico for use on commercial kitchen equipment. Tanico was the first in Japan to develop the 涼厨®-compatible steam convection oven in 2013. Ongoing technology licensing relationship for cooling kitchen technology.
• 阪経済大学 体育会 サッカー部 (Osaka University of Economics Faculty Athletic Association Soccer Club)minorOthersTanico sponsors the Osaka University of Economics Athletic Association Soccer Club as a university sports sponsorship initiative. This is a community social contribution activity supporting student athletes.
• 関西学院大学 体育会 ラグビー部 (Kwansei Gakuin University Athletic Association Rugby Club)minorOthersTanico sponsors the Kwansei Gakuin University Athletic Association Rugby Club as a university sports sponsorship initiative. Community social contribution activity supporting student athletes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Middleby Corporation: Global leader in commercial kitchen equipment with extensive portfolio spanning cooking, refrigeration, and food preparation brands. While not Japan-specialized, Middleby serves multinational foodservice customers globally and represents the broad incumbent in the commercial kitchen category.
• Ali Group S.r.l. Italian-headquartered global commercial kitchen equipment conglomerate owning multiple brands across cooking, refrigeration, and food preparation. Ali Group serves multinational foodservice customers globally and represents a broad incumbent in commercial kitchen equipment.

Direct peers

• Paloma Industries: Japanese gas appliance manufacturer serving both household and commercial kitchen markets. Paloma's commercial cooking equipment competes with Tanico's gas range and gas fryer product lines across Japanese restaurants.
• Hoshizaki Corporation: Japan's largest commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer, particularly dominant in commercial ice machines and refrigeration. Hoshizaki competes directly with Tanico across restaurant equipment categories and serves similar foodservice and institutional customers in Japan and globally.
• Fujimak Corporation: Japanese commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer with overlapping product lines including cooking equipment, dishwashers, and food processing machinery. Fujimak competes directly with Tanico in the Japanese foodservice market with similar B2B distribution.
• AIHO Corporation: Japanese commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer with product lines spanning cooking, refrigeration, and food preparation. AIHO serves similar Japanese foodservice customers and competes with Tanico in restaurant equipment supply.
• Maruzen Co., Ltd. Japanese commercial kitchen equipment specialist with a focus on steam convection ovens and bakery equipment. Directly competes with Tanico's ARTHEA bakery brand and core cooking equipment lines in the Japanese market.
• NIC Corporation (formerly Naomoto Industry): Japanese commercial kitchen equipment and food machinery manufacturer. NIC directly competes with Tanico in steam convection ovens, cooking equipment, and food processing systems for the Japanese foodservice market.
• Rinnai Corporation: Major Japanese manufacturer of gas cooking equipment for both household and commercial applications. Rinnai's commercial kitchen products (ranges, fryers, griddles) overlap directly with Tanico's core equipment lines, serving similar restaurant and institutional customers.

Emerging players

• Connected Robotics Inc. Japanese restaurant robotics startup and Tanico's co-development partner for automated cooking solutions (container burger robot). Connected Robotics represents the emerging automation trend in Japanese commercial kitchens that could either compete with or complement traditional equipment makers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tanico-corporation

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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