What aitec co.,ltd. does

AITEC Co., Ltd. (株式会社アイテック) is a privately held, family-owned contract manufacturer founded in 1959 and headquartered in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The company designs, formulates, and manufactures cosmetics, quasi-drug products, and personal-care/amenity items — including skincare, haircare, oral care, and in-bus/out-bus hotel toiletries — for B2B clients under OEM and ODM arrangements. It also sells a portfolio of own-brand amenity products (PIXPAX, ABILE, Daysheen, BREST EXα, and multiple toothbrush lines) directly to hotels and via Yahoo Shopping to individual consumers.

The company operates a vertically integrated production platform with two factories in Ozu City (Tomisu No. 1 and No. 2), four warehouses, and in-house capabilities spanning formulation/blending, flexographic printing, tube canning, filling, and packaging across multiple formats — laminated tubes (ABL/PBL) in diameters Ø12.7–50.0mm, pouches, and portion-control potions. A notable technical differentiator is MaCSIE Iyo, a cellulose nanofiber (CNF) ingredient derived from Ehime Prefecture's Iyo citrus peel and jointly developed with Ehime Seishi Co., Ltd., used in cosmetic formulations for emulsification and UV protection. AITEC also offers biomass-derived and plant-based packaging aligned with sustainability positioning.

The business operates on a project-based OEM/ODM revenue model, with manufacturing fees determined by product specification, formulation complexity, packaging type, order volume, and regulatory requirements. Go-to-market is B2B sales-led, supported by industry exhibitions (CITE JAPAN), corporate website inquiries, and a small direct-to-consumer channel via Yahoo Shopping. The company employs approximately 200–250 people, has been continuously operating for 65+ years, and is led by the founding Kubo family, with CEO Noboru Kubo and VP Taisuke Kubo. Revenue for the 62nd fiscal period ending March 2026 is ¥36.85 billion. The company is unlisted, privately held, and shows no external venture or private equity investment.

Name

aitec co.,ltd.

Legal name

株式会社アイテック (Kabushiki Kaisha AITEC)

Website

https://aitec-dc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AITEC Co., Ltd. is a family-owned Japanese contract manufacturer founded in 1959 in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture, producing cosmetics, quasi-drugs, and hotel amenity products via OEM/ODM services and own brands for B2B and B2C customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetics and Quasi-Drug OEM/ODM Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Bath & Shower Products (Soaps, Body Wash, Bath Additives) (CRADANAB)

Keywords

• Cosmetics OEM manufacturing
• Quasi-drug contract manufacturing
• Hotel amenity products
• Oral care products
• Laminated tube packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Ozu

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM and ODM Manufacturing Services: AITEC designs, manufactures, and delivers cosmetics and quasi-drug products (skin creams, cleansers, shampoos, toothpaste, etc.) on behalf of B2B clients. Revenue is earned through manufacturing fees based on product type, specifications, and order volume. ODM services include proprietary formulation development billed as part of product development costs.
2. Own-brand Amenity Product Sales: Sale of proprietary amenity products including toothbrushes (Noboru, Venus, L, Chris, Sofia lines), toothpaste (DAYSCENE White+F, children's toothpaste), in-bus and out-bus toiletries (PIXPAX, ABILE, BREST EXα), and eco products. Distributed to hotels and hospitality businesses, and via Yahoo Shopping to individual consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AITEC is a Japan-based OEM/ODM manufacturer of cosmetics and quasi-drugs, handling client projects from formulation, stability testing and regulatory application through printing, filling, packaging, quality inspection and final delivery. The company also produces and sells original amenity products—including toothbrushes, toothpaste, in-bath and out-bath toiletries and eco‑product lines—directly to hospitality customers and through its Yahoo Shopping storefront to individual consumers.

Product overview

Aitec Co., Ltd. is a cosmetics and quasi-drug OEM/ODM manufacturer based in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 1959, the company offers in-house development, manufacturing, and packaging of cosmetics, toiletries, and oral care products. Their product portfolio includes original amenity brands (PIXPAX, ABILE, Daysheen for in-bath/out-bath products), oral care products (Daysheen White+F quasi-drug toothpaste, children's toothpaste, and toothbrush models including Noble, Venus, L, Chris, and Sofia), as well as custom packaging solutions including laminated tubes in various sizes (φ12.7 to φ50.0mm), pouches, and potions. The company operates manufacturing facilities producing cosmetics, quasi-drugs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and plastic products, serving hotel amenity and OEM/ODM customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PIXPAX (ピクスパクス): 自社オリジナルアウトバス製品シリーズ。クレンジンジェル、フェイスウォッシュ、スキンローション、スキンミルクの4アイテムのパウチ商品。植物由来成分配合の環境優しい商品。
• ABILE
• Daysheen (デイシーン)
• MaCSIE Iyo (マクシー イヨ)

Products and services

• OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services Full-service OEM/ODM manufacturing for cosmetics and quasi-drugs, from planning through final productization. AITEC handles formulation development, stability testing, regulatory applications, manufacturing, printing, filling, packaging, quality inspection and delivery for client brands, covering cleansers, face washes, lotions, creams, body care, lip care, hair care and oral care products.
• PIXPAX (ピクスパクス) PIXPAX is AITEC's original out-bath product line in single-use pouch format. It includes cleansing gel, face wash, skin lotion and skin milk, contains six plant extracts, and uses plant-derived film packaging.
• ABILE (アビル) ABILE is AITEC's original out-bath product series available in pouch and potion formats for amenity use.
• Daysheen (デーシーン) Daysheen is AITEC's original in-bath product series designed to enhance customer relaxation during bath time, with custom design options available.
• Daysheen White+F (デーシーン ホワイト+F) Daysheen White+F is AITEC's pharmaceutical quasi-drug toothpaste containing fluorine and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for cavity prevention, periodontal disease prevention and bad breath prevention. It also contains xylitol.
• Children's Toothpaste (こども用ハミガキ) Children's Toothpaste is a strawberry-flavored children's toothpaste in a 3g size designed for easy use by children.
• Toothbrushes (Noble, Venus, L, Chris, Sofia) AITEC's toothbrush offering includes Noble (PET), Venus (PS), L (PS), Chris and Sofia models, with custom handle printing, nylon or PBT bristles, and different hole counts and lengths.
• Bureasto EXα (ブレストEXα) Bureasto EXα is an AITEC mouthwash available in pouch and potion formats for amenity use.
• Φ50.0mm Laminated Tube ABL white and aluminum barrier laminated tube with a 50.0mm diameter, supporting specialty printing up to 3 colors, color printing, and matte finish.
• Φ24.7mm Oval Laminated Tube Compact oval-shape laminated tube with a 24.7mm diameter for premium product differentiation.
• Large-Diameter Laminated Tube (Φ24.7/Φ32.0/Φ37.2) PBL white and aluminum barrier laminated tubes in large diameters (Φ24.7/Φ32.0/Φ37.2), suitable for premium product differentiation.
• Small-Diameter Laminated Tube (Φ12.7/Φ15.8/Φ19.0) ABL white and aluminum barrier laminated tubes in small diameters (Φ12.7/Φ15.8/Φ19.0) for compact product packaging.
• Pouch/Potion Packaging Single-use packaging options including pouches (white or aluminum) and potions with top and bottom seals, supporting specialty printing up to 5 colors, color printing and matte finish.
• Eco Products (エコ製品) Eco Products are AITEC's environmentally conscious products using corn-derived biomass materials and recycled materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65+ years of continuous manufacturing history since 1959
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ehime Seishi Co., Ltd. (愛媛製紙株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2021Joint development of Iyo citrus peel-derived cellulose nanofiber (CNF) for use in cosmetic formulations. AITEC and Ehime Seishi collaborated on the ingredient now branded as MaCSIE Iyo, combining AITEC's cosmetic formulation expertise with Ehime Seishi's CNF production capability. Reported to Ehime Prefecture Governor on February 15, 2021. The ingredient is sourced from Ehime's local Iyo citrus specialty product.
• United Nations (via SDGs endorsement)minorOthers · 5 February 2021AITEC publicly declared its endorsement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on February 5, 2021, committing to sustainable development initiatives in its business operations.
• Ehime Prefecture / Ozu City (愛媛県・大洲市)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 December 2018Government partnership through AITEC's designation as a Regional Future Traction Enterprise (地域未来牵引企業) in December 2018, recognizing the company's role as a growth engine for the local economy in Ozu City and the Nanyo region of Ehime Prefecture.
• Ehime FC (愛媛FC)minorOthersCorporate gold member sponsor of Ehime FC, the professional soccer club representing Ehime Prefecture. Part of AITEC's community contribution and regional brand engagement activities.
• Ehime University (愛媛大学)minorOthersDonated to Ehime University's fund as part of local company initiatives to support employment of Ehime University graduates in local companies. Listed on Ehime University Foundation's donor list.
• Regional Co-creation Consortium Ozu (地域共創コンソーシアム大洲)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-company and government consortium in Ozu City for regional economic development. AITEC participates alongside Senmi Extract Co., Ltd., Marusan Sangyo Co., Ltd., Maruden Kogyo Co., Ltd., and Ozu City government. Jointly organizes internship programs for university students, expanding from 3 companies to 4 companies plus the city government by 2025.
• Job Cafe Ehime Work (愛媛県若年者就職支援センター（ジョブカフェ愛work）)minorOthersAITEC donated to the 'Work Discovery Card' (シゴト☆ジブン発見カード) project run by Ehime's youth employment support center, as part of career awareness activities for local youth.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nihon Kolmar Co., Ltd. Japan's largest dedicated cosmetics OEM/ODM manufacturer, serving brand customers with formulation, filling, and packaging services. Highly comparable to AITEC's core OEM/ODM business model, though at significantly larger scale and broader national footprint.
• Corco Inc. Japanese cosmetics OEM/ODM manufacturer focused on small-lot, high-mix production — closely mirroring AITEC's small-lot multi-variety manufacturing positioning. Both serve cosmetics brand customers with formulation-to-shipment integrated services.
• Daito Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of amenity products, quasi-drugs, and oral care items, with a strong hotel/hospitality customer base. Comparable to AITEC across amenity, oral care, and quasi-drug manufacturing, though at larger scale.
• HBA Co., Ltd. Dedicated hotel amenity manufacturer specializing in soaps, shampoos, and toiletries supplied to Japanese hotels and ryokan. Direct competitor to AITEC's amenity business with similar B2B hotel sales motion.

Broad incumbents

• Earth Corporation: Major Japanese manufacturer of household insecticides, oral care (toothbrushes, toothpaste), and amenity products. Comparable product overlap with AITEC's toothbrush, toothpaste, and amenity lines, though Earth operates at much larger scale as a national brand.
• Lion Corporation: Large Japanese household products and oral care manufacturer with national brands across toothpaste, toothbrushes, and personal care. Comparable to AITEC's oral care and personal care categories, though Lion is a major branded CPG company rather than an OEM/ODM specialist.
• Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd. Subsidiary of Daiichi Sankyo focused on OTC pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, and oral care. Comparable to AITEC's quasi-drug manufacturing capability, though at much larger scale and with extensive brand portfolio.
• KOSÉ Corporation: Major Japanese cosmetics brand company with significant in-house manufacturing. Comparable as a customer-side peer — KOSÉ and similar brand owners represent the type of OEM/ODM client AITEC serves, while also operating their own production.
• POLA Orbis Holdings: Japanese cosmetics group operating multiple brands including POLA, Orbis, and H2O Plus. Comparable as both a potential OEM/ODM customer and an industry incumbent whose manufacturing footprint informs competitive benchmarks for cosmetics production in Japan.
• Shiseido Company, Limited: Global Japanese cosmetics giant with extensive in-house manufacturing and brand portfolio. Comparable as a dominant industry incumbent whose supplier relationships and cosmetics OEM/ODM dynamics shape AITEC's competitive environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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