Yuken Kogyo

Basic Information

Stock Code
6393
Industry
Machinery
Category Detail
Industrial Equipment & Heavy Electrical Apparatus
Prefecture
Kanagawa Prefecture
Establishment Year
November 1952
Listing Year
October 1962
Official Website
https://www.yuken.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Other Companies
Kyowa Nissey, Clip, Sanyo Kogyo, Combam, Nabtesco, SMC, Anest Iwata, Kaji Tech, CKD, Kayaba

Overview

Yuken Kogyo is a hydraulic equipment specialist founded in 1952, the industry leader with strengths in steelmaking equipment and plastic processing machinery.

Current Situation

Yuken Kogyo recorded consolidated sales of approximately 30 billion yen in fiscal 2019, maintaining a solid business foundation. Its main hydraulic pumps and valves hold high market share in steelmaking and plastic processing markets. The company operates subsidiaries in India, China, South Korea, the UK, Hong Kong, and elsewhere, establishing a global production and sales network. It continues investing in technology development, promoting diverse hydraulic equipment and environmentally friendly products. It is also strengthening development of waste compactors and other environmental products. As part of sustainability efforts, it focuses on product designs that reduce environmental impact and market diversification through overseas expansion. In the medium to long term, it centers strategy on overseas market growth and development of more efficient, high-performance hydraulic equipment. Under new top management, it aims to improve operational efficiency and R&D capabilities, anticipating steady growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Founded in 1952 as Yuken Hydraulic Equipment Research Institute Ltd.
  • Largest company in hydraulic equipment for steelmaking facilities.
  • Manufactures food waste compactors as environmentally friendly products.
  • Owns overseas subsidiaries in India, Hong Kong, and the UK.
  • High-performance lineup of hydraulic cylinders and valves.
  • Solid financial base with capital exceeding 4.1 billion yen.
  • Highly evaluated in the industry for manufacturing technology reliability.
  • Focuses on reducing environmental impact and promoting product diversification.
  • Consolidated employees approximately 1,186 as of 2019.
  • Deep specialization in steelmaking and plastic machinery sectors.

Hidden Connections

  • Financial institutions are listed as major shareholders, providing excellent funding capabilities.
  • Built a strong foundation in local markets through joint ventures overseas.
  • Engaged in market share competition with peers like SMC and Nabtesco.
  • Close collaboration with the waste treatment industry through environmental product development.
  • Actively expanding product supply to Europe and China markets.
  • President is a long-time technical expert emphasizing product development in management.
  • Capital scale provides higher stability compared to similar-sized machinery manufacturers.
  • Highly rated in Nikkei's industrial equipment category.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increased demand for environmental equipment due to stricter regulations
  • Expansion of global steelmaking and plastic industries
  • Growing needs for energy-saving and high-efficiency equipment
  • Expansion of production and sales bases in overseas markets
  • Enhanced competitiveness through advanced digital control technology
  • Strengthening development of environmentally considerate products
  • Revenue growth from increased joint venture and custom products
  • New market development leveraging technological innovations
  • Benefits from government industrial machinery support policies
  • Strengthening and diversification of supply chains

Strategic Goals

  • Expand overseas sales ratio to over 40%
  • Raise environmental product sales ratio to over 30%
  • Enrich lineup of energy-saving products
  • Strengthen competitiveness with digital control technology
  • Optimize and expand global production system
  • Increase R&D investment to 10% of sales
  • Achieve environmental impact reduction targets and enhance disclosure
  • Expand product deployment in environmental industries
  • Continuously strengthen talent development and diversity promotion
  • Deepen collaboration with local communities in business operations

Business Segments

Hydraulic Equipment for Steelmaking Facilities

Overview
Supplies high-performance hydraulic equipment for steel plants.
Competitiveness
Renowned for high reliability and durability.
Customers
  • 製鉄メーカー
  • 重工業会社
  • 機械装置メーカー
Products
  • 高圧油圧ポンプ
  • 特殊油圧バルブ
  • 耐熱油圧シリンダ

Hydraulic Products for Plastic Processing Machinery

Overview
Provides hydraulic components adapted for precision plastic processing.
Competitiveness
Strength in high-precision and compact technologies.
Customers
  • プラスチック成形機メーカー
  • 射出成形業者
  • 製造設備メンテナンス
Products
  • ギヤポンプ
  • 比例制御バルブ
  • コンパクトシリンダ

Environmental Equipment

Overview
Manufactures waste compaction machinery for environmental conservation.
Competitiveness
Energy-saving design and high-performance compaction technology.
Customers
  • 廃棄物処理業者
  • リサイクル業者
  • 公共施設
Products
  • 生ゴミ分別圧縮機
  • ペットボトル減容機
  • 切屑圧縮機

Hydraulic Systems for Overseas Markets

Overview
Collaborates with overseas subsidiaries to meet diverse markets.
Competitiveness
Flexible product supply tailored to local needs.
Customers
  • 海外の製造業者
  • グローバル機械メーカー
  • 合弁企業
Products
  • カスタム油圧ユニット
  • 多言語対応制御機器

Machinery Maintenance Parts

Overview
Provides high-quality parts for the maintenance market.
Competitiveness
Achieves both durability and compatibility.
Customers
  • 製造工場
  • メンテナンス会社
Products
  • 油圧シール
  • 交換用ポンプ
  • 制御バルブ部品

Hydraulic Accessories for Industrial Machinery

Overview
Provides auxiliary parts for multipurpose industrial machinery.
Competitiveness
Extensive product lineup.
Customers
  • 機械装置メーカー
  • 工場設備
Products
  • 油圧モーター
  • 配管継手
  • センサー類

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Industry leader in specialized hydraulic equipment
  • High technological capabilities and long manufacturing experience
  • Global production and sales network
  • Strengths in steelmaking equipment and plastic processing
  • Stable financial base with capital of approximately 4.1 billion yen
  • Development capabilities in environmental technology and eco-friendly products
  • Diverse product lineup

Competitive Advantages

  • Advanced hydraulic control technology and high-quality products
  • Global strategy leveraging overseas subsidiaries
  • Differentiation through strengthened environmental equipment
  • Focus on steelmaking and plastic sectors
  • Broadly applicable product range across industries
  • Custom design capabilities
  • Long-term customer trust maintenance

Threats

  • Technological innovations by domestic and international competitors
  • Cost increases due to raw material price fluctuations
  • Exchange rate fluctuation risks
  • Increased compliance burden from stricter environmental regulations
  • Intensified market competition from new entrants
  • Demand impacts from global economic fluctuations
  • Structural changes in key industries

Innovations

2023: Development of Energy-Saving Hydraulic Pump

Overview
Achieved improved efficiency and energy savings with newly designed hydraulic pump.
Impact
Successfully reduced energy consumption by 15%.

2022: Improvement of Environmentally Friendly Waste Compactor

Overview
Enhanced performance of food waste compactor to increase processing capacity.
Impact
Improved processing speed by 20% and enhanced durability.

2021: Higher Precision for Automatic Control Proportional Valves

Overview
Began adopting new hydraulic valves with improved control precision.
Impact
Contributed to stabilizing product quality in manufacturing equipment.

2020: Promotion of Digitalization at Overseas Bases

Overview
Advanced efficient operations through digitalization of production management.
Impact
Achieved 10% improvement in local production efficiency.

2024: Development of Heat-Resistant Hydraulic Cylinders for Environmental Regulations

Overview
Enhanced high-temperature compatibility using new materials for heat-resistant cylinders.
Impact
Improved reliability in high-temperature environments by 20%.

Sustainability

  • Promoting improved energy efficiency in products
  • Supporting waste reduction with waste compactors
  • Strengthening measures to reduce environmental impact in manufacturing processes
  • Introducing environmental management guidelines at overseas bases
  • 積極使用 of recyclable materials
  • Thorough sustainable procurement of materials
  • Strengthening R&D in environmental technologies
  • Implementing environmental education programs for employees
  • Promoting resource conservation by extending product lifespans
  • Adopting exhaust gas reduction technologies