Ono Sokki

Basic Information

Stock Code
6858
Industry
Electrical Equipment
Category Detail
Commercial & Industrial Machinery
Prefecture
Kanagawa Prefecture
Establishment Year
January 1954
Listing Year
August 1983
Official Website
https://www.onosokki.co.jp/
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Overview

Ono Sokki is a leading domestic company and electrical equipment manufacturer founded in 1954, specializing in high-precision electronic measurement technology with a primary focus on measurement instruments for the automotive industry.

Current Situation

In its latest consolidated financial results, Ono Sokki recorded steady revenue with annual sales of approximately ¥14 billion. With a focus on the automotive industry, it demonstrates strong competitiveness in advanced sound and vibration measurement instruments. In technology development, it utilizes research facilities such as anechoic and reverberation rooms and focuses on designing custom test equipment. In recent years, it has developed new products adapted to automation and digitalization to address diversifying customer needs. From a sustainability perspective, it is engaged in research on energy-saving devices and reducing environmental impact. Toward 2030, it aims to capture new markets by accelerating global expansion and introducing cutting-edge technologies as key strategic pillars. The recent headquarters relocation has strengthened its R&D base. In human resources, it is enhancing engineer training to build a sustainable growth framework.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Developed Japan's first jet engine tachometer in 1954.
  • One of the few companies owning an anechoic chamber and reverberation room at its Yokohama Technical Center.
  • Established industry share through custom test equipment for automotive applications.
  • Headquarters relocated to cutting-edge Yokohama Connect Square in 2024.
  • Major electronic measurement instrument company focusing on engineer training.
  • Operates sales offices at 10 locations in Japan and 4 bases overseas.
  • Receives high evaluations from the automotive industry for custom-designed test equipment.
  • Spectrum analysis instruments including FFT analyzers are key products.
  • Also operates an acoustic consulting business.
  • Has stable finances with paid-in capital of approximately ¥7.1 billion.
  • Automotive industry sales account for about 70% of total.
  • Representative directors are Chairman Tetsuo Yasui and President Yuji Okoshi.
  • Founder Yoshichiro Ono is a pioneer in Japan's measurement instrument technology.
  • Owns Utsunomiya Technical & Product Center.
  • Collaborates with domestic and international research institutions using advanced vibration and noise measurement technology.

Hidden Connections

  • Supports industry standard equipment through joint development with auto parts manufacturers.
  • Major R&D bases dispersed between Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture and Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture.
  • Acoustic-related technologies are also applied in architecture and environmental engineering.
  • Overseas subsidiaries centered in Asia promote international technology exchange.
  • Custom test equipment is the result of in-house design technology tailored to diverse industry needs.
  • Holds numerous patents and actively pursues IP strategy.
  • Strengthening ties with local industries through relocation to Yokohama Connect Square.
  • Acoustic consulting has earned trust from industry, government, and academia due to its high expertise.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing measurement needs due to automotive electrification
  • Spread of smart measurement technologies using IoT and AI
  • Expanding demand for advanced measurement instruments in global markets
  • Increased demand for noise and vibration measurement due to stricter environmental regulations
  • Response to diversified products through custom test equipment
  • Promotion of technological innovation through enhanced R&D facilities
  • New market development through accelerated overseas expansion
  • Growth expectations in acoustic consulting field
  • Customer expansion through energy-saving product development
  • Ensuring sustainability of technological foundation through talent development
  • Improved customer satisfaction through seamless service provision
  • Business efficiency gains from digital technology adoption

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve sales exceeding ¥20 billion
  • Expand overseas sales ratio to over 30%
  • Develop and commercialize next-generation measurement instruments
  • Strengthen sustainable product lineup
  • Increase annual R&D investment by 15%
  • Increase orders for customer-proposal-type custom equipment
  • Innovate sales and services through digitalization
  • Promote workforce diversity and strengthen technology succession
  • Achieve environmental impact reduction targets
  • Create new technologies through industry-government-academia collaboration

Business Segments

Automotive-Related Measurement Instruments

Overview
Provides high-precision measurement devices for the automotive sector to support quality control and R&D.
Competitiveness
Flexible response to market needs with advanced measurement technology and custom response capabilities
Customers
  • Automobile Manufacturers
  • Auto Parts Manufacturers
  • Motorcycle Manufacturers
  • Construction Machinery Manufacturers
Products
  • Non-Contact Tachometers
  • Tachometers
  • Torque Meters
  • Custom Test Equipment

Acoustic and Vibration Measurement Services

Overview
Provides precision measurement and consulting using specialized acoustic and vibration technologies.
Competitiveness
High value-added services leveraging advanced research facilities such as anechoic chambers
Customers
  • Automobile Manufacturers
  • Research Institutions
  • Construction Machinery Manufacturers
Products
  • Anechoic Chamber-Compatible Equipment
  • Acoustic Analysis Services
  • Vibration Measurement Devices

Industrial Equipment Testing Support

Overview
Provides instruments for performance testing and quality control of various industrial equipment to support facility management.
Competitiveness
Reliable product lineup backed by years of measurement expertise
Customers
  • Manufacturing Companies
  • Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers
  • Equipment Maintenance Companies
Products
  • Vibration Meters
  • Sound Level Meters
  • Digital Gauges

Custom Equipment Development and Manufacturing

Overview
Supplies high-performance custom test equipment manufactured according to client requirements.
Competitiveness
High design technology capabilities and close client collaboration service system
Customers
  • Automotive-Related
  • Aerospace-Related
  • Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Products
  • Made-to-Order Test Equipment
  • Custom Measurement Systems

Overseas Sales and Service Business

Overview
Expands equipment sales and technical support to support global deployment.
Competitiveness
Multilingual support and technologies compliant with international standards
Customers
  • Overseas Plants
  • Overseas Automobile Manufacturers
  • International Research Institutions
Products
  • Measurement Instrument Exports
  • Maintenance Services

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High-precision electronic measurement technology
  • Abundant track record in custom equipment development
  • Long-term relationships with the automotive industry
  • Ownership of advanced research facilities such as anechoic chambers
  • Stable financial base
  • Domestic and international sales networks
  • Focus on engineer training
  • Diverse measurement product lineup
  • Expertise in acoustic measurement
  • Customization capabilities
  • High product quality reliability
  • Continuous R&D
  • Solid management structure
  • Customer-oriented services
  • Strong patents and intellectual property

Competitive Advantages

  • Domestic top-class technological strength in electronic measurement instruments for automotive applications
  • Product development system with high precision enabled by specialized research facilities
  • Strong response capabilities for custom orders and short delivery times
  • Rapid service provision through sales network with over 10 bases nationwide
  • State-of-the-art research environment established through headquarters relocation
  • Strong trust relationships with a wealth of trading partners
  • High expertise and consulting capabilities in acoustics
  • Market recognition of in-house developed measurement instrument brand 'Ono Bit'
  • Ongoing implementation of advanced engineer training programs
  • Stable management base backed by capital and assets
  • Risk diversification through multi-product expansion
  • Accumulated technological know-how over many years
  • Accelerated global expansion utilizing overseas subsidiaries
  • Thorough quality control through in-house integrated system
  • Leadership in R&D for acoustic and vibration measurement fields

Threats

  • Intensifying technological innovation competition from international rivals
  • Global automotive industry production adjustments and economic fluctuations
  • Costs for adapting to stricter environmental regulations and product standard changes
  • Profit pressure from exchange rate fluctuations
  • Concerns that delivery delays could lead to loss of credibility
  • Risk of customer share loss to new entrants
  • Expanding financial burden from increased R&D expenses
  • Increased product development difficulty due to diversifying measurement needs
  • Risk of technology succession due to talent outflow
  • Production disruptions from supply chain interruptions
  • Information leakage risks from IT security issues
  • Damage to production bases from natural disasters

Innovations

2024: Relocation to New Headquarters at Yokohama Connect Square

Overview
Consolidated headquarters functions into a new base equipped with cutting-edge research facilities to enhance development efficiency.
Impact
Strengthened R&D capabilities and improved customer responsiveness

2023: Development of Low-Power-Consumption, High-Precision Non-Contact Tachometer

Overview
Developed a new mechanism non-contact tachometer achieving both energy savings and higher precision.
Impact
Addressed customer energy-saving needs and improved measurement accuracy

2022: Commercialization of IoT-Compatible Measurement System

Overview
Linked measurement instruments with the cloud to enable real-time data acquisition.
Impact
Met remote monitoring needs and enhanced market competitiveness

2021: Release of Next-Generation FFT Spectrum Analyzer

Overview
Equipped with high-speed processing technology to significantly reduce analysis time.
Impact
Contributed to improved measurement efficiency and higher customer satisfaction

2020: Development and Sales Launch of Environmentally Friendly Sound Level Meter

Overview
Introduced sound level meters utilizing recycled materials and energy-saving designs.
Impact
Stimulated demand from municipalities as products compliant with environmental regulations

Sustainability

  • Technology transition to energy-saving products
  • Setting targets for CO2 emission reductions at factories
  • Promotion of recycled material usage
  • Implementation of in-house environmental conservation education programs
  • Expansion of eco-certified products
  • Promotion of telework to reduce commuting
  • Adoption of environmentally friendly packaging materials
  • Participation in local environmental protection activities
  • Thorough waste reduction and proper disposal
  • Establishment of green procurement standards