Kokusai Keisokuki

Basic Information

Stock Code: 7722
Industry: Precision Instruments
Category Detail: Commercial & Industrial Machinery
Prefecture: Tokyo
Establishment Year: June 1969
Listing Year: February 2001
Official Website: http://www.kokusaikk.co.jp/
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Other Companies: Rigaku Holdings, Soto, Clip, Sanyo Kogyo, Anritsu, Yokogawa Electric, Azbil, Horiba, Hioki, JEOL, Shimadzu, Topcon, Riken Keiki

Overview

Kokusai Keisokuki is a precision instrument manufacturer founded in 1969, with strengths in automotive-related testing equipment and measuring instruments, demonstrating high technological capabilities in both domestic and international markets.

Current Situation

Kokusai Keisokuki recorded consolidated net sales of approximately 10.2 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2024, with its main business being the manufacture and sale of testing and measuring equipment for automotive and industrial use. Its flagship products, such as balancing machines and tire evaluation equipment, receive high acclaim both domestically and internationally, and the company is striving to strengthen sales in Asia and the US markets. In recent years, it has successfully developed electric servo motor-type testing machines, achieving improvements in durability and precision. In the seismometer field, it has obtained Japan Meteorological Agency certification and is participating in the construction of earthquake information networks for public infrastructure. Financially, ordinary and net profits are in the red, but it maintains a stable asset base and continues technology investments, with expectations for future earnings improvement. Production is consolidated at its headquarters in Tama City, Tokyo, and it holds ISO 9001 certification. Collaborating with domestic and overseas subsidiaries, it advances global expansion while focusing on sustainable product development and social contribution activities. Technological innovation is aimed at expanding its Asian market share as a strategic goal by 2027.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

Has over 50 years of history as a Japanese precision measuring instrument manufacturer.
Automatic correction technology for automotive durability testing machines is patented.
One of the few companies manufacturing intensity meters certified by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Exports seismometers and measuring devices to the world market.
Awarded mid-sized and small business prize for developing tire uniformity inspection equipment.
Located in Tama City, known as a cluster of many precision instrument manufacturers.
Family-owned business with continuous management by the Matsumoto family.
Manufactures environmentally friendly testing machines using electric servo motor technology.
Established local subsidiaries in Korea, China, and Thailand to accelerate Asian expansion.
Dynamic balancing tester technology is highly evaluated in the automotive industry.

Hidden Connections

Major shareholder Matsumoto Shigenko Co., Ltd. is a related company of the founding family, supporting management stability.
Asian local subsidiaries are strengthening technological collaboration with local manufacturers.
Collaborating with other companies on new technology development in response to changing testing demands from increasing EVs.
Seismometer technology has deep ties with local governments and public works in disaster prevention.
Shipments of tire evaluation equipment are centered on major domestic and international tire manufacturers.
ISO 9001 certified factory has achieved international standards for manufacturing quality control.
US subsidiary is utilized as a key base for North American market development.
Competes with Horiba and others in the Japanese automotive parts inspection equipment market.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

Increasing demand for testing machines due to electric vehicle proliferation.
Expansion of overseas markets centered on Asia.
Growing demand for seismometers accompanying aging public infrastructure.
Improved product performance and operational efficiency through technological innovation.
Demand for energy-saving testing machines in response to strengthened environmental regulations.

Strategic Goals

Achieve 30% market share in the Asian region.
Double sales of electric servo motor testing machines.
Reduce environmental impact by 50% through sustainable product development.
Maintain top domestic share in the seismometer sector.
Achieve over 25% sales composition ratio from new businesses.

Business Segments

Automotive-related Testing Equipment

Overview

Provides dynamic balancing testers and tire evaluation equipment to the automotive industry, contributing to quality improvement.

Competitiveness

Advanced automatic correction mechanisms and high-precision measurement technology

Customers

Automakers
Tire manufacturers
Automotive parts manufacturers
Testing research institutions

Products

Balancing Machines
Tire Evaluation Equipment
Shaft Distortion Correction Equipment
Automotive Parts Durability Testers

Industrial Testing Equipment

Overview

Manufactures and provides advanced testing machines necessary for durability evaluation of motors and rotating equipment.

Competitiveness

Precise vibration control and multi-axis synchronization performance

Customers

Electronics manufacturers
Industrial machinery manufacturers
Motor manufacturers
Research and development institutions

Products

Electric Servo Motor Vibration Testers
Impact Testers
Tensile/Compression Testers
3-Axis Simultaneous Vibration Testers

Seismometer Systems

Overview

Builds public seismometer systems, supporting safe and rapid earthquake information provision.

Competitiveness

Reliability of Japan Meteorological Agency certification and base network construction technology

Customers

Japan Meteorological Agency
Local governments
Infrastructure operators
Disaster prevention organizations

Products

Intensity Meters
Earthquake Information Network Systems

Automatic Inspection Equipment

Overview

Provides automatic inspection equipment for production lines to improve efficiency and precision.

Competitiveness

Highly customizable line-integrated inspection machines

Customers

Manufacturing production lines
Tire assembly factories
Quality control departments

Products

Automatic Assembly Inspection Devices
Image Inspection Devices
Line Inspection Systems

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

Advanced balancing diagnostic technology
Uniqueness of electric servo motor technology
Seismometer manufacturing with Japan Meteorological Agency certification
Diversified global sales network
Abundant patents and technological accumulation
Long track record of transactions with the automotive industry
ISO 9001 certified factory operations

Competitive Advantages

Development and manufacture of fully automatic balancing machines with automatic correction function
Strong brand power in the automotive and tire-related testing equipment market
Technology expansion into industrial equipment using high-function 3-axis vibration testers
Provision of highly reliable seismometer systems for public infrastructure
Strengthened sales in Asia and the US through collaboration with subsidiaries
One-stop solution provision with a wide product lineup
Improved durability and precision through continuous technological enhancements
Flexible customer response system for custom-order development
High brand recognition domestically and internationally
Rapid market introduction of advanced products through R&D investment
Advanced customization technology for dedicated automatic inspection equipment
Business operations specialized in commercial machinery and equipment
Solid capital and asset base
Reliability backed by rich history

Threats

Intensifying price competition due to increasing domestic and international competitors
Cost increase risks from rising raw material prices
Potential fluctuations in export/import regulations due to global situations
Risk of unstable performance from order declines
Possibility of failing to keep up with the pace of technological innovation
Delayed response to changes in testing needs accompanying EV proliferation
Increasing market penetration pressure from new entrants
Risk of production site damage from natural disasters
Expanded impact on overseas profits from exchange rate fluctuations
Risk of budget fluctuations in public works-related orders
Product specification changes due to strengthened environmental regulations
Gradual shrinking trend in the domestic market

Innovations

2024: Development of High-Capacity Dynamic Balancing Machine for Tires

Overview: Developed the latest tire balancing device capable of high-speed processing with a 14-second takt time.
Impact: Improved production efficiency by 20% and enhanced customer satisfaction.

2023: Improvement of Next-Generation Electric Servo Motor Impact Tester

Overview: Completed a testing machine that achieves improved precision in multi-axis vibration testing and enhanced durability.
Impact: Successfully secured large new orders, contributing to sales growth.

2022: Launch of Sheet Laser Runout Measurement System

Overview: Significantly improved tire irregularity inspection precision using laser technology.
Impact: Achieved efficiency in product quality control and reduced defect rates.

2021: Participation in Reconstruction Project for Intensity Information Network System

Overview: Participated in enhancing public earthquake information networks and promoted system strengthening.
Impact: Contributed to improving national infrastructure disaster response capabilities.

2020: Mass Production of Electric Servo Motor 3-Axis Vibration Tester

Overview: Achieved cost reduction and shortened delivery times through strengthened mass production system.
Impact: Successfully expanded sales in the industrial equipment sector.

Sustainability

Promotion of energy-saving product designs
Maintenance of ISO 9001 quality management
Reduction of environmental impact through waste minimization
Support activities for sustainable local communities
Thorough implementation of green procurement standards