One of the World’s Top Material Handling Suppliers
Daifuku is an exceptional material handling systems manufacturer,
with a unique existence, having more than 80 years of know-how and expertise.
Company Creed & Management Philosophy
Company creed
Today we are doing better
than we were yesterday.
Tomorrow we will be growing
ahead of where we are today.
Management philosophy
Inspire society, deliver prosperity and enhance well-being through our core competence – automated material handling technology.
We will
- strive to realize a sustainable society that minimizes burdens on people and the environment, respects human rights and encourages responsible manufacturing.
- work together with customers around the world to create optimal smart logistics solutions that incorporate innovative technologies.
- ensure a fair and open corporate culture that respects diversity and allows each individual to excel. Further, we will strengthen our fundamental management practices globally to have a high level of transparency.
Our Business
Intralogistics
Manufacturing and distribution systems
Provides storage, transport, sorting, and picking systems to distributors and manufacturers in wide-ranging sectors, including e-commerce.
Cleanroom
Cleanroom production line systems
Provides cleanroom storage and transport systems to semiconductor and FPD factories essential for smartphones and tablet terminals.
Automotive
Automobile production line systems
Provides automobile production line systems to automakers worldwide, centered around Japanese companies. The systems convey car bodies through the entire manufacturing process, including press, weld, paint, and assembly.
Airport
Airport technologies
Provides a broad range of automated systems for airports, including baggage handling systems, to maintain safety, efficiency, and reliability.
Auto Wash
Car wash machines
Provides car wash machines and related equipment mainly for service stations, car dealers, and self-service car washes.
Electronics
Electronics
Provides high-end industrial personal computers, circuit boards for measurement control, and network-related products through Daifuku’s subsidiary Contec Co., Ltd.
Our Strength
Strong presence in the material handling industry
Daifuku has provided the best solutions to customers in various fields around the world. We have been the world’s No. 1 in sales within the material handling industry for the ninth straight year. Going forward, we will continue to work with our human resources and sites globally to meet growing demand.
Top 10 Material Handling Systems Suppliers
More than 70% of sales in markets outside of Japan
Daifuku strives to develop an optimal global production and procurement framework, operating affiliates in 24 countries and regions. It has 61 consolidated subsidiaries. (As of December 31, 2025)
Sales Outside Japan, Sales in Japan, Ratio of Sales Outside Japan
Leading the evolution of material handling
Since 1937, Daifuku has focused on material handling – the movement of finished goods and work in progress. Our world-class systems lead the industry by combining conveying, storage, sorting, picking and controls. Our products serve customers in a range of industries and countries.
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One-stop support structure
Our strength lies in our in-house development of hardware and software, and our comprehensive support system for customers that includes consulting, design, production, installation, and maintenance. Daifuku boasts a wealth of manufacturing and system integration experience, quickly responding to needs that include designing systems with complex requirements and making on-site adjustments when problems occur. We will establish these strengths at a global level toward achieving further success amid fierce market competition.
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TOTAL SUPPORT
Building long-term relationships with customers through aftermarket services
Our service includes maintenance and regular inspection of products we have delivered. We provide an extensive servicing menu, which leads to stable earnings.
Service Sales
- After-sales service
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- Periodic inspection
- System maintenance contracts
- Safety training
- Facility services
- Troubleshooting
- Supply of parts/components
- Remote maintenance
- Prediction/Forecast system
- On-site services
- Upgrades, retrofits
Human resources for future growth
Along with an expansion in our global network, consolidated employee numbers increased. We invigorate our organization by employing diversified human resources.
Daifuku’s Growth Strategy
The Daifuku Group has established its long-term vision, Driving Innovative Impact, embodying our strong desire to achieve even greater economic and social value by strengthening our initiatives with new future-oriented ideas and trailblazing groundbreaking change for our stakeholders. Then, we set the four-year business plan (from April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027) as a midpoint of our overall goals for 2030, and are steadily advancing initiatives to achieve its goals. In February 2026, based on our progress and achievements through fiscal year 2025, we updated the long-term vision for 2030 and the management targets for 2027, raising both to reflect our improved outlook.
2030 vision and management targets for 2027
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Shareholder return policy
Based on the policy, we will appropriate the remaining surplus to invest in future growth. The consolidated dividend payout ratio under our four-year business plan for 2027 is targeted at 35% or more for each fiscal year.
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Earnings
Consolidated sales and operating income
Notes: FY2024 forecast reflects results for 9 months in Japan and 12 months outside of Japan.
Daifuku’s Value Creation
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Sustainability Action
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