Our Business

Pie charts: Consolidated Sales by Business (FY2014), Consolidated Sales by Industry (FY2014)
Manufacturing and
Distribution Systems

Factory & Distribution
Automation
Material Handling SystemProvides systems to distributors and manufacturers in wide-ranging sectors. This business is actively developing into global markets and is focusing on capturing growth opportunities in Asia. Sales were also enhanced in North America through M&A.
Cleanroom Production
Line Systems

e-Factory Automation
Cleanroom Transport & Storage SystemProvides systems to the semiconductor and flat-panel display factories. More than 90% of sales are recorded outside of Japan, including Asia and North America. With highly advanced technologies required, Daifuku accounts for a large share of the market. In semiconductors, firm sales of products, which are uniquely developed to accommodate the increase in semiconductor miniaturization needs, contribute to earnings.
Automobile Production
Line Systems

Automotive Factory Automation
Automobile Conveyor SystemProvides systems for automobile production processes worldwide, mainly for Japanese, Detroit’s Big Three, Chinese, and South Korean automakers. In particular, sales of the service business, including upgrades of existing factories, are strong. The system conveys car bodies between each assembly process at automobile factories.
Airport Baggage
Handling Systems

Airport Conveyor SystemProvides systems for airports, from check-in counters for outbound flights to baggage claim areas for inbound flights. This business responds to demand for building new airports in emerging countries, as well as upgrades, services, and operations for airport facilities in the West.
Lifestyle Products

Car Wash MachineMainly provides car wash machines to gas stations and automobile dealers. With production in Japan, South Korea, and China, this business boasts top shares in the Japanese and South Korean markets. The business enhances eco-friendly functions, including saving water and using plant-based liquid detergents.
Electronics

Electronics DevicesProvides high-end industrial personal computers, controllers used in medical devices, computers built in digital signage, and measuring/control systems for mega solar facilities through Daifuku’s subsidiary Contec Co., Ltd. Contec is strengthening its business globally, mainly through M&A in North America.