Yamazen At a Glance
Yamazen is a specialized trading company that deals in both “production equipment” and “consumer goods” under the purpose it set out as “Pioneering a new future, with you all.”
As specialized trading company that deals in both in “production equipment” that supports the manufacturing process, such as machine tools, industrial equipment, and cutting tools, as well as “consumer goods” that enrich everyday living, such as housing equipment and home products, Yamazen transcends existing frameworks to create new value around the globe.
In April 2022, we established our purpose as “Pioneering a new future, with you all” to stand as our raison d’être in society.
“With you all” includes not only stakeholders involved with Yamazen, but also people and the global environment beyond.
Yamazen Everywhere (Production Equipment)
“Really? Even Here?!”
Yamazen products can be found in towns, offices, and factories.In fact,
Yamazen businesses are always somewhere close by. Click on the Yamazen logo to see for yourself.
Even here!
Airplanes
Even here!
Vehicles
Even here!
Vending machines
Even here!
Smartphones
Even here!
Assistance suits
Even here!
Transportation equipment
Even here!
Machine tools/robots
Even here!
Convenience store coffee machines
Production Equipment Business Model
Yamazen Everywhere (Consumer Goods)
“Really? Even Here?!”
Yamazen products can be found in and around our homes.
In fact, Yamazen businesses are always somewhere
close by. Click on the Yamazen logo to see for yourself.
Even here!
Storage batteries for home use
Even here!
System kitchens
Even here!
Storage furniture
Even here!
Solar power panels
Even here!
Televisions
Even here!
Fans
Even here!
Electrical appliances
for cooking
Even here!
Exterior products
Even here!
Zero net energy house
Even here!
Outdoor products
Even here!
Camping products
Consumer Goods Business Model
Production equipment accounts for more than 60% of sales
Although the public tend to think of “YAMAZEN” as an electrical appliance manufacturer,
in reality production equipment makes up for more than 60% of sales.
- Sales
- 506,866Millions of yen
- Production Equipment
- 64.8%
- 328,662Millions of yen
- Consumer Goods
- 34.1%
- 172,962Millions of yen
- Other
- 1.1%
- 5,241Millions of yen
Yamazen’s five division headquarters
Yamazen’s business consists primarily of the five division headquarters of Machine Tools,
Industrial Solution, Tool & Engineering, Building Materials, and Home Products.
- Sales
- 506,866Millions of yen
- Machine Tools
Division Headquarters - 132,284Millions of yen
- Industrial Solution
Division Headquarters - 93,189Millions of yen
- Tool & Engineering
Division Headquarters - 103,188Millions of yen
- Building Materials
Division Headquarters - 71,842Millions of yen
- Home Products
Division Headquarters - 101,119Millions of yen
- Other
- 5,241Millions of yen
Performance
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- Operating
profit - 9,887Millions of yen
- Operating
-
- Ordinary
profit - 10,435Millions of yen
- Ordinary
-
- Profit attributable
to owners of parent - 6,488Millions of yen
- Profit attributable
Becoming a global business
The Yamazen Group is utilizing the know-how it has accumulated over the course of many years to open up new markets and develop new business models globally.
- Sales
- 506,866Millions of yen
- overseas
- 16.0%
The figures in the chart are all from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024
As of the end of February 2025
People working at Yamazen Group
Approximately 3,200 people work at Yamazen Group.
40% of these are already active overseas. The company continues to become more global in outlook.
（Including non-consolidated subsidiaries）
As of end of March 2024
As of end of March 2024
Yamazen’s sustainability
Here is a partial introduction to Yamazen’s sustainability initiatives and its capabilities as a trading company:
Green Ball Project
Contributing to the global environment by promoting environmentally
friendly equipment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (CO2) from households and factories.
Green Ball Project CO2 Reduction
570,867t‐Co2
Cumulative results from FY2008 to FY2023
For detailed information on our
environmental initiatives , please visit
Takeo Yamamoto Memorial Scholarship Fund
“I was not able to study enough, even though I wanted to, and I used
this sense of frustration as a springboard to master management.
I want as many people as possible to apply themselves to study.”
These were the words of our founder, Takeo Yamamoto,
and we established this scholarship fund in 1992 to inherit his will.
Number of students who received the scholarship
133students
Cumulative results from FY1992 to FY2024
For detailed information on our social
initiatives, please visit
Our risk management is highly rated
“Japan Resilience Award”
In recognition of our active approach to strengthening our resilient systems,
such as deploying BCP and conducting recovery activities,
we have won the “Japan Resilience Award” for seven consecutive years.
Japan Resilience Award
Award won for 8consecutive years
From 2017 to 2024
*What is the “Japan Resilience Award”?・・・
A system in which awards are granted by the Association for Resilience Japan in recognition of initiatives to build a more resilient society in preparation for the next generation.
The Yamazen Logo
Yamazen’s Y-shaped motif represents a sturdy tree and beautiful flower, with the three diamond shapes atop of it representing the manufacturer, distributor, and customer.
Together these four elements symbolize Yamazen’s core concept.
The meanings of the four colors
Red symbolizes power,
vitality, vigor, liveliness,
energy, health, and activity.
Green symbolizes mutual
trust, partnership, friendship, magnanimity,
confidence, humanity, character, wisdom, and fairness..
Blue symbolizes potential,
the future, creativity, growth, vision, progress, and challenge.
Gray symbolizes unity,
intelligence, and integration.
