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Evolving our material handling technologies to

value creating technologies
Based on its material handling technologies,
Daifuku has pursued streamlined logistics in the manufacturing,
distribution, and service industries and has grown into one of the world's leading providers of
material handling systems. Capitalizing on the wealth of technologies and knowledge accumulated
through our global development, we aim to become a Value Innovator
that provides customers with optimal and best solutions to enhance their competitive advantage.
Daifuku continuously innovates to revolutionize tomorrow.

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 DAIFUKU Global Network

Globally expanding network in 23 countries and regions

J A P A N A S I A ｜O C E A N I A

Employing advanced technologies Developing business in Asia,

developed in Japan worldwide a region with great growth potential
Founded in 1937, Daifuku has grown in step with Since installing our first conveyor system in Taiwan
the Japanese industry. According to the changes in 1975, we have helped customers throughout
in material handling needs, we have continuously Asia streamline their material handling processes.
pursued more effective material handling and have We currently have affiliates in China / Taiwan (9 affiliates),
accumulated experience in the manufacturing, South Korea (3), India (2), Singapore (2), Malaysia,
distribution and service industries. We now have Thailand, and Indonesia, establishing a structure to
operations throughout the world, with production provide optimal logistics systems. In 2014, New Zealand
sites and offices in 23 countries and regions. -based BCS Group Limited joined the Group,
establishing a business foundation in the Oceania region.

[ ● Asia & Oceania Branch Office / Group Companies ]

Philippine Branch Office / Istanbul Branch Office / BCS Airport Systems Pty Limited / BCS Logistics Solutions Pty Limited
[ ● Main offices in Japan ] BCS Infrastructure Support Pty Limited / Daifuku (China) Co., Ltd. / Daifuku (China) Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Headquarters, Tokyo Head Office, Shiga Works, and Komaki Works Daifuku (China) Automation Co., Ltd. / Daifuku (Suzhou) Cleanroom Automation Co., Ltd. / Contec (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Daifuku India Private Limited / ForgePro India Private Limited / P.T. Daifuku Indonesia / Daifuku Korea Co., Ltd.
[ Group companies conducting business activities in Japan ] Clean Factomation, Inc. / Hallim Machinery Co., Ltd. / Daifuku (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. / BCS Integration Solutions Sdn. Bhd.
Contec Co., Ltd. / Daifuku Plusmore Co., Ltd. / Daifuku Business Service Corporation BCS Group Limited / Daifuku Mechatronics (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. / BCS Integration Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Daifuku Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd./ Iwasaki Seisakusho Co., Ltd. Taiwan Daifuku Co., Ltd. / Taiwan Contec Co., Ltd. / Daifuku (Thailand) Ltd.
Distribution center for a supermarket chain Automatic guided vehicles at an automobile factory（ China）

Automated system for the storage of special steel Distribution center for a major food wholesaler Automated storage system for frozen foods Automated storage system for a surface treatment Self- service baggage check- in（ Australia） Automated storage system for a paper manufacturer（ Taiwan）
chemicals manufacturer（ Indonesia）
 DAIFUKU Global Network

THE AMERICAS E U R O P E

Providing systems for the manufacturing, Developing material handling systems

distribution and airport industries throughout EU countries
In the U.S., Daifuku North America Holding Company Daifuku products have yielded impressive sales
oversees four operating companies. We have realized results in Europe. We developed two of Europe’s
a number of accomplishments with our systems largest distribution centers in Denmark and
across an array of fields from manufacturing and Sweden and delivered a range of material handling
distribution to airport. We also have two affiliates systems and equipment to customers in the United
in Canada that deploy sales and after- sales services Kingdom, Germany and other European countries.
with a focus on automobile production line systems. In addition, we have entered a business alliance with
Furthermore, we have established an affiliate in Mexico Austria-based Knapp, which boasts strength in piece
and are expanding our business in Latin America. picking systems. Daifuku will continue to strengthen
its foothold in Europe.

[ ● Branch offices and group companies in North and Central America ]

Daifuku North America Holding Company / Daifuku America Corporation [ ● Branch offices and group companies in Europe ]
Jervis B. Webb Company / Elite Line Services, Inc. / Wynright Corporation U.K. Branch Office / Germany Branch Office / Czech Branch Office
Logan Teleflex, Inc. / Contec DTx Inc. / Daifuku Canada Inc. St. Petersburg Branch Office / Daifuku Europe Ltd. / Jervis B. Webb Company, Ltd.
Jervis B. Webb Company of Canada, Ltd. / Daifuku de México, S.A. de C.V. Daifuku Logan Ltd. / Daifuku Self Services Technologies AS
Storage system for a cookware manufacturer（ U.S. A.） One of the largest distribution centers in Europe（Sweden）

Airport scanning system（ Canada） Automatic guided vehicle transporting furniture（ U.S. A.） Conveyor line at a computer factor y（ U.S. A.） Storage system at a food supermarket（ Sweden） Office automation equipment center（Netherlands） Parts storage for a household equipment manufacturer（Germany）

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 Daifuku provides solutions ranging from
consulting to af ter-sales service
To provide optimal and best solutions in various industries,
Daifuku has developed specialized systems and equipment and
expanded its reach into various markets.
We have refined our expertise not only as a manufacturer but also
as a system integrator, so that we can provide precise solutions
to the challenges faced by customers across a variety of industries.
We have also established a consistent support system
ranging from consulting to after-sales service.

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Factor y & Distribution Automation Electronics Factory Automation Automotive Factory Automation Airport Technologies Auto Washing Technologies

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 Manufacturing and Distribution Systems
FA & DA
Factory & Distribution Automation
◀ Surfing Sorter
DAIFUKU T e c h n o l o g y
eye-navi
The eye-navi is an award-winning* digital picking system that allows
users to sort products into conveyed units that combine wireless indicators
and collection boxes. Productivity and shipment accuracy are
greatly improved when combined with a simple conveyor.
*Japanese Material Handling Society’s 2014 Japan MH Prize,
Outstanding Performance Award from the 2014 AUTO-ID System Awards.
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Shuttle Rack ▶
▲ Rackbuil System
Finger Domino Sorter ▶
Enhancing customer’s competitiveness by proposing
optimal manufacturing and distribution systems
Daifuku provides automated warehousing, various storage and
transport systems, sorting and picking systems, material handling equipment, and
information systems that are optimized for each customer and
has expanded its operations worldwide.
We have also branched out into new markets, including e-commerce,
which have become deeply rooted in modern lifestyles,
and transport systems for fruit sorting centers.
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 Cleanroom Production Line Systems

eFA
Electronics Factory Automation

◀ Cleanway for semiconductor ◀Clean Stocker for semiconductor

manufacturers manufacturers

Clean RGV for flat-panel▶

display manufacturers  

◀ Clean Stocker for flat -panel

 display manufacturers

DAIFUKU T e c h n o l o g y
HID
High Efficiency Inductive Power Distribution Technology
HID is essential for the clean rooms used in the production of
semiconductors and flat-panel displays.
It is the world’s first non-contact power supply system and was developed by Daifuku.
This system produces no abrasion dust or sparks from power feeders, and
ensures longstanding stable power supply as well as a clean and safe environment.
Contributing to the enhanced functionality of
clean rooms with leading-edge solutions
Daifuku has cleanroom material handling system plants in Japan, South Korea,
China, and Taiwan. From our global production sites, we have delivered numerous
optimal systems to the world’s leading electronic device companies.
We also support production lines by responding to the increased sizes of
semiconductor wafers and glass substrates as well as needs stemming
from the miniaturization of semiconductors.
In addition, we develop solutions that improve the entire factory’s availability.

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 Automobile Production Line Systems
AFA
Automotive Factory Automation
◀Flexible Drive System
DAIFUKU T e c h n o l o g y
SPDR
The SPDR（Spider）from Daifuku, a temporary storage and
sortation system capable of stacking and transporting
cases in a set storage area, is the world’s first such
system able to handle varying types and sizes of cases.
Featuring a simple installation, setup is quick,
allowing for easy layout changes and relocation.
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Drop Lift ▶
▲ Unit load AS / RS
◀ Power & Free Conveyor
Expanding globally and supporting automakers
with our technologies and experiences
In 1957, Daifuku installed Japan’s first chain conveyor systems in an
automobile factory production line. Since then, we have supported automobile
production with various material handling systems for more than half a century.
With installations throughout North America, Asia, and Europe, we have
production, sales, and service sites around the world.
We provide factory automation systems for all automobile production processes.
In addition, we further streamline the parts handling in customer’s factory operations.
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 Airport Technologies

ATec
Airport Technologies

◀Tilt tray sorter ◀ Carrousel for baggage claim

Self - service▶
baggage check-in 

◀In-line baggage
screening conveyor

DAIFUKU T e c h n o l o g y
Baggage Tray System
Our baggage tray system operates at the world’s fastest
transportation velocity of 600 meters per minute.
Attached RFID tags on each tray provides accurate and reliable tracking,
which reduces lost baggage, ensuring the smooth transferring
and sorting of baggage for transit passengers.
Providing faster, more accurate
baggage handling technology to airports around the world
Daifuku deploys the airport technologies in collaboration
with its Group affiliates, U.S.-based Jervis B. Webb Company, U.K.-based Daifuku Logan, and
New Zealand-based BCS Group Limited. Our product lineup includes belt conveyor technology
and security systems, installed throughout the world; tilt tray sorters, which are well-received
on a global scale; self-service automated baggage check-in machines,
the demand of which is increasing ; and the baggage tray system with the highest speed
in the world – 600 meters per minute. Daifuku offers airport solutions worldwide.

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 Auto Washing Technologies Electronics

AWT
Auto Washing Technologies

Data viewable
- Email alarm remotely
notifications Cloud Server
- External
API function

Internet
▲ Sliding Bubble

External Server

◀ Fabrica CONPROSYS
M2M Controller

▼ Digital
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signage

▲ Example system
 using an industrial
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AWA3100▶ ◀ Control board

DAIFUKU T e c h n o l o g y
WASH TOUCHⅡ
The WASH TOUCH Ⅱ is a next-generation
operational panel that interactively guides
users through washing options,
making it easy for anyone to use.
Pioneering the car wash machine industry
with enhanced products and features
Daifuku’s lineup of car wash machines make full use
of the technology and experience the company has developed
over the years in the material handling industry.
From development and manufacturing, to after-sales service,
Daifuku supports comfortable living with cutting-edge products
such as a water-saving gate-type car wash machine
with reduced noise, along with large-scale
car washes for trucks and buses.
DAIFUKU T e c h n o l o g y
Battery Charging Solutions
By using the non-contact power supply
technology, HID, Daifuku has developed
a solution that allows electric vehicles,
such as forklifts, to charge wirelessly.
Providing IoT solutions that meet the needs
of customers in a range of industries
Contec, a Daifuku subsidiary, manufactures and
markets a range of products and systems, including,
IoT devices that wirelessly connect to networks,
high-end industrial PCs, compact and lightweight box
computers for digital signage, and LAN-related products.
Contec manufactures controllers and peripheral devices
that are embedded in Daifuku’s material handling systems,
as well as battery charging systems.

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 Corporate Profile

□ Company name : Daifuku Co., Ltd. Global Production Sites of the Daifuku Group

□ Establishment : May 20, 1937

□ Paid-in capital: ¥ 15,016 million（ as of March 31, 2017） A S I A ｜O C E A N I A THE AMERICAS
□ Consolidated net sales : ¥ 320,825 million Daifuku (China) Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Hallim Machinery Co., Ltd. Daifuku America Corporation
（ fiscal year ended March 31, 2017）
Daifuku (China) Automation Co., Ltd. Daifuku Mechatronics (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Jervis B. Webb Company

□ Employees : 8,689 Daifuku (Suzhou) Cleanroom Automation Co., Ltd. Taiwan Daifuku Co., Ltd. Jervis B. Webb Company of Canada, Ltd.
（consolidated, as of March 31, 2017）
ForgePro India Private Limited Taiwan Contec Co., Ltd. Wynright Corporation

□ Main financing banks : Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Daifuku Korea Co., Ltd. Daifuku (Thailand) Ltd. Contec DTx Inc.

Sumitomo Mitsui Clean Factomation, Inc.

Banking Corporation
The Bank of
Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

Three-Year Business Performance

Years ended March 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017

2015 2016 2017 Daifuku (China) Daifuku (China) Daifuku (Suzhou) Daifuku America Jervis B. Webb
Manufacturing Automation Cleanroom Automation
Net Sales 267,284 336,184 320,825
Operating
Income 14,883 20,878 23,099 Shiga Works

(Million yen)

www.daifuku.com
Management
Daifuku Korea Clean Factomation Hallim Machinery Jervis B. Webb (Canada) Wynright
Masaki Hojo President and CEO OSAKA [ Headquarters ] TOKYO [ Tokyo Head Office ]

3-2-11 Mitejima, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Shiodome Shibarikyu Buildind,

Akio Tanaka Executive Vice President
Osaka 555-0012, Japan 1-2-3 Kaigan, Minato-ku,
COO
Tel :81- 6-6472-1261 Tokyo 105 - 0022, Japan
Tel : 81-3 -6721-3501
Mikio Inohara Executive Vice President
CFO and CRO

Shuichi Honda Director

Hidenori Iwamoto Director Daifuku Singapore Taiwan Daifuku Taiwan Contec Contec DTx

Yoshiyuki Nakashima Director

Seiji Sato Director

EUROPE
Hiroshi Geshiro Director
Daifuku Logan Ltd.
Noboru Kashiwagi Outside Director

Yoshiaki Ozawa Outside Director

Tatsujiro Kurosaka Corporate Auditor SHIGA [ Shiga Works ] KOMAKI [ Komaki Works ] Daifuku Thailand Daifuku Logan
1225 Nakazaiji, Hino-cho, Gamo-gun, 4 -103 Komakihara, Komaki- shi,
Yoshihisa Kimura Corporate Auditor Shiga 529 -1692, Japan Aichi 485 -8653, Japan
Tel : 81-748 -53-0321 Tel : 81-568 - 74 -1500
Isao Kitamoto Outside Corporate Auditor

Hiroyuki Torii Outside Corporate Auditor

Ryosuke Aihara Outside Corporate Auditor

As a Global Company, as a Corporate Citizen
In 2011, Daifuku formulated its Environmental Vision 2020. Under the vision, we strive to improve

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product quality and enhance safety awareness, while developing environmentally friendly products and
reducing waste generated by production activities. In addition, we strictly abide by international
standards and rules as a global company and actively contribute to communities as a corporate citizen.
For details, please visit our Corporate Responsibility page :
www.daifuku.com/sustainability

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 Since 1937
DAIFUKU
Daifuku continues to innovate and grow Experiencing the latest solutions at our unrivaled exhibition center
Daifuku has remained a pioneer in the field of material handling in Japan At Hini Arata Kan, Daifuku’s full-scale exhibition center, visitors can watch
for 80 years. We have continuously developed and introduced demonstrations and experience our material handling systems and
various innovative products. Daifuku strives to take up challenges to provide equipment along with products from other logistics vendors, encompassing
products and services that benefit society. Hini Arata Kan
400 different items in 150 categories.

’37 ● Founded in Osaka, Japan ’95 ● Establishes an affiliate in Indonesia

● Establishes a cleanroom FA system production
affiliate in South Korea
’57 ● Delivers the first chain conveyor system
to Toyota Auto Body
’96 ● Establishes an affiliate in Taiwan

’59 ● Delivers a chain conveyor system to Toyota Motor,

Japan’s first passenger automobile factory ’97 ● Establishes the second affiliate in South Korea

’99 ● Delivers the first quake-absorbing AS / RS

’63 ● Manufactures the first Japan-made bowling machine

’01 ● Delivers a 300mm wafer transport system

’65 ● Manufactures Japan’s first automatic guided vehicle to a semiconductor manufacturer in South Korea Comprehensive showroom International conference hall Picking

’66 ● Delivers the Rackbuil system,

’02 ● Establishes the first affiliate in China
Japan’s first automated warehouse to
Matsushita Electric Industrial
’04 ● Develops a super-fast mini load AS / RS with
the world’s fastest speed of 500 m /min
’69 ● Delivers Japan’s first online computer-controlled ● Develops the E - DIP environmentally friendly
Rackbuil system to Asahi Kasei
automobile paint system

’70 ● Acquires a 1.2 million sq.m (approx. 12.9 million

’05 ● Production of S/R machines reaches 20,000 sets in total
sq.ft) industrial site in Hino-cho, Shiga Prefecture
● Establishes two production affiliates in China
● Establishes an affiliate in India
’72 ● Develops the first unit load AS / RS

’06 ● Develops the Synchronized System, a mini load AS/RS

’73 ● Delivers Japan’s first refrigerated unit load Sorting RFID Material handling tools
AS / RS to Hosen Cold Storage
● Develops a mini load AS / RS, called the ’07 ● U.S. - based Jervis B. Webb Company
joins the Group
Bucketbuil System

’75 ● Establishes Contec Co., Ltd.

’08 ● Develops the DUOSYS super-fast mini load AS / RS

’76 ● Delivers Japan’s first automated

steel-belt sorter to Heiwado ’10 ● Forms a business partnership with Knapp in Austria
● Consolidates China affiliates and establishes
a new operating structure
’77 ● Begins production of car wash machines
’11 ● Logan Teleflex joins the Group

’82 ● Delivers the world’s most advanced ● Establishes a holding company in the U.S. Conveying Cleanroom transport and storage system Storage
FA system to FANUC ● Develops the picking system eye-navi

’83 ● Develops the Ramrun electrified monorail system

● Establishes the first global affiliate in the U.S. ● Develops the Baggage Tray System, the world’s ■ Floor map 1F M2F 2F 3F
fastest airport baggage handling system
■ Automobile assembly ■ Event hall ■ Picking and sorting systems ■ Daifuku Group exhibit
’84 ● Develops cleanroom FA systems for
line systems
semiconductor factories ■ Meeting rooms ■ Logistics management systems ■ Comprehensive showroom
’12 ● Acquires all stocks of Hallim Machinery, the largest ■ Automated storage systems
car washing machine manufacturer in South Korea ■ Material handling tools ■ International conference hall
’85 ● Establishes an affiliate in Canada ● Elite Line Service, which provides services
■ Storage and sorting systems
■ Cleanroom transport and ■ Restaurant
for airports, joins the Group storage systems
● Establishes an affiliate in Suzhou, China
’86 ● Establishes an affiliate in Singapore ■ Car wash machines

’88 ● Delivers the first Picking Cart System to Shiseido ’13 ● Establishes an affiliate in Mexico
● U.S. - based Wynright Corporation joins the Group

’89 ● Develops the Flexible Drive System

Hini Arata Kan
● Establishes an affiliate in the U.K. ’14 ● New Zealand-based BCS Group Limited
joins the Group
□ Facility facts (Located within Shiga Works)
● Develops a Temporary Storage / Sor tation System,
Building area : 6,049 m2 (65,110 ft 2 )
’91 ● Establishes an affiliate in Thailand SPDR (Spider)
Floor space : 19,482 m2 (209,702 ft 2 )
Building height : 25.1m (82 ft)

’93 ● Develops the world’s first non-contact ’15 ● Daifuku Webb Holding Company Changes its (4 levels, 3 stories above ground)
Name to Daifuku North America Holding Company
power supply monorail system
□ For inquiries or a reservation, visit :

’16 ● World's first wireless battery charging system, www.daifuku.com/showroom

’94 ● Establishes an affiliate in Malaysia D-PAD, for electric forklifts

＊ The names of customers that appear above are their names in the indicated years. ＊The names of products are current names. Their previous names are not indicated.

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