Mold Manufacturer "Katagiri Kanagata Kogyo Co., Ltd." in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is Seeking a Successor!
Batonz Inc., which operates the M&A and business succession support platform "BATONZ," announced the start of public recruitment for a successor to "Katagiri Kanagata Kogyo Co., Ltd.," a mold manufacturer in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The company, with over 70 years of history, is considering business succession due to the current president's health issues and boasts a stable customer base and high technical capabilities.
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Batonz Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director CEO: Yuichi Kanzaki), which operates the M&A and business succession support platform "BATONZ," announces the start of public recruitment for a successor to "Katagiri Kanagata Kogyo Co., Ltd.," a mold manufacturer in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
*The content of this article is as of March 30, 2026. Please confirm the latest information and details during negotiations.
**The Story of "Katagiri Kanagata Kogyo Co., Ltd." in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture**
In 1947 (Showa 22), the founder, the father of the current president, who was involved in mold making at a watch manufacturer, became independent and took the first step as a mold manufacturing business at his home in Sumida-ku, Tokyo. The company was incorporated as a limited company in 1956 (Showa 31) and transitioned to a stock company in 1974 (Showa 49). With the expansion of the business, the factory was relocated to Adachi-ku. Later, in 1983 (Showa 58), the base was moved to an industrial park in Tsukuba City (formerly Tsukuba Town), with which it had ties, and a new factory was built the following year, 1984 (Showa 59), leading to its present state. Katagiri Kanagata Kogyo has steadily progressed with the changes of the times.
The core of the business is mold manufacturing. Initially, it started with toys, and then expanded into automotive parts. However, due to changes in the industry environment, such as the advancement of plastics, the company shifted to the home appliance and office automation equipment fields when it moved to Tsukuba. Transactions with affiliated companies of major local corporations provided a tailwind for continued growth, and currently, the business is developed on three pillars: "electrical equipment," "office automation equipment," and "office furniture." Customers are mainly manufacturers, with approximately half being listed companies and the rest being small and medium-sized enterprises, providing a stable customer base.
The company has a lean team of 9 employees, including the president and managing director. It consists of 3 in design/administration, 4 in manufacturing, and 1 in sales (managing director), with many long-serving members. The workplace has a friendly atmosphere, and employees are proactive and cooperative in their work. What Katagiri Kanagata Kogyo values most is "not compromising on quality." This attitude of delivering excellent products without compromise has earned the trust of its clients. Its facilities, including large, high-precision machining centers, are also one of its strengths. Under the philosophy of "creating what doesn't exist in the world," the company has repeatedly taken on challenges to stay ahead of the times.
The reason for seeking a successor this time is that President Katagiri's health issues have affected his ability to be on-site.
*The content of this article is as of March 30, 2026. Please confirm the latest information and details during negotiations.
**The Story of "Katagiri Kanagata Kogyo Co., Ltd." in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture**
In 1947 (Showa 22), the founder, the father of the current president, who was involved in mold making at a watch manufacturer, became independent and took the first step as a mold manufacturing business at his home in Sumida-ku, Tokyo. The company was incorporated as a limited company in 1956 (Showa 31) and transitioned to a stock company in 1974 (Showa 49). With the expansion of the business, the factory was relocated to Adachi-ku. Later, in 1983 (Showa 58), the base was moved to an industrial park in Tsukuba City (formerly Tsukuba Town), with which it had ties, and a new factory was built the following year, 1984 (Showa 59), leading to its present state. Katagiri Kanagata Kogyo has steadily progressed with the changes of the times.
The core of the business is mold manufacturing. Initially, it started with toys, and then expanded into automotive parts. However, due to changes in the industry environment, such as the advancement of plastics, the company shifted to the home appliance and office automation equipment fields when it moved to Tsukuba. Transactions with affiliated companies of major local corporations provided a tailwind for continued growth, and currently, the business is developed on three pillars: "electrical equipment," "office automation equipment," and "office furniture." Customers are mainly manufacturers, with approximately half being listed companies and the rest being small and medium-sized enterprises, providing a stable customer base.
The company has a lean team of 9 employees, including the president and managing director. It consists of 3 in design/administration, 4 in manufacturing, and 1 in sales (managing director), with many long-serving members. The workplace has a friendly atmosphere, and employees are proactive and cooperative in their work. What Katagiri Kanagata Kogyo values most is "not compromising on quality." This attitude of delivering excellent products without compromise has earned the trust of its clients. Its facilities, including large, high-precision machining centers, are also one of its strengths. Under the philosophy of "creating what doesn't exist in the world," the company has repeatedly taken on challenges to stay ahead of the times.
The reason for seeking a successor this time is that President Katagiri's health issues have affected his ability to be on-site.