Jigyosyokei Kiko Acquires Kaneko Corporation for Business Succession
Jigyosyokei Kiko has acquired Kaneko Corporation to support its sustainable growth through the 'Business Succession Platform®'.
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- 📰 Published: March 31, 2026 at 18:31
Jigyosyokei Kiko (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Akira Yoshikawa) announces that it has completed the business succession of Kaneko Corporation (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Tokyo; President: Hirokazu Kaneko) as of March 27, 2026.
Our organization will support the further development, employment maintenance, and permanent growth of Kaneko Corporation through the utilization of our 'Business Succession Platform®'.
This acquisition was realized through the use of the 'Tokugin Future Succession Fund,' established in collaboration with our partner, Tokushima Taisho Bank (Headquarters: Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture; President: Toyohiko Bando).
Regarding the management structure after the succession, the former president will assume the position of Representative Director and Chairman, a new Representative Director and President recommended by our organization will be appointed, and our solution team will provide hands-on support to promote organizational management.
Kaneko Corporation was founded in 1929 as Kaneko Seiichi Shoten, a machine tool dealer in Nippori, Arakawa-ku. It was incorporated as Tokyo Kaneko Kikai Seisakusho in 1939, renamed Tokyo Kaneko Kikai in 1973, and became the current Kaneko Corporation in 2006. As a 'manufacturing partner' for machine production and sales, the company has been dedicated to machinery for many years.
Its product range is diverse, including various processing machines, general-purpose machine tools, forging machines, inspection/measurement/cleaning equipment, robots, and distribution/warehouse equipment. In 2012, the company established Kaneko Engineering Co., Ltd. as a group company, further expanding its scope as a house dealer.
Furthermore, the company actively addresses environmental issues associated with corporate activities. Based on the environmental philosophy of 'striving for environmental conservation and contributing to the maintenance and development of a rich and future-oriented society,' the company obtained ISO 14001 certification in 2006 to leave a global environment for the next generation. The entire company is committed to reducing environmental impact and preventing pollution by practicing 'saving' and 'reuse' to effectively utilize limited global resources.
Our organization will support the further development, employment maintenance, and permanent growth of Kaneko Corporation through the utilization of our 'Business Succession Platform®'.
This acquisition was realized through the use of the 'Tokugin Future Succession Fund,' established in collaboration with our partner, Tokushima Taisho Bank (Headquarters: Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture; President: Toyohiko Bando).
Regarding the management structure after the succession, the former president will assume the position of Representative Director and Chairman, a new Representative Director and President recommended by our organization will be appointed, and our solution team will provide hands-on support to promote organizational management.
Kaneko Corporation was founded in 1929 as Kaneko Seiichi Shoten, a machine tool dealer in Nippori, Arakawa-ku. It was incorporated as Tokyo Kaneko Kikai Seisakusho in 1939, renamed Tokyo Kaneko Kikai in 1973, and became the current Kaneko Corporation in 2006. As a 'manufacturing partner' for machine production and sales, the company has been dedicated to machinery for many years.
Its product range is diverse, including various processing machines, general-purpose machine tools, forging machines, inspection/measurement/cleaning equipment, robots, and distribution/warehouse equipment. In 2012, the company established Kaneko Engineering Co., Ltd. as a group company, further expanding its scope as a house dealer.
Furthermore, the company actively addresses environmental issues associated with corporate activities. Based on the environmental philosophy of 'striving for environmental conservation and contributing to the maintenance and development of a rich and future-oriented society,' the company obtained ISO 14001 certification in 2006 to leave a global environment for the next generation. The entire company is committed to reducing environmental impact and preventing pollution by practicing 'saving' and 'reuse' to effectively utilize limited global resources.
FAQ
What is the Business Succession Platform®?
It is a unique mechanism to solve SME business succession issues by participating in management based on permanent ownership and supporting organizational management.
What is the purpose of the Tokugin Future Succession Fund?
In collaboration with Tokushima Taisho Bank, it aims to support the smooth succession and sustainable development of SMEs facing business succession challenges.
What is the future management structure of Kaneko Corporation?
The former president will become Chairman, a new President will be appointed, and the Business Succession Organization's solution team will provide hands-on support.