Kokuyo Designs Products for Cainz's 'Order-Cut Furniture Platform'
Kokuyo Co., Ltd. has designed products for the "CAINZ DIY MARKET" platform. Following a 2023 exhibition, the collaboration combines Kokuyo's expertise in school furniture with Cainz's manufacturing and retail resources. A total of 19 items, including furniture utilizing school desk frames, will be released starting May 27, 2026.
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Kokuyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka; President: Hidekuni Kuroda) announced that it has designed products for the "CAINZ DIY MARKET," an order-cut furniture platform operated by Cainz Corporation (Headquarters: Honjo, Saitama; President and CEO: Masayuki Toke).
1. Background and Overview
At the 2023 office furniture trade show "ORGATEC TOKYO 2023," our company proposed new ways of manufacturing under the theme "Let's create together," utilizing digital fabrication technology. This included products combining our school desk frames with wood processing technology. This initiative developed after Cainz took interest in our philosophy and designs presented at the exhibition, leading to our design cooperation and commercialization by Cainz.
Specifically, we provided expertise and design support cultivated through our educational and office furniture businesses, while Cainz utilized its product development, manufacturing, and sales resources to launch a new furniture series starting May 27, 2026.
2. Project Details
Two major series will be sold on the "CAINZ DIY MARKET" platform:
(1) Furniture series based on the ORGATEC TOKYO 2023 exhibition (6 items): Developed as original Cainz products utilizing school desk and stool frame structures.
(2) Office furniture series (13 items planned): Designed by Kokuyo designers for office use, with manufacturing and sales handled by Cainz.
3. About CAINZ DIY MARKET
"CAINZ DIY MARKET" is an order-cut furniture platform by Cainz Corporation, offering furniture that customers can assemble and customize themselves.
1. Background and Overview
At the 2023 office furniture trade show "ORGATEC TOKYO 2023," our company proposed new ways of manufacturing under the theme "Let's create together," utilizing digital fabrication technology. This included products combining our school desk frames with wood processing technology. This initiative developed after Cainz took interest in our philosophy and designs presented at the exhibition, leading to our design cooperation and commercialization by Cainz.
Specifically, we provided expertise and design support cultivated through our educational and office furniture businesses, while Cainz utilized its product development, manufacturing, and sales resources to launch a new furniture series starting May 27, 2026.
2. Project Details
Two major series will be sold on the "CAINZ DIY MARKET" platform:
(1) Furniture series based on the ORGATEC TOKYO 2023 exhibition (6 items): Developed as original Cainz products utilizing school desk and stool frame structures.
(2) Office furniture series (13 items planned): Designed by Kokuyo designers for office use, with manufacturing and sales handled by Cainz.
3. About CAINZ DIY MARKET
"CAINZ DIY MARKET" is an order-cut furniture platform by Cainz Corporation, offering furniture that customers can assemble and customize themselves.
FAQ
Does this affect Kokuyo's operations in Taiwan?
While this is a domestic Japanese initiative, the design philosophy and co-creation model may influence Kokuyo's future strategies in the Taiwan market.