Nikkei Industry Sector
Industrial Machinery
Overview
Japan's machinery sector within the Nikkei 225 includes manufacturers of industrial machinery, machine tools, construction equipment, and general-purpose mechanical equipment. This sector is a cornerstone of Japan's manufacturing economy, producing the capital goods that enable production across virtually every other industry.
Current Trend
The global factory automation boom—driven by labor shortages, reshoring trends, and the EV manufacturing buildout—is creating exceptional demand for Japanese machinery. Companies supplying automation equipment, precision machining systems, and industrial robots are experiencing multiyear order backlogs and geographic expansion into new manufacturing hubs.
Companies in This Sector
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AMADA CO.,LTD.
DAIKIN INDUSTRIES,LTD.
EBARA CORPORATION
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd.
Hitachi Zosen Corporation
IHI Corporation
JTEKT Corporation
KOMATSU LTD.
KUBOTA CORPORATION
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd.
NSK Ltd.
NTN CORPORATION
OKUMA Corporation
SMC CORPORATION
SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD.
The Japan Steel Works,Ltd.
Today's Avg. Price Change
-0.65%
Simple average of constituent stock price changes vs. previous close. Not a sector index.
Updated: 2026-07-16 (JST)
Position in Japan
Japanese machinery companies are globally respected for precision engineering, reliability, and after-sales support. In CNC machine tools, industrial robots, hydraulic equipment, and precision measurement devices, Japanese manufacturers hold leading or co-leading global market positions—often competing with German counterparts for the top tier.
Latest Press Releases
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May
EBARA CORPORATION JP3166000004
2026-05-19 EBARA CORPORATION “On May 19, 2026, Ebara Environmental Plant began operation and maintenance of the "Takayama City Resource Recycling Center Incineration Facility."”
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May
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. JP3787000003
2026-05-19 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. “JR Freight Tsuchiura Station to hold its first-ever event exclusively for heavy machinery and railway enthusiasts – Experience the modal shift initiative.”
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May
The Japan Steel Works,Ltd. JP3721400004
2026-05-19 The Japan Steel Works,Ltd. “We have posted the financial results presentation materials for the fiscal year ending March 2014.”
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May
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. JP3900000005
2026-05-18 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. “Nagasaki Shipping Human Resources Development Association receives order for CTV waterjet propulsion system, contributing to worker training using Japan's first offshore training tower.”
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May
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. JP3900000005
2026-05-18 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. “Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems wins Italy's "A' Design Award 2026" for its "Hydrolution EZY" heat pump water heater and its standard wall-mounted "ZT series" model.”
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May
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. JP3900000005
2026-05-18 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. “MHIEC has obtained a verification report on waste treatment technology for its "fluidized bed gasification reforming system" from the Japan Environmental Sanitation Center.”
19
May
NSK Ltd. JP3720800006
2026-05-18 NSK Ltd. “A summary of the Q&A session from the earnings briefing for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is available.”
19
May
SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. JP3405400007
2026-05-18 SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. “May 18, 2026 Announcement: Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University has submitted a clinical trial plan for a Phase III investigator-initiated clinical trial targeting recurrent glioblastoma using our BNCT device.”
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May
SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. JP3405400007
2026-05-18 SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. “We will be exhibiting at the "POSIDONIA 2026 International Maritime Exhibition" on May 18, 2026 (digital booth).”
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May
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. JP3900000005
2026-05-15 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. “Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems is cooperating in a campaign to alleviate traffic congestion on the Kan-Etsu Expressway, contributing to traffic policies that encourage changes in user behavior by utilizing digital technology.”
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May
JTEKT Corporation JP3292200007
2026-05-15 JTEKT Corporation “May 15, 2026 News Release: Participation in research and development regarding AI-ready development of the AI generation project "GENIAC" – Collaboration with Stockmark in the AI generation development capability strengthening project implemented by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO.”
16
May
NTN CORPORATION JP3165600002
2026-05-15 NTN CORPORATION “The financial results presentation materials for the fiscal year ending March 2026 are now available.”
16
May
EBARA CORPORATION JP3166000004
2026-05-15 EBARA CORPORATION “May 15, 2026 IR (Progress of Disclosed Matters) Notice Regarding Changes in Equity Method Affiliates (Share Transfer) and Recognition of Gains on Sale of Shares of Related Companies.”
16
May
EBARA CORPORATION JP3166000004
2026-05-15 EBARA CORPORATION “IR December 2026, 14th Half-Year Financial Statements SMS, May 15, 2026.”
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May
EBARA CORPORATION JP3166000004
2026-05-15 EBARA CORPORATION “IR materials for the first quarter earnings presentation for the fiscal year ending December 2026, dated May 15, 2026.”
16
May
AMADA CO.,LTD. JP3122800000
2026-05-15 AMADA CO.,LTD. “Event Information (May 15, 2026): "AGIC Special Event" will be held (starting May 16th).”
15
May
Hitachi Zosen Corporation JP3789000001
2026-05-14 Hitachi Zosen Corporation “IR May 14, 2026: Video of the FY2026 Financial Results Briefing (link to Canadian Devon's official YouTube channel).”
15
May
NTN CORPORATION JP3165600002
2026-05-14 NTN CORPORATION “The financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 are posted.”
15
May
NTN CORPORATION JP3165600002
2026-05-14 NTN CORPORATION “Notice Regarding the Recording of Non-Operating Expenses (Individual) and Extraordinary Losses (Consolidated) (219KB).”
15
May
NTN CORPORATION JP3165600002
2026-05-14 NTN CORPORATION “Notice regarding the composition of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the committees.”