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
16
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
-1.09%
Simple average of constituent stock price changes vs. previous close. Not a sector index.
Updated: 2026-10-23 (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
21
Oct
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. JP3900000005
2026-10-20 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. “We have published our integrated report, "MHI REPORT 2026".”
21
Oct
NTN CORPORATION JP3165600002
2026-10-20 NTN CORPORATION “We implemented a regional collaborative on-site PPA in cooperation with nearby suppliers.”
21
Oct
NTN CORPORATION JP3165600002
2026-10-20 NTN CORPORATION “We have begun accepting orders for our "Sensor-Integrated Bearing Unit" for machine tool spindles, a monitoring solution that supports the transformation of factories into smart factories. <New Product>”
21
Oct
EBARA CORPORATION JP3166000004
2026-10-20 EBARA CORPORATION “Company Information, October 20, 2026: Regarding support for areas and victims affected by the heavy rains in Chiba Prefecture in August 2026 and Typhoon No. 25.”
21
Oct
EBARA CORPORATION JP3166000004
2026-10-20 EBARA CORPORATION “On October 20, 2026, the company published its corporate information report, "Ebara Group Health White Paper 2026."”
21
Oct
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. JP3787000003
2026-10-20 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. “"The heroes of the airport don't fly." The future of industry connected by passion.”
20
Oct
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. JP3900000005
2026-10-19 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. “The 10MW-class turbo chiller "JHT-Z270I" has received ETL and AHRI certification in the United States, accelerating the US expansion of power and cooling solutions for AI data centers.”
20
Oct
KUBOTA CORPORATION JP3266400005
2026-10-19 KUBOTA CORPORATION “Personnel changes (effective November 1, 2026).”
20
Oct
KOMATSU LTD. JP3304200003
2026-10-19 KOMATSU LTD. “We have updated the order (BB ratio) data.”
20
Oct
KOMATSU LTD. JP3304200003
2026-10-19 KOMATSU LTD. “Selected as an excellent disclosure company for fiscal year 2026 (32nd annual selection).”
17
Oct
NTN CORPORATION JP3165600002
2026-10-16 NTN CORPORATION “We have developed a spindle bearing that combines high rigidity, contributing to energy saving in machine tools, with industry-leading high-speed rotation performance. <New Product>”
17
Oct
NTN CORPORATION JP3165600002
2026-10-16 NTN CORPORATION “We will be exhibiting at the 33rd Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF2026).”
17
Oct
NTN CORPORATION JP3165600002
2026-10-16 NTN CORPORATION “New model of the mobile independent power supply "N3 N-Cube": A multi-purpose shelter developed to support communities from peacetime to disaster times. <New Product>”
17
Oct
KOMATSU LTD. JP3304200003
2026-10-16 KOMATSU LTD. “We are pleased to announce an online information session for individual investors (Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM).”
16
Oct
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. JP3900000005
2026-10-15 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. “We have completed the delivery of three replacement steam generators (SGs) to EDF (Electricité de France) nuclear power plants and have received certification from the French nuclear regulatory authority.”
16
Oct
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. JP3900000005
2026-10-15 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. “Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Ingeteam have formed a strategic partnership to promote the provision and development of power distribution solutions for AI data centers.”
16
Oct
DAIKIN INDUSTRIES,LTD. JP3481800005
2026-10-15 DAIKIN INDUSTRIES,LTD. “Room air conditioners and air purifiers for the domestic market have been awarded the "2026 Good Design Award".”
16
Oct
EBARA CORPORATION JP3166000004
2026-10-15 EBARA CORPORATION “On October 15, 2026, new content was added to the "Ebara Manufacturing" website, which showcases the company's information technology capabilities and human resources: the history and future challenges of the Kumamoto Plant, which delivers CMP equipment with the second largest market share in the world.”
16
Oct
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. JP3787000003
2026-10-15 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. “The heavy equipment enthusiast community "Heavy Equipment Fandom" has received the "2026 Good Design Award".”
16
Oct
KOMATSU LTD. JP3304200003
2026-10-15 KOMATSU LTD. “The new generation hydraulic excavator "PC138USi-12" and the articulated dump truck "HM460-6" have received the Good Design Award.”