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
-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
25
Jun
DAIKIN INDUSTRIES,LTD. JP3481800005
2026-06-24 DAIKIN INDUSTRIES,LTD. “Daikin, Kajima Construction, and Iria jointly developed an "air-conditioned bench" that reduces perceived temperature by 5°C, and we are verifying its business viability.”
25
Jun
EBARA CORPORATION JP3166000004
2026-06-24 EBARA CORPORATION “Company Information, June 24, 2026: Exhibited at the "12th Heatwave Countermeasures Exhibition".”
25
Jun
EBARA CORPORATION JP3166000004
2026-06-24 EBARA CORPORATION “On June 24, 2026, the company received the "Vacuum Component Grand Prize" from the Japan Vacuum Industry Association.”
25
Jun
KUBOTA CORPORATION JP3266400005
2026-06-24 KUBOTA CORPORATION “We have made additional investment in a French startup with technology to enhance plant resistance, accelerating our collaboration with UV Boosting, a company that develops, manufactures, and sells UV irradiation devices for plants.”
25
Jun
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. JP3787000003
2026-06-24 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. “Amazon Leo is being used to enable high-speed, low-latency satellite communications at construction sites in Europe.”
23
Jun
IHI Corporation JP3134800006
2026-06-22 IHI Corporation “We have posted our 209th Annual Securities Report.”
23
Jun
Hitachi Zosen Corporation JP3789000001
2026-06-22 Hitachi Zosen Corporation “Regarding the partial amendment to the IR notice dated June 22, 2026, "Notice of Convocation of the 129th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders."”
23
Jun
Hitachi Zosen Corporation JP3789000001
2026-06-22 Hitachi Zosen Corporation “Regarding the partial correction to the IR document dated June 22, 2026, "Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 2026 [Japanese Standards] (Consolidated)".”
23
Jun
JTEKT Corporation JP3292200007
2026-06-22 JTEKT Corporation “June 22, 2026 News Release: Eight Toyota Group companies in Kariya City sponsored and organized the Meihil Philharmonic Orchestra's "A Special Seat Full of Dreams" welfare concert in Kariya.”
23
Jun
NSK Ltd. JP3720800006
2026-06-22 NSK Ltd. “We are sponsoring the "MURASAKI SHONAN OPEN" for the first time.”
23
Jun
SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. JP3405400007
2026-06-22 SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. “Announcement regarding the results of the IR (Investor Relations) program and other initiatives for employees who wish to retire voluntarily, dated June 22, 2026.”
23
Jun
The Japan Steel Works,Ltd. JP3721400004
2026-06-22 The Japan Steel Works,Ltd. “We have published our business report (100th fiscal year report).”
23
Jun
The Japan Steel Works,Ltd. JP3721400004
2026-06-22 The Japan Steel Works,Ltd. “We have posted the notice of resolutions of the 100th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders.”
23
Jun
The Japan Steel Works,Ltd. JP3721400004
2026-06-22 The Japan Steel Works,Ltd. “Notice Regarding the Issuance of New Shares as Restricted Stock Compensation.”
20
Jun
Hitachi Zosen Corporation JP3789000001
2026-06-19 Hitachi Zosen Corporation “A new commercial, "People Walking the Path to the Future," is scheduled to be released on June 19, 2026.”
20
Jun
Hitachi Zosen Corporation JP3789000001
2026-06-19 Hitachi Zosen Corporation “June 19, 2026 News Release: Canadian TV Commercial "People Walking the Path to the Future" to begin airing June 21st – The fourth installment in the commercial series featuring Yuka Kageyama and original music by Porno Graffitti.”
20
Jun
EBARA CORPORATION JP3166000004
2026-06-19 EBARA CORPORATION “Notice Regarding Change (Upgrade) to IR Credit Rating, effective June 19, 2026.”
20
Jun
SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. JP3405400007
2026-06-19 SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. “June 19, 2026: Sustainability "CSR Procurement Briefing" to be held — Promoting responsible procurement together with our suppliers —.”
20
Jun
KOMATSU LTD. JP3304200003
2026-06-19 KOMATSU LTD. “Komatsu strengthens its global AI system and enhances the use of AI across its entire value chain.”
20
Jun
SMC CORPORATION JP3162600005
2026-06-19 SMC CORPORATION “Online seminars for July-September 2026 have been released.”