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
13
Jun
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. JP3787000003
2026-06-12 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. “We will be exhibiting at the 8th International Construction & Surveying Exhibition (CSPI2026).”
13
Jun
SMC CORPORATION JP3162600005
2026-06-12 SMC CORPORATION “We have published information on new products, including the standard air cylinder (square cover) /MB2/MDB2.”
12
Jun
NTN CORPORATION JP3165600002
2026-06-11 NTN CORPORATION “We will be exhibiting at "Kansai Robot World 2026".”
12
Jun
KUBOTA CORPORATION JP3266400005
2026-06-11 KUBOTA CORPORATION “Notice Regarding the Purchase of Treasury Stock Through Off-Exchange Share Buyback Transactions (ToSTNeT-3) (99KB).”
12
Jun
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. JP3787000003
2026-06-11 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. “We have expanded the operating system for our remotely operated hydraulic excavator "RBT series" and have begun accepting orders.”
12
Jun
SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. JP3405400007
2026-06-11 SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. “On June 11, 2026, the company was selected as a constituent of the "SOMPO Sustainability Index" for 2026.”
12
Jun
KOMATSU LTD. JP3304200003
2026-06-11 KOMATSU LTD. “— Unveiling a new 13-ton class hydraulic excavator — Exhibiting at the 8th International Construction & Surveying Exhibition (CSPI-EXPO 2026).”
11
Jun
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. JP3787000003
2026-06-10 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. “The new brand "LANDCROS" is the title of the song: A hymn to construction sites presented by Toshiyuki Shibayama.”
11
Jun
KOMATSU LTD. JP3304200003
2026-06-10 KOMATSU LTD. “- Accelerating responses to environmental challenges toward realizing a sustainable society – Regarding the decision to issue green bonds.”
11
Jun
SMC CORPORATION JP3162600005
2026-06-10 SMC CORPORATION “We have added information about the large-diameter stainless steel cylinder /CS1BN125-□-DCB3566B/DCZ100AZ to our new product information.”
09
Jun
NTN CORPORATION JP3165600002
2026-06-08 NTN CORPORATION “NTN's mobile independent power supply "N3 N-Cube" has been adopted for the first time in Japan Self-Defense Forces equipment.”
09
Jun
NSK Ltd. JP3720800006
2026-06-08 NSK Ltd. “Received the 2025 Japan Society of Tribologists Paper Award.”
09
Jun
EBARA CORPORATION JP3166000004
2026-06-08 EBARA CORPORATION “June 8, 2026 Company Information: EBARA WAVE Arena Ota to hold a commemorative event for its new name – aiming to become a place for community interaction through performances by local groups and a market.”
06
Jun
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. JP3900000005
2026-06-05 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. “The OCTARVIA app now includes integration with MiPoLin®, enabling consistent data linkage from the ship design tool to actual ship monitoring and performance evaluation in the open sea.”
06
Jun
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. JP3900000005
2026-06-05 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd. “We have started accepting applications for our summer internship program for university students, graduate students, and technical college students.”
06
Jun
Hitachi Zosen Corporation JP3789000001
2026-06-05 Hitachi Zosen Corporation “June 5, 2026: Announcement regarding the settlement with the family of former employee Yuki Ueda and the completion of the "Health Management Manual for Overseas Employees".”
06
Jun
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. JP3787000003
2026-06-05 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.,Ltd. “The Notice of Convocation of the 62nd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (including matters omitted from the delivery document) has been posted.”
06
Jun
SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. JP3405400007
2026-06-05 SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. “We will be exhibiting at the "Kyushu & East Asia International Logistics Exhibition INOVATION EXPO 2026" on June 5, 2026.”
06
Jun
SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. JP3405400007
2026-06-05 SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES,LTD. “Received the Blue Ribbon Medal for Sustainability on June 5, 2026 – for our support of the Tobitate! Study Abroad JAPAN Japan Representative Program.”
06
Jun
KOMATSU LTD. JP3304200003
2026-06-05 KOMATSU LTD. “Strengthening the "Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy" through collaboration with Formula Student.”