DAITO PRESS Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

100% market share for city bus mirrors

DAITO PRESS Manufacturing is an automotive parts manufacturer holding a significant share in the commercial vehicle mobility mirror market. Within the city bus segment alone, it commands a 100% share, while in the combined bus and construction machinery market, it boasts a 90% share. The company handles the entire process, from mirror design and die production through pressing and resin moulding, machining and assembly, to quality control and performance evaluation testing. Building upon this production system, it continuously improves Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) by promoting cell production enabling high-mix low-volume production and in-house manufacturing.

Continuing to deepen integrated production through expanded in-house manufacturing

DAITO PRESS Manufacturing manufactures dies and handles painting processes in-house, while also producing mirror components at its overseas subsidiaries – a task competitors typically outsource. In recent years, it has further strengthened its integrated production system by bringing more parts, materials, and processes in-house, including initiating in-house die-casting. This enhances design and development flexibility, enabling the company to accommodate high-mix, low-volume production.
The commercial vehicle mobility mirror market sees mirror specifications vary significantly depending on vehicle type, body size, driver seat position, and usage environment. Having produced over 7,000 different mirror types over the past 90 years, this track record demonstrates the company's high capability in handling high-mix, low-volume production.
Furthermore, the increased design freedom achieved through in-house production contributes to securing the Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) that customers expect. In mirror design and development, key challenges include eliminating driver blind spots, ensuring stable visibility and high durability, alongside supplying products at optimal cost and delivery times. Leveraging over 90 years of technical expertise and experience, the company continues to pursue high quality through unique innovation, catering to diverse fields such as tourist coaches, construction machinery, and road mirrors.

Strengths

DAITO PRESS Manufacturing is committed to designing products that facilitate easy disassembly for recycling, taking into account the installation of solar panels and recyclability. The company is also actively pursuing carbon neutrality to realise a sustainable society. Furthermore, it implements unique initiatives in transport between domestic and international offices and with suppliers, utilising reusable, high-strength denim-material reusable bags alongside reusable crates.

DAITO PRESS Manufacturing has established an automated processing line, enabling in-house production not only of the mirror bodies but also the mounting brackets that secure them to vehicles. This integrated production system, which underpins its high market share, was recognised when the company was selected for the “Global Niche Top Companies Selection 100(METI, 2013).
The company's strength also lies in its highly skilled workforce. It boasts numerous awards, including Award for Excellent Skilled Workers( of Osaka) and Award for Excellent Skilled Young Workers( of Osaka) , as well as ‘The Commendation for Distinguished Employees' by JAPIA. Furthermore, it has received certifications such as Leading Companies with Actively Participating Women in Osaka City.

Message from President

Our company strives to be an organisation where individuals who proactively take on challenges are fairly recognised, regardless of gender or nationality. Moving forward, we shall continue to build upon this spirit of challenge, earnestly pursuing the creation of products that satisfy our customers through the relentless pursuit of quality, cost and delivery. Simultaneously, we shall continually refine our integrated production system and technical capabilities, enabling us to complete the entire process from raw materials to finished products within our own facilities.

Major Equipment

• Hybrid injection moulding machineFNX280Ⅲ-100A
  NISSEI PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL2 units
• Vertical Machining CentreVM53R
  Nidec OKK1 unit
• Press machinesTP-35FX, etc.
  AMADA PRESS SYSTEM, etc.7 units
• CNC BenderCNC38BR2
  Shuz Tung Machinery Industrial1 unit
• Automated processing line (fully customised in-house dedicated equipment)

Company Overview

Company Name

DAITO PRESS Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Address

4-1-31 Yokotsutsumi, Tsurumi Ward, Osaka City

Company President

President Masahiko Nakamuta

Founded / Established

June 1937 / June 1942

Number of Employees

130　

Phone

06-6911-4751

Fax

06-6911-4753

E-mail

info@daito-press.co.jp

Official Website

https://daito-press.jp/en/

Capital

45,000K JPY

Awards

The 300 Vibrant Monozukuri SMEs（METI, 2007）
Global Niche Top Companies Selection100(METI,2013)
Danjo Ikiiki Plus”a program promoting gender equity in workplaces“（Osaka Prefecture）

Certifications

ISO 9001, ISO 14001