Daifuku Co., Ltd. is a Japanese material handling equipment company founded in 1937. It is the world's leading provider of automated material handling solutions, operating in 24 countries and regions worldwide. The company began with 150 employees and an initial capital of 300,000 yen.
Daifuku's technical domains include material handling automation, automated storage systems, conveyor systems, cleanroom automation, automotive production line systems, and airport baggage handling systems. The company has a history of pioneering industry firsts, such as Japan's first chain conveyor in 1957 and the country's first automated high-rise Rackbuil System in 1966.
The company's solutions serve key industry verticals including automotive manufacturing, airports and aviation, semiconductor manufacturing, and warehousing and distribution. Its product range covers automotive production line systems, airport baggage handling systems, cleanroom automation for semiconductor manufacturing, and intralogistics solutions for warehouses and distribution centers.
