Overview of Operations

Construction Equipment Rental Business

Kanamoto's core business is boldly promoting "rationalization," today's most sought-after objective.

The construction equipment rental business is Kanamoto's core business, accounting for over 90.0% of net sales for the Kanamoto Group. Whether in construction or engineering works, Kanamoto helps firms rationalize their operations with a full product lineup that offers "all of the equipment necessary for any site."

A full line-up of approximately 400,000 rental items, available throughout Japan

Kanamoto owns approximately 460 different models and 400,000 rental items. Naturally, this includes various hand tools and construction equipment, such as dump trucks and hydraulic excavators. But Kanamoto also stands prepared with items to satisfy every demand, from temporary housing materials and structures to electrical generators. In addition to various models, we make sure we offer an ample selection of sizes, plus a broad range of optional items. At Kanamoto, we continually enhance our product lineup and provide complete support, and customers have come to rely on Kanamoto as their one-stop partner for all their equipment and parts procurement needs.

Precise, prompt product searches using Kanamoto's online system

Kanamoto was an industry pioneer in creating an online network in 1985 linking all its branches. In 2004, we completed the migration of all mission-critical systems from a mainframe to an open system
and realized greater efficiency in all of our internal operations, from managing our rental asset inventory to performing maintenance and regular inspections, accounting treatment and credit management, plus the selection of models for next-period introduction.
Providing "the right equipment" at "the right time" and in "the right quantity" can be said to be the foundation of equipment rentals, and Kanamoto's online system makes it possible. Not only does our online system ensure smooth equipment delivery and pickup, it contributes significantly to the formation of a product lineup and rental fleet that meets customers' needs.

Creation of a thorough maintenance organization at every branch

The Kanamoto brand is proudly displayed at approximately 160 branches throughout Japan, while the entire Kanamoto Group has about 270 offices, and we continue to increase the number of offices as we strengthen our alliance strategy. Ensuring that each base in areas where the Company continues to expand is staffed with maintenance personnel who boast the highest technical skills is a key Kanamoto standard. Day in and day out, our maintenance employees conscientiously perform their activities to ensure equipment will demonstrate its peak operating performance.

From BtoB to BtoC

In cooperation with Komeri Co., Ltd., a major Japanese DIY company, Kanamoto is also developing its rental business targeting individual users. We have set up tool rental corners in seven Komeri Power Store branches, part of the do-it-yourself store network Komeri is developing, and stocked them with an ample equipment lineup ranging from tools for professional use to small construction equipment, to meet the needs of individual customers, small building contractors and farmers. Kanamoto is working to increase profit-making opportunities by expanding its business field from BtoB to BtoC.

Conforming to a range of needs with a full compensation system

When using rental construction equipment and vehicles, there is always a risk of accidents or theft. That's why Kanamoto offers a comprehensive compensation system to address these risks. Moreover, in recent years, both the type of accidents that occur and the scope of compensation have grown more complex, generating increasingly diverse user needs. Kanamoto has responded by offering red-carpet service, including the assignment of inspectors to each region to reflect customer requests and perform investigations of compensation details.