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Osaka Machine Tool
Distributor Co-Operation.
Fri, November 15 2024 to
Thu, November 28 2024
Fri, November 29 2024
Co-Operation Profile
Osaka Machine Tool Distributor Co-Operation (OMDC) is a distributor organization that was established in the Higashiosaka Distribution Business Area, an urban planning area designated in 1967 for machine tool and machine and tool distributors located in overcrowded urban areas, such as Imazato, Tanimachi, and Itachibori in Osaka City, to resolve narrow office spaces and traffic congestion and to streamline and modernize the management through joint business operation as well as to fundamentally improve the member companies’ business structures.
OMDC is located at the northern entrance to Higashiosaka, a world-class manufacturing town, with a site area of 70,619 m2. It supports Japan’s manufacturing activities, from home appliances and automobiles to satellites, with many companies having the world’s highest levels of technology. It has a history of more than 50 years as a major center for machine tools, machines and other tools, and it continues to grow and develop by expanding its business area not only throughout Japan but around the world.
OMDC is comprised of 96 specialized trading companies that deal in machine tools for machining the parts and molds that make up machines; machines, tools such as cutting tools, working tools and measuring tools; such as screws, fasteners bolts and nuts; and parts such as bearings and belts that are essential for machinery equipment. Therefore, OMDC can obtain all the products and information related to machines and tools necessary for manufacturing industries.
The Machine Tools Auctions, one of OMDC’s major activities, is held four times a year. It is now one of our major events, with more than 5,000 machine tools, machines and other tools, etc. exhibited, and it attracts a large number of visitors. In addition, approximately 5,000 units of used machine tools are exhibited in the organization and communal exhibition halls, and many people from Japan and abroad come to the organization to look for machines. Please stop by and visit us.
| Name | Osaka Machine Tool Distributor Co-Operation (OMDC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-5-10 Honjonishi, Higashiosaka City, Osaka TEL +81-6-6747-7521 FAX +81-6-6747-7525 |
| Established | March 30, 1968 |
| Investment | 596 million yen |
| Total area of the estate | 70,619 m2 |
| Number of member companies | 96 |
| Number of employees in the estate | 1,500 |
Business Type and Product Lineup
NC machine tools
NC lathes/Machining centers/NC milling machines/NC grinding machines/NC drilling machines (tapping)/NC boring machines (milling)/Electric discharge machines/Other NC machine tools
Forging machines
Pressing machines/Auxiliary equipment for pressing machines/Other pressing machines
General machine tools
Lathes/Milling machines/Grinding machines/Drilling machines/Boring machines (milling)/Plaining machines/Surface finishing machines/Gear cutting machines/Other general machine tools
Sheet metal machines
Cutting machines/Plate fusing machines/Sheet metal pressing machines/Plate benders/Other sheet metal machines/Coil lines
Steel frame fabrication machines
Steel frame cutting machines/Steel frame fabrication machines/Welding machines/Steel frame benders/Other steel frame fabrication machines
Measuring instrument and testing machines
Measuring instruments/Testing machines
CAD/CAM
CAD/CAM
Peripheral equipment for machine tools
Tooling for machining centers/Tooling for general-purpose machines/Chuck for workpieces/Various tables/Vices/Surface plates/Various blocks/Other peripheral equipment for machine tools
Transportation and cargo-handling machines
Cranes/Fork lift trucks/Hoists/Chain blocks/Winch Lifters/Trucks, dump tracks and trailers/Conveyors and feeders/Other transportation and cargo-handling machines
Electric equipment
Motors/Generators/Power receiving and transforming equipment/Other electric equipment
Steel making equipment
Rolling equipment/Casting machines/Wire drawing machines/Other steel making equipment
Other machines
Various robots/Air conditioning equipment/Compressors/Other machines
Wood working machines
Wood working machines
Tools
Mechanic devices/Cutting tools/Measuring tools/Working tools
Industrial equipment and devices
Labor-saving equipment/Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
Machine parts
Chain and gears/Bearings/Rubber belts/Industrial fasteners/Pumps
Rivets, bolts and nuts
Rivets, bolts and nuts
Steel
Steel
Others
Commercial kitchen equipment/Stationery/Welded wire mesh, and bender working
Machine Tools Auctions
OMDC holds auctions for used machines and tools on a regular basis.
The 209th auction
Preview period： From Friday, November 15 2024 to Thursday, November 28 2024
Ballot open：Friday, November 29 2024
Collection period： FromMonday, December 2 2024 to Friday, December 13 2024
| Number of times | Period | Explanatory notes |
|---|---|---|
| The 207th auction | Preview period : From Friday, May 17 2024 to Thursday, May 30 2024 | |
| Ballot open : Friday, May 31 2024 | ||
| Collection period : Monday, June 3 2024 to Friday, June 14 2024 | ||
| The 208th auction | Preview period : From Friday, August 23 2024 to Thursday, September 5 2024 | |
| Ballot open : Friday, September 6 2024 | ||
| Collection period : Monday, September 9 2024 to Friday, September 20 2024 | ||
| The 209th auction | Preview period : From Friday, November 15 2024 to Thursday, November 28 2024 | Holding schedule |
| Ballot open : Friday, November 29 2024 | ||
| Collection period : Monday, December 2 2024 to Friday, December 13 2024 | ||
| The 210th auction | Preview period : From Friday, February 14 2025 to Thursday, February 27 2025 | In preparation |
| Ballot open : Friday, February 28 2025 | ||
| Collection period : Monday, March 3 2025 to Friday, March 14 2025 |
FAQ about the auctions
What is the auction?
Auctions for used machines and tools are held four times a year at OMDC’s exhibition hall.
More than 2,000 items, including machines and tools, are on display at each auction, and many visitors from not only Osaka but also all over the country come to bid for and purchase these items.
When are the auctions held?
The annual auction schedule is available on the auction information page of our website.
Information on auctions for machines and tools
How can I bid at the auction?
Only auction members can participate in the auction.
Non-members are not allowed to bid at the auction in person.
Please consult auction members with whom you conduct business to make bids.
Note: The auction members are members of OMDC and members of All Japan Machinery Dealers Association.
How should I look for items being auctioned?
- Use the search list on our website.* The list is available only during the preview period.
Auction list - Use the auction list distributed at our exhibition hall.
Please note that the list is in limited supply. - Come in advance to view the auction site.
(*Necessary) Please be sure to check actual items before bidding.
What is the procedure for bidding?
Please make your bid through an auction member after viewing actual items at the auction site.
What amount would be considered a reasonable bid?
Used machines and tools are displayed as they are. Please determine your bid value (in increments of 1,000 yen) in consideration of the state of the machines and of the minimum bid, especially when bidding for machine tools.
Is it possible to test-run machines and tools?
It may not be possible to test-run machines and tools, depending on their state. Please consult with the company with whom you have made your bid.
Are instruction manuals available?
Instruction manuals are not available in most cases.
What is the minimum bid?
You have to make your bid at the minimum bid value or higher.
When can I know the result of my bid?
The company with whom you made your bid will contact you by the afternoon of the closing date.
How should I collect my item?
Collect your item within the specified period.
The company with whom you made your bid must be present when you collect your item.
Exhibition Hall
The total floor space of the communal exhibition halls (#1 and #2) is approximately 4700 m2, including a permanent exhibition area, a free exhibition area, and single item deposit area. The permanent exhibition area is used by OMDC member companies to exhibit their stock products, the free exhibition area is used by machine tool and tool manufacturers for exhibitions, and the single item deposit area is used for storing machine tools, etc. on a one-off basis. The Machine Tools Auctions, one of OMDC’s major events, is held four times a year, attracting many visitors from both Japan and abroad.
Location
Co-Operation secretariat 2-5-10, Honjonishi, Higashiosaka City, Osaka TEL: +81-6-6747-7521, FAX: +81-6-6747-7525
Communal exhibition hall 2-2-38, Honjonaka, Higashiosaka City, Osaka TEL: +81-6-6747-7528