Key Takeaways
- MISUMI Group Inc. entered into a business agreement with Oishii Farm Corporation on March 16, 2026, to support the U.S. vertical farming company's advanced strawberry production systems.
- The partnership leverages MISUMI's subsidiary Fictiv, Inc., acquired in June 2025, to supply mechanical components to Oishii's Ametalas Farm in the United States.
- Oishii operates indoor vertical farms in Japan and the United States, using AI and robotics to control temperature, humidity, lighting, and airflow while enabling automated harvesting.
- MISUMI serves more than 323,000 companies worldwide as of March 2025, providing mechanical components and related products to the manufacturing industry.
MISUMI Strengthens Digital Manufacturing Capabilities
MISUMI Group Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, announced its strategic business agreement with New Jersey-based Oishii Farm Corporation, a vertical farming company specializing in premium strawberries. The partnership reflects MISUMI's commitment to expanding into high-growth industries through digital manufacturing technologies.
Through its U.S.-based subsidiary Fictiv, Inc., MISUMI will supply mechanical components to support Oishii's advanced vertical farming operations. Fictiv operates four global manufacturing centers across India, Mexico, China, and the United States, having delivered more than 40 million prototype and commercial parts to date.
Oishii's Advanced Agricultural Technology
Founded in May 2017 by Co-Founder and CEO Hiroki Koga, Oishii integrates agricultural technologies with digital systems and robotics. The company precisely controls environmental conditions using AI and robotics while enabling automated harvesting processes across its facilities in Japan and the United States.
