ABOUT US

ABOUT US

Combining precision and flexibility to deliver optimal solutions
Expanding trust across Japan and beyond.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

STRUCTURAL STEEL PRO­FESSIONAL.

As specialists in structural steel construction.

COLABO provides comprehensive services spanning steel detailing, design support, and project management. Working at the intersection of designers, general contractors, fabricators, and construction sites, we organize information and drive projects forward across multiple stakeholders. With millimeter-level precision and a deep understanding of on-site requirements, we bring together technical accuracy and coordination expertise to successfully deliver even the most complex structural steel projects.

IMAGINE A HAPPY FACE

IMAGINE
A HAPPY FACE

Imagine the smiles we make possible.

For our clients, our colleagues, and ourselves—
We strive to make it real.

  • ( 01 ) Understand the needs of others
  • ( 02 ) Offer support to those in need and speak up when necessary
  • ( 03 ) Act proactively in all situations
  • ( 04 ) Make decisions in good faith
  • ( 05 ) Maintain sincerity
  • ( 06 ) Be a reliable and trusted professional
  • ( 07 ) Take initiative, pursue excellence, and stay engaged
  • ( 08 ) Act with foresight to prevent potential risks

CEO MESSAGE

CEO MESSAGE

Drawings drive construction.
Your ambition drives the industry forward.

Skyscrapers and stadiums—massive structures built on steel frameworks. At COLABO, we produce the drawings that make these structures possible. On construction sites, drawings serve as the starting point for every process—the common language shared by everyone involved. When drawings stop, construction stops. Our mission is to eliminate uncertainty on site and ensure projects move forward efficiently and reliably.

Since our founding, one belief has always been firmly determined: We want people to feel glad they encountered COLABO on their journey. Guided by that belief, we regularly visit construction sites, gathering insights that can only be obtained on site and using them to continuously refine our proposals. Rather than simply producing drawings as requested, we work closely with our clients to identify better ways to carry each project forward. Through this process of improvement, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner to our clients. Today, we are involved in structural steel projects totaling around 80,000 tons annually, and our revenue has grown to over 1 billion yen. With this foundation, achieving 3 billion or 5 billion yen in revenue is no longer out of reach.

However, more important than simply growing in scale is maintaining an environment where people are empowered to take on challenges. Your ambition to take on new challenges can shape not only the future of COLABO, but also the future of the construction industry. Technical skills can always be learned later; what truly matters is the ability to envision the satisfaction of others and the sense of ownership that comes from knowing you are driving the project forward.

Work must be enjoyable to be meaningful. That’s why we encourage everyone to move forward together, bringing others along and sharing challenges rather than facing them alone. We genuinely look forward to meeting colleagues who are willing to step forward and make an impact.

KOHEI KOSHIMAE
CEO

Executive team

CEO KOHEI KOSHIMAE

After graduating from high school, he gained experience at a structural steel design company while developing his engineering skills at a technical school at night.
He then joined the construction division of a major trading company, where he built his expertise in large-scale construction projects.
At the age of 31, he founded his own company and incorporated it the following year. Over the next decade, he built the company into an organization with annual revenue exceeding 1 billion yen.

Executive Officer YOSHIYA KURAMOTO

He began his career at a steel fabrication plant before joining COLABO mid-career.
Currently serving as Executive Officer, he leads the division overseeing the full process from design through on-site delivery. As a hands-on manager, he directs complex projects while also dedicating effort to mentoring young engineers and developing internal training programs.

Senior Managing Director YUKIKO YANAGITAI

After graduating from a technical college, she worked at several steel fabrication plants, handling drawing operations and building practical experience on site.
She then gained further expertise at leading steel fabricators and design firms before co-founding the company with Mr. Koshimae.
Currently serving as Senior Managing Director, her main focus is to oversee the technical division and play a central role in both employee development and business growth.

Director KOICHI FUJIMURA

After graduating from university, he began his career at a foreign pharmaceutical company and later expanded his experience to a major beverage manufacturer. He has held management positions in sales, human resources and general affairs, overseeing organizational operations.
Holding multiple professional qualifications, including Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist as well as Labor and Social Security Attorney— he manages key administrative functions and ensures all operations run effectively.

COMPANY DATA

Company Name:

COLABO Co., Ltd.

Construction License:

Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Permit (General-2) No. 144653

Established:

September 2015

Capital:

50,000,000 JPY

Board Members:
CEO
KOHEI KOSHIMAE
Executive Officer
YOSHIYA KURAMOTO
Senior Managing Director
YUKIKO YANAGITAI
Director
KOICHI FUJIMURA
Director
MINEYUKI ABE
Head Office:
Daiichi Building 4F A, 1-7-3 Hamamatsucho, Minato-kuTokyo 105-0013 Japan
TEL: +81-3-6441-0220 / FAX: +81-3-6441-0224

Primary Banks:

Resona Bank
Mizuho Bank
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank
Sawayaka Shinkin Bank
Shoko Chukin Bank

Number of employees:

Japan: 24
Dalian: 18
Ho Chi Minh City: 25

Business Activities:
  • Structural steel detailing
  • 3D modeling and full-scale drawings
  • Fabrication oversight and on-site management
Software applications:

REAL4 (11 licenses)
Tekla Structures (2 licenses)
Revit 2018 (3 licenses)
FAST Hybrid (1 license)
AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT
3ds Max Design
Navisworks Simulate

Production capacity:

Monthly: 3,000 tons
Annual: approx. 40,000 tons

Qualifications:

First-class Registered Architect (2)
Second-class Registered Architect
First-class Construction Management Engineer
First-class Steel Structure Fabrication Management Engineer (9)
Second-class Steel Structure Fabrication Management Engineer
Structural Steel Fabrication Inspector (1)
First-class Welding Management Engineer

Languages:

Japanese / English / Chinese / Vietnamese

OUR JOURNEY

2014

January:
Founded COLABO Japan as a sole proprietorship.
Opened first overseas office in China – Konglanbo (Dalian)
May:
Adopted REAL4, a dedicated CAD system for steel construction

2015

January:
Opened office in Shibuya, Tokyo (2 employees).
June:
Adopted Autodesk Revit.
September:
Established COLABO Co., Ltd.

2016

February:
Obtained General Construction Business License (Tokyo Metropolitan Government).
April:
Relocated head office to Azabudai (7 employees).
May:
Tekla Structures adopted at Konglanbo (Dalian office).

2017

January:
Certified for the Management Capability Improvement Plan (Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism).
March:
Selected for the 2016 Supplementary Innovative Manufacturing, Commerce, and Service Development Support Subsidy (National Federation of Small Business Associations).
April:
Joined the Healthy Business Declaration (Tokyo Branch, Japan Health Insurance Association).

2018

February:
Trademark registration approved (Japan Patent Office).
September:
Approved for the Business Innovation Plan (Tokyo Metropolitan Government).

2019

May:
Relocated head office to Kojimachi (15 employees).
July:
Opened second overseas office in Vietnam – Saigon Colabo.

2024

January:
Relocated head office to Hamamatsucho (19 employees).

OFFICES

Tokyo Head Office:

1-7-3 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0013 Japan
TEL: +81-3-6441-0220 / FAX: +81-3-6441-0224

China Office:

Konglanbo (Dalian) Information Technology Co., Ltd.
44F, Tian’an International Building, 03-04 Zhongshan Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
Tel: +86-411-8276-6211

Vietnam Office:

SAIGON COLABO CO.,LTD
06 Nguyen Trung Truc, Phuong 5 Quan Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
TEL: 028-2208-0719

RECRUIT

Strong Lines.
Open Minds.
Reliable technology. An open mindset.

As we look toward the next 30 years,
we are committed to growing together with our clients.
Join us to develop your skills and advance your career in a company that evolves with its partners.
We welcome applications from both experienced professionals and those new to the architectural industry.