MISCO and EIBIC Enter into a Partnership and Exclusive Distribution Agreement for the Japanese Amusement and Pachinko Market
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Sept. 3, 2025) — MISCO (Minneapolis Speaker Company) announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for the amusement and pachinko market in Japan with technology producer, EIBIC Co., Ltd.
EIBIC is a leading provider of display technologies for the amusement and pachinko industry, with one of its most notable offerings being Naked-Eye 3D Displays. MISCO is a leading manufacturer of speakers and audio systems, with expertise in the casino gaming industry.
Background of the new partnership
The purpose of this new partnership is to enhance the player experience in the Japanese amusement industry through innovations in visual and audio systems.
EIBIC President Koji Yagi expressed confidence that the new partnership with MISCO will benefit the Japanese market.
"EIBIC has served the amusement industry for many years, and by utilizing MISCO's audio technology and expertise, we aim to provide an immersive experience for players through an improved audio and visual technology," shared Yagi. "MISCO's audio systems have been shown to significantly improve the sound quality of the pachinko experience and provide users with an experience that they haven't had before."
Akiyoshi Isoi, Managing Director of MISCO Japan, played a crucial role in establishing the partnership between EIBIC and MISCO. Isoi's extensive industry experience has included an advisory role to EIBIC for nearly a decade, giving him the opportunity to become very familiar with the company's ability to introduce innovation to the amusement and pachinko industry.
“MISCO’s audio systems are unmatched in sound quality,” shared Isoi. “The company has developed a strong technical expertise through many years of experience. EIBIC is also a very strong, innovative company, and together, EIBIC and MISCO have the potential to revitalize the industry.”
Preliminary tests with MISCO audio systems in popular pachinko machines have already yielded measurable improvements to the audio quality. Both companies believe that the new audio systems, partnered with EIBIC's display systems, will provide an enhanced player experience in the Japanese market.
Full-scale development and exclusive sales agreement
In 2025, the two companies will begin full-scale audio development for pachinko machines, with a particular focus on speaker unit technology.
"We are confident that MISCO, with over 75 years of experience and its reliability and flexibility in audio technology, will bring innovation to the pachinko machine industry," Yagi said. "In particular, we believe that technological innovation in the field of audio will significantly improve the quality of the pachinko experience and bring a breath of fresh air to the industry as a whole. We also hope that this collaboration will enable EIBIC to provide attractive solutions to more pachinko machine manufacturers and take the industry to the next level."
Future Developments
EIBIC and MISCO are committed to investing in their partnership and fostering innovation in the audio and video sectors of the pachinko machine market. The companies will collaborate to enhance Japan’s amusement industry by continually pursuing technological innovation and offering new experiences to players.
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About EIBIC Co., Ltd.
EIBIC is a company that develops and provides innovative technologies for amusement and pachinko machines, including naked-eye 3D displays. With its advanced technology, the company has established a solid position in the industry. It has shipped more than 1 million displays to date and has a particularly strong.
About MISCO
With over 75 years of experience, MISCO is a pioneer in manufacturing speakers and audio systems for OEM customers worldwide, utilizing its ISO 9001:2015 certified facilities in Minnesota and Asia. MISCO's experience and capabilities enable it to serve a diverse range of industries, including casino gaming, mass transit, medical, military, commercial sound, musical instruments, professional audio, and aerospace. Backed by U.S.-based engineering, world-class manufacturing, a rich legacy, and forward-looking leadership, MISCO stands uniquely positioned to comprehensively support its valued customers worldwide.