Komori Press Parts: OEM vs. Compatible vs. Refurbished – Finding the Right Fit for Your Shop

When I took over purchasing for our shop back in 2020, I assumed the parts game was simple. Komori press parts? Buy from Komori. Done. That lasted maybe six months before our controller sat me down and asked why our spare parts budget was tracking 40% above the prior year.

That conversation sent me down a rabbit hole. I learned that there isn't one right answer for how to source press parts. There's the right answer for your shop, based on the kind of work you run, how hard you push your presses, and how much downtime you can stomach.

Here's a framework I've developed after buying Komori press parts for three different kinds of operations over the last 5 years.