Gifu Zohen

Basic Information

Stock Code
1438
Industry
Construction
Category Detail
Construction & Civil Engineering
Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture
Establishment Year
January 1966
Listing Year
November 2016
Official Website
https://www.gifu-zohen.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Gifu Zohen is a listed company in the landscaping and construction industry founded in 1966, and as Japan's only publicly listed landscaping specialist, it develops landscaping design, construction, and maintenance management.

Current Situation

As of 2023, Gifu Zohen has sales of approximately ¥4 billion and a stable revenue base. Its core landscaping construction business handles a wide range of projects centered on garden greening for public facilities and homes in Japan, establishing a solid position in the industry. Through a business alliance with Sekisui House, it is accelerating business expansion in the housing sector and enhancing its landscaping technology and management expertise. It employs many certified technicians and promotes environmental consideration through the implementation of new greening technologies such as rooftop and wall greening. It also focuses on CSR activities such as forest creation for regional social contributions and strengthens its sustainability efforts. In the future, it aims to increase its sales ratio in the Kanto region and expand the market, focusing on investments and technological innovation in sustainable landscaping works. The listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market in 2022 has strengthened its fundraising capabilities, and it is deploying medium- to long-term strategies for stable growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Japan's only publicly listed company specializing in landscaping.
  • Wide construction track record in both public and residential sectors.
  • One of the few landscaping companies with a business alliance with Sekisui House.
  • Technical group with 20 first-class landscaping construction management technicians.
  • Numerous large-scale achievements such as greening of JR Gifu Station plaza.
  • Active in technological innovation for rooftop and wall greening.
  • Long-term continuation of forest creation activities through CSR.
  • Listed on both Nagoya and Tokyo Stock Exchanges.
  • Traditional company with long history founded in 1927.
  • Originating from Gifu Prefecture but accelerating nationwide expansion.
  • Wholly owned subsidiary Keishokan with base in Osaka City.
  • Handles many public space greening projects.
  • Received awards such as from the Minister of the Environment and public recognition.
  • Evaluated as a technological leader in the landscaping industry.
  • Diverse CSR activities in collaboration with local communities.

Hidden Connections

  • Sekisui House is the lead shareholder with deep ties to residential construction.
  • Historical connection to legendary landscaper Uejiro Ogawa.
  • Strong trust relationships with many municipalities through public planting works.
  • Expanding business area in Kansai region through Osaka subsidiary Keishokan.
  • Active in promoting acquisition of landscaping-related qualifications within the industry.
  • Links CSR forest creation to local industry revitalization.
  • Rare dual listing on Nagoya and Tokyo Stock Exchanges.
  • Business locations dispersed across Tokai, Kanto, and Kansai regions for strong regional response.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Sales growth through expansion in Kanto region business
  • Housing market development through strengthened alliance with Sekisui House
  • Increasing greening demand from stricter environmental regulations
  • Improved construction efficiency and quality through ICT utilization
  • Focus on sustainable greening technology
  • Increase in local government greening regeneration projects
  • Enhanced brand value through collaboration with local communities
  • Strengthened cultivation and retention support for certified technicians
  • Promotion of total solutions through civil engineering collaboration
  • Labor-saving and advanced construction through introduction of new technologies

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve sales exceeding ¥5 billion
  • Increase Kanto region sales ratio to over 40%
  • Become top company in low-environmental-impact greening technology
  • Coexist with local communities through sustainability activities
  • 50% improvement in construction management efficiency through ICT introduction
  • Nationwide expansion of collaborative business with Sekisui House
  • Establish technology succession through strengthened young technician cultivation
  • Market expansion through diversification of products and services
  • Expansion of designated management contracts for parks and public facilities
  • Maximize social evaluation through CSR activities such as forest creation

Business Segments

Public Facility Greening

Overview
Provides environmentally considerate landscaping construction and management for local governments and national parks.
Competitiveness
High technological capability and reliability from numerous licenses and permits
Customers
  • Municipalities
  • Local public entities
  • National park managers
  • Urban planning offices
Products
  • Park landscaping construction
  • Greenspace maintenance and management
  • Designated manager operations

Residential Landscaping and Exteriors

Overview
Specializes in general landscaping works with strength in the housing sector through alliance with Sekisui House.
Competitiveness
Strong business alliance with housing manufacturers
Customers
  • Housing construction companies
  • Homebuilders
  • General customers
  • Real estate developers
Products
  • Garden design and construction
  • Exterior works
  • Rooftop and wall greening

Commercial Facility Greening

Overview
Specializes in greening design and maintenance for commercial facilities and offices.
Competitiveness
Track record in diverse commercial facility projects
Customers
  • Hotels
  • Shopping centers
  • Office building management companies
  • Commercial facility operators
Products
  • Store greening construction
  • Landscape design
  • Design supervision

Civil Engineering Foundation Works

Overview
Provides services to undertake civil engineering works for landscaping construction foundations in one package.
Competitiveness
Total solutions through collaboration with construction
Customers
  • Construction companies
  • General contractors
  • Civil engineering contractors
Products
  • Foundation development works
  • Scaffolding and earthworks
  • Exterior civil engineering

Horticultural Materials Sales

Overview
Engages in sales of materials for landscaping and agriculture.
Competitiveness
Local focus and diverse material selection
Customers
  • Landscaping companies
  • Farmers
  • Public facility managers
Products
  • Tree seedlings
  • Soil improvement materials
  • Greening materials

Maintenance Services

Overview
Provides regular maintenance services for gardens and greenspaces.
Competitiveness
High-quality response by numerous certified technicians
Customers
  • Corporate facilities
  • Residential management associations
  • Public facility managers
Products
  • Regular pruning
  • Pest and disease management
  • Greenspace preservation

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Only publicly listed company specializing in landscaping
  • High-quality construction by highly certified technicians
  • Strong alliance with Sekisui House
  • Diverse track record in public and residential projects
  • Local focus and wide sales network
  • Expertise in environmentally considerate greening
  • Stable financial base
  • Extensive experience in designated manager operations
  • Comprehensive construction capabilities from landscaping to civil engineering
  • Social recognition through CSR activities

Competitive Advantages

  • Nationwide landscaping service provision capability
  • Fundraising strength from industry's first listing
  • Numerous first-class landscaping construction management technicians
  • Environmentally friendly rooftop and wall greening technology
  • Strategic business alliance with Sekisui House
  • Experience and track record in entrusted management of public facilities
  • Total solutions for diverse landscaping works
  • Superiority in housing sector through business alliances
  • Capability to address region-specific greening needs
  • Balance of technological innovation and CSR activities

Threats

  • Decrease in construction demand due to economic fluctuations
  • Competitors' technological innovations and price competition
  • Risk of reduced orders from cuts in public investment
  • Delays and cost increases from natural disasters
  • Rising construction costs from stricter environmental regulations
  • Labor shortages and difficulties in securing technicians
  • Changes in planting environments due to climate change
  • Risk of price fluctuations in raw materials and supplies
  • Need to respond to diversifying market needs
  • Barriers to entry into new markets

Innovations

2022: Listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market

Overview
Built foundation for business expansion by strengthening fundraising capabilities.
Impact
Capital enhancement expands Kanto region business and increases sales.

2020: Strategic business alliance with Sekisui House begins

Overview
Strengthens collaboration in residential landscaping construction, promoting new customer acquisition.
Impact
Grew sales in residential landscaping sector fourfold.

2021: Introduction of environmentally friendly rooftop and wall greening technology

Overview
Implemented new greening technology aimed at energy savings and reduced environmental impact.
Impact
Increased acquisition of municipal and corporate projects.

2023: ICT utilization for construction management efficiency

Overview
Advances IT in construction sites, promoting quality improvement and cost reduction.
Impact
Achieved over 20% improvement in work efficiency.

2024: Expansion of CSR forest creation activities

Overview
Expands and continues corporate-collaborative forest preservation projects.
Impact
Contributes to regional contributions and brand image enhancement.

Sustainability

  • Forest creation activities in collaboration with companies
  • Promotion of greening methods aimed at reducing environmental impact
  • Participation in regional greening projects centered on CSR
  • Urban environmental improvement through rooftop and wall greening
  • Formulation of construction plans considering natural environment preservation
  • Development of construction technologies contributing to energy savings and CO2 reduction
  • Active involvement in maintaining local ecosystems
  • Strengthening environmental education for employees