Moriya Shokai

Basic Information

Stock Code
1798
Industry
Construction
Category Detail
Construction & Civil Engineering
Prefecture
Nagano Prefecture
Establishment Year
August 1955
Listing Year
October 1994
Official Website
http://www.moriya-s.co.jp/
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Overview

Moriya Shokai is a comprehensive construction company established in 1955 and based in Nagano Prefecture, with strengths in regionally focused civil engineering and construction projects, and is advancing expansion into the Tokyo metropolitan area and Chubu region.

Current Situation

Moriya Shokai recorded consolidated sales of 31.4 billion yen in the fiscal year ended March 2015, establishing a stable revenue base. In the construction industry, it conducts regionally focused business operations, primarily performing civil engineering and construction works centered on Nagano Prefecture and the Joetsu area of Niigata Prefecture. By introducing the latest technologies, it promotes efficient construction management and quality improvement. The group as a whole has been selected for a Ministry of the Environment model project and is working on the development and dissemination of environmentally considerate construction methods. With paid-in capital exceeding 1.7 billion yen and 285 employees, despite being a mid-sized company, it is expanding its business scale through sales expansion into the Tokyo metropolitan area and Chubu region. In response to intensifying competition with competitors, it focuses on strengthening technological capabilities and responding to customer needs. It aims for sustainable management by enhancing collaboration with local communities and safety measures. In the future, it is expected to maintain its growth trajectory through diversification of its revenue base and development of new businesses.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Moriya Shokai is a company with a long history founded in 1916
  • Deploys regionally focused construction centered on Nagano Prefecture
  • Has a track record of being selected for a Ministry of the Environment model project
  • Has expanded sales areas to the Joetsu region
  • Employee stock ownership association owns certain shares and participates in management
  • Also engages in construction materials sales as part of its business
  • Focusing efforts on advancing into the Tokyo metropolitan area and Chubu region
  • Abundant public works track record serving as a pillar of stable revenue
  • Provides unique seismic reinforcement services
  • Also operates unit house business to meet temporary housing needs
  • Advancing trial introduction of AI-utilizing construction management
  • Stable company with capital exceeding 1.7 billion yen
  • Mid-sized with 285 employees but efficient organizational operations
  • Established in 1955 with a traditional founding year
  • Established Tokyo sales office in 1966, laying the foundation for metropolitan area expansion

Hidden Connections

  • Secures large-scale projects through collaboration with local small and medium construction companies
  • Contributes to national environmental policies through Ministry of the Environment model project selection
  • High employee management participation awareness due to establishment of employee stock ownership association
  • Achieved entry into new markets through acquisition of unit house-related company
  • Serves as a bridge providing trust of regional base companies to customers in Tokyo metropolitan area and Chubu region
  • Initial business expansion accelerated by opening Matsumoto and Tokyo branches
  • Significantly contributed to regional water supply and sewage普及 works
  • Long-standing track record in civil engineering business in Joetsu area of Niigata Prefecture

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Sales expansion into Tokyo metropolitan area and Chubu region and increase in new orders
  • Technological innovation and expanded adoption of environmentally considerate methods
  • Growth and market development in unit house business
  • Stable demand and long-term contracts in regional public works
  • New demand from promoting introduction of energy-saving equipment
  • Advancing efficiency through AI utilization in construction management
  • Diversification of construction materials sales and customer base expansion
  • Increasing demand for seismic reinforcement works
  • Ongoing orders based on trust from regional closeness
  • Leveraging technological superiority amid strengthened administrative and environmental regulations

Strategic Goals

  • Increase sales ratio in Tokyo metropolitan area and Chubu region to over 30%
  • Standardize environmentally considerate methods and deploy company-wide
  • Raise unit house business to 20% of group sales
  • Improve annual public works order rate by 5%
  • Fully introduce digitalization in construction management to improve productivity by 30%
  • Reduce environmental impact by 20% through sustainable construction operations
  • Improve employee stock ownership participation rate and deepen management involvement
  • Strengthen new customer acquisition and collaboration with small and medium construction companies
  • Strengthen disaster response capabilities and deploy regional disaster prevention solutions
  • Maintain local job creation and improve employee retention rate

Business Segments

Public Civil Engineering Works

Overview
Receives public infrastructure projects from local governments and the national government to build safe and sustainable social infrastructure.
Competitiveness
Long track record and trust in regional infrastructure development.
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
  • Waterworks and Sewerage Bureaus
  • Road Administrations
  • Public Works Development Companies
  • Urban Development Companies
Products
  • Road paving
  • Bridge construction
  • Water supply and sewage equipment installation
  • River dredging
  • Soil remediation works

Residential Construction Works

Overview
Provides a wide range of residential construction services from new builds to renovations, creating comfortable living environments.
Competitiveness
High level of residential construction technology adapted to regional characteristics.
Customers
  • Individual home owners
  • Home sales companies
  • Real estate developers
  • Remodeling companies
Products
  • Single-family home construction
  • Remodeling execution
  • Seismic reinforcement works
  • Solar equipment installation

Commercial and Multi-Family Housing Construction

Overview
Designs and constructs high-quality multi-family housing and commercial facilities, contributing to regional urban development.
Competitiveness
Stable quality control system and construction technology.
Customers
  • Developers
  • Real estate investment companies
  • Management companies
Products
  • Apartment construction
  • Commercial facility design and construction
  • Rental housing construction

Construction Materials Sales

Overview
Stably supplies diverse construction materials to promptly meet on-site needs.
Competitiveness
Highly rated for quality control and supply capacity.
Customers
  • Construction companies
  • Contractors
  • Sole proprietors
  • Materials stores
Products
  • Concrete
  • Steel materials
  • Timber
  • Soil and stone

Energy-Related Works

Overview
Provides works and services in the environmental energy field, contributing to the promotion of renewable energy.
Competitiveness
Technological strength from experience in Ministry of the Environment model projects.
Customers
  • Home owners
  • Environmental businesses
  • Government agencies
Products
  • Solar power installation
  • Storage battery systems
  • Energy-saving methods

Disaster Prevention and Environmental Equipment Works

Overview
Specializes in disaster prevention-related works and environmental countermeasures to improve regional safety.
Competitiveness
Abundant track record with regionally focused construction services.
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Residential management companies
  • Infrastructure operators
Products
  • Seismic reinforcement
  • Embankment reinforcement
  • Environmental purification equipment

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Strong regionally focused customer base
  • Broad technological capabilities as a comprehensive construction company
  • High technological capabilities selected for Ministry of the Environment model project
  • Stable financial base with 1.7 billion yen in capital
  • Abundant public works track record and reliability
  • Active sales expansion into Tokyo metropolitan area and Chubu region
  • Strengthened collaboration with specialized industry associations
  • Supply capacity for diverse construction materials
  • Focus on safety measures such as seismic reinforcement
  • Extensive business spanning construction and civil engineering

Competitive Advantages

  • Strong regional brand built over many years centered on Nagano Prefecture
  • Comprehensive diverse construction technologies and quality control systems
  • Promotion and track record of environmentally considerate construction methods
  • Expansion into new unit house sales business
  • Broad customer base covering both public and private sectors
  • Ability to handle long-term projects due to stable financial base
  • Order acquisition strength from abundant local networks
  • Technological superiority from Ministry of the Environment model project selection
  • Revenue stabilization across diverse business segments
  • Access to emerging markets through active market expansion
  • Integrated system from construction to materials supply
  • Strong partnerships with local communities
  • Construction capabilities balancing safety and quality
  • High employee management participation awareness through employee stock ownership
  • Continuous investment attitude toward introducing latest technologies

Threats

  • Risk of construction delays due to labor shortages in the construction industry
  • Intense price competition with competitors
  • Impact of natural disasters on construction plans
  • Possibility of government public works budget cuts
  • Cost increases from rising construction material prices
  • Costs for method changes due to strengthened environmental regulations
  • Risk of construction stagnation during novel infectious disease outbreaks
  • Demand decline due to regional economic fluctuations
  • Low orders due to lack of recognition in Tokyo metropolitan area and Chubu region
  • Decline in competitiveness from delays in technological innovation
  • Growth slowdown due to long-term market maturity

Innovations

2024: Development of environmentally considerate construction methods selected for Ministry of the Environment model project

Overview
Selected for a Ministry of the Environment model project for developing construction methods that reduce environmental impact.
Impact
Contributes to regional environmental conservation and construction efficiency improvement

2023: Expansion of unit house business through new acquisition

Overview
Acquired a unit house company for temporary housing, expanding business areas.
Impact
Succeeded in sales growth and new customer development

2022: Trial introduction of AI for construction site management

Overview
Began AI-based construction management at some sites for work efficiency and safety monitoring.
Impact
Reduced construction errors and improved labor productivity

2021: Strengthening environmental response business through solar equipment construction and sales

Overview
Expanded sales of residential solar power systems in the renewable energy field.
Impact
Achieved revenue diversification and environmental contributions

Sustainability

  • Promoting recycling of construction waste for regional environmental conservation
  • Actively introducing and constructing energy-saving equipment
  • Implementing ecosystem protection measures in civil engineering works
  • Adopting construction management technologies aimed at reducing environmental impact
  • Conducting environmental education programs for employees