Tsuchiya Holdings
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 1840
- Industry
- Construction
- Category Detail
- Real Estate & Housing
- Prefecture
- Hokkaido
- Establishment Year
- September 1976
- Listing Year
- May 1993
- Official Website
- https://www.tsuchiya.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
Tsuchiya Holdings is a leading construction company based in Hokkaido, founded in 1976, specializing in highly insulated and airtight homes and expanding its custom home business across a wide area.
Current Situation
Tsuchiya Holdings achieved consolidated sales of approximately ¥34.7 billion in the fiscal year ending October 2022, securing stable earnings centered on sustainable energy-efficient homes. Through its group companies, it operates not only in Hokkaido but also in Tohoku, the Tokyo metropolitan area, Hokuriku, and Koshin regions, with custom homes using exterior insulation methods as its strength. In recent years, it has served as the sponsor of Hokkaido REIT Investment Corporation and promoted real estate business. It has established the in-house carpenter training facility 'Tsuchiya Architecture College' and focuses on developing technicians. Under the holding company structure, multiple subsidiaries collaborate in business operations, maintaining regional brand strength. Moving forward, it aims to achieve its medium-term goal of ¥40 billion in sales by further improving quality and environmental performance, promoting digitalization to strengthen competitiveness. It is also actively engaged in sports support and regional contribution activities to enhance corporate value.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Sponsor of Hokkaido REIT Investment Corporation
- Operates a ski team featuring famous ski jumper Noriaki Kasai
- Operates a rare specialized carpenter training facility domestically
- Continues to pursue highly insulated homes suited to local climate since founding
- Established construction company celebrating 50th anniversary
- Focused on carpenter training, successfully developing young technicians
- Sports support activities contribute to regional contributions and brand image improvement
- Specializes in exterior insulation methods with high market share in the region
- Close business collaboration among group companies contributes to efficiency
- Numerous awards in energy-saving home field
- High customer satisfaction from regionally rooted sales
- High number of Long-Life Quality Housing certifications
- Actively addresses environment through large-scale solar power business
- Regional closeness PR through TV and radio program sponsorship
- Recognized as a representative custom home brand in Hokkaido
Hidden Connections
- Ski team activities closely contribute to regional revitalization and corporate branding.
- Major shareholders include Hokuyo Bank and Hokkaido Bank, regional banks in Hokkaido.
- Strength in real estate sales through subsidiary Tsuchiya Home Real Estate.
- Specializes in high-insulation technology for custom homes tailored to cold winter climates in rural areas.
- High quality of in-house technicians differentiates from competitors due to carpenter training facility.
- Transition to holding company structure has strengthened group governance.
- Enhanced recognition through long-term sponsorship of local TV and radio programs.
- Engages in social welfare activities in collaboration with the Normalization Housing Foundation.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Growing demand for energy-saving homes
- New construction demand for addressing rural housing depopulation
- Resolution of labor shortages through carpenter training
- Expansion of renovation market
- Increased demand for high-performance homes due to strengthened environmental regulations
- Improved construction and management efficiency through DX
- Strengthened collaboration with regional financial institutions
- Brand value enhancement through sports support
- Expansion of renewable energy business
- Increased repeat rate through improved customer service quality
- Deepening of niche strategies in custom home market
- Promotion of sustainable construction technologies
Strategic Goals
- Achieve group consolidated sales over ¥40 billion
- Strengthen nationwide expansion of highly insulated and energy-saving homes
- Expand carpenter training facilities and strengthen human resources base
- 30% improvement in construction efficiency through digitalization
- Strengthen funding through collaboration with local financial institutions
- Introduce construction materials contributing to reduced environmental impact
- Expand regional sports and cultural support business
- Secure stable earnings from renewable energy business
- Strengthen CSR toward sustainable society
- Diversify product development and customer services
Business Segments
Home Construction Contracting
- Overview
- Handles everything from design to construction of custom homes on a total contract basis.
- Competitiveness
- Stable orders through regional closeness and high insulation technology
- Customers
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- Home developers
- Local builders
- Construction companies
- Home sales agents
- Products
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- Highly insulated home design and construction
- Seismic and energy-saving construction technology
- Custom home contracted construction
Renovation Services
- Overview
- Renovation business for improving home performance and repairs.
- Competitiveness
- Abundant track record in renovating existing homes
- Customers
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- Existing home owners
- Home management companies
- Real estate management companies
- Products
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- Interior renovations
- Home insulation renovations
- Equipment upgrades
Real Estate Related Services
- Overview
- Provides sales support for residential land and homes.
- Competitiveness
- Regionally focused sales centered on Hokkaido
- Customers
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- Land owners
- Home buyers
- Real estate brokers
- Products
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- Land brokerage
- Detached home sales
- Real estate consulting
Carpenter Training and Human Resource Development
- Overview
- Operates training facilities aimed at developing carpenter technicians.
- Competitiveness
- Rare carpenter training system in the industry
- Customers
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- Group-related construction companies
- Products
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- Tsuchiya Architecture College
- Vocational training programs
Construction Consulting
- Overview
- Provides planning and operational support services related to construction.
- Competitiveness
- Possesses know-how in airtight home design
- Customers
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- Local governments
- Real estate developers
- Architectural design firms
- Products
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- Construction planning support
- Energy-saving design evaluation
- Quality management
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Expertise in highly insulated and airtight home technology
- Brand strength in Hokkaido and surrounding areas
- Technology accumulation through carpenter training facilities
- Group collaboration under holding company structure
- Detailed customer service rooted in the region
- Stable financial base
- Improved corporate image through sports support
- Diverse renovation business expansion
- Unique design centered on exterior insulation methods
- Know-how in home performance and energy-saving fields
- Track record of Long-Life Quality Housing certifications
- Diversified business through multiple subsidiaries
- Customization technology tailored to customer needs
- Stable market share in custom home market
- Strong relationships with regional financial institutions
Competitive Advantages
- Provision of high-performance homes tailored to regional needs in Hokkaido
- Advances in skill succession through rare in-industry carpenter training facility operation
- Comprehensive home services through multiple subsidiaries
- Highly evaluated technology for sustainable and energy-efficient homes
- Deep understanding and strong network in local real estate and construction markets
- Enhanced brand recognition through sports activities (ski team)
- Possible medium- to long-term investments due to stable finances
- Flexible customization in custom home design and construction
- Close collaborative relationships with local financial institutions and partners
- Stable revenue base through diversified business
- Balance of indoor comfort and durability via exterior insulation
- Wide range of custom home-related services from renovations to new builds
- Synergy creation among group subsidiaries
- Thick customer base cultivated through regional closeness
- Corporate culture focused on improving and retaining employee skills
Threats
- Declining demand due to population decrease in housing market
- Profit pressure from rising material costs
- Intense competition with major house manufacturers
- Large impact from economic fluctuations due to regional limitation
- Risks to construction and materials from natural disasters
- Increased compliance costs from changes in construction regulations
- Reduced purchase intent from rising home loan interest rates
- Risk of competitiveness decline from lagging technological innovation
- Construction delays risk from labor shortages
- Sales barriers from insufficient customer understanding of exterior insulation
- Market share capture by new entrants
- Increased compliance burden from strengthened environmental regulations
Innovations
2023: Development of next-generation exterior insulation method
- Overview
- Developed a new exterior insulation method that balances high insulation performance and construction efficiency, and obtained a patent.
- Impact
- 15% reduction in construction costs, 20% improvement in insulation performance
2022: Introduction of digital construction management system
- Overview
- Introduced a system to digitalize and streamline construction site process management.
- Impact
- 25% improvement in work efficiency, error reduction effect
2024: Expansion of ZEH home lineup
- Overview
- Expanded the product lineup of ZEH-compatible custom homes with enhanced energy-saving performance.
- Impact
- Improved environmental certification rate, enhanced customer satisfaction
2021: Enhancement of Tsuchiya Architecture College
- Overview
- Revamped the education programs at the carpenter training facility and introduced the latest technologies.
- Impact
- Improved technician training efficiency, reduced turnover rate
2023: Launch of mega solar power generation business
- Overview
- Began installation and operation of a large-scale solar power facility adjacent to Hokkaido Satoland.
- Impact
- Promotion of renewable energy adoption, reduction in environmental impact
2020: Improvement of Long-Life Quality Housing certification technology
- Overview
- Successfully developed highly durable home structures, increasing certification acquisitions.
- Impact
- Enhanced home value, increased customer peace of mind
2022: Design efficiency improvement through 3D design introduction
- Overview
- Adopted advanced 3D design tools to enhance design accuracy and efficiency.
- Impact
- 30% reduction in design time, reduced errors
2023: Enhancement of customer-facing web information on home performance
- Overview
- Strengthened the online platform to provide easy-to-understand performance information to customers.
- Impact
- Improved customer trust, sales promotion
2021: Promotion of construction waste recycling
- Overview
- Introduced a new system to improve reuse rate of waste materials from construction sites.
- Impact
- Reduced environmental impact, cost savings
2024: Launch of IoT home development project
- Overview
- Started a home development project incorporating smart home technology.
- Impact
- Future product competitiveness enhancement
Sustainability
- Promotion of energy-saving homes
- Expansion of renewable energy utilization
- Promotion of construction waste recycling
- Active participation in regional environmental conservation activities
- Skill succession and job creation through carpenter training
- Environmentally friendly material procurement
- Strengthening of in-house resource and energy-saving systems
- Research and development of sustainable construction technologies
- Promotion of transparency in environmental information for customers
- Environmental education through collaboration with local communities