ETS Group

Basic Information

Stock Code
253A
Industry
Construction
Category Detail
Construction & Civil Engineering
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
October 2024
Listing Year
October 2024
Official Website
https://ets-group.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

The ETS Group is a holding company of a long-established construction firm founded in 1922 and based in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, engaged in electrical transmission construction and renewable energy businesses.

Current Situation

The ETS Group has expanded to a consolidated sales scale of approximately 50 billion yen, leveraging the transition to a holding company structure and its new listing in 2024. Its core businesses are the construction and maintenance of transmission lines and electrical facility works, securing large domestic and international projects thanks to its high technological capabilities. In the renewable energy sector, it has a track record of large-scale solar megasolar installations and is actively expanding into wind, geothermal, and other diverse fields. DX promotion is a key pillar of its management strategy, utilizing IT to improve construction efficiency and safety management. It also focuses on human resource development, contributing to performance improvement through the training of specialized technicians. Aiming to realize a sustainable society, it seeks to balance the普及 of renewable energy with environmental considerations. In overseas operations, centered on Southeast Asia, it provides technical guidance and construction support for transmission works, establishing a global growth foundation. Moving forward, it will promote technological innovation and diversification strategies to achieve sustainable growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Originates from a transmission works company founded in 1922.
  • Handled Japan's first 1 million volt transmission line construction.
  • Developer of transmission tower raising device 'Enark 160'.
  • One of the first Japanese companies to undertake overseas transmission line works in Southeast Asia.
  • Numerous large-scale construction records for megasolars for renewable energy.
  • Significant improvement in construction safety through DX promotion.
  • Active in specialized technician development, selected as 4th in human capital investment.
  • Transitioned to holding company structure immediately after listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market.
  • Deploys extra-high voltage interconnection works for high-voltage grids domestically and internationally.
  • Entering the growing market of hydrogen station equipment construction.
  • Maintains long-term transaction relationships with major power companies.
  • Holds multiple patents for transmission and distribution-related technologies.
  • Diverse construction orders in communications infrastructure field.
  • Handles electrical equipment works for university hospitals and government offices domestically.
  • Emphasizes safety management with high national qualification holding rate among employees.

Hidden Connections

  • Capital size significantly increased with Tokyo Stock Exchange listing, strengthening group capital.
  • Actively participates in transmission equipment development in Southeast Asian countries, strong in government projects.
  • Proprietary developed tower raising device is expanding share within the industry.
  • Leveraging construction strength in growing renewable energy field to strengthen partnerships with related companies.
  • Building management service know-how builds deep ties with real estate industry.
  • DX Promotion Division is one of the successful digitalization cases in Japan's construction industry.
  • Historic company continuing new business development and sustainable technological innovation.
  • Holding company introduction is part of measures to improve funding and group collaboration efficiency.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing equipment demand accompanying expansion of renewable energy普及.
  • Growing demand for aging power infrastructure renewal.
  • Ongoing improvements in construction efficiency and safety through DX promotion.
  • Innovation in construction methods through new technology development.
  • Expansion of extra-high voltage works demand due to government's decarbonization policies.
  • Increase in domestic and international transmission infrastructure projects.
  • Enhanced response to high-performance battery storage and hydrogen infrastructure.
  • Technological capability improvement through advanced human resource development.
  • Global growth promotion through overseas market development.
  • Customer trust acquisition through continuous quality assurance system.
  • Competitive superiority through strengthened environmental and safety regulation compliance.
  • Response to growing communications infrastructure works market.

Strategic Goals

  • Raise renewable energy-related business sales ratio to over 50%.
  • Improve construction efficiency by 30% compared to current levels through DX.
  • Expand overseas business sales share to over 20% of total.
  • Achieve domestic top 3 market share in extra-high voltage interconnection works.
  • Maximize group synergies through holding company structure.
  • Strengthen information management system and acquire ISO 27001 certification.
  • Develop and thoroughly implement environmentally considerate construction technologies.
  • Improve employee qualification holding rate by 10% from current levels.
  • Enhance community contribution activities to improve CSR evaluation.
  • Continue investment in R&D for new renewable energy technologies.

Business Segments

Transmission Works Business

Overview
Provides integrated construction and maintenance for high-voltage transmission lines and related equipment.
Competitiveness
High-quality construction and technological development capabilities accumulated over many years
Customers
  • Power companies
  • Municipal power transmission departments
  • Major construction companies
  • Transmission equipment management companies
  • Renewable energy operators
  • Industrial power users
Products
  • Overhead transmission line construction
  • Tower raising device development
  • Tower assembly and renovation works
  • Transmission line inspection services
  • Transmission equipment maintenance

Electrical Facility Works Business

Overview
Designs and constructs electrical equipment for various facilities, balancing safety and efficiency.
Competitiveness
Design capabilities and construction management system tailored to diverse needs
Customers
  • Public facility managers
  • Universities and research institutions
  • Hospitals and medical institutions
  • Commercial facility owners
  • Government-related organizations
  • Real estate management companies
Products
  • Substation equipment design and construction
  • Disaster prevention equipment installation
  • Security system construction
  • Communications equipment works
  • Lighting equipment works

Renewable Energy Business

Overview
Supports planning, construction, and operation of diverse renewable energy equipment.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive energy solutions leveraging power transmission technology
Customers
  • Power generation operators
  • Local governments
  • Corporate landowners
  • Land developers
  • Energy-related companies
  • FIT certification holders
Products
  • Industrial megasolar design and construction
  • O&M services
  • Wind, geothermal, biomass works
  • Battery storage system installation
  • Hydrogen station construction

Extra-High Voltage and Interconnection Works Business

Overview
Provides integrated works from high-voltage transmission line construction to power company interconnections.
Competitiveness
Technological expertise and rich experience in interconnection works
Customers
  • New power operators
  • Self-owned generation equipment owners
  • Large factories
  • Power distribution agencies
Products
  • Extra-high voltage overhead line works
  • Underground transmission line works
  • High-voltage interconnection design and construction

Overseas Transmission Business

Overview
Handles overseas transmission line construction and technology transfer, centered on Southeast Asia.
Competitiveness
International transmission works track record and technical guidance capabilities
Customers
  • Southeast Asia transmission operators
  • International development agencies
  • Local power companies
Products
  • Overseas transmission line works
  • Technical guidance and training
  • Tower foundation works support

Building Management and Maintenance Business

Overview
Provides services to support building comfort and safety.
Competitiveness
Response capabilities for a wide variety of facilities
Customers
  • Commercial building owners
  • Condominium management associations
  • Public facility managers
Products
  • Building cleaning services
  • Equipment maintenance management
  • Security monitoring system operation

Information and Communications Works Business

Overview
Specializes in communications infrastructure development to achieve stable operation.
Competitiveness
Service quality enhanced by integration with electrical works know-how
Customers
  • Telecommunications operators
  • Corporations
  • Local governments
Products
  • Telephone line works
  • LAN network construction
  • CATV equipment installation

Disaster Prevention and Security Equipment Business

Overview
Provides safe environments through disaster prevention and security equipment design and construction.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive disaster prevention solutions incorporating the latest technologies
Customers
  • Public facilities
  • Corporations
  • Hospitals
Products
  • Fire alarm equipment
  • Surveillance camera systems
  • Security sensor installation

Technical Training and Human Resource Development Business

Overview
Positions technician development and safety awareness improvement at the center of long-term strategy.
Competitiveness
Human resource development system contributing to performance growth
Customers
  • Group companies
  • Industry affiliates
Products
  • Specialized technical education
  • Safety management training
  • Overseas technical training

Environmentally Responsive Equipment Works

Overview
Contributes to a sustainable society through design and construction of low-environmental impact equipment.
Competitiveness
Strengthened technological capabilities in renewable energy field
Customers
  • Environmental companies
  • Public institutions
Products
  • Storage system works
  • Hydrogen station installation
  • Energy-saving equipment introduction

Equipment Renewal and Renovation Business

Overview
Supports infrastructure stabilization through aging countermeasures and latest equipment introduction.
Competitiveness
High-quality response based on extensive track record and technological accumulation
Customers
  • Existing facility owners
  • Local governments
Products
  • Power equipment renewal works
  • Aging equipment renovation
  • Latest technology introduction support

Project Management Services

Overview
Efficiently manages complex projects to lead to success.
Competitiveness
Appropriate oversight by experienced engineers
Customers
  • Large-scale infrastructure developers
  • Government agencies
Products
  • Construction progress management
  • Quality and safety audits
  • Risk management

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Advanced technological capabilities in transmission works
  • Rich construction track record in renewable energy field
  • Business efficiency improvements through DX promotion
  • Long years of experience in overseas transmission business
  • Risk diversification through diverse business expansion
  • High-level safety management system
  • Robust human resource development for specialized technicians
  • Strong customer base (power companies, etc.)
  • Stable funding capabilities
  • Response capabilities to diverse industry needs
  • Construction capabilities for extra-high voltage interconnections
  • Patent holdings through technological development
  • Coverage of wide renewable energy fields
  • Community contribution activities
  • Group management strengthening through holding company structure

Competitive Advantages

  • Possesses domestically top-class transmission tower raising methods
  • Construction guidance track record in overseas markets centered on Southeast Asia
  • Integrated contracting system from transmission line construction to interconnection works
  • Fusion of renewable energy technology and construction know-how
  • Improved construction efficiency and safety through DX utilization
  • Broad proposal capabilities to diverse customer segments
  • Stable revenue securing through high-quality building management services
  • Differentiation through specialized technology in extra-high voltage interconnections
  • Quality assurance system by specialized qualified personnel
  • O&M services enabling long-term stable operation
  • Advanced deployment of environmentally considerate equipment works
  • Business foundation supporting sustainable society realization
  • Strength in human resource development through technical training
  • Superior large-scale project management capabilities
  • Maximization of synergies among group companies

Threats

  • Impact on orders from fluctuations in power infrastructure investment
  • Price decline pressure from intensifying market competition
  • Risks from changes in renewable energy policies
  • Possibility of difficulty keeping up with pace of technological innovation
  • Political and economic risks in overseas business
  • Construction capacity constraints due to labor shortages
  • Delays or damages in construction from natural disasters
  • Cost increases from strengthened legal regulations
  • Emergence of foreign competitors
  • Increasing burden of environmental regulation compliance
  • Risk of rising material prices
  • Expansion of cybersecurity threats

Innovations

2024: Transition to Holding Company Structure and Tokyo Stock Exchange Listing

Overview
Established ETS Group Co., Ltd. and transitioned to holding company structure, strengthening capital efficiency and business management.
Impact
Achieved management efficiency and improved funding capabilities.

2023: Establishment of DX Promotion Division

Overview
Launched a dedicated organization to promote digital transformation at construction sites.
Impact
Succeeded in improving construction efficiency and strengthening safety management.

2022: Patent Acquisition for Tower Raising Device 'Enark 160'

Overview
Acquired patent for raising device technology for 275-500kV transmission lines and deployed as proprietary technology.
Impact
Achieved shortened construction periods and improved safety.

2021: Increase in Orders for Large-Scale Solar Power Plant Works

Overview
Strengthened collaboration with major EPC operators in design and construction of 30MW-scale solar projects.
Impact
Drove sales growth in renewable energy business.

2020: Signing of Overseas Transmission Line Technical Guidance Contracts

Overview
Expanded transmission line works technical guidance centered on Myanmar, including local technician training.
Impact
Established stable order base for overseas business.

Sustainability

  • Active expansion into renewable energy field
  • Development and application of low-environmental impact methods for transmission equipment
  • Introduction of energy-saving construction processes
  • Job creation and human resource development strengthening for local communities
  • Thorough promotion of environmental education and safety training
  • Promotion of equipment longevity through O&M services
  • Construction of environmentally responsive battery storage and hydrogen stations
  • Employee health management and work-life balance support
  • Strengthening environmental and social considerations in supply chain
  • Waste reduction and material optimization through DX