Nissui Con

Basic Information

Stock Code
261A
Industry
Services
Category Detail
Real Estate & Housing
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
May 1959
Listing Year
October 2024
Official Website
https://www.nissuicon.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Nissui Con is a leading player in the construction consulting industry, founded in 1959 and centered on water supply and sewage systems, demonstrating strengths in basin flood control and river modification as a water consulting firm.

Current Situation

Nissui Con recorded net sales of 23.5 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 2.2 billion yen for the fiscal year ending December 2024, maintaining solid performance centered on water supply/sewage and river divisions. In its core water supply and sewage field, it leverages its technological expertise to contribute to water infrastructure development both domestically and internationally, actively expanding overseas operations including in Vietnam. In recent years, it has focused on basin flood control projects and reducing environmental impact, strengthening responses to social challenges. In the long term, it promotes sustainable water resource management and environmental technology R&D, accelerating market valuation improvement and growth strategies following its listing in 2030. Learning from the 2019 naming suspension by some local governments, it strives to enhance quality management and restore customer trust. The company collaborates with affiliates to offer multifaceted advanced technical services, addressing increasingly diverse public infrastructure needs. Furthermore, from an ESG perspective, it actively engages in water environment conservation and regional collaboration.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Established in 1959, a veteran in water supply and sewage consulting
  • Pioneer in domestic Tamiflu water quality analysis systems
  • Active in water infrastructure surveys on Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island
  • History of naming suspension by Nagaokakyo City in 2019
  • Headquarters in Nishi-Shinjuku Square Tower
  • Recognized as a major domestic player in water supply and sewage fields
  • Provides broad water environment technologies in collaboration with affiliates
  • Strong technological capabilities in river embankment modification and flood control planning
  • Environmental impact assessment is a key business area
  • Consolidated employees exceed 700, mid-sized in consulting industry
  • Pharmaceutical residue analysis technology highly evaluated in the industry
  • Focus on improving price negotiation power in public projects
  • Expert in countermeasures for aging water supply and sewage infrastructure
  • Track record in public infrastructure projects domestically and internationally
  • Equipped with engineer education and training systems

Hidden Connections

  • Overseas business expansion through collaborations with Kobe Steel Group and Kobe City, etc.
  • Business expansion in Indonesia via affiliate PT.DACREA
  • Participates in many MLIT-commissioned basin water infrastructure survey projects
  • Strengthened quality management system following naming suspension by Kyoto's Nagaokakyo City
  • Close industry networks with Nippon Chutetsukan, Oyo Corporation, etc.
  • Sustainable water infrastructure support on Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island
  • Numerous joint research projects with academic institutions on environmental conservation technologies
  • Deep relationships through operational support for water supply and sewage with local governments

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand for domestic aging water supply and sewage pipe renewals
  • Expanding needs for advanced water purification and sewage treatment
  • Growing demand for basin flood control technologies amid floods and extreme weather
  • Expansion of survey and analysis operations due to strengthened environmental regulations
  • Market development for water infrastructure in Asia
  • Promotion of ICT utilization in water quality monitoring and environmental monitoring
  • Rising importance of disaster prevention and mitigation technologies
  • Demand for strengthened environmental businesses amid expanding ESG investments
  • Synergy creation through collaboration with affiliates
  • Increasing international cooperation projects and technology exports

Strategic Goals

  • Expand water supply and sewage business sales to over ¥15 billion
  • Expand domestic share in basin flood control technology and promote overseas deployment
  • Advance environmental analysis technology and develop new fields
  • Nationwide rollout of water quality monitoring services utilizing ICT/AI
  • Strengthen regionally rooted services and expand customer base
  • Contribute to international standardization of sustainable water infrastructure technologies
  • Establish brand as a high-ESG evaluation company
  • Aggressively develop new overseas markets and strengthen local partnerships
  • Enhance quality management system and maximize customer trust
  • Expand human resource development programs for technology succession

Business Segments

For Water Supply & Sewage Operators

Overview
Provides comprehensive design and maintenance planning for water supply and sewage operators, supporting efficient public infrastructure operations.
Competitiveness
Strength in technology and track record cultivated over many years in water supply and sewage fields.
Customers
  • Local Government Water & Sewage Departments
  • Waterworks Headquarters
  • Pipeline Maintenance Companies
  • Water Treatment Facility Managers
  • Environmental Conservation Groups
Products
  • Water Purification Plant Design Services
  • Sewage Treatment Facility Planning
  • Water Quality Testing & Analysis
  • Aging Pipeline Diagnostics
  • Disaster Prevention & Emergency Response Planning

For River & Basin Administrative Agencies

Overview
Offers a wide range of technical services from planning to environmental assessment for river and flood control administrative agencies.
Competitiveness
Proposal capabilities combining advanced hydrological analysis technology with regional characteristics.
Customers
  • MLIT River Division
  • Local Government River Management Departments
  • Disaster Prevention Divisions
  • Environmental Protection Groups
Products
  • River Modification Planning
  • Flood Control Design
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Basin Monitoring
  • Flood Risk Management

For Environmental Analysis & Survey Companies

Overview
Provides high-quality analysis technology and consulting to specialized environmental analysis organizations, supporting reliable data generation.
Competitiveness
Development and track record in specialized analysis technologies including Tamiflu.
Customers
  • Environmental Survey Organizations
  • Analysis Labs
  • Research Institutions
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
Products
  • Quantitative Water Quality Analysis
  • Pharmaceutical Residue Analysis
  • Soil Contamination Surveys
  • Testing & Evaluation
  • Technical Consulting

For Construction & Plant Companies

Overview
Provides design support and environmental compliance consulting to construction and plant companies, promoting improved reliability.
Competitiveness
Unique design methods emphasizing environment and safety.
Customers
  • Construction Contractors
  • Plant Equipment Manufacturers
  • Engineering Firms
  • Maintenance Service Providers
Products
  • Plant Design Support
  • Environmentally Considerate Equipment Design
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Technical Consulting
  • Construction Quality Management

For Overseas Public Project Entities

Overview
Provides planning, surveys, and technical human resource development support for water resource infrastructure to overseas public project entities.
Competitiveness
Abundant track record in overseas expansion and technical networks.
Customers
  • Southeast Asian Government Agencies
  • International Cooperation Organizations
  • Infrastructure Development Companies
Products
  • Water Resource Management Surveys
  • Infrastructure Development Support
  • Technical Training
  • Project Management

For Administrative Audit & Quality Assurance Agencies

Overview
Provides quality management evaluation and audit support to administrative agencies, aiding improvements in transparency and reliability.
Competitiveness
Extensive knowledge on compliance with public project standards.
Customers
  • Audit Committees
  • Quality Assurance Investigation Bureaus
  • Regulatory Supervisory Agencies
Products
  • Quality Audit Services
  • Technical Evaluation
  • Legal Compliance Checks
  • Data Verification

For Research Institutions & Universities

Overview
Advances cutting-edge technology development and evaluation in collaboration with academic institutions.
Competitiveness
Promotion of technological innovation through industry-academia collaboration.
Customers
  • University Labs
  • Public Research Institutes
  • Environmental Think Tanks
Products
  • Joint Research
  • Technology Provision
  • Analysis Services
  • Data Sharing Platform

For Water-Related Equipment Manufacturers

Overview
Provides technical proposals and testing services to water-related equipment manufacturers, supporting product development.
Competitiveness
Analytical capabilities fusing hydraulics and environmental technology.
Customers
  • Water Treatment Equipment Manufacturers
  • Measurement Instrument Manufacturers
  • Environmental Equipment Manufacturers
Products
  • Product Design Support
  • Field Testing
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Market Research

For Local Government Water & Sewage Management

Overview
Provides total support from daily management to aging countermeasures for local governments, contributing to improved public services.
Competitiveness
Regionally rooted technology and services trusted locally.
Customers
  • Municipal Water & Sewage Departments
  • Public Facility Management Bureaus
  • Local Environmental Conservation Agencies
Products
  • Service Operation Support
  • Infrastructure Inspections
  • Aging Countermeasure Planning
  • Water Quality Information Dissemination to Residents

For Disaster Prevention-Related Companies

Overview
Provides specialized technical support and plan development to disaster prevention-related companies and organizations, contributing to risk reduction.
Competitiveness
Abundant track record in flood control and basin flood control technologies.
Customers
  • Disaster Prevention Equipment Manufacturers
  • Emergency Response Organizations
  • Regional Disaster Prevention Planning Organizations
Products
  • Flood Risk Management
  • Disaster Prevention Plan Development
  • Technical Consulting
  • Simulation Support

For Waste Treatment Facility Operations

Overview
Offers total support from design to operations for waste-related water treatment and environmental conservation facilities.
Competitiveness
Technical know-how specialized in water environment conservation.
Customers
  • Waste Treatment Operators
  • Environmental Maintenance Companies
  • Resource Recovery Plant Operators
Products
  • Treatment Facility Design
  • Drainage Monitoring Systems
  • Operation Technical Support
  • Environmental Impact Assessment

Surveying & Topography-Related Business

Overview
Provides accurate surveying and analysis services for topography and soil, supporting urban and infrastructure planning.
Competitiveness
Fusion of high-precision surveying technology and environmental surveys.
Customers
  • Surveying Companies
  • Urban Planning Operators
  • Infrastructure Management Agencies
Products
  • Aerial Surveying
  • Topography Analysis
  • Data Analysis Support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Technological expertise and track record in water supply and sewage fields
  • Specialized know-how in rivers and flood control planning
  • Advanced technologies in environmental analysis and water quality measurement
  • Long-term experience supporting public infrastructure
  • Proposal capabilities through collaboration with affiliates
  • Experience and track record in overseas infrastructure business
  • Service provision capabilities to diverse customer segments
  • Strong commitment to regional environmental conservation
  • Advanced hydrological analysis capabilities
  • Management stance emphasizing social responsibility
  • Building trust with public agencies
  • Multifaceted technology development investments
  • Robust engineer network
  • Specialization focused on water supply and sewage
  • Enhanced quality management system

Competitive Advantages

  • High reliability in consistent service deployment across water supply/sewage and river/basin flood control fields
  • Differentiation through specialized pharmaceutical analysis technology and environmental evaluation capabilities
  • Rich international water infrastructure experience providing strength in overseas expansion
  • One-stop provision of broad technical solutions in collaboration with affiliates
  • Stable order base from long-term transactions with public agencies and local governments
  • Advanced proposal capabilities fusing regional environmental conservation and disaster measures
  • Competitive edge through real-time water quality monitoring services
  • Strengths in environmental field via high-precision soil surveys and remediation technology evaluation
  • Specialized basin flood control technology development contributing to regional disaster resilience
  • Efficient operations through abundant data analysis and AI utilization technologies
  • Improved reliability via quality, safety, and environmental management systems
  • Contributions to local communities through close collaboration with local governments
  • Enhanced price negotiation power in public works
  • Human resource development capabilities through diverse training programs
  • Consulting capabilities supporting compliance with environmental regulations

Threats

  • Risk of reduced orders due to public project budget cuts
  • Intense competition with other major construction consulting firms
  • Increased adaptation costs from changes in environmental regulations
  • Project delays/losses due to natural disaster risks
  • Decline in technological capabilities from difficulties in talent acquisition and development
  • Fluctuations in political/economic risks in overseas business
  • Decline in competitiveness from delays in new technology adoption
  • Risk of customer trust loss from quality management deficiencies
  • Delays in responding to diversifying/changing market needs
  • Profit pressure from rising costs
  • Social credit risks such as naming suspensions
  • Decline in operational efficiency from aging resources/equipment

Innovations

2024: Technology development specialized in basin flood control

Overview
Advanced and accelerated dissemination of comprehensive basin flood control design technology for flood risk reduction.
Impact
Contributes to improved regional safety and reduced disaster damage

2023: Expansion of pharmaceutical residue water quality analysis system

Overview
Established high-precision and rapid response systems for analyzing pharmaceutical components such as Tamiflu in water.
Impact
Strengthened water environment safety monitoring

2022: Development of AI-utilizing water quality monitoring system

Overview
Introduced AI technology for real-time water quality data analysis to enable early anomaly detection.
Impact
Significant improvements in operational efficiency and safety management levels

2021: Strengthening overseas project management

Overview
Systematized project management capabilities for overseas projects such as in Vietnam.
Impact
Improved success rate and trust in overseas expansion

2024: Low-environmental-impact plant design

Overview
Developed design technology for water treatment plants aimed at CO2 emission reductions.
Impact
Enhanced sustainability compliance

2023: Proof-of-concept experiment for regional collaborative water quality management system

Overview
Conducted expansion experiments for water quality monitoring networks in collaboration with local governments.
Impact
Improved quality of regional environment maintenance

2020: Advanced soil contamination survey technology

Overview
Deepened research on hazardous substance analysis and remediation technologies to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Impact
Strengthened competitiveness in environmental conservation field

2022: Development of web-based water quality information provision system

Overview
Realized online disclosure and management of water quality data for general users.
Impact
Improved user convenience and enhanced transparency

Sustainability

  • Promotion of sustainable water resource management
  • Energy-saving technology development toward CO2 emission reductions
  • Strengthening water pollution prevention measures
  • Active participation in regional environmental conservation
  • Enhanced monitoring systems for pharmaceutical residues
  • Technological contributions to circular society formation
  • Environmental education and technology dissemination activities
  • Waste reduction and recycling promotion
  • Thorough quality management and legal compliance systems
  • Support for environmental infrastructure development on Phu Quoc Island