Kuroda Group
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 287A
- Industry
- Wholesale
- Category Detail
- Building Materials, Electrical Equipment & Metal Wholesalers
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- Establishment Year
- October 2017
- Listing Year
- December 2024
- Official Website
- https://www.kuroda-group.com/hd/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
The Kuroda Group is a corporate group established in 2017, mainly engaged in the wholesale of electronic components, and is a key player in the industry with strengths in advanced printing plate manufacturing and automotive parts fields.
Current Situation
The Kuroda Group recorded consolidated sales of approximately 126.7 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 2 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2024, continuing steady growth. In addition to its mainstay printed circuit board wholesale business, it focuses on manufacturing printing plates for LCD displays and resin molding dies, demonstrating competitiveness in supplying electronic components to the electronics and automotive industries. In recent years, it has been improving production efficiency and developing automation equipment to strengthen its manufacturing base. Under the umbrella of MBK Partners, it has received support from investment capital and has relisted on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market, promoting mid- to long-term growth strategies. The group as a whole offers a diverse product lineup tailored to industry needs, expanding its customer base and stabilizing transactions. It is expected to enhance its presence in the market through technological innovation and global expansion going forward.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- The Kuroda Group was established as a holding company in 2017 through reorganization.
- Newly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market in December 2024.
- KM Holdings under MBK Partners is a major shareholder.
- Holds unique technology in the industry for LCD display printing plate manufacturing.
- Contributes to diverse industries through automation equipment and resin molding die manufacturing.
- Head office located in Minami-Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.
- Kuroda Denki was previously listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section but delisted in 2018.
- Transition to holding company structure strengthens overall group synergies.
Hidden Connections
- MBK Partners invests in numerous manufacturing-related companies to promote group expansion.
- Kuroda Denki collaborates with multiple major suppliers in printed circuit boards and automotive parts fields.
- Printing plate manufacturing technology has joint development track record with LCD display manufacturers.
- Holding company structure advances resource sharing and business coordination among multiple companies.
- Accelerating growth investments through fundraising from relisting.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Expansion of demand for multilayer boards in the electronics field
- Market growth accompanying high functionalization of automotive electrical components
- Increasing needs for automation in manufacturing processes
- Optimization of global supply chains
- Expansion of demand for environmentally friendly products
Strategic Goals
- Acceleration of production automation and smart factory deployment
- Achievement of sustainable product development and environmental goals
- Market share expansion domestically and internationally
- Business efficiency improvement and synergy maximization through group collaboration
- Product competitiveness enhancement through advanced technology investments
Business Segments
Electronic Components Wholesale
- Overview
- Handles wholesale of electronic components for various industries, emphasizing quality and delivery times.
- Competitiveness
- Broad product portfolio and industry network
- Customers
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- Semiconductor manufacturers
- Electronic equipment manufacturers
- Automotive parts suppliers
- Industrial machinery manufacturers
- Medical equipment manufacturers
- Products
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- Printed circuit boards
- LCD printing plates
- Electronic components
- Electrical construction materials
- Automotive electrical components
Manufacturing Support Equipment and Machinery
- Overview
- Provides machinery and equipment that contribute to efficiency and quality improvement in manufacturing processes.
- Competitiveness
- High technological capabilities and customization
- Customers
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- Electronics manufacturers
- Automotive parts manufacturers
- Precision machinery manufacturers
- Building materials manufacturers
- Products
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- Automation equipment
- Resin molding dies
- Aluminum die-cast parts
- Manufacturing inspection equipment
Printed Circuit Board Design and Development
- Overview
- Offers technical services from contract printed circuit design to product commercialization support.
- Competitiveness
- Extensive experience and high-precision design technology
- Customers
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- Electronic equipment design companies
- Contract manufacturers
- Research and development institutions
- Products
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- Circuit design services
- Board development contracts
- Product evaluation support
Automotive Parts Wholesale
- Overview
- Segment handling distribution and specialized sales of a wide range of automotive parts.
- Competitiveness
- Specialized knowledge and close industry sales force
- Customers
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- Automakers
- Automotive parts suppliers
- Car accessory retailers
- Products
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- Electrical components (ignition coils, etc.)
- Metal parts
- Car electronics components
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Versatile applications in electronic components wholesale
- Advanced manufacturing equipment and technological capabilities
- Capital support from MBK Partners
- Diverse industry network
- Long-term relationship building with clients
- Market leadership in printed circuit board wholesale
- High-precision printing plate manufacturing technology
- Abundant track record in automotive parts
- Solid financial base
- Flexible product customization capabilities
- Promotion of automation in manufacturing processes
- Transparency through adoption of international accounting standards
- Enhanced fundraising capabilities through relisting
- Stable customer base
- Integrated operation of manufacturing and wholesale
Competitive Advantages
- Differentiation from competitors through diverse electronic components provision and technical support
- Market responsiveness leveraging broad business structure from printed circuit boards to automotive parts
- Financial stability and investment power from equipment under MBK Partners
- Improved product competitiveness through advanced LCD printing plate manufacturing technology
- Achieved productivity improvements and strengthened cost competitiveness through automation equipment development
- Enhanced customer support system to meet diverse needs
- Gained high trust through close collaboration with domestic electronic equipment manufacturers
- Sustainable capital policy enables ongoing long-term investments and R&D
- Rapid delivery response through efficient manufacturing and logistics
- Responsive management structure and flexible organization adapting quickly to market trends
- Business expansion leveraging technological superiority in precision dies and parts manufacturing
- Maximization of group synergies through holding company structure
- Risk diversification through product supply to diverse industries
- Establishment of high-quality management and compliance systems
- Capabilities supporting sustainable business through environmental and social responses
Threats
- Intensifying price competition in the electronic components market
- Supply-demand fluctuation risks in the semiconductor industry
- Instability in international supply chains centered on China
- Cost pressures from rising raw material prices
- Increased production costs due to stricter environmental regulations
- Profit risks from exchange rate fluctuations
- Need to continuously adapt to the pace of technological innovation
- Impact from deteriorating performance of major clients
- Intensified competition from new entrants
- Impact of global economic uncertainty
- Growing societal sustainability demands
- Supply chain disruption risks
Innovations
2024: Enhanced development of manufacturing automation equipment
- Overview
- Improved semiconductor manufacturing automation equipment to enhance production efficiency and quality control.
- Impact
- 20% reduction in production time, 15% lower failure rate
2023: Introduction of new high-precision LCD printing plates
- Overview
- Renewed high-resolution printing plate technology for LCDs to strengthen product reliability.
- Impact
- 10% reduction in manufacturing defect rate, increased demand
2022: Development of durability-enhancing technology for resin molding dies
- Overview
- Extended die lifespan through improvements in materials and design methods.
- Impact
- 25% reduction in maintenance costs
2021: Introduction of printed circuit board design platform
- Overview
- Introduced efficient design support tools to strengthen customer services.
- Impact
- 30% reduction in design time, improved customer satisfaction
2020: Adoption of lightweight technology for aluminum die-cast products
- Overview
- Achieved both lightweighting and durability in automotive parts through new material development.
- Impact
- Contributes to improved vehicle fuel efficiency
Sustainability
- Promotion of energy-saving in manufacturing processes
- Expansion of recycled material usage
- Reduction of environmental impact in supply chains
- Strengthened development of low-environmental-impact products
- Collaborative environmental conservation activities with local communities
- Thorough waste reduction and proper disposal
- Formulation and implementation of CO2 emission reduction plans
- Improvement of working environment and respect for diversity
- Introduction of sustainable procurement policies
- Employee environmental awareness programs