Create
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 3024
- Industry
- Wholesale
- Category Detail
- Building Materials, Electrical Equipment & Metal Wholesalers
- Prefecture
- Osaka Prefecture
- Establishment Year
- March 1948
- Listing Year
- March 2006
- Official Website
- https://www.cr-net.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
- Yahoo! Finance
- Yahoo! Finance
- Other Companies
- Soneck, Hip, ZOA, Flowbal, Otake
Overview
Create is a piping materials and plumbing equipment wholesaler based in Osaka Prefecture, founded in 1948, and has established a top-class position in the drainage and sewage-related fields.
Current Situation
Create maintains stable performance with intermediate distribution of drainage and sewage-related products as its main business in the plumbing equipment wholesale industry. In fiscal 2023, it achieved sales growth through steady sales of pipes and equipment, boasting a top-class market share. In the steel and metal products sector, it also handles cast and forged steel parts, promoting product diversification. In recent years, it has focused on digitalization and logistics efficiency, enhancing customer responsiveness and reducing costs. It is expanding the handling of sustainable piping materials across various sectors to reduce environmental impact. In the medium to long term, it plans to strengthen its revenue base by utilizing new materials and introducing equipment maintenance support services. It is proactive in inter-industry collaborations and new technology introductions, building a structure capable of responding to future market changes. It emphasizes human resource development, with next-generation management training underway. It also focuses on enhancing corporate value through social contribution activities and regional collaborations, promoting sustainable corporate growth.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Create is a long-established wholesaler founded in 1948.
- Holds top-class share in drainage and sewage-related fields.
- Expanding sales network nationwide centered on Osaka Prefecture.
- Cast and forged steel products include manhole covers.
- Early adopter of new materials and eco-friendly products.
- Active in community collaborations with enriched CSR activities.
- Serves broad customer base from SMEs to major contractors.
- Strength in one-stop provision of various piping materials.
- Promoting business efficiency through recent digital technology introduction.
- Consistently specialized in piping fields since operations began.
- Casting division achieves high-precision parts production.
- Emphasizes employee education with high technical capabilities.
- Secures customer touchpoints through diverse sales channels.
- Corresponds to customized products based on customer needs.
- Has earned certain social trust as a plumbing equipment wholesaler.
Hidden Connections
- Has built long-term deep trading relationships with local water and sewage contractors.
- Some products have joint development track record with major building materials companies.
- Widely participates in local government public works procurement.
- Strengthening industry collaborations with related companies ZOA and Soneck.
- Some eco-friendly products adopt domestic patented technologies.
- Received commendation from local administration for community contribution activities.
- Some cast and forged steel parts are potentially used in infrastructure projects.
- Logistics reforms utilizing digital technology are evaluated as advanced in the industry.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Expansion of replacement demand for drainage and sewage equipment
- Increased demand for eco-products due to strengthened environmental regulations
- Increase in public investment for urban infrastructure aging countermeasures
- Business efficiency improvement through digitalization and automation
- Product competitiveness enhancement through new materials and technologies
- Customer base strengthening through regionally integrated sales
- Rising awareness of contributions to sustainable society
- Market development through diverse sales channel utilization
- Medium- to long-term housing demand recovery and related equipment needs
- Increase in infrastructure demand for cast and forged steel products
Strategic Goals
- Market share expansion in drainage and sewage-related markets
- Achieve 50% sales ratio for eco-friendly products
- 30% cost reduction through logistics efficiency
- Promotion of business automation through digital technology utilization
- Further strengthening of nationwide sales network
- Enrichment of human resource development programs and next-generation management training
- Expansion of sustainable products and services
- Establishment of stable order base in public works
- Promotion of new product joint development with trading partners
- Expansion of community contribution activities fulfilling social responsibilities
Business Segments
Piping Materials Wholesale
- Overview
- Stably supplies various piping materials and equipment to specialized contractors and facility managers, supporting regional equipment environments.
- Competitiveness
- Extensive product lineup specialized in drainage and sewage-related products and broad customer base
- Customers
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- Construction contractors
- Equipment contractors
- Housing manufacturers
- Remodeling contractors
- Plumbing contractors
- Water and sewage operators
- Factory equipment managers
- Air conditioning equipment contractors
- Commercial facility managers
- Public works-related companies
- Landscaping contractors
- Waterworks contractors
- Products
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- Piping pipes
- Valves
- Fittings
- Drainage equipment
- Special piping
- Pumps
- Filters
- Heat-resistant piping materials
- Anti-corrosion materials
- Water supply piping materials
- Drain traps
- Pipe support fittings
- Fitting tools
- Water pipe materials
- Measurement equipment
Cast and Forged Steel Product Sales
- Overview
- Provides cast and forged products to infrastructure and construction industries, supporting the reliability of public equipment.
- Competitiveness
- High-quality cast and forged steel products and regionally integrated service network
- Customers
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- Municipal water and sewage departments
- Infrastructure management companies
- Civil engineering and construction companies
- Machinery manufacturers
- Industrial equipment manufacturers
- Heavy industry-related companies
- Casting processors
- Bridge construction companies
- Equipment maintenance companies
- Urban development operators
- Products
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- Manhole covers
- Cast and forged steel parts
- Fireproof cast products
- Precision cast parts
- Construction hardware
- Special cast products
- Steel piping parts
- Fire-resistant materials
- Bridge-related products
- Heavy machinery parts
- Casting molds
- Maintenance parts
- Infrastructure materials
Equipment Construction Support Services
- Overview
- Provides technical support and maintenance services for piping equipment construction and maintenance to improve construction quality.
- Competitiveness
- Support system for construction and maintenance based on specialized knowledge
- Customers
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- Construction companies
- Factory equipment managers
- Public facility management companies
- Environmental plant operators
- Equipment maintenance contractors
- Equipment design companies
- Products
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- Construction technology support
- Equipment diagnostic services
- Maintenance management tools
- Design consulting
- Material delivery management
- Technical training
Eco-Friendly Materials Sales
- Overview
- Provides environmentally considerate piping materials and energy-saving equipment to support sustainable equipment operation.
- Competitiveness
- Product lineup that reduces environmental impact
- Customers
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- Environmental operators
- Water and sewage operators
- Architectural design firms
- Recycling operators
- Environmental plant manufacturers
- Products
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- Eco-friendly piping materials
- Recycled material piping equipment
- Energy-saving equipment
- Water quality improvement devices
- Drainage treatment materials
Housing Equipment Wholesale
- Overview
- Stably supplies piping materials and equipment related to housing equipment for various housing needs.
- Competitiveness
- Specialized assortment for housing and rapid delivery system
- Customers
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- Housing equipment manufacturers
- Housing construction companies
- Remodeling companies
- Interior companies
- Equipment retailers
- Products
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- Housing piping sets
- Bathroom valves
- Kitchen drainage equipment
- Hot water supply parts
- Ventilation equipment
Industrial Piping Materials
- Overview
- Provides high-function piping materials for industrial fields to support stable production equipment.
- Competitiveness
- Product lineup capable of advanced technical response
- Customers
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- Factory equipment managers
- Manufacturing industry
- Energy industry
- Chemical plants
- Food manufacturing
- Products
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- High-pressure pipes
- Chemical-resistant fittings
- Industrial valves
- Safety devices
- Piping accessories
Logistics and Supply Services
- Overview
- Supports customers' product supply through logistics management and supply chain construction services.
- Competitiveness
- Efficient logistics network and system operations
- Customers
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- Wholesalers
- Building materials trading companies
- Contractors
- Equipment manufacturers
- Products
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- Product logistics management
- Supply chain construction
- Inventory management system
- Delivery coordination services
Technology and Training Services
- Overview
- Promotes improvement in industry technical levels through training and manuals for piping-related technologies.
- Competitiveness
- Practical training system tailored to industry needs
- Customers
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- Construction companies
- Equipment maintenance companies
- Technical education institutions
- Products
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- Technical training programs
- Construction manual creation
- Maintenance technology support
Public Works Materials Wholesale
- Overview
- Stably supplies highly durable piping materials and equipment for public works.
- Competitiveness
- Quality control and delivery compliance for public works
- Customers
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- Local governments
- Public infrastructure managers
- Water and sewage entities
- Construction agencies
- Products
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- Water and sewage pipe materials
- Public facility piping materials
- Durable piping parts
Building Materials-Related Wholesale
- Overview
- Wholesales metal building materials and pipe supports necessary for construction works.
- Competitiveness
- Product lineup corresponding to diverse construction needs
- Customers
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- Building materials trading companies
- Carpentry shops
- Construction companies
- Design firms
- Products
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- Metal building materials
- Pipe supports
- Construction materials
Industrial Machinery Parts Wholesale
- Overview
- Provides a wide range of metal parts and control equipment for industrial machinery.
- Competitiveness
- Stable supply of high-quality products
- Customers
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- Machinery manufacturers
- Industrial plants
- Automotive manufacturers
- Heavy industry
- Products
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- Machinery metal parts
- Industrial valves
- Control equipment
Overseas Business Support
- Overview
- Expands export and procurement support for overseas piping materials to strengthen global response.
- Competitiveness
- Extensive export experience and local networks
- Customers
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- Overseas construction contractors
- Import/export trading companies
- International project companies
- Products
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- Piping materials export services
- Local procurement support
- Logistics arrangement services
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Top-class handling of drainage and sewage-related products in the industry
- Broad customer base and reliable service provision
- Risk diversification through diversified product portfolio
- Rapid responsiveness via regionally integrated sales network
- Technical staff with high specialized knowledge
- Brand recognition based on long track record
- Stable financial base and management continuity
- Efficient logistics system construction
- Comprehensive quality management system
- Product lineup considerate of environmental impact reduction
- Utilization of diverse sales channels
- Active investment in new technologies and service development
- Strong customer relationships
- Excellent human resource development and internal structure
- Extensive knowledge in the piping materials market
Competitive Advantages
- Top industry share in drainage and sewage-related fields
- Ability to provide diverse piping materials and cast/forged steel products in one stop
- Strong trust relationships with customers through regionally integrated sales style
- Accumulation of specialized technologies and know-how over many years
- Rapid supply via efficient distribution network
- Rich lineup of environmentally compatible products
- Responsiveness to broad customer segments and enriched customization services
- High-quality product management and strict inspection system
- Differentiation through active technological innovation and service development
- High financial soundness supporting stable management
- Market development power through combined diverse sales channels
- Comprehensive after-sales service and customer support system
- Employee education-focused specialized human resources
- High order record in public works bidding
- Customization capability for cast and forged products
Threats
- Demand instability due to economic fluctuations in the construction industry
- Cost increase risk from rising raw material prices
- Intensified competition from new entrants
- Product response cost increase from strengthened environmental regulations
- Market contraction trend due to domestic population decline
- Pressure from low-priced overseas products and materials
- Rising logistics costs and delivery delay risks
- Supply chain disruptions from natural disasters
- Concerns over declining competitiveness from delayed technological innovation
- Decrease in public works budgets due to policy changes
- Difficulty in securing human resources due to labor shortage
- Fluctuations in import/export costs from exchange rate changes
Innovations
2024: IT Introduction for Logistics Efficiency
- Overview
- Introduced advanced logistics management system to significantly improve delivery accuracy and efficiency.
- Impact
- Reduced delivery delays and achieved cost reductions
2023: Development of Eco-Friendly Piping Materials
- Overview
- Advanced development of environmentally considerate products using recycled materials.
- Impact
- Contributes to environmental impact reduction and new market development
2022: Development of Construction Support Digital Tools
- Overview
- Released on-site construction management support app to aid work efficiency improvement.
- Impact
- Shortened on-site work time and improved accuracy
2021: Improvement of High-Durability Cast and Forged Steel Products
- Overview
- Introduced durability improvement technology for cast and forged steel products to enhance quality.
- Impact
- Improved customer satisfaction through extended product lifespan
2020: Development of Energy-Saving Piping Equipment
- Overview
- Launched energy-saving considerate valve series to the market.
- Impact
- Contributes to customers' energy cost reductions
Sustainability
- Active expansion of eco-friendly materials handling
- Introduction of energy-saving logistics systems
- Waste reduction and recycling promotion activities
- Environmental beautification activities in collaboration with local communities
- Establishment of sustainable trading partner selection criteria
- Training for employees to raise environmental awareness
- Compliance with environmental regulations and strengthened risk management
- Consideration of renewable energy introduction
- Promotion of eco-label certification for products
- Contribution to waste reduction through long-life products
- Visualization and reporting enhancement of environmental impact
- Reduction of environmental impact across the entire supply chain