Gremz
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 3150
- Industry
- Wholesale
- Category Detail
- Electric Power & Gas
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- Establishment Year
- July 2005
- Listing Year
- March 2009
- Official Website
- https://www.gremz.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
Gremz is a holding company founded in 2005 in the electric power and gas industry, primarily engaged in electricity bill reduction consulting and renewable energy businesses.
Current Situation
Gremz recorded consolidated sales of approximately 29.9 billion yen and operating profit of 5.2 billion yen in the fiscal year ending March 2024, with its headquarters in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, handling electricity cost reduction and sales of smart house-related products. Main businesses include consulting for corporate electricity bill reduction, sales of LED lighting and energy-saving equipment. It focuses on the renewable energy sector through sales of residential solar power systems and storage batteries, and operates a retail electricity business. It has subsidiaries such as Gremz Solar and conducts sales at multiple bases to build a community-based service provision system. As a holding company, it formulates group management strategies and supervises operations, contributing to reducing environmental impact and promoting energy conservation. The major shareholder is Representative Director Masami Tanaka, forming a stable management foundation. In the future, growth is expected against the backdrop of expanding adoption of renewable energy and increasing needs for energy cost reduction.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Company name derived from CSR activity blog parts 'Gremz Parts'.
- Rapid growth from founding to Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime listing.
- Holding company structure with diverse energy-related businesses.
- Business expansion via dual wheels of energy-saving equipment sales and power retail.
- Known as early adopter of storage battery-equipped systems.
- Headquarters in Tennozu First Tower, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.
- Sales bases nationwide through subsidiaries.
- Representative Director Masami Tanaka as major shareholder deeply involved in management.
- Energy cost reduction consulting as core service.
- Growth accompanying liberalization of retail power market.
- Group philosophy: 'Delight and joy to everyone'.
- Diverse brands in LED lighting sales.
- Active activities toward renewable energy普及.
- Partnership examples with NTT and major power companies exist in the industry.
- Focus on smart houses for environmentally considerate homes.
Hidden Connections
- Group subsidiary contracted local government renewable energy projects.
- Environmental-related company Enaリス listed among major shareholders.
- Strong sales network for mid-sized companies and emerging markets in power retail.
- Subsidiaries have sales offices in major cities nationwide for community-based operations.
- Partnership with residential equipment manufacturers in residential solar sales.
- Progressing collaboration with energy-saving manufacturers in LED lighting field.
- Integrated energy efficiency services provided across multiple subsidiaries.
- Funds raised through listing allocated to renewable energy development.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Acceleration of renewable energy普及
- Rising demand for energy-saving equipment
- Market expansion from power liberalization
- Growth in smart house market
- Government decarbonization policy promotion
- Increasing demand for corporate power reduction consulting
- Enhanced energy management via IoT utilization
- Rising customer environmental awareness
- Strengthened collaboration with local government environmental policies
- Promotion of utilizing renewable energy fixed-price purchase system
- Ongoing support for energy-saving subsidies
- Business efficiency via digitalization
Strategic Goals
- Achieve 100% environmentally considerate power supply services
- Double sales of energy-saving equipment
- Nationwide expansion of smart house-related business
- Group consolidated sales exceed 50 billion yen
- Strengthen carbon neutral achievement support functions
- Maintain and improve customer satisfaction over 90%
- Expansion of renewable energy introduction support
- Product innovation via latest IoT technology introduction
- Nationwide expansion of community-based services
- Promotion of sustainable management and improved transparency
Business Segments
Corporate Power Consulting
- Overview
- Provides specialized consulting for corporate customers across various industries for power cost reduction and environmental impact mitigation.
- Competitiveness
- Comprehensive support through local sales network and technical expertise
- Customers
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- Manufacturing
- Commercial facilities
- Government offices
- Educational institutions
- Medical institutions
- Real estate management companies
- Logistics companies
- Hotels and accommodations
- Restaurant chains
- Service industry
- Products
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- Power rate optimization planning
- Energy-saving diagnosis service
- Demand adjustment planning support
- Renewable energy introduction planning
- Contract power review
- Power market information provision
- Peak shift consulting
- Energy management system proposals
- CO2 emissions management support
- Energy risk analysis
Renewable Energy Business
- Overview
- Handles sales and installation support for renewable energy systems from residential to commercial use.
- Competitiveness
- Rapid response via extensive sales bases and in-house installation teams
- Customers
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- Home owners
- Real estate developers
- Local governments
- Solar power equipment installers
- Energy-related companies
- Construction firms
- Agricultural corporations
- Commercial facility owners
- Educational facilities
- Hospital operators
- Products
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- Solar power system sales
- Storage battery systems
- Energy monitoring systems
- Installation support services
- Maintenance services
- Energy-saving renovation proposals
- Environmental subsidy application support
- Energy efficiency diagnosis
- Solar power modules
- System design
Retail Electricity Business
- Overview
- Deploys retail services balancing stable power supply and cost-effectiveness for diverse consumers.
- Competitiveness
- Flexible contract systems and responsiveness to customer needs
- Customers
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- SMEs
- Home owners
- Large consumers
- Factories
- Commercial facilities
- Office buildings
- Public facilities
- Restaurants
- Wholesalers
- Retailers
- Products
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- Contracted power supply
- Renewable energy power supply
- Supply-demand adjustment services
- Power usage visualization
- Energy-saving support plans
- Power contract optimization
- Peak cut plans
- Backup power plans
- Energy management support
- Seasonal rate plans
Energy-Saving Equipment Sales
- Overview
- Undertakes sales and installation of latest equipment and devices to support customer energy saving.
- Competitiveness
- Integrated provision of specialized technical support and consulting
- Customers
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- Facility management companies
- Manufacturing
- Commercial facilities
- Construction companies
- Clinics
- Local governments
- Educational institutions
- Hotels
- Supermarkets and mass retailers
- Real estate management companies
- Products
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- LED lighting fixtures
- Smart meters
- Energy management systems
- Power control devices
- Automatic dimming equipment
- Power-saving devices
- Air conditioning linked products
- Energy-saving device diagnosis tools
- Smart sensors
- Power switching systems
Smart House Projects
- Overview
- Promotes projects using smart technology to enhance home energy saving and comfort.
- Competitiveness
- Multi-faceted business deployment balancing cutting-edge technology and environmental consideration
- Customers
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- Residential developers
- Construction firms
- General home owners
- Local governments
- Environmental consulting companies
- Architectural design offices
- Real estate management companies
- Solar power adopters
- Residential equipment manufacturers
- Energy-related companies
- Products
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- Smart home control systems
- Energy efficiency optimization support
- Smart storage battery systems
- Residential energy-saving products
- IoT-compatible devices
- Residential solar power systems
- Environmental impact reduction solutions
- Renewable energy utilization support
- Residential power management services
- Remote monitoring systems
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Diversified energy business operations
- Strong corporate consulting capabilities
- Active entry into renewable energy field
- Group management optimization as holding company
- Community-based sales network
- Abundant track record in energy-saving equipment sales
- Stable financial base and capital structure
- Specialized technology and service delivery
- Flexible response to customer needs
- High awareness and responsiveness to environmental issues
- Services to broad customer base
- Comprehensive support and maintenance system
- Operation of promising renewable retail business
- Rapid response via multi-location sales offices
- Construction of sustainable business model
Competitive Advantages
- High expertise in corporate power bill reduction consulting
- Diverse product lineup for residential solar power system sales
- Comprehensive strength from multiple group subsidiaries
- Credibility from Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime listing
- Smart house-related business incorporating latest technology
- Deepening customer relationships through local sales expansion
- Rich environmentally considerate products and services
- Accumulated know-how from extensive customer track record
- Advanced energy-saving solution provision capability
- Product distribution leveraging multiple sales channels
- Efficient management via holding company structure
- Customizable flexible services per customer
- Strong brand recognition building
- Active expansion of renewable energy business
- Management stability from stable major shareholder composition
Threats
- Risk of regulatory changes in power industry
- Intensifying competition with major power companies
- Price competition in renewable energy market
- Possibility of failing to keep up with technological innovation pace
- Risk of investment restraint due to economic conditions
- Fluctuations in customer energy-saving investment appetite
- Risk of equipment damage from natural disasters
- Business impact from unstable power supply-demand
- Market penetration pressure from new entrants
- Cost increases from resource price fluctuations
- Cybersecurity threats
- Increased cost burden from strengthened environmental regulations
Innovations
2023: Advancement of Smart House Technology
- Overview
- Development of home energy management systems using IoT technology.
- Impact
- Improved energy consumption efficiency by 15%.
2022: Expansion of Renewable Energy Retail Business
- Overview
- Customer base expansion through introduction of 100% renewable energy supply plans.
- Impact
- Customer numbers increased 20% year-over-year.
2021: Launch of New Energy-Saving LED Lighting Products
- Overview
- Expansion of high-efficiency LED lighting lineup and sales promotion.
- Impact
- Contributed to sales increase, approximately 3 billion yen annually.
2020: Enhancement of Storage Battery System Services
- Overview
- Launch of remote monitoring and maintenance services for home storage batteries.
- Impact
- Improved customer satisfaction, contract renewal rate over 90%.
Sustainability
- Promotion of energy-saving equipment adoption
- Advancement of renewable energy business
- Setting and efforts toward CO2 reduction targets
- Participation in local environmental conservation activities
- Product development considering reduced environmental impact
- Strengthening group-wide energy management
- Contribution to circular economy
- Promotion of energy usage visualization
- Employee environmental awareness education
- Publication of sustainability reports
- Participation in smart city projects
- Thorough compliance with environmental laws and regulations