Teisen
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 3302
- Industry
- Textile Products
- Category Detail
- Information & Communication Equipment
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- Establishment Year
- July 1950
- Listing Year
- September 1950
- Official Website
- http://www.teisen.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
Teisen is a textile products manufacturer established in 1950, a leading industry company strong in manufacturing and sales of firefighting equipment and disaster prevention vehicles.
Current Situation
Teisen recorded consolidated net sales of approximately 29.9 billion yen, net assets of approximately 58 billion yen, and total assets of approximately 72.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended December 2022, maintaining a stable financial base. Its mainstay businesses are disaster prevention-related products such as fire hoses and fire engines, securing a high market share in Japan. In recent years, to strengthen its disaster prevention vehicle production system, it newly constructed a factory in Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture, and expanded its production lines. It also serves as the Japanese import agent for airport chemical fire trucks manufactured by Rosenbauer. Through proactive technological development, it continues to provide high-quality firefighting equipment and has extensive transactions with government offices and other public institutions. In addition to management stabilization, it is expanding a wide range of businesses through group affiliates. Looking ahead, against the backdrop of growing disaster prevention needs, it aims to diversify its product portfolio and expand global deployment. It is also advancing sustainable manufacturing processes and environmental initiatives, with medium- to long-term growth expected.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Long-established company that began manufacturing Japan's first domestically produced firefighting hoses.
- Consolidated disaster prevention vehicle manufacturing at new Tochigi Prefecture factory for efficiency.
- Serves as Japanese sales agent for Rosenbauer fire trucks.
- Historically linked to Yasuda Zaibatsu, leading the textile industry post-war.
- Highly evaluated for heat-resistant and lightweight firefighting hose technology.
- Special designs for firefighting rescue vehicles adopted by numerous fire bureaus.
- Group affiliates cover broad disaster prevention equipment needs.
- High market uniqueness in special vehicles like fire, rescue, and snowplow trucks.
- Transitioned to Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market in 2022, improving market valuation.
- Advancing product lineup diversification within the industry.
Hidden Connections
- Contributed to modern Japan's industrial development as a Yasuda Zaibatsu-related textile company.
- Holds exclusive sales rights for Rosenbauer fire trucks through partnership.
- Consolidated disaster prevention vehicle production bases in Tochigi Prefecture, contributing to local economy.
- Market superiority in firefighting hose manufacturing based on pre-war textile technology.
- Built integrated supply system for disaster prevention products through affiliate collaboration.
- Industrial hemp yarn manufacturing technology applied to non-textile industries.
- Company's firefighting vehicles are standard equipment in many local fire departments.
- Actively participates in local government disaster drills and community events.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Increasing demand for firefighting equipment due to heightened disaster awareness
- Expansion of local government disaster prevention budgets and renewal demand
- Advanced disaster prevention technologies and product diversification
- New material development and manufacturing compliant with environmental regulations
- Expanding needs for disaster response vehicles domestically and internationally
- Strengthening long-term contract acquisition centered on public institutions
- Cost reduction through production line automation and efficiency
- Enhanced corporate value through community collaboration
- Expansion of product exports to global markets
- Synergy creation with affiliates
Strategic Goals
- Achieve 70% domestic share in disaster prevention products
- 50% production capacity boost through new factory operations
- Carbon neutrality across all factories to reduce environmental impact
- Expand exports via international advancement of disaster prevention vehicles
- Develop and practicalize sustainable fiber materials
- Revolutionize customer services through DX in disaster prevention technology
- Strengthen corporate social responsibility via community coexistence
- Expand product lineup through affiliate collaboration
- Maintain stable growth on solid financial base
- Improve contract acquisition rate through stronger public institution partnerships
Business Segments
Disaster Prevention Equipment Manufacturing
- Overview
- Provides a wide range of firefighting, rescue, and surveillance equipment to government agencies and municipalities.
- Competitiveness
- High technological expertise domestically and strong relationships with public institutions
- Customers
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- Municipal Fire Departments
- Government Agencies
- Security Companies
- Disaster Prevention Equipment Contractors
- Construction Companies
- Industrial Park Management
- Fire Equipment Installation Contractors
- Airport Operators
- Railway Companies
- Large Commercial Facility Management
- Products
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- Fire Hose
- Fire Truck
- Rescue Work Vehicle
- Airport Chemical Fire Truck
- Extinguishing Device
- Surveillance Camera System
- Disaster Prevention Equipment
- High-Standard Ambulance
- Firefighting Materials
- Fire-Resistant Products
Textile Products Sales
- Overview
- Provides high-quality hemp blended fibers, contributing across various industries.
- Competitiveness
- Advanced know-how from years of hemp fiber processing technology
- Customers
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- Building Materials Manufacturers
- Industrial Materials Companies
- Hose Wholesalers
- Industrial Product Manufacturers
- Logistics Companies
- Disaster Prevention Supplies Sellers
- Products
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- Natural Fiber Blended Yarn
- Fire Hose Materials
- Industrial Fabrics
- Safety Belt Materials
Vehicle Development and Modification
- Overview
- Business division handling ordered design, manufacturing, and customization of special vehicles.
- Competitiveness
- Long track record and technological strength in firefighting special vehicles
- Customers
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- Fire Departments
- Emergency Medical Facilities
- Airport Authorities
- Local Governments
- Special Vehicle Rental Companies
- Products
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- Rescue Work Vehicle
- High-Standard Ambulance
- Snowplow
- Special-Purpose Vehicle Modification
- Fire Truck Chassis
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Top-class domestically in firefighting hose manufacturing
- Design and manufacturing technology for special fire trucks
- Strong transaction relationships with public institutions
- Hemp fiber blending processing technology
- Improved production capacity via new factory
- 対応 to high-quality demands in Japan
- Collaborative system with affiliates
- Long history and brand power
- Advanced product quality control
- Diverse lineup of firefighting vehicles
- Development capabilities across disaster prevention equipment
- Trust as import agent for special vehicles
- Capable of meeting regional disaster prevention needs
- Rich product portfolio
- Stable financial base
Competitive Advantages
- Broad対応 and supply power for domestic logistics equipment
- Customization technology in firefighting vehicles
- High durability and reliability of disaster prevention hoses
- Stable order base from long-term public contracts
- Specialized design and rapid delivery for firefighting vehicles
- Proprietary material technology using hemp fibers
- Exclusive sales rights in Japan for overseas fire trucks
- Total coordination for various disaster prevention equipment
- Efficiency from latest production equipment in new factory
- Product development focused on disaster prevention
Threats
- Intensifying competition in disaster prevention market
- Rising manufacturing costs from stricter environmental regulations
- Order instability from fluctuations in public budgets
- Risk of fluctuations in natural fiber raw material prices
- Expansion of overseas manufacturers into the market
- Uncertainty in demand fluctuations from increasing disasters
- Need for rapid対応 to technological innovations
- Factory operation risks from natural disasters
- Rising import costs from exchange rate fluctuations
Innovations
2021: New Shimotsuke Factory and Production Line Expansion
- Overview
- Newly established disaster prevention vehicle development and manufacturing facility in Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture, to strengthen production capacity.
- Impact
- Improved manufacturing efficiency and shortened delivery times
2021: New Hose Production Line at Kanuma Factory
- Overview
- Introduced new hose production line at Kanuma Factory to achieve product diversification and increased production.
- Impact
- 20% increase in production capacity
2023: Advancing Commercialization of High-Functional Conductive Fibers
- Overview
- Collaborating with AIST to practicalize conductive fibers using new plating technology without wastewater.
- Impact
- Reduced environmental impact and product differentiation
2022: Strengthening Sales of Airport Chemical Fire Trucks
- Overview
- Expanded domestic sales agency for Rosenbauer airport fire trucks.
- Impact
- Expanded market share in high-value-added products
Sustainability
- Promoting waste reduction in manufacturing processes
- Developing new materials to reduce environmental impact
- Building energy-efficient factory operations
- Participating in environmental protection activities with local communities
- Improving paper packaging recycling rate
- Compliance with environmental regulations and ongoing audits
- Creating safe working environments
- Managing environmental and social risks in supply chain
- Product longevity and maintenance support
- Establishing sustainable procurement standards