P-Ban.com

Basic Information

Stock Code
3559
Industry
Wholesale
Category Detail
Internet Site Operations
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
April 2002
Listing Year
March 2017
Official Website
https://www.p-ban.com/
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Overview

P-Ban.com is a pioneer in printed circuit board e-commerce founded in 2002, leading the industry with online design, manufacturing, and assembly services.

Current Situation

P-Ban.com reported solid performance in the fiscal year ending March 2024, with net sales of approximately ¥2 billion and operating profit of about ¥130 million. Its core P-Ban.com service is Japan's first online printed circuit board mail-order site, achieving efficiency through a fabless model that handles everything from design to manufacturing and assembly. With over 20,000 customer companies, it earns high praise from mid-sized and large electronics-related firms thanks to short delivery times and low initial costs. Technically, it supports diverse applications like characteristic impedance boards and thick copper boards, and actively provides CAD software and training sessions. In terms of sustainability, it contributes to reducing environmental impact through free collection and recycling proposals for discarded boards. Moving forward, it aims to strengthen its growth foundation by accommodating diversifying market needs and preparing for listing on the Nagoya Stock Exchange Main Market. To differentiate from competitors, it focuses on enhancing customer services such as rapid shipping arrangements and free part provisions.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Operator of Japan's first online printed circuit board mail-order site.
  • Has transaction record with over 20,000 companies nationwide.
  • Provides proprietary free pattern design CAD software 'CADLUS X'.
  • Social contribution through development of GPS-equipped radiation counter 'PiPi'.
  • Unique system to return recycling profits from discarded board collection to customers.
  • Representative Masaki Tasaka has led management consistently since founding.
  • Offers short delivery service 'Ultra Quick Course'.
  • Provides BGA/CSP rework service since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
  • Plans listing on Nagoya Stock Exchange Main Market in 2025.
  • Strength in small-lot multi-variety through integrated design, manufacturing, and assembly provision.
  • Achieves board production efficiency with proprietary mixed panel processing method.
  • Geiger counter 'PiPi' donated over 500 units to disaster areas.
  • Regularly holds CAD software training sessions for companies nationwide.
  • Important partner supporting electronic device development across diverse industries.
  • High industry evaluation for services balancing precision and speed.

Hidden Connections

  • Introduced radiation measurement technology with GPS function to the market in collaboration with satellite development companies.
  • Operates unique service returning part of discarded board recycling profits to customers.
  • Maintains ongoing transactions with major domestic and international electronics manufacturers despite small scale.
  • Contributes to nurturing designer community in the industry through free CAD provision and training.
  • Manufacturing technology achieving both cost reduction and efficiency through mixed panel processing method.
  • Expectations for corporate value enhancement with dual listing plans on Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchanges.
  • Utilizes bike couriers and hand carry for rapid delivery in disasters.
  • Realizes customer cost reduction through free parts provision in assembly services.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expansion of demand for high-performance boards in electronics market.
  • Acceleration of online B2B service adoption.
  • Rising needs for sustainability対応.
  • Advancement of multi-layer and special board manufacturing technology.
  • Strengthening flexible response system for fragmented customer needs.
  • Fundraising and recognition expansion through Nagoya Stock Exchange Main Market listing.
  • Efficiency in manufacturing and logistics using IT technology.
  • Improved market evaluation of environmentally considerate services.
  • Promotion of international expansion through deepened partnerships with overseas partner factories.
  • Development of new businesses such as radiation measurement services.

Strategic Goals

  • Maintain stable growth on Nagoya Stock Exchange Main Market and expand sales.
  • Achieve 50% domestic share in online design and manufacturing platform.
  • Fully establish sustainable manufacturing processes and obtain certifications.
  • Achieve over 90% discarded board recycling rate.
  • Commercialize and expand GPS radiation measurement-related business.
  • Advance and automate IT services for customers.
  • Strengthen response to diverse market needs through new product development.
  • Establish technical leadership in the industry.
  • Double employee numbers to strengthen technical and service capabilities.
  • Promote global partnerships and internationalization.

Business Segments

Printed Circuit Board Design and Manufacturing

Overview
Provision of printed circuit board services from design to manufacturing via online platform.
Competitiveness
Low initial cost and short delivery time online service
Customers
  • Electronics manufacturers
  • Industrial equipment manufacturers
  • Medical equipment manufacturers
  • Automotive parts manufacturers
  • Research institutions
  • Universities and educational institutions
Products
  • Rigid boards
  • Flexible boards
  • Thick copper boards
  • Build-up boards
  • Characteristic impedance boards

Board Assembly Services

Overview
Assembly services with free parts provision, starting from single units.
Competitiveness
Assembly support using approx. 1,500 types of free parts
Customers
  • Electronics manufacturers
  • Small-lot producers
  • Prototype development companies
  • Parts trading companies
Products
  • Chip resistor assembly
  • Mounting machine automatic assembly
  • BGA/CSP rework
  • Metal mask manufacturing

CAD Software Sales and Training

Overview
Supports customer technical improvement through free provision of design support tools and training.
Competitiveness
Combination of proprietary CAD software and training sessions to promote customer retention
Customers
  • Design offices
  • Students
  • Individual developers
  • Electronics companies
Products
  • CADLUS X
  • DesignSpark PCB
  • CAD training sessions

Discarded Board Collection and Recycling

Overview
Proposes cost reduction through free collection and recycling of discarded boards.
Competitiveness
Discount system for manufacturing services linked to discard services
Customers
  • Electronic parts manufacturers
  • Prototype development companies
  • Research institutions
Products
  • Discarded board collection
  • Board recycling consulting

Special Services

Overview
Operates kit sales for Geiger counters and information sharing projects.
Competitiveness
Realizes location-linked radiation measurement through collaboration with satellite companies
Customers
  • University labs
  • Radiation measurement users
  • Environmental survey companies
Products
  • GPS-equipped Geiger counter 'PiPi'
  • Radiation information sharing system RISM

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Integrated online manufacturing system
  • Low initial costs and short delivery time response
  • Capability to handle diverse board types
  • Abundant free parts provision service
  • Efficient procurement through fabless model
  • Robust customer base (over 20,000 companies)
  • Advanced CAD software provision
  • Promotion of discarded board recycling
  • Innovative services in collaboration with satellite companies
  • Long track record and reliability
  • Rapid delivery system
  • High market recognition
  • Proven deliveries across wide industries
  • Transparency as a listed company
  • Comprehensive customer support system

Competitive Advantages

  • Operation of Japan's first online printed circuit board mail-order site
  • Online complete environment from design to manufacturing and assembly
  • Cost reduction through free provision of approx. 1,500 parts types
  • Manufacturing technology capable of handling various special boards
  • Online quoting and instant delivery time response service
  • Environmental consideration through free discarded board collection and recycling
  • Technical customer support via CAD software and training sessions
  • Provision of GPS radiation measurement service linked with satellites
  • Enhanced fundraising capabilities through Nagoya Stock Exchange Main Market listing
  • High customer repeat rate and solid growth foundation
  • Flexible assembly method selection (manual, mounting machine, etc.)
  • Industry-leading online platform technology
  • Introduction of mixed panel processing method to improve manufacturing line efficiency
  • Sound financial position with net assets of approx. ¥1.3 billion
  • High employee technical capabilities despite small scale

Threats

  • Intensification of competitors' online and offline services
  • Rapid advancement demands in board manufacturing technology
  • Risk of raw material price fluctuations
  • Logistics delays and cost increases due to international situations
  • Increasing technology security risks
  • Operational cost increases from strengthened regulations
  • Inadequate response to diversifying customer needs
  • Production and delivery disruptions from natural disasters
  • Business impacts from IT system failures
  • Intensified price competition from new entrants
  • Information leakage risks from cyber attacks
  • Difficulty in securing technicians

Innovations

2023: Preparation for listing on Nagoya Stock Exchange Main Market

Overview
Planning main market listing in March 2025 to enhance corporate value.
Impact
Improved fundraising capabilities and brand recognition

2022: Introduction of Ultra Quick Course

Overview
Launch of short delivery service with shipment in as little as 1 day.
Impact
Improved customer satisfaction and increased orders

2021: Expansion of free discarded board collection service

Overview
Promotion of mechanism to return recycling value from collected discarded boards to customers.
Impact
Reduced environmental impact and improved customer loyalty

2020: Enhancement of online instant quoting function

Overview
Speed up web-based quote presentation to expand user convenience.
Impact
Shortened order processing time and increased order rate

2024: Enhancement of BGA/CSP Reworking Service

Overview
Expansion of special assembly removal and reball services to improve technical capabilities.
Impact
Sales expansion through acquisition of remanufacturing customers

2023: Development and sales of GPS-equipped radiation counter 'PiPi' in collaboration with satellite companies

Overview
Market launch of GPS-enabled products in cooperation with satellite companies.
Impact
New market development and enhanced social contribution

2021: Promotion of mixed panel processing method introduction

Overview
Achieves efficiency and cost reduction through multi-variety mixed loading manufacturing.
Impact
20% improvement in manufacturing efficiency, waste reduction

2022: Enhancement of online provision of CADLUS Design

Overview
Expansion of design tool provision using cloud infrastructure.
Impact
Increased design users and reduced adoption barriers

Sustainability

  • Promotion of free collection and recycling of discarded boards
  • Fabless procurement system to reduce environmental impact
  • Efforts to reduce plastic packaging
  • Provision of environmental impact information to customers
  • Support for environmental education with local communities