Havix

Basic Information

Stock Code
3895
Industry
Pulp and Paper
Category Detail
Spinning & Textiles
Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture
Establishment Year
December 1950
Listing Year
February 2005
Official Website
https://www.havix.co.jp/
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Overview

Havix, founded in 1950 and based in Gifu Prefecture, is a specialist manufacturer of non-woven fabrics and sanitary paper, operating numerous factories and closely collaborating with daily goods manufacturers through OEM supply.

Current Situation

Havix recorded standalone sales of approximately ¥10.1 billion in FY2023 and is a specialist manufacturer of non-woven fabrics and sanitary paper with five production bases in Gifu Prefecture. It primarily supplies non-woven fabric products to daily goods manufacturers via OEM and has secured a stable market share in base paper production for sanitary paper. The company focuses on continuous improvement of manufacturing technologies, promoting enhancements in product quality and cost reductions. Positioned in a hybrid role within the papermaking industry's spinning and fiber sectors, it has strengths in non-woven fabrics. From an environmental perspective, it undertakes energy-saving measures in production processes and waste reduction, contributing to regional environmental protection. In the medium to long term, it aims to strengthen and diversify its production system to respond to growth in domestic and international daily goods markets. In recent years, it has pursued digitalization of manufacturing processes, investing in improved production efficiency and traceability, while also emphasizing sustainable raw material procurement. Going forward, with rising health and hygiene awareness driving increased demand for sanitary paper, broadening the scope of product development forms the core of the company's growth strategy.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Regional papermaking manufacturer with 5 factories in Gifu Prefecture.
  • Specializes in OEM supply, supporting the backend of many daily goods brands.
  • Founded in 1950 with over 70 years of history.
  • Highly evaluated for technology specialized in non-woven fabrics.
  • Also manufactures base paper for sanitary paper, broadly involved in the paper products industry.
  • Actively participates in regional environmental conservation activities.
  • Engages in research and development projects in collaboration with local universities.
  • Recently changed presidents to refresh management structure.
  • Possesses multiple proprietary technologies in paper-based fiber manufacturing.
  • Conducts collaborative projects with various cities in Gifu Prefecture.
  • Tends to have long average employee tenure.
  • Thorough quality management with ISO and other international standards certifications.
  • Promotes environmental load reduction in paper product packaging.
  • Some products have been supplied to overseas markets.
  • Strictly complies with hygiene management standards for paper products.

Hidden Connections

  • Closely involved in product development through OEM supply to multiple major consumer goods manufacturers.
  • Collaborates with local governments on environmental conservation and regional revitalization initiatives.
  • Conducts joint material research with fiber-related companies beyond papermaking.
  • Advances sophisticated product inspection technology in cooperation with university research institutions.
  • Promotes quality improvement projects in collaboration with Gifu Prefecture's Industrial Technology Center.
  • Conducts regional environmental monitoring jointly with local environmental NGOs.
  • Has long-term supply contracts with specific customer companies for paper diaper base paper.
  • Focuses on skill succession for employees, contributing to stable regional employment.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increased demand for sanitary paper due to heightened hygiene awareness
  • Expansion of needs for diversification and high functionalization of OEM products
  • Rapid growth in environmentally friendly product markets
  • Stable growth in domestic and international consumer goods markets
  • Manufacturing efficiency improvements through digitalization
  • Strengthened investment in functional materials technology
  • Enhanced development capabilities through regional industry collaboration
  • Competitive edge expansion through product quality differentiation
  • Business area expansion via overseas market development
  • Promotion of sustainable material procurement and usage
  • Development of resource-saving and low-environmental-impact products
  • New demand from expansion in health and caregiving markets

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve annual sales exceeding ¥15 billion
  • Over 70% ratio of environmentally friendly products
  • 30% improvement in energy-saving rate across all factories
  • Establishment and expansion of overseas OEM business
  • Multi-functionalization and high value-added enhancement of product lineup
  • Strengthening of employee technical training and skill succession
  • Advancing symbiosis through deepened ties with local communities
  • 100% completion of manufacturing process digitalization
  • Regular publication of sustainability reports
  • Construction of industry-leading quality assurance system

Business Segments

OEM Manufacturing and Supply

Overview
Provides non-woven fabrics and sanitary paper raw materials centered on OEM, supporting product development across diverse industries.
Competitiveness
High-precision, customizable manufacturing technology.
Customers
  • Consumer Goods Manufacturers
  • Medical Institution-Related Companies
  • Caregiving Product Manufacturers
  • Sanitary Product Manufacturing Companies
  • Cosmetics Manufacturers
  • Pet Product Companies
  • Agricultural Materials Manufacturers
  • Industrial Materials Companies
  • Dry Cleaning Businesses
  • Automotive Manufacturers' Interior Divisions
  • Filter Manufacturers
Products
  • Non-woven Fabric Raw Materials
  • Sanitary Paper Base Paper
  • Functional Non-woven Fabrics
  • Medical Non-woven Fabric Products
  • Caregiving Sanitary Products
  • Mask Materials
  • Cosmetics Non-woven Fabrics
  • Industrial Filter Materials
  • Pet Care Non-woven Fabrics
  • Agricultural Materials

Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing

Overview
Manufactures and wholesales a variety of sanitary paper products to cover the domestic market broadly.
Competitiveness
Environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and high-quality management systems.
Customers
  • Retailers
  • Food Service Establishments
  • Medical Facilities
  • Public Facilities
  • Wholesalers
  • Caregiving Facilities
  • Schools and Educational Institutions
  • Hotels and Accommodations
  • Logistics Companies
Products
  • Toilet Paper
  • Tissue Paper
  • Paper Diaper Base Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Commercial Paper Products

Medical and Caregiving Product Development

Overview
Offers planning to manufacturing of high-function non-woven fabric products for medical and caregiving sites.
Competitiveness
Technology development compliant with hygiene standards and safety assurance.
Customers
  • Hospitals
  • Caregiving Facilities
  • Sanitary Product Trading Companies
  • Medical Equipment Manufacturers
  • Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Welfare Facilities
  • Health-Related Service Companies
Products
  • Caregiving Sheets
  • Medical Gauze
  • Mask Materials
  • Sterilized Non-woven Fabric Products
  • Hygiene Management Supplies

Commercial Hygiene Materials Supply

Overview
Stably supplies commercial hygiene materials for stores and facilities, supporting comfortable environments.
Competitiveness
Flexible supply system and short delivery times.
Customers
  • Restaurants
  • Cleaning Companies
  • Public Facility Management
  • Hotel Management Companies
  • Logistics Centers
  • Event Operators
  • Educational Institutions
Products
  • Disposable Non-woven Fabric Sheets
  • Paper Towels
  • Disinfectant Non-woven Media
  • Cleaning Wipes

Industrial Functional Material Development

Overview
Advances research and development of materials for diverse industrial products centered on special non-woven fabrics.
Competitiveness
High functionalization and custom application technology.
Customers
  • Automotive Parts Manufacturers
  • Agriculture-Related Companies
  • Housing Materials Manufacturers
  • Manufacturing Equipment Makers
  • Environmental Equipment Developers
  • Textile Product Manufacturers
Products
  • Automotive Interior Non-woven Materials
  • Agricultural Shading Sheets
  • Insulating Non-woven Materials
  • Filter Materials
  • Industrial Reinforced Fibers

Environmentally Friendly Materials Supply

Overview
Develops and supplies environmental materials aimed at reducing environmental impact.
Competitiveness
Adaptability to environmental regulations.
Customers
  • Recycling Businesses
  • Environmental Conservation Groups
  • Construction Companies
  • Local Governments
  • Environmental Product Manufacturers
Products
  • Biodegradable Non-woven Fabrics
  • Waste Disposal Sheets
  • Environmental Protection Mats
  • Soil Protection Materials

Non-woven Fabric Products for Cosmetics

Overview
Provides flexible, high-quality non-woven fabrics specialized for cosmetics applications.
Competitiveness
Delicate processing technology and high safety standards.
Customers
  • Cosmetics Manufacturers
  • Beauty Salons
  • Health Product Companies
Products
  • Non-woven Fabric Puffs
  • Facial Mask Materials
  • Beauty Pads
  • Wipe Sheets

Agricultural Materials Manufacturing and Sales

Overview
Develops and supplies materials for improving crop protection and growth environments.
Competitiveness
Weather resistance and functional enhancement technology.
Customers
  • Agricultural Corporations
  • Individual Farmers
  • Agricultural Cooperatives
  • Horticulture Businesses
Products
  • Insect-Proof Sheets
  • Insulating Mulch
  • Seedling Sheets
  • Cultivation Non-woven Fabrics

Pet Care Product Manufacturing

Overview
Plans and supplies hygiene products for the pet market.
Competitiveness
Superior absorbency and safety in product development.
Customers
  • Pet Shops
  • Animal Hospitals
  • Pet Product Retailers
Products
  • Pet Absorbent Sheets
  • Non-woven Fabric Diapers
  • Deodorizing Sheets

Cleaning and Packaging Materials

Overview
Supplies protective packaging materials for cleaning and logistics.
Competitiveness
Optimization of durability and cost balance.
Customers
  • Dry Cleaning Shops
  • Logistics Companies
  • Packaging Material Sellers
Products
  • Non-woven Fabric Packaging Bags
  • Protective Covers
  • Packaging Reinforcement Materials

Logistics and Transportation Non-woven Products

Overview
Develops materials supporting logistics efficiency and product protection.
Competitiveness
Lightweighting and strength enhancement technology.
Customers
  • Logistics Centers
  • Delivery Companies
  • Warehousing Companies
Products
  • Packaging Cushioning Non-woven Fabrics
  • Protective Sheets
  • Dustproof Covers

Materials for Events and Trade Shows

Overview
Provides sanitary non-woven materials suitable for temporary use.
Competitiveness
Low-cost mass production technology.
Customers
  • Event Planning Companies
  • Trade Show Operators
  • Retail Stores
Products
  • Disposable Sheets
  • Display Mats
  • Hygiene Protection Materials

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Advanced non-woven fabric manufacturing technology
  • Diverse sanitary paper product lineup
  • Multiple factories in Gifu Prefecture
  • Customer-focused system via OEM supply
  • Stable financial base
  • Environmentally considerate production system
  • Product lineup adaptable to diverse fields
  • Long years of industry experience
  • Responsiveness to customized production
  • Broad customer network
  • Thorough quality control
  • High-efficiency production equipment
  • Strong regional ties
  • Sustainable raw material procurement
  • High skill level of workers

Competitive Advantages

  • Solid customer base specialized in OEM for consumer goods manufacturers
  • Differentiation from competitors through combined non-woven and sanitary paper products
  • Cost competitiveness from Gifu Prefecture bases
  • Stable supply achieved through continuous manufacturing technology improvements
  • Introduction of manufacturing processes mindful of environmental load reduction
  • Strength in rapid customer response and product development capabilities
  • Flexible対応 to multi-variety small-lot production
  • Maintaining customer satisfaction through high product quality
  • Strong ties with local companies and industries
  • High standards ensured for product safety and hygiene
  • Adaptation to market needs with abundant product lineup

Threats

  • Risk of fluctuating raw material costs
  • Intensifying competition in the domestic papermaking industry
  • Market entry of low-priced overseas products
  • Cost increases due to stricter environmental regulations
  • Risk of changes in customer OEM policies
  • Decline in competitiveness from delayed technological innovation
  • Decline in production capacity due to labor shortages
  • Impact on production bases from disasters
  • Cost impacts from exchange rate fluctuations
  • Emergence of substitutes and new materials
  • Demand fluctuations from changes in consumer environmental awareness
  • Risks from international trade regulations and tariffs

Innovations

2024: Advancement of Production Process Digitalization

Overview
Introduced IoT devices into manufacturing lines to enhance operation monitoring and quality control.
Impact
20% improvement in production efficiency and strengthened quality traceability.

2023: Development of Environmentally Friendly Non-woven Fabrics

Overview
Conducted prototyping and mass production setup for biodegradable non-woven fabrics using recycled fibers.
Impact
Contributes to environmental load reduction and new customer acquisition.

2022: Sanitary Paper Absorbency Improvement Technology

Overview
Improved absorbency and durability of toilet paper through proprietary processing technology.
Impact
Market share expansion and enhanced customer satisfaction.

2021: Commercialization of Antibacterial and Deodorizing Non-woven Fabrics

Overview
Launched antibacterial non-woven fabric products for commercial and medical use.
Impact
Contributes to added value in hygiene products.

2020: Expansion of Manufacturing Waste Recycling

Overview
Strengthened systems for recycling defective fiber waste from factories.
Impact
Achieved 30% reduction in waste volume and cost savings.

Sustainability

  • Active adoption of biodegradable materials to reduce waste
  • Equipment updates to energy-saving systems
  • Achievement of over 90% waste recycling rate
  • Promotion of sustainable raw material procurement
  • Participation in environmental improvement activities with local communities
  • ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems
  • Introduction of advanced factory wastewater treatment systems
  • Employee training for heightened environmental awareness
  • Lightweighting of packaging materials and plastic reduction
  • Ongoing development of resource-saving and energy-efficient products