Alps Giken

Basic Information

Stock Code
4641
Industry
Services
Category Detail
Recruitment & Staffing Services
Prefecture
Kanagawa Prefecture
Establishment Year
January 1971
Listing Year
June 1996
Official Website
https://www.alpsgiken.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Alps Giken, founded in 1971, is a leading company in the staffing industry, with engineer dispatching and technical project contracting as its main businesses.

Current Situation

Alps Giken achieved consolidated sales of approximately ¥43.6 billion and operating profit of approximately ¥4.6 billion in the fiscal year ended December 2022, continuing stable growth. Its core engineer dispatching service is strong in digital home appliances, precision instruments, and automotive sectors, establishing a solid position within the industry. In 2023, it reorganized its consolidated subsidiaries to strengthen the technical development and Digital & Spice subsidiaries' contracting divisions. Aiming for sustainable management, it is building frameworks for nurturing technical talent and responding to diverse industry needs. Through various subsidiaries, it provides high-quality technical services to a broad customer base, positioning market expansion and technological innovation as key growth drivers. In recent years, it has focused on dispatching in semiconductor and space sectors to address the growing demand for advanced engineers. Emphasizing sustainability and human resource development as strategic priorities, it has established a foundation for medium- to long-term growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Founder Toshio Matsui is known for his expertise in organizational theory.
  • One of the companies headquartered in Queen's Square Yokohama.
  • Rapidly increasing dispatching ratio in semiconductors and space fields in recent years.
  • Actively reorganizing subsidiaries to pursue efficiency.
  • Early entry into nursing care and medical fields.
  • Relatively high employee stock ownership ratio through employee stock ownership association.
  • Founder appeared on TV Tokyo's 'Cambria Palace'.
  • Multiple trust banks and regional banks listed as major shareholders.
  • Global expansion with subsidiaries in Taiwan and China.
  • Strong focus on human resource development, including subsidiary training companies.
  • Gained customer trust through high-quality dispatched engineers.
  • Pursuing diversification into agriculture-related businesses.
  • Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market since 2022.
  • Maintains relatively high operating profit margin within the industry.
  • Staffing system covering many technical fields.

Hidden Connections

  • Subsidiary Digital & Spice is strong in IT-related engineer dispatching, contributing to expansion of IT industry customer base.
  • Engineer supply to semiconductor field has built close transaction relationships with cutting-edge manufacturing companies.
  • Talent dispatching in medical and nursing care fields has advanced cooperation with regional welfare groups and municipalities.
  • Links technical training and dispatching within the group to enhance engineer education quality.
  • Regional banks included among major shareholders, strengthening ties with local economies.
  • Brand image enhancement through PR activities via TV programs.
  • Overseas subsidiaries play key roles in customer development and engineer dispatching in Asia.
  • Founder's management philosophy forms the core of corporate culture, reflected in employee education.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand for engineers in semiconductor and space industries
  • Expansion of IT talent needs accompanying DX in manufacturing
  • Rising demand for medical and nursing care talent due to aging society
  • Business diversification through group subsidiaries
  • Staffing market expansion due to government labor policies
  • Growth in regional support businesses amid local revitalization needs
  • Growing social interest in engineer education and training
  • Overseas market expansion through strengthened global presence
  • Market expansion in AI and IoT engineer dispatching
  • Corporate value enhancement through ESG management promotion

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve sales of ¥70 billion
  • Maintain industry leadership on Prime Market
  • Expand technical training and human resource development business
  • Increase market share in medical and nursing care fields
  • Promote social contributions through strengthened regional collaborations
  • Exceed ¥10 billion in annual R&D contracting sales
  • Overseas subsidiaries account for 25%+ of sales
  • Expand DX対応 engineer dispatching services
  • Achieve 90%+ employee satisfaction
  • Establish environmentally low-impact and sustainable management model

Business Segments

Engineer Dispatching Services

Overview
Dispatches engineers to a wide range of industries, providing specialized technical and development support services.
Competitiveness
Rapid matching enabled by a vast pool of technical talent and broad industry coverage.
Customers
  • Electronics manufacturers
  • Automotive manufacturers
  • Machinery parts manufacturers
  • Semiconductor manufacturers
  • IT companies
  • Telecommunications carriers
  • Space and aviation-related companies
  • Medical equipment manufacturers
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Government offices and municipalities
Products
  • Engineer dispatching
  • Project-based technical support
  • Equipment design support
  • Software development support
  • Quality control support
  • R&D technical support
  • Prototyping and evaluation tasks
  • Technical consulting
  • Factory line support
  • Product design support

Technical Project Contracting

Overview
Provides contracting services from design to evaluation tailored to clients' technical development challenges.
Competitiveness
Ensures quality and on-time delivery with highly skilled personnel and diverse industry knowledge.
Customers
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Electronic component manufacturers
  • Automotive parts companies
  • IT system companies
  • Medical equipment manufacturers
  • Research institutions
  • Government research institutes
  • Emerging venture companies
  • Space development-related companies
  • Agriculture-related companies
Products
  • Design and development contracting
  • Prototyping manufacturing services
  • Product evaluation services
  • Technical consulting
  • Project management
  • Quality assurance support
  • Software development contracting
  • Technical training
  • System verification services
  • R&D support

Human Resource Development and Training Business

Overview
Offers a variety of training programs aimed at skill enhancement and human resource development for engineers.
Competitiveness
Practical training aligned with the latest technological trends supports immediate workforce readiness.
Customers
  • Manufacturing companies
  • IT companies
  • Government offices
  • Medical and nursing care facilities
  • Universities and vocational schools
  • Staffing companies
  • Major manufacturers
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • Venture companies
  • Municipalities
Products
  • Specialized technical training
  • Management training
  • New engineer development
  • Safety and health education
  • IT skills training
  • Nursing care technical training
  • Quality management education
  • Leadership training
  • Online training
  • Consulting services

Medical and Nursing Care Human Resource Support

Overview
Supports sustainable medical welfare services through human resource securing and development in medical and nursing care fields.
Competitiveness
Optimal talent matching through local engagement and broad expertise.
Customers
  • Medical institutions
  • Nursing care facilities
  • Welfare providers
  • Municipal-related facilities
  • Home care services
  • Medical equipment manufacturers
  • Public institutions
  • Regional medical centers
  • Clinics
  • Rehabilitation facilities
Products
  • Medical technician dispatching
  • Nursing care staff dispatching
  • Talent referral services
  • Vocational training support
  • Visiting care support
  • Medical administrative staff dispatching
  • Welfare equipment sales and rental support
  • Health management support
  • Consultation and consulting
  • Safety management education

IT System Integration

Overview
Provides one-stop services from IT system construction to operation.
Competitiveness
High-quality project management combined with dispatching of engineers with diverse skills.
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Telecommunications carriers
  • Information service companies
  • Government offices
  • Logistics industry
  • Major SI companies
  • Venture companies
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
Products
  • System design and construction contracting
  • Network design and construction
  • Cloud implementation support
  • Security construction
  • Operation monitoring services
  • Software development contracting
  • Data center management
  • Engineer dispatching
  • Technical consulting
  • System maintenance

R&D Contracting and Consulting

Overview
Offers multifaceted services to enhance efficiency and practical application of R&D.
Competitiveness
Support framework backed by extensive technical know-how and multi-field capable engineer teams.
Customers
  • Universities and research institutions
  • Corporate R&D departments
  • Municipal research projects
  • Technology development ventures
  • Medical research institutions
  • Manufacturing R&D
  • Environmental technology companies
  • IT research organizations
  • Energy-related companies
  • Agricultural technology research
Products
  • Prototype development support
  • Evaluation experiment contracting
  • Technical consulting
  • Project management
  • Technical research and analysis
  • Patent technology research
  • Demonstration experiment support
  • Research material procurement support
  • Human resource development support
  • Research results report preparation

Manufacturing Process Support

Overview
Provides technical support services aimed at improving efficiency and quality at manufacturing sites.
Competitiveness
Strength in field-experienced engineers and continuous improvement expertise.
Customers
  • Automotive parts manufacturers
  • Electronic parts manufacturers
  • Heavy industry
  • Precision instrument manufacturers
  • Medical equipment manufacturing
  • Metal processing companies
  • Machinery manufacturing
  • Food processing industry
  • Logistics companies
  • Various factories
Products
  • Production line design
  • Manufacturing quality control
  • Process improvement support
  • Maintenance management engineer dispatching
  • Production system implementation support
  • Production consulting
  • Manufacturing data analysis
  • Procurement and sourcing support
  • Equipment installation and inspection
  • Safety management education

Agriculture and Environmental Technical Support

Overview
Implements multifaceted technical support that balances sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive support leveraging specialized knowledge and technical capabilities in agriculture.
Customers
  • Agricultural production corporations
  • Municipal agriculture promotion departments
  • Agriculture-related ventures
  • Environmental consulting companies
  • Environmental conservation groups
  • Agricultural machinery manufacturers
  • Agricultural cooperatives
  • Technical training institutions
  • Biotechnology companies
  • Local revitalization projects
Products
  • Agricultural technology consulting
  • Farm machinery maintenance support
  • Environmental analysis technical support
  • Farmland management system construction
  • R&D support
  • Regional revitalization support
  • Environmental conservation plan development
  • Engineer training and development
  • Smart agriculture technical support
  • Sustainable agriculture promotion

Medical and Nursing Care Staff Dispatching

Overview
Conducts specialized human resource dispatching in medical and nursing care fields to meet the needs of an aging society.
Competitiveness
Optimal personnel placement based on extensive networks and specialized knowledge.
Customers
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Nursing care facilities
  • Welfare facilities
  • Visiting nursing stations
  • Medical equipment sales companies
  • Municipal health centers
  • Medical corporations
  • Nursing care service providers
  • Rehabilitation centers
Products
  • Nurse dispatching services
  • Nursing care staff dispatching
  • Medical technical support
  • Nursing care staff training
  • Welfare equipment proposal support
  • Medical administrative talent dispatching
  • Home welfare support
  • Health management guidance
  • Disaster medical support
  • Regional medical collaboration support

Digital Solution Development

Overview
Provides services to promote business efficiency and innovation using digital technologies.
Competitiveness
High-quality results delivered by teams of specialists proficient in cutting-edge technologies.
Customers
  • IT companies
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Distribution industry
  • Financial industry
  • Public institutions
  • Startups
  • Educational institutions
  • Energy companies
  • Healthcare companies
  • Service industry
Products
  • Application development
  • IoT system construction
  • AI and machine learning development
  • Big data analysis
  • Cloud service construction
  • System maintenance and operation
  • DX consulting
  • UX/UI design
  • Security enhancement
  • Project management

Technical Consulting Services

Overview
Provides multifaceted consulting to resolve clients' technical challenges and improve management efficiency.
Competitiveness
Highly reliable advisory framework based on practical technical expertise and extensive industry experience.
Customers
  • Manufacturing industry
  • IT companies
  • Construction industry
  • Energy companies
  • Municipalities
  • Government offices
  • Medical institutions
  • Logistics industry
  • Environmental-related companies
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • Technical guidance and training
  • Business process improvement
  • Quality management support
  • Safety and health management support
  • Technical evaluation and diagnosis
  • Market trend analysis
  • New technology implementation support
  • Innovation support
  • Standardization support
  • International standards compliance

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Vast talent pool specialized in engineer dispatching
  • Service expansion covering a wide range of industries
  • Diversified business through group subsidiaries
  • High-quality technical training and human resource development system
  • Long years of experience and customer trust

Competitive Advantages

  • Strong market position in engineer dispatching for digital home appliances and automotive sectors
  • Dual coverage of contract development and dispatching via multiple subsidiaries
  • Deep expertise in high-growth technical fields like semiconductors and space
  • Differentiation through localized medical and nursing care support
  • High employee retention rate and thorough technical skill enhancement support

Threats

  • Risk of price declines due to intensifying engineer dispatching competition
  • Impact from economic fluctuations in specific industries like semiconductors
  • Challenges in talent acquisition due to labor shortages
  • Operational constraints from labor regulations and legal amendments
  • Innovation pressure from emerging companies

Innovations

2023: Transfer of Pana R&D contracting division to Digital & Spice

Overview
Reorganized functions between group subsidiaries to improve contracting business efficiency.
Impact
Achieved efficiency in project management and improved contracting accuracy.

2022: Prime Market transition compliance

Overview
Complied with Tokyo Stock Exchange market restructuring and transitioned to the Prime Market.
Impact
Enhanced market valuation strengthened fundraising capabilities.

2021: Digital & Spice subsidiary acquisition

Overview
Acquired Digital & Spice as a subsidiary to strengthen IT-related contract development and dispatching.
Impact
Significantly bolstered engineer supply capacity in the IT field.

2020: Agri & Care establishment

Overview
Established a new subsidiary integrating agriculture-related and nursing care services.
Impact
Advanced business diversification through entry into new markets.

2024: Expansion of semiconductor engineer dispatching

Overview
Strengthened engineer dispatching services for semiconductor manufacturing and design fields.
Impact
Contributed to sales growth in rapidly expanding markets.

2023: Launch of IT cloud engineer training program

Overview
Newly established a training program specialized in developing the latest cloud engineers.
Impact
Addressed talent shortages and improved customer satisfaction.

2022: Initiation of green management promotion

Overview
Promoted energy conservation to reduce internal environmental impact.
Impact
Achieved CO2 emission reductions and energy cost savings.

2021: Introduction of remote technical training system

Overview
Introduced an online technical training system to enhance education quality.
Impact
Improved efficiency in talent development at local bases.

2020: DX transformation of sales processes

Overview
Implemented sales management system to accelerate customer response speed.
Impact
Increased customer satisfaction and number of deals acquired.

2024: Strengthening space industry engineer dispatching

Overview
Actively promoting recruitment and development of space-related engineers.
Impact
Achieved increase in projects in the space business sector.

Sustainability

  • In-house energy conservation promotion and CO2 reduction activities
  • Promotion of diversity among engineers and creation of comfortable work environments
  • Business expansion in agriculture and nursing care support contributing to local revitalization
  • Support for sustainable regional development through human resource development
  • Environmentally considerate office operations
  • Commute reduction through remote work promotion
  • Waste recycling promotion
  • Active social contribution activities
  • Industry development support through engineer skill enhancement
  • Promotion of active roles for female engineers
  • Thorough safety and health management
  • Low-environmental-impact business operations