Create Medic
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 5187
- Industry
- Precision Instruments
- Category Detail
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Prefecture
- Kanagawa Prefecture
- Establishment Year
- August 1974
- Listing Year
- July 1990
- Official Website
- https://www.createmedic.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
Create Medic is a precision instrument manufacturer founded in 1974 and a pioneering company in the medical device field that achieved the first commercialization in Japan of medical silicone catheters.
Current Situation
Create Medic achieved net sales of approximately 12.2 billion yen in the fiscal year ending December 2022 and boasts a high market share in silicone catheters in the domestic medical supplies market. The company focuses on developing its main disposable medical products, achieving differentiation from competitors through its unique technologies and product lineup. In recent years, it has been working on research and development of functional medical materials and improving manufacturing line efficiency to aim for medium- to long-term growth. In terms of sustainability, it is optimizing manufacturing processes and reducing waste to lower environmental impact, contributing to regional society through safe and reliable product supply to medical sites. Moving forward, it will promote sales expansion domestically and internationally, with strategies centered on diversifying its product portfolio and strengthening technological capabilities to develop new markets. It is also continuously strengthening its management structure and recruiting and training excellent engineers to build a foundation for sustainable growth.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Pioneer that commercialized Japan's first silicone catheter
- Developed the All Silicone Foley Catheter in 1978
- Headquarters in Shin-Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, deeply rooted in the community since founding
- Steadily grown in the field of medical precision instruments since establishment
- Introduced health promotion programs in employee cafeteria
- Focuses on joint development with medical professionals
- Products widely used in major domestic hospitals
- Consistently highly rated for quality of Japanese-made medical supplies
- Backs technological strength with numerous related patents
- Places emphasis on medical safety at the center of corporate culture
- Plays leadership role in industry associations
- Important position in Japan's medical silicone market
- Actively participates in medical support during disasters
- Pursues sustainability of medical materials
- Advances health support projects with multiple local governments
Hidden Connections
- Medical patented technologies applied to silicone product development in other industries
- Long-term joint research contracts with specific medical institutions
- Founder's family continues donations to educational institutions in neighboring areas
- Product improvement activities reflecting opinions of medical professionals are characteristic
- Some products adopted in disaster relief packages
- Participates in joint technology development projects with peer companies
- Promotes employee involvement in management through employee stock ownership plan
- Supports local health events in collaboration with public interest corporations
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Increasing medical demand in super-aging society
- Expanding demand for high-function materials in medical settings
- Market expansion due to rising domestic and international healthcare spending
- Product differentiation through introduction of new material technologies
- Expansion of medical device exports to overseas markets
- Long-term demand for infection control products
- Promotion of digitalization and IoT integration in medical devices
- Increasing demand for environmentally friendly products
- Enhanced government support for medical device development
- Improved quality demand from strengthened medical safety regulations
- Shift to high value-added products
- Promotion of technological innovation through industry-academia-government collaboration
Strategic Goals
- Establish top domestic market share in disposable medical supplies
- Build manufacturing system reducing environmental impact by 30%
- Expand overseas sales ratio to over 20%
- Breakthrough annual sales of 5 billion yen for innovative medical material products
- Raise female manager ratio to 30% for diversity promotion
- Obtain medical safety certifications for all products
- Fully automate product quality inspection using AI
- Expand social contributions through strengthened community ties
- Maintain R&D expenses at over 10% of sales
- Further sophisticated corporate governance
Business Segments
Product Supply to Medical Institutions
- Overview
- Stably supplies high-safety medical products to medical institutions across Japan.
- Competitiveness
- Pioneering silicone catheter technology and extensive track record in medical supply development
- Customers
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- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Nursing Homes
- Public Health Centers
- Medical Offices
- Testing Centers
- University Hospitals
- Rehabilitation Facilities
- Medical Research Institutions
- Wholesalers for Medical Institutions
- Products
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- Silicone Catheters
- Surgical Medical Devices
- Clinical Testing Tools
- Infection Prevention Supplies
- Rehabilitation Products
- Sterilization Tools
- Medical Elastic Bandages
- Medical Tubes
- Tourniquets
- Medical Gloves
- Emergency Medical Kits
- Medical Masks
- Medical Cleaning Solutions
- Wound Care Supplies
- Sterilization Supplies
Medical Materials Contract Manufacturing
- Overview
- Provides high-quality products through contract manufacturing of medical materials for other companies.
- Competitiveness
- Advanced manufacturing technology and diverse customization capabilities
- Customers
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- Medical Device Manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
- Research Institutions
- Universities
- Medical Materials Trading Companies
- Products
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- High-Purity Silicone Materials
- Parts Supply for Disposable Medical Supplies
- Functional Medical Materials
- Prototype Development
- OEM Medical Device Manufacturing
Research and Development Services
- Overview
- Provides experimental and analytical support services for medical device development.
- Competitiveness
- Specialized technical support based on long years of industry experience
- Customers
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- Medical Device Development Companies
- Universities
- Public Research Institutions
- Biotech Ventures
- Products
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- Material Evaluation Testing
- Medical Device Development Support
- Product Design Consulting
- Test Data Analysis
Export Business for Overseas Markets
- Overview
- Expanding high-quality medical supplies into overseas medical markets.
- Competitiveness
- Safe export products leveraging domestic technology
- Customers
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- Overseas Medical Device Sales Agents
- Local Medical Institutions
- Overseas Medical Materials Wholesalers
- Products
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- General Disposable Medical Products
- Silicone Catheters
- Infection Prevention Supplies
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- High domestic technological expertise in medical silicone products
- Reliability from long track record in medical supply development
- Wide lineup of medical devices
- Stable manufacturing system and quality control
- Strong transaction history with medical institutions
- Promotion of R&D on cutting-edge technologies
- Flexible customer response and customization capabilities
- Stable financial base
- Community contribution activities
- Large number of highly specialized engineers
- Continuous optimization of manufacturing costs
- Expansion into diverse product categories
- Thorough regulatory compliance and transparency
- Focus on medical safety
- Expansion of overseas operations
Competitive Advantages
- Technological superiority from first domestic commercialization of silicone catheters
- Stable supply capability for high-quality medical materials
- Strong partnerships with medical institutions
- Strict quality management and certification system
- Product development capabilities to meet diverse needs
- Product strategy focused on market niches
- Rapid response through in-house manufacturing
- Continuous introduction of environmentally friendly technologies
- Product design reflecting needs of medical sites
- High customer satisfaction and repeat rate
- Quick adaptability to new materials
- Promotion of joint research with medical professionals
- Maintaining cost competitiveness while ensuring quality
- Strong emphasis on hygiene in disposable products
- Abundant patents and know-how
Threats
- Intensifying price competition due to domestic healthcare cost controls
- Technological innovations and market entry by overseas manufacturers
- Increased compliance costs from regulatory changes
- Risk of raw material price fluctuations
- Sudden changes in medical site demand due to new infectious diseases
- Rise of generic medical materials
- Impact on production system from labor shortages
- Risk of technology leakage
- Cybersecurity risks
- Increased manufacturing costs from stricter environmental regulations
- Failure to meet diversifying customer needs
- Trade restrictions due to changes in international situation
Innovations
2024: Introduction of Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing Processes
- Overview
- Adopted new CO2 reduction technology in manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact.
- Impact
- 20% reduction in annual CO2 emissions
2023: Development of New Silicone Composite Material
- Overview
- Developed new composite silicone material with improved durability and flexibility to enhance product performance.
- Impact
- 15% extension of product lifespan
2022: Introduction of AI-Powered Product Inspection System
- Overview
- Advanced quality control with automatic inspection system using image analysis AI technology.
- Impact
- 10% improvement in inspection accuracy, 30% reduction in inspection time
2021: New Design for Disposable Bandages for Medical Sites
- Overview
- Developed and launched disposable bandages with excellent breathability and stretchability.
- Impact
- Leads to market share expansion
2020: Expansion of Infection Control Product Line
- Overview
- Advanced R&D on medical materials with antibacterial and antiviral properties and commercialized them.
- Impact
- Increased demand from medical institutions
Sustainability
- Introduction of wastewater purification systems in manufacturing
- Promotion of recycling activities to reduce waste
- Lightweighting of packaging materials to reduce environmental impact
- Expansion of energy-saving equipment introduction
- Active participation in local environmental conservation activities
- Thorough environmental education for employees
- Social contribution through safe medical product supply
- Ensuring diversity through promotion of women's active roles
- Strengthening corporate ethics and compliance
- Implementation of sustainable procurement policies
- CSR activities through strengthened ties with local communities
- Annual publication of environmental reports