A&A Material

Basic Information

Stock Code
5391
Industry
Glass and Ceramics Products
Category Detail
Construction Materials & Equipment
Prefecture
Kanagawa Prefecture
Establishment Year
March 1924
Listing Year
May 1949
Official Website
https://www.aa-material.co.jp/
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Overview

A&A Material is a major building materials manufacturer in the glass and ceramics products industry, founded in 1924, and serves as a core company of the Taiheiyo Cement Group, providing high-quality building materials and industrial materials.

Current Situation

A&A Material recorded consolidated net sales of 43.421 billion yen and operating profit of 1.916 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2025. It has strengths in the manufacture and sale of non-combustible building materials, tunnel interior materials, and non-metallic expansion joints, and plays an important role within the group as an equity-method affiliate of Taiheiyo Cement. Recently, it withdrew from the fire-resistant double-layer pipe business and is advancing the selection and concentration of operations. Since 2024, it has expanded its business areas through the subsidiarization of Dai-Showa Uni-Board and Decor. Through research and development, it provides high-quality and highly durable building materials and focuses on reducing environmental impact. It promotes sustainability management, aiming to enhance corporate value in collaboration with local communities and trading partners. Moving forward, it will respond to changes in the construction materials market and pursue sustainable growth through the utilization of digital technologies and the introduction of new materials. Its financial foundation is also stable, and in the medium to long term, it faces challenges in expanding its customer base and actively developing new fields.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Founded in 1924 with over 100 years of history in the building materials industry
  • Strong presence as a major building materials manufacturer in the Taiheiyo Cement Group
  • Born in 2000 from the merger of two historic companies into A&A Material
  • Has a history of manufacturing asbestos products in the past
  • Possesses proprietary technologies in tunnel interior materials and non-metallic expansion joints
  • Improved manufacturing efficiency through absorption merger of Kanto Asano Pipe
  • Actively expanding into gypsum board business for architectural interiors in recent years
  • Pioneering focus on developing low-environmental-impact materials
  • Deploys branches nationwide and implements regionally rooted services
  • Engages not only in building materials but also real estate business to promote diversified management
  • Has numerous subsidiaries and affiliates, strengthening collaboration
  • Possesses manufacturing technology for high-temperature fire-resistant insulation materials
  • Veteran company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market since 1949
  • Actively implementing group reorganization such as factory spin-offs
  • Successfully fuses traditional technologies with the latest material technologies

Hidden Connections

  • Functions as a key building materials supplier within the group through equity-method affiliation with Taiheiyo Cement
  • Uni-Board Co., Ltd., which was made a subsidiary, is a leading player in the national interior building materials industry
  • Former Asano Slate was Japan's first slate manufacturing company and is positioned as a source of building materials history
  • Strategic placement of convenient bases nationwide contributes to logistics efficiency and customer responsiveness
  • Industrial fire-resistant insulation materials business has close industrial linkages with casting and melting industries
  • Diverse lineup of construction materials maintains strong ties with building materials specialty trading companies
  • Recycled materials business is a pillar of group growth strategy amid strengthening environmental regulations
  • Tunnel interior materials technology adopted in numerous national infrastructure development projects

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increase in construction and infrastructure investment in fire-resistant and non-combustible materials market
  • Growing demand for improved environmental performance in buildings
  • Business expansion through strengthened collaboration with Taiheiyo Cement Group
  • Introduction of high-value-added products through advanced materials development
  • Enhanced response to renovation demand and housing performance improvements
  • Increase in local revitalization and redevelopment projects
  • Expansion of environmentally considerate products amid strengthening environmental regulations
  • Production efficiency improvements through digital technology adoption
  • Development of materials for new markets and applications
  • Building material solutions addressing labor shortages in the construction industry

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve zero environmental impact goal in the building materials industry
  • Capture over 20% market share in architectural materials field
  • Establish comprehensive building materials provision system through group collaboration
  • Achieve 50% sales ratio for high-value-added new materials
  • Strengthen nationwide deployment of regionally rooted services
  • Reduce total CO2 emissions from manufacturing and logistics processes by 30%
  • Expand products with sustainability certifications
  • Maintain industry-leading technological prowess through new technology investments
  • Achieve highest industry rating in customer satisfaction surveys
  • Promote diverse talent utilization and work-style reforms

Business Segments

Building Materials Manufacturing and Sales

Overview
Provides high-quality building material products used in architecture and civil engineering fields.
Competitiveness
Stable supply system through collaboration with Taiheiyo Cement
Customers
  • Construction companies
  • Architectural design firms
  • General contractors
  • Local contractors
  • Trading companies
  • Public entities
  • Factory operators
Products
  • Non-combustible building materials
  • Tunnel interior materials
  • Expansion joints
  • Gypsum boards
  • Fireproof panels

Environmental Building Materials

Overview
Provides building materials emphasizing sustainability with consideration for environmental impact.
Competitiveness
Expertise in environmental impact reduction technologies and material development
Customers
  • Environmental development companies
  • Recycling businesses
  • Public organizations
  • Energy-related companies
Products
  • Environmentally considerate building materials
  • Recycled gypsum products
  • Insulation materials
  • Soundproof materials

Equipment Materials Supply

Overview
Supplies highly durable and safe materials for industrial and infrastructure equipment.
Competitiveness
High-performance fireproof materials and technical support system
Customers
  • Piping contractors
  • Plant equipment companies
  • Fireproofing contractors
  • Infrastructure companies
Products
  • Non-metallic expansion joints
  • Fire-resistant insulation materials
  • Repair materials
  • Special function materials

Real Estate Maintenance Materials

Overview
Supplies materials for building maintenance and renovations.
Competitiveness
Extensive product lineup and technical proposal capabilities
Customers
  • Real estate management companies
  • Building maintenance companies
  • Renovation contractors
  • Building owners
Products
  • Repair panels
  • Adhesives and sealants
  • Renovation building materials
  • Insulation panels

Construction Contracting & Support

Overview
Engages in construction contracting and construction support through subsidiaries.
Competitiveness
Diverse construction expertise and group collaboration
Customers
  • Public works
  • Private construction projects
  • Tunnel construction
  • Infrastructure maintenance operators
Products
  • Construction materials supply
  • Construction technology support
  • Fireproofing work
  • Environmentally responsive work

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Stable funding from the Taiheiyo Cement Group
  • Development capabilities for high fire-resistant and durable building materials
  • Extensive sales and service network
  • Risk diversification through diversified business operations
  • Strict management of technology and quality
  • Environmentally considerate approach emphasizing sustainability
  • Branches and factories in major regions nationwide

Competitive Advantages

  • Building materials supply capabilities backed by the assets and technology of a major cement company
  • Response to customer needs with a wide building materials lineup
  • Contribution to group strategy as an equity-method affiliate
  • Fusion of traditional and latest technologies in fire-resistant materials
  • Establishment of competitive superiority through development of low-environmental-impact materials
  • Stable supply and cost competitiveness with multiple manufacturing sites
  • Integrated system from construction to materials supply via related subsidiaries

Threats

  • Intensifying price competition in the building materials market
  • Risk of rising raw material prices
  • Emergence of new materials and alternative technologies
  • Labor shortages and rising personnel costs
  • Burden of responding to stricter environmental regulations
  • Impact of natural disasters on production and logistics
  • Decrease in construction investment due to deteriorating economic conditions

Innovations

2024: Completion of Uni-Board Co., Ltd. subsidiarization

Overview
Acquired Dai-Showa Uni-Board (Uni-Board Co., Ltd.) to expand in architectural gypsum boards and decorative building materials.
Impact
Contributes to strengthening the architectural stone and decorative building materials business.

2025: Completion of Decor Co., Ltd. subsidiarization

Overview
Acquired DIC Decor to promote diversification and brand strengthening in decorative building materials business.
Impact
Improves development and sales capabilities for high-value-added building materials.

2023: Absorption merger of Kanto Asano Pipe

Overview
Absorbed and merged manufacturing subsidiary in conjunction with withdrawal from fire-resistant double-layer pipe manufacturing for business reorganization.
Impact
Implemented management efficiency and business consolidation.

2021: Development of high-performance non-combustible panels

Overview
Newly developed non-combustible building material panels with enhanced fire resistance and insulation.
Impact
Improves market competitiveness through proposals for safer building materials.

2022: Commercialization of environmentally considerate insulation materials

Overview
Introduced energy-saving insulation building materials utilizing recycled materials.
Impact
Contributes to compliance with environmental regulations and improved customer satisfaction.

Sustainability

  • Active utilization and promotion of recycled building materials
  • Implementation of CO2 emission reduction plans in manufacturing processes
  • Acquisition and maintenance of ISO 14001 environmental standards
  • Participation in businesses supporting energy efficiency in buildings
  • Environmental awareness activities with local communities