Mitsubishi Materials

Basic Information

Stock Code
5711
Industry
Non-Ferrous Metals
Category Detail
Iron, Steel & Metal Products
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
April 1950
Listing Year
September 1950
Official Website
https://www.mmc.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Other Companies
Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Taiheiyo Metal, Mitsui Mining & Smelting, Toho Zinc, Sumitomo Metal Mining, DOWA Holdings, Furukawa Mechanical Metal, Osaka Titanium Technologies, TOHO Titanium, Nippon Seiko

Overview

Mitsubishi Materials is a leading comprehensive materials manufacturer in the non-ferrous metals industry with origins dating back to 1871, strong in copper smelting and high-performance materials fields.

Current Situation

Mitsubishi Materials recorded consolidated sales of 1.5406 trillion yen and operating profit of 23.3 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2024, holding a high market share in major non-ferrous metals markets. In addition to smelting and processing non-ferrous metals such as copper and lead, it develops a diverse range of products including electronic materials, high-performance alloys, and cemented carbide tools. With numerous business sites both domestically and internationally as its foundation, it supports one pillar of the Mitsubishi Group while focusing on technological innovation and quality improvement. For quality falsification issues and environmental pollution problems, it is conducting internal investigations and improvements, promoting corporate value enhancement and compliance strengthening. It is also focusing on new business areas such as environmental and energy businesses and geothermal power generation, deploying a long-term growth strategy that emphasizes sustainability. It is strengthening diversification and global business collaboration, while advancing investments aimed at new technology development and market expansion from the latter half of the 2020s onward.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Originated in 1871, a traditional non-ferrous metals company in the Mitsubishi Group.
  • Domestic top-class share in copper and copper alloy products.
  • Past quality data falsification incident; focusing on system strengthening.
  • Engages in forestry with large-scale forest ownership.
  • Actively expanding into environmental businesses such as geothermal power generation.
  • Core company in Mitsubishi Kin'yokai and Mitsubishi Public Relations Committee.
  • Owns numerous smelters and manufacturing bases domestically and internationally.
  • Remembers the major explosion accident at Yokkaichi Plant.
  • Advancing business alliances with many other Mitsubishi Group companies.
  • Broad business areas from high-performance alloys to electronic materials.
  • Past revelation of subsidy fraud due to violation of Mining Safety Law.
  • Originates from former Mitsubishi Metals, with history involved in cargo transportation.
  • Long history in mining and coal mining operations, with various departments within the company.
  • Supplies products nationwide through extensive dealer network.
  • One of the major non-ferrous metals stocks listed on the Prime Market.

Hidden Connections

  • Deep technical collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as a non-ferrous metals supplier.
  • Once engaged in local railway business, with historical ties to railway companies.
  • Core company in Mitsubishi Group's strengthening of environment and energy businesses.
  • Mitsubishi Materials name derives from merger of Mitsubishi Metals and Mitsubishi Mining Cement.
  • President and Representative Director has engineering background with strengths in technical management.
  • Many subsidiaries have overseas bases, expanding globally.
  • Collaborates with environmental groups on soil contamination and waste issues.
  • Mitsubishi Materials holds the nickname 'MMC' within the Mitsubishi Group.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Market expansion from increasing global demand for non-ferrous metals
  • Growth expectations in geothermal energy and renewable resource businesses
  • Technological innovation and demand expansion in electronic materials field
  • Cost reduction and sustainability through improved recycling technology
  • Increased sales from expanding demand for lightweight aluminum products
  • Expanding demand for high-performance alloy materials in aerospace and automotive fields
  • Active investment in business expansion in overseas emerging markets
  • Productivity improvement through digitalization and smart manufacturing technology
  • Competitive advantage strengthening through environmental regulation compliance
  • Synergy creation through group collaboration
  • Brand trust recovery through strengthened quality management system
  • Rising awareness of contributions to sustainable society formation

Strategic Goals

  • Promotion of management efficiency improvement and business portfolio optimization
  • Maintain and expand domestic top share in non-ferrous metals smelting
  • Become clean technology leader through development and adoption of emissions reduction technology
  • Strengthen global competitiveness in electronic materials field
  • Expansion and diversification of renewable energy business
  • Complete resolution of quality falsification issues and compliance strengthening
  • Significant increase in green product ratio and achievement of ESG metrics
  • Expansion of overseas bases and strengthening of sales networks
  • Continued R&D investment and early commercialization of next-generation technologies
  • Establishment of symbiotic relationship with local communities and sustainable management foundation

Business Segments

Non-Ferrous Metals Smelting & Processing

Overview
Supplies non-ferrous metal smelted products and various alloy products to customers.
Competitiveness
Top-class non-ferrous metal smelting technology and stable supply capacity in Japan
Customers
  • Automobile manufacturers
  • Electrical & electronics manufacturers
  • Construction companies
  • Machinery manufacturers
  • Industrial material wholesalers
Products
  • Copper ingot
  • Lead ingot
  • Nickel products
  • Metal alloy processed products
  • Cast parts

Aluminum Products Manufacturing

Overview
Offers a wide range of aluminum products from packaging to industrial uses.
Competitiveness
Provision of diverse aluminum processed products through advanced technology
Customers
  • Beverage manufacturers
  • Packaging material manufacturers
  • Automotive industry
  • Construction material companies
Products
  • Aluminum foil
  • Aluminum cans
  • Aluminum sheets & pressed products

Cemented Carbide Tools Manufacturing

Overview
Manufactures and sells as Japan's top cemented carbide tool brand.
Competitiveness
Precision machining technology and superior tool durability design
Customers
  • Machine tool manufacturers
  • Automotive manufacturing
  • Steel processing
Products
  • Cutting tools
  • Turning tools
  • Drills & grinding tools

Electronic Materials & Semiconductor Components

Overview
Develops manufacturing of materials for semiconductors and electronic devices.
Competitiveness
Stable supply of high-purity materials and R&D capabilities
Customers
  • Semiconductor manufacturers
  • Electronics manufacturers
  • Solar cell manufacturers
Products
  • Silicon wafers
  • Photoresist materials
  • Chemicals for electronic components

Cement & Building Materials Manufacturing

Overview
Manufactures cement and concrete as construction materials.
Competitiveness
Regionally integrated manufacturing network and quality control system
Customers
  • Construction companies
  • Civil engineering companies
  • Housing manufacturers
Products
  • Cement
  • Ready-mixed concrete
  • Building materials

Environment & Energy Business

Overview
Develops geothermal power generation and recycling services.
Competitiveness
Expertise in broad environmental businesses and regional collaboration
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Energy companies
  • Industrial parks
Products
  • Geothermal power generation
  • Waste recycling
  • Environmental consulting

Precision Machinery Parts Manufacturing

Overview
Meets customer needs through high-precision metal processed products.
Competitiveness
Advanced processing technology and product development capabilities
Customers
  • Machinery manufacturers
  • Automotive parts manufacturers
  • Electrical product manufacturers
Products
  • Precision metal parts
  • Tools
  • Machined products

Metal Recycling & Resource Development

Overview
Promotes non-ferrous metal recycling and effective resource utilization.
Competitiveness
Wide-area scrap collection and smelting collaboration
Customers
  • Steel manufacturers
  • Smelters
  • Industrial waste processors
Products
  • Metal scrap
  • Recycled raw materials
  • Resource development business

High-Performance Alloy Materials

Overview
Supports cutting-edge industries through design and manufacturing of high-performance materials.
Competitiveness
R&D capabilities and application-specific manufacturing technology
Customers
  • Aerospace industry
  • Electronics manufacturers
  • Automotive parts manufacturers
Products
  • High-performance alloy materials
  • Special steel products
  • Heat-resistant parts

Precious Metals Smelting & Sales

Overview
Has earned high trust through precious metals smelting and sales.
Competitiveness
High-purity smelting technology and compliance with international quality standards
Customers
  • Jewelry manufacturers
  • Electronics manufacturers
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • Gold ingot
  • Silver products
  • Platinum products

Tools & Machinery Parts Trading

Overview
Sales and support for industrial tools and machinery parts.
Competitiveness
Extensive sales network of Mitsubishi brands
Customers
  • Factory equipment providers
  • Machinery distributors
Products
  • Machine tools
  • Industrial machinery parts

Logistics & Warehouse Services

Overview
Supports logistics efficiency for the entire group.
Competitiveness
Advanced logistics expertise and network
Customers
  • Group companies
  • External customers
Products
  • Warehouse storage
  • Logistics management
  • Transportation services

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • One of Japan's largest non-ferrous metals smelting capacities
  • Diverse product lineup and business diversification
  • Strong Mitsubishi Group network
  • Advanced technology development and research infrastructure
  • Regionally integrated production base with broad deployment
  • Strengthened quality management system
  • Initiatives in environment and energy fields
  • Stable customer base in international markets
  • Abundant resource recycling technology
  • Technological superiority in high-performance materials
  • Credit backed by long history
  • Collaboration with wide range of group companies
  • Capabilities to address environmental and safety regulations
  • Stable financial foundation
  • Product development capabilities domestically and internationally

Competitive Advantages

  • Possesses latest smelting equipment and energy-saving technology
  • Responds to diverse needs with extensive non-ferrous metals processing technology
  • Resource procurement and brand power as part of Mitsubishi Group
  • Differentiation through advanced electronic materials technology
  • Promotes sustainable resource utilization through recycling business
  • Secures superiority in special application markets with high-performance alloys
  • Market coverage through nationwide sales network
  • Fulfills social responsibility toward reducing environmental impact
  • Customer-oriented product development and attentive services
  • Risk diversification effects across broad business areas
  • Technological innovation through advanced R&D bases
  • Market trust through thorough quality assurance systems
  • Comprehensive materials supply capabilities for diverse industries
  • Strengthening business expansion in overseas markets
  • Sustainable growth support through stable funding capabilities

Threats

  • Risk of global fluctuations in non-ferrous metal prices
  • Cost increases due to stricter environmental regulations
  • Concerns over loss of trust from quality falsification issues
  • Loss of market share due to technological innovations by new competitors
  • Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on earnings
  • Rising resource procurement costs and supply instability
  • Impact of international trade disputes and political risks
  • Changes in business environment due to global warming
  • Production capacity constraints from labor shortages
  • Risks of technology leakage and increased counterfeit products
  • Risk of operations halt due to accidents or disasters
  • Risk of supply chain disruptions

Innovations

2023: Transfer of high-purity silicon business to independent entity

Overview
Transferred polycrystalline silicon business to high-purity silicon and to SUMCO.
Impact
Progress in streamlining earnings structure and business consolidation.

2022: Establishment of UBE Mitsubishi Cement through 50-50 joint venture with UBE

Overview
Established new company by integrating cement businesses to strengthen product power and expand market.
Impact
Contributes to efficient business operations and earnings improvement.

2021: Comprehensive overhaul of quality management system

Overview
Strengthened company-wide quality management system in response to subsidiary quality falsification issues.
Impact
Contributes to restoring product trust and improving customer satisfaction.

2020: Reorganization of cemented carbide tools business and subsidiary sale

Overview
Transferred shares of subsidiary Diamet to advance business reorganization.
Impact
Selective concentration of resources and improved management efficiency.

2024: Launch of enhanced environmental measures project

Overview
Strengthens wastewater management and soil contamination measures to reduce environmental impact.
Impact
Restores social trust and strengthens regulatory compliance.

2023: Enhanced development of new electronic materials

Overview
Advances R&D of high-performance materials for semiconductors and displays.
Impact
Entry into cutting-edge technology markets and differentiation.

2022: Investment to expand geothermal power facilities

Overview
Introduces new equipment utilizing Innovation Center in Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Impact
Expansion of renewable energy business.

2024: Advanced recycling technology

Overview
Introduces new processes in metal recycling to improve efficiency.
Impact
Improved resource reuse rate and cost reduction.

2021: Digital transformation promotion project

Overview
Advances DX in manufacturing processes and logistics management.
Impact
Achieves productivity improvement and inventory optimization.

2023: Initiation of sustainable materials development

Overview
Begins research on low-environmental-impact alloy materials.
Impact
Addresses market needs and develops new fields.

Sustainability

  • Promotion of soil contamination measures and environmental conservation
  • Improvement of resource recycling rate
  • Expansion of renewable energy adoption
  • Adoption and expansion of energy-saving technologies
  • Strengthening of environmental and safety management systems
  • Coexistence with local communities and sustainable development
  • Emission reduction and pollution prevention activities
  • Promotion of green product development
  • Thorough environmental risk management
  • Enhanced in-house environmental education for personnel
  • Improvement of ESG information disclosure framework
  • Advancement of corporate governance