Ahresty

Basic Information

Stock Code
5852
Industry
Non-Ferrous Metals
Category Detail
Iron, Steel & Metal Products
Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture
Establishment Year
June 1938
Listing Year
October 1961
Official Website
https://www.ahresty.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Ahresty is a major non-ferrous metals company founded in 1938, manufacturing and selling a diverse range of parts centered on aluminum die-cast products for automobiles.

Current Situation

Ahresty achieved consolidated sales of approximately 120.5 billion yen in the fiscal year ended March 2020, positioning itself as a leading company mainly in aluminum die-cast products for automobiles. It operates across engine, transmission, and suspension parts for vehicles, as well as industrial machinery and home appliances, with a broad product portfolio. It holds IATF16949 certification at seven domestic sites and focuses on quality management and technological innovation. Overseas, it has production bases in the US, Mexico, China, India, and Thailand, forming a global supply chain. In recent years, it has also developed and sold aluminum free-access floors called MobaFloor, leveraging its technological strengths. While facing management challenges such as impairment losses at its Chinese factory, it is pursuing new market development and production efficiency improvements for sustainable growth. From 2025 onward, it aims to accelerate environmentally responsive products and global expansion to maintain competitiveness.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Company name derives from initials of Research, Service, Technology (RST)
  • Founded in 1938, a long-established firm in the non-ferrous metals industry
  • Holds IATF16949 certification at 7 domestic factories
  • In-house brand 'MobaFloor' highly regarded in Japan
  • Early expansion into overseas production in China, Mexico, etc.
  • High-precision aluminum die-casting technology results in numerous patents
  • Classified under Iron, Steel & Metal Products in Nikkei industry categories
  • Customers centered on major Japanese automakers with broad reach
  • Head office and technical center located in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture
  • Active in R&D with history of developing new alloys and forming technologies
  • Supplies products not only to automobiles but also industrial machinery and home appliances
  • Overseas sites in US, Mexico, China, India, Thailand
  • Integrated system from manufacturing to mold design and sales
  • Approx. 6,780 consolidated employees as of FY2020
  • Recently promoting IoT utilization for production efficiency

Hidden Connections

  • Supplies a wide range of products as a core supplier to major Japanese automakers
  • Maximizes domestic production efficiency through group subsidiary network
  • China plant impairment stems from sluggish specific market conditions, highlighting global expansion challenges
  • MobaFloor products supported in construction industry with adoption in some major buildings
  • Emphasis on engineer training, known as a hub for producing advanced technicians in the industry
  • Local subsidiaries established at overseas production sites for detailed response to local needs
  • Some overlap and differentiation in product lines with Nikkei-classified competitors
  • Accelerating development of lightweight aluminum parts in response to automotive electrification

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Growing global demand for automotive lightweighting
  • Increasing demand for high-performance aluminum parts for EVs and hybrids
  • Enhanced customer trust through improved quality management standards domestically and abroad
  • Expansion of overseas production bases and development of emerging markets
  • Adoption of recyclable materials to meet stricter environmental regulations
  • Production efficiency improvements via digital technology introduction
  • Acceleration of heat-resistant, high-function material development
  • Growth in office free-access floor market
  • Strengthened supply chain risk management
  • Activation of manufacturing sites through regional collaboration
  • Maintaining competitiveness via engineer training and talent securing
  • Diversification through new market creation

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve consolidated sales over 200 billion yen
  • Reduce environmental impact by 30% at all domestic and overseas plants
  • Expand IATF16949 certification scope and strengthen quality assurance system
  • Increase EV-related parts ratio to over 40% of total sales
  • Capture over 50% domestic share in MobaFloor business
  • Strengthen production and sales networks in overseas emerging markets
  • New material development through open innovation
  • Promote production innovation and business efficiency via DX
  • Improve employee satisfaction to top class among Japanese manufacturers
  • Build sustainable procurement system

Business Segments

Automotive Parts Manufacturing

Overview
Stably supplies high-quality aluminum die-cast parts to customers in the automotive sector.
Competitiveness
Strength in quality assurance with IATF16949 certification at 7 domestic sites
Customers
  • Automakers
  • Automotive Parts Suppliers
  • OEM Companies
  • Overseas Automakers
Products
  • Aluminum Die-Cast Engine Parts
  • Aluminum Parts for Transmissions
  • Metal Parts for Suspension
  • Aluminum Formed Products for Bodies

Industrial Machinery Parts Manufacturing

Overview
Manufactures parts for industrial machinery that require robustness and durability.
Competitiveness
Multi-variety, small-lot production based on years of die-casting technology
Customers
  • Industrial Machinery Manufacturers
  • Equipment Manufacturers
Products
  • Aluminum and Magnesium Parts for Industrial Machinery
  • Various Metal Parts for Machinery

Computer and Communication Equipment Parts

Overview
Provides parts that combine high precision and heat dissipation.
Competitiveness
Precision processing technology and diverse material compatibility
Customers
  • PC Manufacturers
  • Communication Equipment Manufacturers
Products
  • Heat Sinks
  • Precision Aluminum Parts

Home Appliance Parts Manufacturing

Overview
Provides lightweight, corrosion-resistant metal parts to the home appliance industry.
Competitiveness
Design proposal capabilities leveraging material properties
Customers
  • Home Appliance Manufacturers
Products
  • Refrigerator Frame Parts
  • Air Conditioner Parts

Construction Materials Supply

Overview
Supplies metal construction materials emphasizing durability and ease of installation.
Competitiveness
Quality control and extensive track record in building materials
Customers
  • Construction Companies
  • Building Management Companies
Products
  • Metal Raised Floors
  • Door Closers
  • Metal Building Materials

Mold Manufacturing

Overview
Supports high-precision product production with advanced mold technology.
Competitiveness
Long-cultivated mold design and manufacturing technology
Customers
  • Metal Processing Manufacturers
  • Die-Cast Manufacturers
Products
  • Aluminum Die-Cast Molds
  • Precision Forming Dies

Technology Development Support & Services

Overview
Handles technological enhancement and operational support for the group.
Competitiveness
Dual focus on technology development and quality assurance
Customers
  • Group Companies
  • Partner Companies
Products
  • Technical Support
  • Quality Management Services

Overseas Production Site Support

Overview
Provides global manufacturing know-how to overseas sites.
Competitiveness
Experience in multi-country production management
Customers
  • Overseas Plants
  • Local Subsidiaries
Products
  • Manufacturing Technology Support
  • Production Management

Logistics & Warehousing Operations

Overview
Contributes to customer satisfaction through efficient logistics systems.
Competitiveness
Optimal transportation management through internal coordination
Customers
  • Within Group
  • Client Companies
Products
  • Product Logistics Management
  • Parts Storage

Environmentally Responsive Materials Development

Overview
Advances R&D on materials that reduce environmental impact.
Competitiveness
Material recycling technology
Customers
  • Environmental Companies
  • Construction & Equipment Industries
Products
  • Recyclable Aluminum Materials

Self-Branded Product Sales

Overview
Develops its own brand of aluminum free-access floors.
Competitiveness
High functionality and after-sales service
Customers
  • General Consumers
  • Corporate Users
Products
  • MobaFloor Series

Research & Development

Overview
Continuously conducts R&D on new technologies and materials for next-generation products.
Competitiveness
Development capabilities by in-house specialist engineers
Customers
  • Internal Product Development Teams
Products
  • New Material Development
  • Processing Technology Innovation

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Advanced aluminum die-casting technology
  • Quality assurance via IATF16949 certification
  • Global production site network
  • Ability to meet diverse customer needs
  • In-house brand development capabilities
  • Robust supply chain management
  • Flexible response to multi-variety small-lot production
  • Abundant mold design technology
  • Long-accumulated manufacturing know-how
  • Sales networks in Japan and abroad
  • Continuous investment in technological innovation
  • Promotion of environmentally responsive products
  • Product quality stability
  • High production efficiency
  • Strong customer base

Competitive Advantages

  • Built consistent quality management system with IATF16949 at 7 domestic plants
  • Strong trust from automakers ensures stable transactions
  • Customer diversity and risk dispersion through multi-country operations
  • Entry into high-function OA floor market with proprietary MobaFloor technology
  • High-precision complex-shape aluminum die-casting production capabilities
  • Technological innovation driven by long-term R&D structure
  • Vertical integration from material procurement to manufacturing and sales
  • Short delivery and high quality via mold design strengths
  • Market superiority through early development of products compliant with environmental regulations
  • Ability to provide diverse product lineup for various industrial machinery
  • Competitive edge secured by manufacturing cost optimization
  • Focus on engineer training to secure high-caliber talent
  • Repeat orders from high customer satisfaction
  • Production flexibility responsive to market needs
  • Diversified expansion to broad customer segments

Threats

  • Impairment risks at overseas sites such as China plant
  • Decline in auto production due to global semiconductor shortages
  • Fluctuations in raw material prices and procurement instability
  • Shifts in demand from automotive electrification and material changes
  • Intensifying price competition with overseas rivals
  • Earnings volatility from exchange rate fluctuations
  • Rising costs to comply with stricter environmental regulations
  • Global supply chain disruptions
  • Risk of stagnation in new technology development
  • Political and economic instability in emerging markets
  • Business impacts from IT security risks
  • Labor shortages and talent acquisition difficulties

Innovations

2023: Launch of Improved MobaFloor

Overview
Released an OA floor product with enhanced durability and lighter weight compared to previous models.
Impact
Achieved market share expansion and improved customer satisfaction

2022: Introduction of Advanced Aluminum Die-Casting Technology

Overview
Introduced new equipment to handle complex shapes and boost production efficiency, improving performance.
Impact
20% increase in production capacity and cost reduction effects

2021: Launch of New Alloy Material Development Project

Overview
Initiated in-house research on new alloys balancing heat resistance and lightweighting.
Impact
Began consideration for application in next-generation automotive parts

2020: Promotion of IoT Integration in Production Lines

Overview
Introduced IoT technology to factory production equipment for real-time management.
Impact
Improved yields and cost reductions through predictive maintenance

Sustainability

  • Actively working to improve aluminum recycling rates
  • Promoting updates to energy-saving production equipment
  • Continuing development of low-environmental-impact building materials
  • Strengthening environmental audits and compliance at overseas sites
  • Conducting environmental conservation activities in collaboration with local communities
  • Thorough waste reduction and reuse
  • Enhancing occupational health and safety management
  • Promoting use of eco-materials