Almetax

Basic Information

Stock Code
5928
Industry
Metal Products
Category Detail
Construction Materials & Equipment
Prefecture
Osaka Prefecture
Establishment Year
November 1969
Listing Year
December 1991
Official Website
https://www.almetax.co.jp/
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Overview

Almetax is an aluminum building materials manufacturing company founded in 1969 and based in Osaka Prefecture. It has Sekisui House as its main customer and has built a solid market position in the field of aluminum building materials for residential housing.

Current Situation

Almetax specializes primarily in manufacturing aluminum building materials for housing and maintains stable supply to major housing manufacturers such as Sekisui House. In recent years, it has maintained sales of approximately 20 billion yen and is differentiating itself from competitors in the construction materials and equipment segment of the metal products industry. High-quality aluminum sashes and shutter products, leveraging its technological capabilities, are its core offerings, boasting high customer satisfaction. In ongoing product development, it promotes cost reduction and improved durability while incorporating energy-saving performance. From a sustainability perspective, it is actively utilizing recycled aluminum materials. Moving forward, it plans to strengthen exterior products while addressing environmental needs in the architectural market. Additionally, it aims to enhance manufacturing efficiency through digital technology adoption and has included new customer acquisition in its strategies. It is advancing the establishment of a flexible and sustainable business foundation in line with industry trends.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Has been supplying aluminum building materials exclusively for Sekisui House for many years.
  • Based in Osaka, expanding into the national housing building materials market.
  • Aluminum processing technology receives higher evaluation than competitors.
  • Focuses on designing housing building materials with excellent energy efficiency.
  • Expansion of exterior products has been key to recent growth.
  • Possesses customization capabilities tailored to housing manufacturers' design specifications.
  • Sometimes collaborates with competitors on new product development.
  • Has built a local, community-oriented service network.
  • Provides long-life products to reduce maintenance frequency.
  • Able to meet diverse customer needs with a wide product range.

Hidden Connections

  • Focusing on joint development of new technologies through transactions with Sekisui House.
  • Maintains cost competitiveness through joint procurement of specific parts within the industry.
  • Exterior products also impact DIY markets beyond construction materials.
  • Aluminum building materials technology is being considered for application in other metal product fields.
  • Actively participates in local environmental activities to strengthen brand image.
  • Collaborates with local universities on research and development of next-generation building materials.
  • Product differentiation from competitors is a key factor in business growth.
  • Contributes to building sustainable supply chains in the construction materials sector.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increased demand for building materials due to stricter housing energy-saving standards
  • Acceleration of smart home-related product development
  • Expansion of the exterior products market
  • Demand for environmentally responsive products toward a low-carbon society
  • Increased demand for architectural materials from urban redevelopment
  • Growth in housing for aging society
  • Promotion of digital architectural technologies
  • Development of demand for products targeting overseas markets
  • Rising needs for disaster-resistant building materials
  • Recovery trend in the overall construction market

Strategic Goals

  • Increase sales and market expansion through new product development
  • Expansion of lineup for energy-saving and environmentally responsive products
  • Establishment of technological leadership in smart building materials
  • Strengthening collaboration with major housing manufacturers domestically and internationally
  • Production efficiency improvement through digital manufacturing technology introduction
  • Building sustainable supply chains
  • Advancing activities for coexistence with local communities
  • Promoting employee work-life balance and diversity
  • Expansion of business into new and overseas markets
  • Achieve 30 billion yen in sales by 2030

Business Segments

Housing Building Materials Supply

Overview
Stable supply of diverse high-performance aluminum building materials to large and small housing manufacturers.
Competitiveness
Long-term trusted relationships with major housing manufacturers
Customers
  • Sekisui House
  • Daiwa House Industry
  • Misawa Homes
  • Sekisui Heim
  • Panasonic Homes
  • Local Builders
  • Architectural Design Firms
  • General Contractors
  • Housing Manufacturers
  • Remodeling Contractors
Products
  • Aluminum Sashes
  • Shutters
  • Aluminum Doors
  • Curtain Walls
  • Fire-Resistant Building Materials
  • Insulated Sashes
  • Exterior Products
  • Smart Home Window Products
  • Energy-Saving Building Materials

Commercial Facility Building Materials

Overview
Manufactures building materials for commercial facilities emphasizing comfort and safety.
Competitiveness
Advanced fire and weather resistance technologies
Customers
  • Commercial Facility Developers
  • Building Owners
  • Architectural Design Firms
  • Interior Designers
  • Construction Companies
Products
  • Aluminum Frames
  • Fire-Resistant Shutters
  • Curtain Walls
  • Architectural Panels
  • Decorative Aluminum Building Materials
  • Insulated Building Materials

Architectural Equipment Materials

Overview
Supplies high-function aluminum components necessary for architectural equipment.
Competitiveness
Capability to handle diverse custom products
Customers
  • Equipment Contractors
  • Architectural Equipment Design Firms
  • Construction Management Companies
Products
  • Ventilation Aluminum Louvers
  • Ventilation Grilles
  • Soundproof Panels
  • Aluminum Duct Covers

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Technological expertise specialized in housing building materials
  • Stable business relationship with Sekisui House
  • Development capabilities in energy-saving building materials
  • Extensive product lineup
  • Manufacturing network based in Osaka Prefecture
  • Advanced aluminum processing technology
  • Enhanced fire and heat-shielding performance
  • Flexible response to small and medium housing manufacturers
  • Long years of industry experience and trust

Competitive Advantages

  • Secures orders through long-term trusted relationships with major housing manufacturers
  • Proprietary technology offering high durability and superior energy efficiency
  • Broad product range including exterior products
  • High specialization in niche markets
  • Customer satisfaction through diverse customization capabilities
  • Production system capable of quick response to overall construction material needs
  • Technology leader in fire and weather resistance performance
  • Rapid local support system
  • Established efficient manufacturing processes

Threats

  • Intensifying price competition from competitors
  • Risk of reduced orders due to economic fluctuations in the construction industry
  • Fluctuations in aluminum raw material prices
  • Increased manufacturing costs due to stricter environmental regulations
  • Production capacity constraints due to labor shortages
  • Response to technological innovations from new entrants
  • Supply chain disruptions from natural disasters
  • Sluggish residential construction market
  • Inflow of low-priced products from overseas manufacturers

Innovations

2023: Introduction of New Energy-Saving Insulated Sash Design

Overview
Launched a new aluminum sash model with significantly improved insulation performance.
Impact
Contributes to reducing energy consumption in housing.

2022: Development of Smart Lock Compatible Window Products

Overview
Commercialized security windows utilizing the latest IoT technology.
Impact
Contributes to market expansion of high-value-added products.

2021: Expansion of Recycled Aluminum Material Usage

Overview
Increased the usage rate of recycled aluminum to reduce environmental impact.
Impact
Improves sustainability evaluation.

2020: Advancement of Manufacturing Line Automation

Overview
Improved production efficiency using the latest robot technology.
Impact
Achieved reduction in production costs and stabilization of quality.

Sustainability

  • Continuous improvement in recycled aluminum usage rate
  • Promotion of energy-saving building materials
  • Reduction of CO2 emissions in manufacturing processes
  • Thorough waste reduction
  • Participation in local environmental conservation activities
  • Establishment of sustainable procurement standards
  • Implementation of in-house environmental education
  • Advancement of eco-product development
  • Introduction of resource-saving manufacturing technologies
  • Strengthening collaboration with local industries