Convum

Basic Information

Stock Code
6265
Industry
Machinery
Category Detail
Industrial Equipment & Heavy Electrical Apparatus
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
April 1951
Listing Year
October 2004
Official Website
https://www.convum.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Other Companies
Toyo Dry, Nabtesco, SMC, Kikukawa, Anest Iwata, Kaji Tech, Yuken Kogyo, CKD, Hamai, Kayaba

Overview

Convum is a specialist manufacturer in the machinery industry founded in 1951, highly regarded both domestically and internationally for manufacturing vacuum generators and suction pads.

Current Situation

Convum recorded consolidated sales of approximately 2.18 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 340 million yen in FY2020, establishing a solid position in the vacuum equipment sector of the machinery industry. Its main products, the Convum vacuum generator and suction pads, are widely adopted in industrial machinery both domestically and internationally, supported by many customers for their quality and reliability. The company focuses on technological development, succeeding in developing energy-saving vacuum devices and custom products, thereby enhancing its competitiveness. In terms of sustainability, it aims to reduce environmental impact through improvements in manufacturing processes and resource conservation. Taking the 2022 name change as an opportunity, it is promoting brand strengthening and overseas expansion, with mid- to long-term strategic goals of expanding market share in the global market. Backed by a broadening customer base and stable financial foundation, growth is expected to continue.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • The company name 'Convum' derives from its vacuum device brand name.
  • Started as a subcontract factory for Ricoh at founding.
  • Has an important production base in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture.
  • Ejector-type vacuum generator technology is highly regarded in Japan.
  • President is Koji Ise, with strong family-run characteristics.
  • Paid-in capital exceeds 700 million yen, with a stable financial base.
  • Stock code 6265 continued from JASDAQ listing.
  • Belongs to Nikkei industrial equipment category with high specialization.
  • Vacuum generators widely used in automotive and electronics industries.
  • Products shipped overseas, with growing export ratio.
  • 122 consolidated employees, agile organization.
  • Active product improvements anticipating environmental regulations.
  • Competitors include major players like SMC and Nabtesco.
  • Promotes proprietary technology at trade shows to acquire customers.
  • Focuses on skill succession among engineers.

Hidden Connections

  • Former name 'Myotekko' derived from a local temple name, a storied company name.
  • Long-term transactions with Ricoh since founding influenced technology base formation.
  • Iwate plant serves as key local employment hub.
  • Active in technical exchanges with peers and industry association activities.
  • Numerous track records of technical collaboration for customer production line improvements.
  • Major shareholder Ise Kogyo contributes to management stability from behind the scenes.
  • Despite SME scale, coexists and prospers with majors in niche fields.
  • Environmentally friendly product development contributes to future market gains.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand due to automation and labor-saving in industrial machinery
  • Market expansion through development of new vacuum technology applications
  • Rising needs for energy-saving and environmentally friendly products
  • Strengthening overseas expansion centered on Asian markets
  • Product innovation through integration with IoT and digital technologies
  • Evolution of energy efficiency improvement technologies
  • Deepening existing customer base and acquiring new customers
  • Efficiency gains through digitalization of manufacturing processes
  • Cultivation of advanced engineers and technology succession
  • Increasing demand for safe products compliant with stricter regulations

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve sales over 3 billion yen
  • Overseas sales ratio of 25% or more
  • Develop products with 50% or more improved energy-saving performance
  • Expand IoT-integrated product lineup
  • Build manufacturing system maximizing environmental impact reduction
  • Secure top share in niche markets
  • Maintain R&D expenses at 5% or more of sales
  • Maintain employee numbers and strengthen skill succession system
  • Maintain customer satisfaction at 90% or higher
  • Regularly publish sustainability reports

Business Segments

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Overview
Supplies high-performance vacuum and pneumatic equipment to industrial machinery manufacturing.
Competitiveness
Product development using proprietary energy-saving and high-efficiency technology
Customers
  • Automotive parts manufacturers
  • Electronics manufacturers
  • Logistics equipment manufacturers
  • Food machinery manufacturers
  • Packaging machinery manufacturers
  • Printing machinery manufacturers
  • Semiconductor equipment manufacturers
  • Machine tool manufacturers
  • Pharmaceutical machinery manufacturers
  • Robot manufacturers
Products
  • Vacuum generators
  • Suction pads
  • Pneumatic cylinders
  • Valve units
  • Control devices
  • Custom solutions

Information and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Overview
Provides products for the IT and communications sectors requiring high precision.
Competitiveness
Technological capabilities supporting high-precision and stable operation
Customers
  • Communications equipment manufacturers
  • Electronic component manufacturers
  • Semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturers
  • Data center operators
Products
  • Precision suction pads
  • Cleanroom-compatible vacuum devices
  • Micro control valves

Automotive Industry

Overview
Provides highly durable vacuum equipment for automotive manufacturing processes.
Competitiveness
High reliability and custom response capabilities
Customers
  • Automakers
  • Parts suppliers
  • Electrical equipment manufacturers
Products
  • Ejector-type vacuum generators
  • Suction pads
  • Custom vacuum systems

Logistics and Packaging Equipment Industry

Overview
Manufactures vacuum equipment that enables efficient transport for logistics equipment.
Competitiveness
Design technology for improving transport efficiency
Customers
  • Warehouse operators
  • Packaging manufacturers
  • Delivery equipment manufacturers
Products
  • Vacuum suction pads
  • Ejectors for transport
  • Vacuum equipment for automated transport devices

Food Processing Machinery Industry

Overview
Provides vacuum devices compliant with food hygiene standards.
Competitiveness
High hygiene design and use of safe materials
Customers
  • Food machinery manufacturers
  • Packaging machinery manufacturers
Products
  • Sanitary vacuum devices
  • Suction pads

Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Industry

Overview
Manufactures high-performance vacuum equipment supporting precision semiconductor production.
Competitiveness
High precision and clean environment compatibility
Customers
  • Semiconductor equipment manufacturers
  • Electronics manufacturers
Products
  • Ultra-fine suction pads
  • Clean-compatible vacuum devices

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Overview
Provides optimal vacuum devices for medical precision machinery.
Competitiveness
High quality compliant with medical standards
Customers
  • Medical equipment manufacturers
  • Pharmaceutical companies
Products
  • Vacuum assist devices
  • Precision suction pads

Environmental Equipment

Overview
Provides highly durable products for the environmental equipment sector.
Competitiveness
Energy-saving performance and durable design
Customers
  • Environmental equipment manufacturers
  • Waste treatment companies
Products
  • Vacuum pumps
  • Suction systems

Machine Tool Industry

Overview
Manufactures precision vacuum components for machine tools.
Competitiveness
High-precision machining and durability
Customers
  • Machine tool manufacturers
  • Parts manufacturers
Products
  • Vacuum chucks
  • Suction pads

Industrial Robot Manufacturers

Overview
Provides vacuum handling devices for industrial robots.
Competitiveness
High reliability and custom response
Customers
  • Robot manufacturing companies
  • Automation equipment manufacturers
Products
  • Vacuum grip devices
  • Suction pads

Packaging Industry

Overview
Supplies vacuum equipment optimized for packaging processes.
Competitiveness
Contributes to production line efficiency
Customers
  • Packaging manufacturers
  • Manufacturers
Products
  • Vacuum suction mechanisms
  • Vacuum equipment for transport devices

Chemical Industry

Overview
Provides corrosion-resistant vacuum equipment for chemical plants.
Competitiveness
Corrosion-resistant design technology
Customers
  • Chemical manufacturers
  • Plastic molding companies
Products
  • Vacuum pumps
  • Suction systems

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Proprietary vacuum technology development capabilities
  • High-quality product supply system
  • Adaptability to a wide range of industries
  • Strong customer base
  • Stable financial foundation
  • Energy-saving and environmentally friendly technology
  • Flexible custom response capabilities
  • Long years of trust and track record
  • Agile product development
  • Prompt customer support
  • Geographically dispersed manufacturing bases
  • Abundant specialized engineers
  • Efficient production system
  • Responsiveness to market needs
  • Domestic and international sales channels

Competitive Advantages

  • High-efficiency technology for ejector-type vacuum generators
  • Broad product lineup responding to diverse customer needs
  • Differentiation through advanced suction pad design technology
  • Product development capabilities compliant with environmental regulations
  • Strength in niche markets despite small scale
  • Customer-centric service provision
  • Collaboration track record with major companies due to high technological capabilities
  • Technological innovation through continuous R&D investment
  • Precision machining technology for mechanical equipment
  • Custom response capability with short delivery times
  • Problem-solving capabilities tailored to on-site needs
  • Stable parts procurement and quality control system
  • Technological superiority through domestic and international patents
  • Strong community relations
  • High product durability

Threats

  • Competitive pressure from major machinery manufacturers
  • Production impacts from global semiconductor shortages
  • Risk of fluctuating raw material prices
  • Increased compliance costs due to stricter environmental regulations
  • Uncertainty in the global economy
  • Challenges in keeping up with rapid technological evolution
  • Import/export risks due to trade friction
  • Declining demand from Japan's shrinking population
  • Price competition from emerging country manufacturers
  • Profit pressure from exchange rate fluctuations
  • Decline in competitiveness due to delays in new technology development
  • Reduced production efficiency due to labor shortages

Innovations

2023: Launch of Energy-Saving Ejector Vacuum Device

Overview
Developed a new vacuum device with 20% improved energy-saving performance over previous models.
Impact
Contributes to reducing customers' energy costs

2022: Introduction of High-Speed Design System for Custom Suction Pads

Overview
Launched a design system capable of quick response to customer requests.
Impact
Shortened development periods and improved customer satisfaction

2024: Development of IoT-Compatible Vacuum Monitoring System

Overview
Developed an IoT product capable of remote monitoring and analysis of operation status.
Impact
Achieves improved maintenance efficiency and failure prediction

2021: Expansion of Environmentally Friendly Materials Adoption

Overview
Expanded use of recycled materials and low-environmental-impact materials.
Impact
Reduces environmental impact of products

2020: Development of Vacuum Generation Efficiency Improvement Technology

Overview
Improved vacuum generation efficiency by over 10% with new structure.
Impact
Achieves device miniaturization and energy saving

Sustainability

  • Promotion of energy-saving and resource conservation in manufacturing processes
  • Proprietary measures to improve waste recycling rate
  • Waste reduction through long-life product design
  • Expansion of environmentally friendly materials adoption
  • In-house eco-driving and energy-saving activities