Nissei ASB Machine
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 6284
- Industry
- Machinery
- Category Detail
- Manufacturing Machinery & Electrical Equipment
- Prefecture
- Nagano Prefecture
- Establishment Year
- November 1978
- Listing Year
- May 1990
- Official Website
- https://www.nisseiasb.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
- Yahoo! Finance
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- Other Companies
- DIT, ORO, B Engine, Japan Steel Works, Shibaura Machine, TOYO Innovex, Kawata, Nissei Plastic Industrial, Placo
Overview
Nissei ASB Machine is a plastic processing machinery manufacturer founded in 1978, with strengths in injection molding machines and blow molding machines, and is a major supplier of PET bottle molding machines in both domestic and international markets.
Current Situation
Nissei ASB Machine achieved consolidated sales of 27.2 billion yen and net assets of 31.3 billion yen in the fiscal year ended September 2020, and has overseas manufacturing bases centered in India, expanding its international deployment. It maintains a high market share in the PET bottle molding market by leveraging its mainstay injection molding machines and biaxial stretch blow molding machines. In technology development, it focuses on improving production efficiency with a diverse product lineup including 1-step machines and 1.5-step machines. It has developed heat-resistant container molding machines and high heat-resistant bottle molding machines to address a wide range of applications. It is also advancing system development for sustainable manufacturing processes and shortened delivery times. Technological innovation in new products and enhanced production capacity for overseas markets are the pillars of its strategy, aiming for continued growth beyond 2025. Company culture features active internal activities such as sports and photography, promoting employee interactions and contributions to the hometown community.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- A publicly listed company with its head office at the highest elevation in Japan (approx. 940m).
- Developed 1.5-step molding technology combining injection molding and blow molding.
- Rare Japanese manufacturer with a production base in India for PET bottle molding machines.
- Sports, photography, and other diverse employee club activities are part of the corporate culture.
- Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.
- Operates multiple factories and research labs within Nagano Prefecture.
- Products include not only containers but also molding molds and auxiliary equipment.
- Aggressively expanding overseas with sales and production bases in multiple countries.
- Possesses specialized technology in plastic processing and molding machinery.
- Biaxial stretch blow molding machines are one of the mainstay products.
- Commercialized injection blow machines in 2011.
- Flexible product configurations compatible with diverse container shapes and sizes.
- Also developing IT solutions to support shortened product delivery times.
- Deploying production systems tailored to emerging markets.
- Hosts seasonal sports tournaments and other internal events for employees.
Hidden Connections
- Deep technical collaboration with major shareholder ASB Incorporated Co., Ltd.
- India production base functions as a key supply hub for the global OEM market.
- Maintains long-term collaborative relationships with numerous PET bottle manufacturers in Japan and abroad.
- Deploys product designs closely integrated with injection molding machines in mold technology.
- Among competitors in the industry is Nissei Plastic Industrial of the same Nissei brand, in different fields.
- Factories within Nagano Prefecture have significant impact on local economy and employment.
- Heat-resistant container high-temperature filling compatible technology has strong ties with key food industry suppliers.
- Company's hiking club activities are closely linked to the geographical feature of its head office at the foot of Mt. Asama.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Increasing demand from global expansion of PET bottle market.
- Rising molding machine demand in emerging markets.
- Expanding adoption of heat-resistant high-function containers.
- Advances in high-efficiency and energy-saving product technologies.
- Enhanced manufacturing process efficiency through IT systems.
Strategic Goals
- Expand global market share and strengthen overseas manufacturing bases.
- Make energy-saving and low-environmental-impact products mainstream.
- Shorten delivery times and improve quality through production line digitalization.
- Establish technological leadership in heat-resistant container molding machines.
- Promote coexistence with local communities and sustainable corporate activities.
Business Segments
Plastic Processing Machinery Manufacturing
- Overview
- Manufactures and sells molding machines for plastic containers, contributing to improved production efficiency across diverse industries.
- Competitiveness
- Flexible response to needs with high technological capabilities and diverse product lineup.
- Customers
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- Food container manufacturers
- Beverage manufacturers
- Chemical packaging manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Industrial machinery manufacturers
- Products
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- Injection molding machines
- Blow molding machines
- Heat-resistant container molding machines
- Neck crystallization devices
- Molding molds
Overseas Production Base Operations
- Overview
- Provides manufacturing and technical support at overseas bases centered in India.
- Competitiveness
- Integration of local production systems and domestic technology.
- Customers
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- Japanese companies' overseas factories
- Global OEMs
- Local food and beverage manufacturers
- Products
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- Production line setup support
- Technical guidance
- Quality control
Mold Manufacturing and Sales
- Overview
- Provides high-quality molds and peripheral equipment compatible with molding machines.
- Competitiveness
- High-quality mold development through integrated molding functions and design.
- Customers
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- Molding machine manufacturers
- Molding factories
- Plastic product manufacturers
- Products
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- General molding molds
- Hot runners
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- High-specialty injection and blow molding technology
- Diverse product lineup
- International competitiveness through overseas expansion
- High-precision mold design technology
- Long years of industry experience and reliability
Competitive Advantages
- Possesses high-performance product lineup centered on biaxial stretch blow molding technology
- Cost competitiveness and local market response via India base
- Capable of providing both 1-step and 1.5-step machines
- Leading in special-purpose machines such as heat-resistant container molding machines
- Promoting system development for shortened delivery times and improved production efficiency
Threats
- Declining demand due to strengthened global plastic regulations
- Competitors' technological innovations and price competition
- Rising product costs from material price surges
- Risk of increased counterfeit products in emerging markets
- Profit pressure from exchange rate fluctuations
Innovations
2023: Introduction of production efficiency visualization system for molding machines
- Overview
- Advanced mold delivery time reduction and production line optimization using AI.
- Impact
- Contributes to shortened delivery times and reduced production issues
2022: Commercialization of fully electric hydraulic-less molding machines
- Overview
- Developed fully electric models achieving both reduced environmental impact and high-precision molding.
- Impact
- Achieves energy-saving effects and improved molding quality
2021: Advanced heat-resistant PET container molding technology
- Overview
- Improved molding machines for heat-resistant containers compatible with high-temperature filling, enhancing quality.
- Impact
- Expands share in high-temperature filling market
Sustainability
- Promoting energy-saving designs in molding machines
- Reducing waste through product longevity
- Setting targets for CO2 emission reductions in manufacturing processes
- Collaboration with Nagano Prefecture for environmental conservation
- Supporting expanded use of recycled materials