Nissei Plastic Industrial
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 6293
- Industry
- Machinery
- Category Detail
- Manufacturing Machinery & Electrical Equipment
- Prefecture
- Nagano Prefecture
- Establishment Year
- October 1947
- Listing Year
- December 1991
- Official Website
- https://www.nisseijushi.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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- Other Companies
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Overview
Nissei Plastic Industrial is a leading domestic manufacturer in the plastic processing machinery sector, founded in 1947, with high technological capabilities and approximately 20% domestic market share centered on injection molding machines.
Current Situation
Nissei Plastic Industrial recorded consolidated sales of 38.8 billion yen and operating profit of 1.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2020, demonstrating solid performance. Its mainstay injection molding machines hold about 20% of the domestic market share, maintaining competitiveness through precise mold processing technology and the development of automated molding systems. The company is also strengthening its overseas production bases, such as the expansion of its Texas factory in the US. It encompasses group companies Nissei Metal Works and Nissei Honma Machinery, promoting business diversification and technological integration. It engages in unique marketing activities utilizing its proprietary technology, such as producing plastic models with injection molding machines. The company is working on product development and production process improvements that consider reduced environmental impact. Moving forward, it aims to enhance the efficiency and automation of injection molding machines and strengthen its competitiveness in the global market. It is also focusing on strengthening compliance systems, such as responding to recommendations from the Japan Fair Trade Commission, and pursuing sustainable growth strategies.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Company that succeeded in manufacturing Japan's first domestically produced car plastic model kit
- Utilizes injection molding machine plastic models for promotion and shareholder benefits
- Holds approx. 20% domestic share in Japan's plastic molding machine industry
- Founder was a pioneer involved in plastic model development since the 1950s
- Manufacturing-specialized company headquartered in Sakauchi-machi, Nagano Prefecture
- Subsidiary Nissei Metal Works is a prestigious mold processing firm
- Business transfer as sponsor for the regeneration of Honma Machinery
- Owns a factory in Texas, USA, and is advancing international expansion
- Established integrated manufacturing system for injection molding machines and molds
- Maintains an in-house specialist team of engineers for plastic model production
- Rich technological传承 within the industry due to long company history
- Major employer in manufacturing in Nagano Prefecture region
- Also offers precision measurement instruments for plastic processing machinery
- Contributes to manufacturing efficiency through automation system development
- Company name recognized in the industry as the 'Nissei' brand
Hidden Connections
- Partnered with Wagok Jushi in the 1950s to pioneer domestically produced plastic models
- Manufacturer of plastic model products repurposed by Marusan Shoten for their own brand
- Collaborates with Tamiya Models to share injection molding machine plastic model manufacturing technology
- Maintains technical exchanges with related companies Nisshin Tool and Heika Hutech
- Strengthened compliance in response to guidance from the Japan Fair Trade Commission to bolster management foundation
- Deeply involved in industrial promotion in local Sakauchi-machi, Nagano Prefecture
- Supported and integrated Honma Machinery, which filed for civil rehabilitation
- Among Japan's plastic molding machine manufacturers, has one of the oldest founding dates and bears part of the industry's history
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Increasing demand for energy-saving and high-precision injection molding machines
- Growing needs for automation and labor-saving in manufacturing
- Growth in domestic and international automotive and electronics industries
- Strengthening production systems especially in North America overseas markets
- Expanding demand for eco-products responding to environmental regulations
- Diversification and high value-added of plastic products
- Accelerated technological innovation through group company collaboration
- Solution provision oriented toward customer issue resolution
- Promotion of smartization and IoT adoption in molding machines
- Competitive strengthening through advanced mold processing technology
- Advancement of digitalization and DX in manufacturing processes
- New market development and diversified business expansion
Strategic Goals
- Market share expansion and brand strengthening in global markets
- Development of molding machines with world-top energy-saving performance
- Complete packaging and promotion of automation lines
- Sustainable product development achieving reduced environmental impact
- Maximization of manufacturing efficiency through digital technology utilization
- Deepening technological fusion through strengthened group company collaboration
- Maintaining top-class competitiveness in domestic and international molding machine markets
- Enhanced employee technical skills and next-generation talent development
- Sound corporate management balancing CSR and governance
- Expanded social contributions emphasizing coexistence with local communities
Business Segments
Injection Molding Machine Manufacturing and Sales
- Overview
- Manufactures and sells injection molding machines and related systems for various industries, responding to a wide range of needs with advanced technology and realizing efficient production.
- Competitiveness
- Injection molding machine technology with approx. 20% domestic share and multifaceted automation systems
- Customers
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- Automotive industry
- Home appliance manufacturers
- Medical device manufacturers
- Toy manufacturers
- Packaging material suppliers
- Precision equipment manufacturers
- Housing equipment suppliers
- Electronics manufacturers
- Industrial machinery manufacturers
- Cosmetic container manufacturers
- Food container manufacturers
- Building materials manufacturers
- Telecommunications equipment manufacturers
- Agricultural machinery manufacturers
- Aircraft parts manufacturers
- Products
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- High-performance injection molding machines
- Energy-saving injection molding machines
- Multi-purpose molding machines
- Compact injection molding machines
- Large injection molding machines
- High-precision molding systems
- Molding automation equipment
- Labor-saving line equipment
- Custom molding equipment
- Molding quality measurement instruments
- Robot-linked molding lines
- Various mold processing machines
- Molding process monitoring devices
- Molding material supply systems
- Peripheral equipment for plastic molding
Mold Processing Services
- Overview
- Provides mold processing services tailored to diverse industries using high-precision mold processing machines and advanced design technology.
- Competitiveness
- Integrated technical system capable of handling from injection molding to mold processing
- Customers
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- Automotive parts manufacturers
- Electrical machinery manufacturers
- Electronic component manufacturers
- Toy manufacturers
- Precision machinery manufacturers
- Construction machinery manufacturers
- Packaging industry
- Medical device manufacturers
- Resin molding manufacturers
- Home appliance manufacturers
- Products
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- Press molds
- Injection molding molds
- Precision mold design
- Mold repair and maintenance
- CAD/CAM systems
- 3D processing technology
- Surface treatment technology
- Mold production support systems
- Metal processing machines
- High-precision molds
Molding Automation Solutions
- Overview
- Promotes automation of injection molding processes, providing a variety of solutions to improve production efficiency and quality.
- Competitiveness
- Custom solution capabilities integrating a wide range of automation equipment
- Customers
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- Automotive assembly manufacturers
- Home appliance assembly plants
- Electronics assembly companies
- Packaging machinery manufacturers
- Transportation machinery manufacturers
- Food container manufacturers
- Medical device manufacturers
- Cosmetic packaging suppliers
- Industrial machinery manufacturers
- Products
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- Robot-linked molding lines
- Automatic take-out devices
- Conveyance systems
- Quality inspection devices
- Molding process monitoring devices
- Line integration management software
- Labor-saving equipment
- Modular molding lines
Overseas Business
- Overview
- Strengthening manufacturing and sales systems for overseas markets based at the Texas factory in the US.
- Competitiveness
- Rapid response and support system through local bases
- Customers
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- North American plastic processors
- European plastic molding companies
- Asian region molding machine agents
- Products
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- Injection molding machine exports
- Installation and maintenance services
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Technological strength with approx. 20% domestic share in injection molding machines
- Integrated system for high-precision mold processing technology
- Diverse proposal capabilities for molding automation systems
- Global expansion through strengthened US bases
- Stable financial base and capital strength
- Product differentiation through technology and know-how
- Automation technology for robot-linked lines
- Long years of experience in plastic molding machine development
- Active new business and marketing initiatives
- Comprehensive strength through collaboration with group companies
- High-quality service system and customer support
- Improved energy-saving performance of products
- Brand strengthening via injection molding machine plastic models
- Adaptability to diverse customer industries
- System proposal capabilities for business efficiency improvement
Competitive Advantages
- Stable market share as a major domestic player
- Response to diverse customer needs through wide product range
- High-precision and energy-saving performance of injection molding machines
- Total solutions for injection molding machines and mold processing
- Global service expansion through overseas factories
- Long-cultivated technology development and product improvement capabilities
- Proposal strength supporting customer production line automation
- Product development synergy with group companies
- Comprehensive after-sales service and technical support
- Unique marketing utilizing injection molding machine plastic models
- Product characteristics balancing energy saving and environmental response
- Expansion of applicability to multiple industries and custom response
- Trust assurance based on strengthened management systems
- Accumulated management know-how from business regeneration support
- High employee technical skills and expertise
Threats
- Intense price competition with overseas major manufacturers
- Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on overseas business earnings
- Declining trend in domestic plastic molding demand
- Increased raw material and manufacturing costs due to stricter environmental regulations
- Threat of technological innovation from new entrants
- Risk of administrative penalties due to Subcontractor Act violations
- Instability in parts supply such as semiconductor shortages
- Order reduction due to global economic fluctuations
- Increased adaptation burden from customer production process diversification
- Difficulty in securing and training technical personnel
- Risks associated with supply chain complexity
- Advancement in competitors' automation and IoT technologies
Innovations
2024: Completion of US Texas Factory Expansion
- Overview
- Expanded the factory in Texas, USA, to strengthen local production capacity.
- Impact
- Shortened delivery times and improved customer satisfaction in the US market
2023: Introduction of Injection Molding Machine Plastic Model Shareholder Benefits
- Overview
- Began providing plastic models of injection molding machines as shareholder benefits.
- Impact
- Improved brand recognition and expanded fan base
2022: Launch of New Energy-Saving Injection Molding Machine Model
- Overview
- Introduced molding machines equipped with the latest energy-saving technology to the market.
- Impact
- Reduced manufacturing costs and environmental impact for customers
2021: Enhancement of Molding Automation Systems
- Overview
- Advanced automation devices for robot-linked molding lines.
- Impact
- Improved production efficiency and alleviated labor shortages
2020: Business Expansion through Honma Machinery Acquisition
- Overview
- Expanded product lines by acquiring the business of Honma Machinery.
- Impact
- Strengthened technological and customer bases
Sustainability
- Development and expanded sales of energy-saving molding machines
- Reduction of factory waste and promotion of recycling
- Manufacturing processes considering reduced environmental impact
- Active participation in local environmental conservation activities
- Promotion of sustainable material use
- Application of ISO14001 environmental management
- Strengthened environmental impact monitoring across the group
- Employee environmental awareness education programs
- Provision of resource-saving solutions to customers
- Thorough compliance with environmental regulations
- Promotion of long-life design for molding machines
- Promotion of certifications for eco-friendly products