Ebara Jitsugyo

Basic Information

Stock Code
6328
Industry
Machinery
Category Detail
Industrial Equipment & Heavy Electrical Apparatus
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
November 1946
Listing Year
November 1998
Official Website
https://www.ejk.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Ebara Jitsugyo is a machinery manufacturer founded in 1946, specializing in research and development of environmental and medical equipment, as well as environmental facility design and construction, and sales of machinery for liquid-related industries.

Current Situation

Ebara Jitsugyo achieved consolidated sales of approximately 29.9 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 1.1 billion yen in the fiscal year ending December 2014. Its main businesses are environmental and water treatment related, handling sales of water supply, drainage, sanitation, and air conditioning equipment, as well as design and construction of environmental facilities. It specializes in research and development without its own manufacturing plants, outsourcing production to about 70 partner companies. To promote technological innovation, it operates five research facilities focusing on environmental measurement technology and production technology. From a sustainability perspective, it is strengthening technology development in sewage and wastewater treatment, and newly established a Production Technology Center in 2014. It collaborates with its consolidated subsidiary Evajitsu to maintain competitiveness in the industry. Recently, it has expressed opposition to proposals from investment funds regarding changes to the articles of incorporation, striving to maintain management transparency. In the medium to long term, it has set strengthening the environmental equipment business and developing new fields as strategic goals.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Unique business model outsourcing manufacturing to partner companies without its own factories.
  • Specialized manufacturer strong in sewage and wastewater treatment facilities in the environmental equipment field.
  • Deploys advanced technology development across five specialized research facilities.
  • Major trading partner of Ebara Corporation but maintains high independence with minimal capital ties.
  • Implements environmental technology development and production technology support across multiple regional locations.
  • Record of strengthening business foundation by absorbing and merging consolidated subsidiaries in 2014.
  • Transitioned to Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market in 2022, increasing attention from the market.
  • Total supplier of environmental-related services from design and construction to sales.
  • As a manufacturer agent, handles sales of diverse industrial pumps and air conditioning equipment.
  • Measurement and analysis equipment in the medical field is highly evaluated for accuracy and reliability.

Hidden Connections

  • Ebara Jitsugyo has deep transactions with Ebara Corporation but is independent in terms of capital, creating a unique collaborative balance.
  • Research facilities are dispersed across multiple prefectures such as Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Niigata, fostering strong ties with regional technology communities.
  • Entry into the medical field features cross-industry application of environmental equipment know-how to medical measurement technology.
  • Has track record of technology partnerships and stock transfers with overseas bases such as German companies via multiple subsidiaries and affiliates.
  • Leveraging technologies from both environmental and medical fields, future expansion into biomedicine is noteworthy.
  • Maintains a flexible production system through strong relationships with approximately 70 manufacturing partner companies.
  • Head office in Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, with multiple offices for Tokyo branch in the same district, leveraging central location advantages.
  • In environmental facility design and construction orders for sewage and wastewater treatment, maintains close transaction relationships with domestic municipalities and public project operators.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increased demand due to strengthened environmental regulations in the sewage and wastewater treatment market.
  • Acceleration of sales expansion and new development of high-precision equipment in the medical device field.
  • Creation of new services through integration of environmental measurement technology and IoT.
  • Expansion of demand for energy-saving equipment accompanying decarbonization in manufacturing.
  • Development of sales channels for environmental plants and equipment in international markets.
  • Improved manufacturing efficiency through strengthened collaboration with partner companies.
  • Increased public investment due to government green policy promotion.
  • Active R&D investment and new technology creation.
  • Sustainability promotion aiming for improved ESG evaluations.
  • Diversification of equipment demand due to DX advancement in medical sites.

Strategic Goals

  • Expansion of domestic market share in sewage and wastewater treatment
  • Double medical equipment sales compared to current levels
  • Establishment as domestic top-class in environmental measurement technology
  • Optimization of production system through strengthened collaboration with manufacturing contractors
  • Achieving both sustainable technology development and environmental impact reduction
  • International expansion through growth in overseas environmental plant business
  • Promotion of company-wide digital transformation
  • Strengthening competitiveness through increased R&D investment
  • Building management system compliant with sustainability standards
  • Deepening social contribution activities emphasizing coexistence with local communities

Business Segments

Environmental Equipment Design and Construction

Overview
Provides comprehensive design, construction, and maintenance services for environmental facilities.
Competitiveness
Construction management capabilities leveraging a network of approximately 70 partner companies
Customers
  • Municipal Water and Sewerage Bureaus
  • Environmental Plant Operators
  • Industrial Waste Treatment Companies
  • Public Facility Managers
  • Hospital Construction Companies
Products
  • Sewage and Wastewater Treatment Facility Design
  • Exhaust Gas Treatment Equipment Design
  • Sewage Treatment Plant Construction
  • Environmental Monitoring Systems

Industrial Liquid-Related Machinery Sales

Overview
Engages in sales agency business for industrial machinery (mainly pumps and air conditioning equipment).
Competitiveness
Extensive handling of general-purpose machinery and technical support system
Customers
  • Ebara Corporation
  • Other Industrial Pump Manufacturers
  • Air Conditioning Equipment Manufacturers
  • Plant Equipment Operators
  • Industrial Facility Managers
  • Cleaning Facility Operators
Products
  • Industrial Pumps
  • Air Conditioning Related Equipment
  • Liquid Transport Equipment
  • Sanitary Water Supply and Drainage Equipment

Research and Development Support Services

Overview
Provides technology support and testing/inspection services for research and development.
Competitiveness
Advanced analytical capabilities from five specialized research facilities
Customers
  • University Research Institutions
  • Medical Equipment Manufacturers
  • Environmental Companies
  • Technology Startups
  • Municipal Technology Centers
Products
  • Environmental Measurement Technology Support
  • Medical Equipment Technology Support
  • Testing and Inspection Services
  • Prototype Development

Environmental Measurement and Analysis Equipment Sales

Overview
Sales and maintenance of high-function environmental measurement and analysis equipment.
Competitiveness
Provision of high-precision measurement equipment equipped with the latest technology
Customers
  • Environmental Survey Companies
  • Industrial Plant Managers
  • Research Institutions
  • Municipal Environmental Departments
Products
  • Water Quality and Air Measuring Instruments
  • Analysis Equipment
  • Real-Time Data Collection Devices

High-Function Medical Machinery Sales

Overview
Engages in sales of measurement and analysis equipment for medical sites.
Competitiveness
Strict quality control and high-precision measurement technology
Customers
  • Hospitals and Medical Facilities
  • Medical Equipment Distributors
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Products
  • Body Fluid Analysis Equipment
  • Inspection Equipment
  • Measurement Devices

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Extensive technical know-how in environmental equipment
  • Strong collaboration system with partner companies
  • Technological strength from multi-location research and development facilities
  • High market share in sewage and wastewater treatment
  • Specialized technology in medical equipment

Competitive Advantages

  • Unique business model specializing in R&D without manufacturing plants
  • Efficient manufacturing outsourcing leveraging approximately 70 partner companies network
  • Product development capabilities through technology fusion in both environmental equipment and medical fields
  • Wide product lineup in sewage/wastewater treatment and air conditioning equipment sales
  • Synergy effects with consolidated subsidiary Evajitsu
  • Comprehensive service provision including design and construction of environmental facilities
  • Strong customer base as agent for Ebara Corporation

Threats

  • Cost increases due to stricter environmental regulations
  • Technological innovation and price competition from global competitors
  • Risks of manufacturing delays or quality issues from partner companies
  • Impact of natural disasters on facility operations
  • Complication of certification and regulatory compliance in the medical field

Innovations

2023: Enhancement of Kazusa Production Technology Center Functions

Overview
Implemented facility expansion to advance production technology development and improve process efficiency.
Impact
Shortened delivery times through strengthened collaboration with manufacturing contractors

2022: Introduction of New Analysis Equipment at Environmental Measurement Technology Center

Overview
Introduced the latest environmental analysis equipment to improve accuracy and speed.
Impact
Reduced analysis time by 20% and improved R&D efficiency

2021: Development of High-Precision Technology for Medical Measurement Equipment

Overview
Introduced micro-analysis technology to improve medical equipment performance.
Impact
Detection sensitivity improved by 30% compared to previous models

2020: Development of Energy-Saving Equipment for Sewage and Wastewater Treatment

Overview
Developed high-efficiency water treatment equipment that reduces energy consumption.
Impact
Reduced operating costs by 15% and mitigated environmental impact

Sustainability

  • Promotion of low-environmental-impact technologies for sewage and wastewater treatment facilities
  • Factory management for waste reduction and recycling promotion
  • Energy-saving design for environmental equipment
  • Active utilization of renewable energy
  • Strengthened compliance with environmental standards with partner companies
  • Active participation in local environmental conservation activities
  • Introduction of environmental impact assessment systems