Tokyo Automatic Machinery Works

Basic Information

Stock Code
6360
Industry
Machinery
Category Detail
Manufacturing Machinery & Electrical Equipment
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
June 1944
Listing Year
July 1963
Official Website
https://www.tam-tokyo.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Tokyo Automatic Machinery Works is a packaging machinery manufacturer established in 1944, a veteran company in the machinery industry with a strong foundation in the tobacco-related sector.

Current Situation

Tokyo Automatic Machinery Works recorded net sales of approximately 13.3 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 980 million yen for the fiscal year ended March 2023, maintaining stable performance. Its main products are packaging machines for tobacco manufacturing, with expansion into food and compression packing machines. Long-term business relationships with Japan Tobacco provide a competitive edge. In product development, it promotes efficient and environmentally friendly packaging machines, and is engaged in a joint venture in Indonesia. Development of eco-friendly packing technology and energy-saving machines is progressing, with a focus on sustainability-oriented product creation. In the medium to long term, it aims to expand the packaging machinery market both domestically and internationally, with technological innovation and strengthening overseas bases as key growth strategies. It is also actively investing in equipment and human resource development to strengthen its management foundation and achieve sustainable growth. The outlook is for continued advancement in responding to global markets and providing products that meet customer needs.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Has over 100 years of transaction history with Japan Tobacco.
  • Packaging machinery specialist founded in 1908 with a long history.
  • Established joint venture in Indonesia to develop Asian markets.
  • Handles diverse products including compression packers in packaging machinery.
  • Operates factory in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, boasting advanced production technology.
  • Design and development division promotes efficient, eco-friendly machines.
  • Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market since 1963.
  • Head office in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, with sales bases nationwide.
  • Recognized as a niche yet important leader in the packaging industry.
  • Strength in customization to meet diverse customer needs.

Hidden Connections

  • Continues to supply products as a long-term partner of Japan Tobacco.
  • Deeply rooted in local market through TPA joint venture in Indonesia.
  • Influences technology standardization within the packaging industry.
  • Leads industry diversification by expanding into various packaging fields.
  • Strengthens collaboration with domestic and international stakeholders in eco-friendly machine development.
  • Traditional design and development capabilities support regional manufacturing technology base.
  • Major shareholders include life insurance companies and financial institutions, ensuring stable management.
  • Historical technological accumulation in packaging machinery highly regarded in the industry.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand for automation and labor-saving in packaging machinery
  • Expanding demand for energy-saving packaging machines due to stricter environmental regulations
  • Growing demand for packaging equipment in Asian emerging markets
  • Stable revenue from long-term contracts with existing customers
  • Higher product value through IoT and AI integration
  • Market expansion into new industries like pharmaceuticals
  • Ongoing domestic equipment renewal demand
  • Improved global competitiveness through overseas base strengthening
  • New product development for eco-friendly packaging materials
  • Enhanced maintenance services for customers

Strategic Goals

  • Increase sales ratio of eco-friendly packaging machines to over 50%
  • Expand overseas sales ratio to over 30%
  • Launch and promote IoT/smart packaging machines
  • Expand share in emerging markets
  • Promote sustained product innovation through strengthened in-house R&D
  • Enhance employee engineer training programs
  • Actively expand environmental and social contribution activities for improved evaluation
  • Nationwide rollout of packaging machine maintenance services
  • Complete business structure reforms to improve profit margins
  • Establish sustainable management base through strengthened regional industry collaboration

Business Segments

Tobacco Packaging Machinery Market

Overview
Provides design, manufacturing, and after-sales service for packaging machines in the tobacco industry.
Competitiveness
Long-standing strong business relationship with Japan Tobacco since founding
Customers
  • Japan Tobacco
  • Tobacco manufacturing plants
  • Overseas tobacco manufacturers
  • Packaging machinery sales agents
Products
  • Tobacco packaging machines
  • Packaging line design
  • Maintenance services

Food Industry Packaging Solutions

Overview
Deploys equipment specialized in packaging efficiency for the food industry and maintenance.
Competitiveness
Custom response capabilities for diverse food packaging needs
Customers
  • Food processing companies
  • Bakeries
  • Beverage manufacturers
  • Frozen food manufacturers
  • Logistics companies
Products
  • Food packaging machines
  • Automatic filling machines
  • Case packers

Compression Packers and Logistics Equipment Business

Overview
Provides compression packing systems aimed at improving logistics efficiency and environmental considerations.
Competitiveness
Energy-saving design and reliable machine performance
Customers
  • Logistics companies
  • Packaging material manufacturers
  • Environmental recycling companies
Products
  • Compression packers
  • Logistics automation equipment
  • Material recovery machines

Special Packaging Machines for Medical and Industrial Use

Overview
Develops packaging machines for medical and industrial fields requiring high precision.
Competitiveness
Superior precision technology from years of technical accumulation
Customers
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturers
  • Precision equipment manufacturers
  • Cosmetics manufacturers
Products
  • Pharmaceutical packaging machines
  • Precision packaging equipment

Design, Development, and Technical Services

Overview
Handles everything from packaging machine design and development to automation system implementation.
Competitiveness
In-house integrated design and development system
Customers
  • In-house production lines
  • OEM customers
  • Research institutions
Products
  • Packaging machine design
  • Machine automation systems
  • Technical consulting

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Stable revenue base from long-term tobacco industry transactions
  • High technological capabilities and quality control in packaging machinery
  • Diverse product lineup and custom design capabilities
  • Stable supply system through domestic and international production bases
  • Solid financial foundation and sustainable management structure
  • Skilled technicians and experienced development team
  • Competitive pricing and after-sales service
  • Proactive efforts in environmentally friendly machine design
  • Customer support through nationwide sales bases
  • Strengthened overseas expansion via Indonesian joint venture

Competitive Advantages

  • Brand trust in tobacco packaging market since founding
  • Customizable packaging line design capabilities
  • Advanced introduction and development of eco-friendly machines
  • Comprehensive customer support and maintenance system
  • Cost competitiveness through local production for overseas markets
  • High uptime from machine durability and low failure rate
  • Diverse packaging machine lineup for multiple industries
  • Total solutions through integration with assembly machines
  • Product differentiation via technological innovation in R&D

Threats

  • Intensifying price competition from new entrants
  • Increased product improvement costs due to stricter environmental regulations
  • Shrinking domestic manufacturing market and labor shortages
  • Technological catch-up and price offensives from overseas competitors
  • Cost increases from raw material price fluctuations
  • Revenue impacts from exchange rate fluctuations
  • Shifting market needs due to product obsolescence
  • Supply chain disruption risks
  • Difficulties in rapid response to machine failures
  • Decline in capital investment during economic downturns

Innovations

2024: Launch of New Line of Eco-Friendly Packaging Machines

Overview
Developed a new series of packaging machines aimed at energy savings and waste reduction.
Impact
Contributes to CO2 emission reductions and improved customer satisfaction

2023: Expansion of Production Capacity at Indonesian Joint Venture

Overview
Enhanced packaging machine production capacity at local manufacturing base to strengthen overseas expansion.
Impact
Overseas sales increased 20% year-over-year

2022: Development of IoT-Based Packaging Machine Management System

Overview
Enabled remote monitoring of machine operation status and predictive maintenance.
Impact
Reduced downtime from failures by 30%

2021: Practical Implementation of New High-Speed Packaging Machine

Overview
Introduced high-speed packaging machine to market, significantly improving production efficiency.
Impact
Reduced manufacturing costs by 10%

2020: Development of Machines Compatible with Eco-Friendly Materials

Overview
Developed machines compatible with environmentally friendly packaging materials.
Impact
Expanded lineup of regulatory-compliant products

Sustainability

  • Development and adoption of energy-saving packaging machines
  • Promotion of machine designs that reduce waste
  • Strengthened environmental management at overseas production bases
  • Ongoing compliance with environmental regulations and laws
  • Employee training to raise environmental awareness