Yoshitake

Basic Information

Stock Code
6488
Industry
Machinery
Category Detail
Iron, Steel & Metal Products
Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture
Establishment Year
February 1944
Listing Year
October 1990
Official Website
https://www.yoshitake.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Other Companies
Horii Food, Technoflex, Kurimoto Iron Works, Takigami Kō, Nito Koki, OKM, Eagle Industry, PILLAR, Okano Valve Manufacturing, Nakakita Seisakusho, Hamai, KITZ, Soken-sha

Overview

Yoshitake is a machinery manufacturer founded in 1944 with its base in Aichi Prefecture, leading the domestic market in the manufacturing and sales of automatic control valves and focusing on expanding overseas production.

Current Situation

Yoshitake recorded consolidated sales of approximately 7 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 600 million yen in the fiscal year ended March 2019, maintaining stable performance. It holds a high domestic market share in main products such as pressure reducing valves, safety valves, and steam traps, and is known as a reliable fluid control valve manufacturer. In recent years, it has strengthened its overseas production system and is promoting global expansion centered on the Asian market. Including its subsidiary Kawaki Keisoku Kogyo, it has built a multifaceted manufacturing and sales network and focuses on quality control. It is also engaged in sustainability initiatives, promoting the reduction of environmental impact and the introduction of energy-saving technologies. In the future, it aims to expand overseas business and diversify its product lineup, with technological innovation and new market development in view. Through recent M&A activities and subsidiarization, it has solidified its domestic and international business foundation and is pursuing a steady growth strategy.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • It started as the Nagoya factory of Fushiman Seisakusho at its founding.
  • The company name is derived from 'Yoshi' from founder Yoshitaro Fujishima and 'Take' from Takeshi Yamada.
  • It holds a high market share in pressure reducing valves and safety valves in the domestic market.
  • In 2023, it made a Singapore company a subsidiary to expand overseas business.
  • The head office building was formerly used by the Chubu branch of Kenkyu Seiyaku.
  • It owns 100% of the shares in subsidiary Kawaki Keisoku Kogyo and operates it integrally.
  • It has a wide sales office network across Japan.
  • Listed on JASDAQ (now Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard) in 1990.
  • Boasts high technological capabilities as a specialist manufacturer of fluid control valves.
  • Widely adopted in industrial plants for safety valves and pressure reducing valves.

Hidden Connections

  • Through its subsidiary, it has a strong sales network overseas, especially in Southeast Asia.
  • The company name has a unique origin from the combination of the two founders' names.
  • Competitors in the plant equipment valve industry include KITZ and Eagle Industry.
  • The head office location is in Nagoya's manufacturing cluster area, with strong ties to local industries.
  • It is a long-established valve manufacturer that has contributed to Japan's industrial development since the 1970s.
  • Subsidiary Kawaki Keisoku Kogyo also handles measurement instruments, supporting the group's technological strength.
  • The acquisition of Singapore's Access Professional is drawing attention as part of its global strategy.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing plant construction in Asia
  • Growing demand for high-performance valves due to energy-saving and environmental regulations
  • Progress in IoT and smart plant adoption
  • Expansion of overseas production bases and improved local responsiveness
  • New application development through product technological innovation
  • Diversification of demand in industrial sectors
  • Strengthening global partnerships
  • Promotion of environmentally considerate product development
  • Entry into other industries through functional enhancements
  • Strengthening customer base through enhanced after-sales service

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve overseas sales ratio of over 30%
  • Enrich energy-saving product lineup
  • Launch IoT-compatible smart valve products
  • Develop products fully compliant with environmental and safety standards
  • Strengthen global production system in collaboration with subsidiaries
  • Maximize operational efficiency through in-house DX promotion
  • Steady entry into new business areas
  • Coexistence with local communities and sustainable growth
  • Service deployment maintaining high customer satisfaction
  • Enhance employee technical skills and talent development system

Business Segments

Valve Manufacturing for Plant Equipment

Overview
Manufactures and provides high-quality automatic control valves for fluid control in various plants and factories.
Competitiveness
Rapid service provision leveraging high technological capabilities and domestic and international networks.
Customers
  • Petrochemical plants
  • Power plants
  • Steel mills
  • Water and sewage operators
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturers
  • Food factories
  • Heat treatment equipment companies
  • Air conditioning equipment companies
  • Shipyards
  • Heavy industry companies
  • Automotive parts manufacturers
  • Air conditioning contractors
Products
  • Pressure reducing valves
  • Safety valves
  • Steam traps
  • Liquid faucets
  • Control valves
  • Check valves
  • Pressure regulating valves
  • Temperature control valves
  • Pneumatic valves
  • Special-purpose valves

Overseas Sales and Production

Overview
Expanding local production and sales systems through overseas subsidiaries and partners.
Competitiveness
Production bases capable of responding to local needs and technological strength.
Customers
  • Southeast Asian plant manufacturers
  • Local agents
  • Overseas equipment contractors
  • International projects
Products
  • Pressure reducing valves
  • Safety valves
  • Steam traps

Maintenance and Technical Support Services

Overview
Provides various maintenance and technical support to support long-term stable operation of products.
Competitiveness
Prompt response and high technical support capabilities.
Customers
  • Existing plant operators
  • Equipment maintenance providers
  • Production line managers
Products
  • Maintenance contracts
  • Technical consulting
  • Parts replacement services

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High market share and brand recognition in the domestic valve market
  • Long-accumulated technology and reliable product lineup
  • Enhanced competitiveness through expansion of overseas production
  • Diverse product lineup capable of meeting various customer needs
  • Strong sales network and after-sales service
  • Integrated manufacturing system through its own subsidiaries
  • Thorough quality control and continuous improvement
  • Prompt technical support and maintenance services
  • Sales office network spanning multiple regions in Japan
  • Stable financial position

Competitive Advantages

  • Trust gained from long track record of excellence in pressure reducing valves and safety valves
  • Establishment of global production and sales system including overseas subsidiaries
  • Broad product range capable of serving diverse industries
  • Product differentiation through high-precision and durable technology
  • Improved customer satisfaction through detailed customer support
  • Stable supply capacity leveraging scale
  • Regionally focused sales and agent networks domestically and internationally
  • Early introduction of products compliant with latest environmental regulations
  • Flexible product customization
  • Cost reduction effects from accumulated know-how

Threats

  • Growth slowdown due to maturing domestic market
  • Intensifying price competition from overseas rivals
  • Risk of profit deterioration due to exchange rate fluctuations
  • Increased costs for product improvements due to stricter environmental regulations
  • Market share competition from new entrants
  • Shortage of skilled technicians at manufacturing sites
  • Reduced capital investment due to global economic uncertainty
  • Rising raw material prices
  • Overseas business instability due to geopolitical risks
  • Decline in competitiveness from delays in technological innovation

Innovations

2023: Acquisition of Singapore Subsidiary

Overview
Acquired Access Professional Singapore, a valve and pump sales company, to accelerate expansion in Southeast Asia.
Impact
Strengthened sales capabilities in the region and improved local customer response.

2022: Relocation of Head Office and Sales Office to New Facilities

Overview
Relocated head office and Nagoya sales office to Showa-ku, Nagoya City, to improve facilities and operational efficiency.
Impact
Achieved improved operational efficiency and employee comfort.

2021: Development of High-Performance Steam Trap

Overview
Launched the latest steam trap product aimed at improving energy efficiency.
Impact
Meets customers' energy-saving needs and expands new orders.

2020: Trial Introduction of Smart Control Valves

Overview
Began development testing of IoT-compatible automatic control valves, aiming for future product innovation.
Impact
Establishes technological foundation for future smart plants.

Sustainability

  • Reducing environmental impact through improved energy efficiency of products
  • Improving factory waste recycling rate
  • Promoting energy-efficient operations at domestic and overseas sites
  • Strengthening environmental standards in the supply chain
  • Promoting sustainable material procurement
  • Implementing environmental education programs for employees
  • Participating in local environmental protection activities
  • Reducing waste through product life extension