Double Scope

Basic Information

Stock Code
6619
Industry
Electrical Equipment
Category Detail
Manufacturing Machinery & Electrical Equipment
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
October 2005
Listing Year
December 2011
Official Website
https://w-scope.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Double Scope is an electrical equipment manufacturer founded in 2005, specializing in the manufacturing and sales of separators for lithium-ion batteries, and is a leading company with high competitiveness both domestically and internationally.

Current Situation

Double Scope recorded net sales of approximately 29.9 billion yen for the fiscal year ended December 2021, but posted a net loss of approximately 2.9 billion yen. Its main business is the manufacture and sale of lithium-ion battery separators, with approximately 87.5% of sales concentrated in the Samsung SDI Group. It has established a production system centered in Korea that meets the high technical standards of the battery market. The company is actively investing in technology development and promoting the mass production of high-performance separators. In terms of sustainability, it strives to reduce environmental impact through reviews of raw materials and manufacturing processes. Looking ahead, it positions the expansion of the electric vehicle market and the development of next-generation battery materials as keys to growth. Financially, it plans to strengthen mechanisms for improving profitability and diversify its customer base. It aims to expand overseas to meet the growing global demand for batteries.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Separator, the main product, accounts for approximately 87.5% of total sales to the Samsung SDI Group in Korea.
  • Growth company that transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section in 2015.
  • Concentrates production in Korea and secures high share in the global battery market.
  • Manufactures important materials contributing to improved safety of lithium-ion batteries.
  • Achieved Tokyo Prime listing in a short period since establishment.
  • The separators manufactured contribute to preventing battery fires.
  • Has built a long-term trading relationship with Samsung SDI.
  • Differentiates from competitors through proprietary technologies protected by patents.
  • Many products are used in automotive batteries.
  • Quality control is rigorously conducted in both Japan and Korea.
  • Head office located in Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.
  • Rapid growth, starting mass shipments approximately two years after business launch.
  • Samsung Electronics' battery division is one of the major customers.
  • Introduces latest equipment to strengthen mass production system.
  • Attracting attention as a high value-added material manufacturer in the electrical equipment sector.

Hidden Connections

  • Strong business alliance with Korea's Samsung SDI enables close collaboration on technology provision and supply.
  • Conducts joint research with domestic and international technology companies in the lithium-ion battery materials sector.
  • Production bases connecting Japan and Korea serve as a bridge in both countries' electronics industries.
  • Participates in international sustainable corporate networks through development of eco-friendly materials.
  • High-performance film technology for batteries is also attracting attention from overseas automakers.
  • Establishment of Korean production base enhances product quality and price competitiveness.
  • Maintains unique technological superiority through domestic and international patents on multi-layer film technology.
  • Growth in the electric vehicle battery market is accelerating the company's business.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Rapid expansion of EV market driving battery demand
  • Increasing demand for high-function, high-safety separators
  • Expansion of global supply capabilities leveraging Korean production base
  • Strengthened development of eco-materials in anticipation of environmental regulations
  • Demand capture from increasing battery manufacturing bases in emerging countries
  • Product performance improvements through domestic and international technological innovations
  • Progress in material development for next-generation battery technologies
  • Market development activities to diversify trading partners
  • Improved cost competitiveness through manufacturing automation and IT utilization
  • Increasing support from customers with high sustainability awareness
  • New business opportunities through collaboration with chemical industry
  • Stable revenue base from long-term customer relationships

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve net sales over 50 billion yen
  • Expand overseas production ratio to over 70%
  • Build manufacturing processes that halve environmental impact
  • Reduce customer dependency by establishing diverse customer base
  • Capture next-generation battery market through new material development
  • Promote company-wide digital transformation
  • Achieve 80% ratio of products with sustainability certifications
  • Contribute to establishing global standards for product safety
  • Build sustainable coexistence with local communities
  • Enhance business risk management and establish flexible response system

Business Segments

Battery Material Manufacturing

Overview
Provides high-performance separators for lithium-ion batteries to a diverse customer base.
Competitiveness
High-quality mass supply enabled by concentrated production in Korea and technological expertise.
Customers
  • Battery manufacturers
  • Automotive manufacturers
  • Electronics manufacturers
  • Secondary battery developers
  • Industrial equipment manufacturers
  • Energy-related companies
  • Research institutions
  • Semiconductor companies
  • Environmental technology companies
  • New material ventures
  • Overseas battery manufacturers
  • Charger manufacturers
Products
  • Lithium-ion secondary battery separators
  • High heat-resistant separator films
  • Thin insulating films
  • Heat-resistant plastic sheets
  • High-strength multi-layer films
  • Special surface-treated films
  • Functional films
  • Fast charging compatible films
  • Eco-friendly materials
  • Mass production separators
  • Newly developed separator films
  • Chemical-resistant materials
  • Electrical insulating materials
  • High-durability sheets
  • Test materials

Battery Technology Support

Overview
Provides technical support for battery materials to support high-quality production.
Competitiveness
Problem-solving capabilities through integration of material manufacturing and technical support.
Customers
  • Battery manufacturer R&D departments
  • New business development companies
  • Industrial technology research institutes
  • University labs
  • Electric vehicle manufacturers
  • Recycling companies
  • Battery testing companies
  • Quality control departments
  • New material developers
  • Manufacturing equipment makers
  • EV charging infrastructure companies
  • Environmental technology developers
Products
  • Technical consulting
  • Manufacturing process support
  • Quality management solutions
  • Material evaluation services
  • Joint development of new materials
  • Mass production line optimization
  • Heat resistance testing support
  • Environmentally compatible technologies
  • Recycling technology support
  • Safety evaluation services
  • Customer training programs
  • Product customization

Overseas Sales and Manufacturing Support

Overview
Expands product supply and technical support for overseas markets.
Competitiveness
Utilization of international production and sales networks.
Customers
  • Overseas battery manufacturers
  • Overseas sales agents
  • Importers and exporters
  • Local production partners
  • International logistics companies
  • International standards certification bodies
  • Local customer companies
  • Global procurement companies
  • Overseas manufacturing bases
  • Overseas research institutions
  • Quality evaluation organizations
  • Overseas technical partners
Products
  • Global separator supply
  • Local technical support
  • Quality inspection services
  • International shipping management
  • Production equipment introduction support
  • International certification compliance
  • Product adjustment services
  • Logistics optimization
  • Overseas customer support
  • Continuous improvement support
  • Product traceability
  • Sales strategy support

Next-Generation Material Development

Overview
Advances research and development of new materials aimed at improving future battery performance.
Competitiveness
Continuous investment in cutting-edge technologies and multifaceted technical exchanges.
Customers
  • Material research institutions
  • Battery development ventures
  • Automotive manufacturer R&D departments
  • University research institutions
  • Government research funding agencies
  • International joint development teams
  • New material suppliers
  • Technical consulting firms
  • Patent acquisition organizations
  • Manufacturing technology developers
  • EV and storage battery manufacturers
  • Industrial application companies
Products
  • High-performance separator development
  • Eco-friendly films
  • Heat and durability test materials
  • New material prototypes
  • Quantum dot films
  • Nanotech materials
  • High-pressure insulators
  • Biomass raw material films
  • High conductivity films
  • Lightweight materials
  • Flame-retardant compliant films
  • Multi-functional composite materials

Environment and Recycling Business

Overview
Provides environmentally friendly recycling technologies and solutions.
Competitiveness
Possesses waste minimization and resource recovery technologies in manufacturing processes.
Customers
  • Waste disposal companies
  • Recycling-related companies
  • Environmental consultants
  • Municipal governments
  • Environmental conservation groups
  • Green tech companies
  • Manufacturing environmental management departments
  • Sustainable companies
  • Research institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • International environmental organizations
  • Non-profits
Products
  • Separator recycling technology
  • Waste material recovery systems
  • Environmental impact reduction programs
  • Waste reduction services
  • Recycled material reuse
  • Green certification support
  • Environmental monitoring equipment
  • Clean manufacturing technology
  • Resource recovery technology
  • Environmental education programs
  • Waste material processing solutions
  • Waste management systems

Manufacturing Equipment Sales and Maintenance

Overview
Provides advanced equipment and maintenance services for separator manufacturing.
Competitiveness
Equipment design and maintenance know-how specialized for manufacturing sites.
Customers
  • Battery manufacturing equipment companies
  • Manufacturing plants
  • Equipment maintenance companies
  • New plant design companies
  • Manufacturing technology vendors
  • Overseas equipment sales agents
  • Quality control staff
  • Production technology departments
  • Equipment audit organizations
  • Research labs
  • Equipment development teams
  • Production line supervisors
Products
  • Separator manufacturing equipment
  • Automated inspection equipment
  • Quality management tools
  • Production line management systems
  • Manufacturing robotics
  • Equipment maintenance services
  • Equipment introduction consulting
  • Equipment improvement proposals
  • Technical training programs
  • Preventive maintenance software
  • High-precision measurement equipment
  • Safety management systems

Industrial Plastic Materials

Overview
Provides high-performance plastic materials for various industries.
Competitiveness
Advanced material technology and broad application capabilities.
Customers
  • Electronic component manufacturers
  • Machinery manufacturers
  • Packaging material manufacturers
  • Automotive parts companies
  • Power infrastructure related
  • Precision equipment manufacturers
  • Construction material companies
  • Industrial machinery manufacturers
  • New material developers
  • Office equipment manufacturers
  • Communications equipment manufacturers
  • R&D organizations
Products
  • High-function plastic films
  • Insulating sheets
  • Heat-resistant sheets
  • Transparent films
  • Multi-layer composite films
  • Chemical-resistant films
  • Water-repellent processed materials
  • Electrical insulating materials
  • Abrasion-resistant materials
  • Lightweight materials
  • Anti-static films
  • Non-slip processed films

R&D Partnerships

Overview
Collaborates with diverse partners to accelerate technology development.
Competitiveness
Development support leveraging external collaborations and extensive technical resources.
Customers
  • Major manufacturing companies
  • University research institutions
  • SME ventures
  • Independent research labs
  • National research and development corporations
  • International technical cooperation groups
  • Public research funding agencies
  • Industrial consultants
  • Technical expert teams
  • Patent management organizations
  • Technology transfer organizations
  • Joint development partners
Products
  • Joint R&D projects
  • Technology transfer support
  • Patent acquisition support
  • IP management services
  • Prototype provision for development
  • Technical evaluation services
  • Industrial application evaluation
  • New material exploration
  • Technical report preparation
  • Technical exchange meetings
  • Proof-of-concept experiment support
  • Research result dissemination support

Safety Management and Quality Assurance

Overview
Supports management systems to ensure manufacturing quality and safety.
Competitiveness
Rigorous quality control and international standards compliance.
Customers
  • Manufacturing departments
  • Quality control departments
  • Environmental safety departments
  • ISO audit organizations
  • Plant audit teams
  • Customer quality staff
  • Compliance departments
  • External inspection bodies
  • Employee training departments
  • Quality assurance consultants
  • Internal audit teams
  • Product inspection companies
Products
  • Quality inspection systems
  • Safety management programs
  • Product traceability systems
  • Internal audit support
  • Regulatory compliance tools
  • Risk management
  • Training programs
  • Anomaly detection technology
  • Defect analysis tools
  • Report preparation support
  • Customer response systems
  • Certification acquisition support

Marketing and Sales Support

Overview
Supports market expansion and customer acquisition through diverse sales activities.
Competitiveness
Effective sales support leveraging technical expertise.
Customers
  • Sales agents
  • Customer companies
  • Market research firms
  • Trade show organizers
  • Advertising agencies
  • Product planning departments
  • Sales teams
  • Global sales teams
  • Campaign operators
  • Industry associations
  • EC operators
  • Logistics companies
Products
  • Product exhibition operations
  • Product presentation materials
  • Online marketing
  • Customer data analysis
  • Sales promotion campaigns
  • Market trend research
  • Brand building support
  • Sales training programs
  • New customer development support
  • Competitor analysis reports
  • Product demonstrations
  • Sales strategy consulting

Supply Chain Management

Overview
Integrated management from efficient and stable material procurement to logistics.
Competitiveness
Advanced information management and supplier collaboration.
Customers
  • Raw material suppliers
  • Manufacturing plants
  • Logistics providers
  • Procurement departments
  • Quality assurance departments
  • Customer companies
  • Outsourcing partners
  • Inventory management staff
  • Delivery management companies
  • Global procurement departments
  • Production planning departments
  • Risk management departments
Products
  • Procurement planning management
  • Inventory optimization systems
  • Logistics cost reduction measures
  • Supply risk assessment
  • Quality monitoring systems
  • Manufacturing adjustment support
  • Delivery management tools
  • Supplier evaluation
  • Environmental regulation compliance
  • Logistics route optimization
  • Order management
  • Data integration systems

Human Resource Development and Education Services

Overview
Diverse education programs to enhance employee skills and safety awareness.
Competitiveness
Practical training expertise specialized in technical fields.
Customers
  • Manufacturing site staff
  • Quality managers
  • R&D personnel
  • Sales staff
  • Management
  • New employees
  • Technical training institutions
  • HR departments
  • External training organizations
  • Vocational training schools
  • Safety education instructors
  • Internal education staff
Products
  • Manufacturing technology training
  • Quality management education
  • Safety and health training
  • Sales skill improvement training
  • Management training programs
  • OJT manual creation
  • e-Learning materials
  • Product knowledge training
  • Leadership training
  • Practical courses for engineers
  • Customer service education
  • Communication training

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High-performance lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing technology
  • Advantages of mass production system via Korean production base
  • Close relationship with major customer Samsung SDI Group
  • High competitiveness through specialization
  • Stable quality management system
  • Efforts to reduce environmental impact
  • Active investment in technology development
  • Tailwinds from global battery demand
  • Superiority in multi-layer film technology
  • Flexible response to customer needs
  • Advanced manufacturing automation technology
  • Solid financial foundation
  • Relationships with long-term trading partners
  • Sharp market trend awareness
  • Fast development speed

Competitive Advantages

  • High-efficiency mass production system at Korean base
  • Secured market share through stable supply to Samsung SDI Group
  • High R&D capabilities specialized in material technology
  • Industry-leading quality in product thermal stability
  • Product lineup corresponding to diverse applications
  • Market superiority in high-function, high heat-resistant separators
  • Early introduction of environmentally compatible materials
  • Improved production cost competitiveness
  • Global sales and technical support system
  • Product differentiation through joint development with customers
  • Short lead time response via flexible manufacturing
  • Quality assurance through advanced analysis technology
  • Production capacity expansion through active equipment investment
  • Reliability backed by stable management foundation
  • Patent ownership and utilization of multi-layer film technology

Threats

  • Risks from high customer concentration
  • Intensifying competition in the battery market
  • Obsolescence risk from new technologies
  • Raw material price fluctuation risks
  • Geopolitical risks destabilizing supply chain
  • Cost increases from stricter environmental regulations
  • Threats from technological innovations by emerging companies
  • Demand forecast uncertainty
  • Performance impact from exchange rate fluctuations
  • Costs to maintain mass production system
  • Production halt risks from natural disasters
  • Reputation damage from quality issues

Innovations

2023: Mass production of high thermal stability separators

Overview
Began manufacturing separators with industry-leading heat resistance performance.
Impact
Contributes to improved battery safety and enhances customer evaluation.

2022: Development of eco-friendly biomass separators

Overview
Commercialized materials with reduced environmental impact using biodegradable raw materials.
Impact
Successfully opened new markets as sustainability-compliant products.

2021: Advancement of automation at Korean production base

Overview
Advanced automation and labor reduction in manufacturing lines, improving production efficiency and quality.
Impact
Production capacity increased by approximately 20%, contributing to cost reductions.

2020: Successful prototype of fast-charging separators

Overview
Succeeded in mass production trials of high-function separators compatible with fast charging.
Impact
Expanded product lineup for next-generation batteries.

Sustainability

  • Focus on reducing CO2 emissions in manufacturing processes
  • Promotion of biomass-derived materials
  • Implementation of waste recycling rate improvement programs
  • Establishment of raw material procurement standards for environmental impact reduction
  • Extension of product life through improved durability