Techno Horizon

Basic Information

Stock Code
6629
Industry
Electrical Equipment
Category Detail
Information & Communication Equipment
Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture
Establishment Year
April 2010
Listing Year
April 2010
Official Website
https://www.technohorizon.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Techno Horizon is an electrical equipment manufacturer established in 2010, based in Aichi Prefecture, specializing in the manufacturing and sales of FA-related equipment and optical equipment as its core business, and is a growing company.

Current Situation

Techno Horizon recorded consolidated sales of approximately 26.5 billion yen in the fiscal year ended March 2021, steadily growing its performance in the FA equipment and optical equipment sectors. Its core business includes optical-related products such as surveillance cameras and document projectors, and it has multiple subsidiaries domestically and internationally. In April 2021, it absorbed and merged three subsidiaries, achieving an operating company structure and promoting organizational efficiency. In its management strategy, after introducing and abolishing the in-house company system, it has worked to enhance business agility. It has also advanced the subsidiarization of security equipment and ICT education-related companies. Since 2022, it has pursued business diversification through acquisitions such as inspection equipment operations, and since 2024, it has expanded its business areas via subsidiarization of IT engineer dispatching companies and others. It actively utilizes investments and M&A, positioning the strengthening of production technology and contract development as growth drivers. With regional proximity management and sustainable technology development as its dual pillars, it aims for future business expansion and improved profitability.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Originally established as a joint holding company of multiple optical and video equipment manufacturers.
  • Introduced and abolished in-house company system in a short period to practice flexible management.
  • Has many subsidiaries domestically and internationally, pursuing business diversification.
  • Deploys multiple distinctive security camera brands.
  • Actively entering the educational ICT field.

Hidden Connections

  • Subsidiarized Singapore's PACIFIC TECH Group, gaining strong influence in Asia.
  • Integrated formerly competing companies through absorption and merger, strengthening market competitiveness.
  • Built strong ties with local Aichi Prefecture manufacturing network.
  • Expanding early childhood educational ICT area through collaboration with education-related subsidiaries.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expansion of automation and efficiency needs in FA equipment market
  • Progress in digitalization of educational ICT field
  • Growth in advanced security and surveillance camera market
  • Increasing demand for IT talent dispatching services
  • Accelerated business expansion through domestic and international M&A

Strategic Goals

  • Expand global market share in FA and optical equipment
  • Establish leadership in educational ICT business domestically and internationally
  • Aggressively deploy low-environmental-impact technologies
  • Diversify and strengthen revenue in IT and contract development business
  • Stably establish sustainable management structure

Business Segments

FA-related Equipment

Overview
Focuses on manufacturing FA-related equipment essential for factory automation and quality control, as well as contract development.
Competitiveness
Integration of high-precision optical technology and contract development capabilities
Customers
  • Manufacturing factories
  • Automotive manufacturers
  • Electronics manufacturers
  • Robot manufacturers
  • Logistics companies
  • Inspection equipment manufacturers
Products
  • Surveillance camera systems
  • FA optical equipment
  • Inspection equipment
  • Image processing devices
  • Contract development technology

Information and Communication Equipment

Overview
Focuses on providing security equipment such as surveillance cameras and electronic devices for educational institutions.
Competitiveness
Diverse implementation track record and expansion in ICT education
Customers
  • Security system adopting companies
  • Educational institutions
  • Public facilities
  • Security service providers
Products
  • Surveillance cameras
  • Electronic blackboards
  • Network video equipment

IT Solutions and Inspection Outsourcing

Overview
Addresses diverse needs through IT engineer dispatching, inspection equipment manufacturing, and services.
Competitiveness
Group synergies and diverse technological capabilities
Customers
  • IT system development companies
  • Boards of education
  • Inspection and development requesting companies
Products
  • System development services
  • Inspection equipment
  • IT engineer dispatching

Optical Inspection and Development Outsourcing

Overview
Provides contract development and inspection systems for optical and image processing applications.
Competitiveness
Differentiation through high-precision optical technology
Customers
  • Optical product manufacturers
  • Machinery manufacturers
  • Research and development institutions
Products
  • Optical inspection systems
  • Image processing contract development

Safety and Disaster Prevention Equipment

Overview
Manufactures and sells disaster prevention and safety equipment, contributing to facility safety improvements.
Competitiveness
Wide product lineup and reliability
Customers
  • Public facilities
  • Factories
  • Commercial facilities
Products
  • Alarm devices
  • Fire suppression equipment
  • Disaster prevention surveillance devices

Educational ICT Solutions

Overview
Provides proposals and development of ICT devices and systems for educational settings.
Competitiveness
Strengthened collaboration with content for young children
Customers
  • Elementary, junior high, and high schools
  • Boards of education
  • Early childhood education facilities
Products
  • ICT English teaching materials for young children
  • Electronic blackboards
  • School administration systems

IT Engineer Dispatching Services

Overview
Provides specialized engineer dispatching and related IT services to meet diverse customer needs.
Competitiveness
High-quality services through collaboration among group companies
Customers
  • IT companies
  • Government agencies
  • Manufacturing industry
Products
  • IT engineer dispatching
  • System maintenance
  • Project support

Semiconductor and Electronic Component Equipment

Overview
Specializes in manufacturing equipment for semiconductors, providing advanced production technology.
Competitiveness
High-precision machinery technology and stable operation performance
Customers
  • Electronic component manufacturers
  • Semiconductor equipment manufacturers
Products
  • Automatic soldering equipment
  • Inspection equipment

Overseas Business

Overview
Expands business using overseas bases in Singapore, Europe, China, etc.
Competitiveness
Global network and local responsiveness
Customers
  • Overseas manufacturing companies
  • Overseas distribution companies
Products
  • FA-related products
  • Security cameras
  • ICT educational equipment

Contract Design and Development

Overview
Undertakes technical support and product development for diverse customers with flexibility.
Competitiveness
Abundant development experience and technical know-how
Customers
  • Technology-focused SMEs
  • Startups
  • Research institutions
Products
  • Electrical equipment design
  • Software development
  • Product inspection

Cloud Surveillance Solutions

Overview
Provides remote surveillance services utilizing cloud technology.
Competitiveness
Services integrated with the latest cloud technology
Customers
  • Commercial facilities
  • Logistics centers
  • Public transportation
Products
  • Cloud surveillance cameras
  • Remote surveillance systems

Renovation Equipment

Overview
Provides upgrades for existing equipment and camera renovation services.
Competitiveness
Rapid response and technical support
Customers
  • Construction companies
  • Real estate management companies
Products
  • Surveillance camera renovations
  • Legacy equipment replacement services

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High-precision optical technology
  • Business expansion through diverse subsidiaries
  • Synergy between FA equipment and ICT education fields
  • Solid financial base and stable assets
  • Growth strategy through active M&A

Competitive Advantages

  • Accumulated specialized technology in optical and FA equipment fields
  • Business diversification and synergies utilizing subsidiaries
  • Balance of regional manufacturing and domestic/international expansion
  • Early entry and track record building in ICT education
  • Agile management through introduction and abolition of in-house company system

Threats

  • Intense price competition in manufacturing equipment market
  • Obsolescence risk due to rapid technological innovation
  • Challenges in talent acquisition and technology succession
  • Impacts from overseas political and economic risks
  • Market share expansion by competitors

Innovations

2021: Introduction of in-house company system

Overview
Introduced a division system accompanying the absorption and merger of subsidiaries to improve management efficiency.
Impact
Achieved strengthened business collaboration and agile operations.

2023: Abolition of in-house company system

Overview
Changed structure in April to return to unified operations and promote management integration.
Impact
Contributed to faster decision-making and improved operational efficiency.

2021: PACIFIC TECH Group subsidiarization

Overview
Added Singapore's security equipment business as a subsidiary to strengthen overseas operations.
Impact
Accelerated expansion into overseas markets and broadened growth base.

2021: Subsidiarization of early childhood ICT English teaching materials company

Overview
Conducted subsidiarization to strengthen new businesses in educational ICT field.
Impact
Improved competitiveness in education and promoted diversification.

2022: Acquisition of inspection equipment business

Overview
Acquired inspection equipment business from Nagoya Electric Machinery Industry to expand product lineup.
Impact
Contributed to technology strengthening and new customer development.

2024: Subsidiarization of IT engineer dispatching company

Overview
Entered IT talent field and began providing broad technical services.
Impact
Strengthened business base through group synergies.

Sustainability

  • Promotion of energy-saving product designs
  • Expansion of recyclable material usage
  • Factory activities to reduce environmental impact
  • Environmental protection through collaboration with local communities
  • Introduction of sustainable manufacturing processes