MCJ
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 6670
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment
- Category Detail
- Information & Communication Equipment
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- Establishment Year
- August 1998
- Listing Year
- June 2004
- Official Website
- https://www.mcj.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
MCJ is a holding company in the electrical equipment industry founded in 1998, with PCs and peripherals as its main business, enhancing market competitiveness through domestic direct sales and diversified operations via various subsidiaries.
Current Situation
MCJ has a solid management foundation with consolidated sales of approximately 187.4 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 17.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2024. It primarily holds subsidiaries engaged in manufacturing and sales of PC main units and peripherals, centered on Mouse Computer, advancing market expansion through domestic direct sales and joint development with electronics retailers. The group also operates subsidiaries in Europe and Asia, strengthening iiyama brand monitors and R-Logic's IT equipment support infrastructure. While expanding business areas through aggressive M&A, it improves management efficiency under a holding company structure. In recent years, it has strengthened IT product repairs and technical support, along with a multi-brand strategy to address diversifying consumer needs. Headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, it maintains competitiveness through synergies with diverse subsidiaries. Moving forward, it will focus on strengthening domestic direct sales channels and overseas expansion to cope with intensifying market competition.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Founder is former third-generation owner of Takashimaya clothing store who pivoted to PC business
- iiyama brand maintained even after group absorption
- Mouse Computer famous for domestic build-to-order
- R-Logic provides IT product repair and support in Asia
- Rapid business expansion through numerous M&A
- Early adoption of internet direct sales fueled growth
- Transitioned from Tokyo Mothers to TSE Standard
- Multiple subsidiaries with high technical expertise in specialties
- Active in gaming PC market for anime and games
- Group includes internet cafes and fitness gyms
Hidden Connections
- Founder's unique career shift from Takashimaya apparel to IT industry
- iiyama's European sales network strongly deployed via local subsidiaries
- R-Logic has repair bases across multiple countries for Asian market
- Diverse subsidiaries collaborate to secure multi-faceted sales channels
- Mouse Computer continues using iiyama brand post-absorption
- IT equipment repair support is key revenue source for group
- Subsidiary aprecio strengthens internet cafes and fitness facility operations
- Mutual benefit creation through domestic direct sales and electronics retailer joint development
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Stable growth in IT equipment demand domestically and overseas
- Growth in gaming PC and peripherals market
- Strengthening of direct sales channels and EC expansion
- Region-specific strategies in Asia and Europe
- Promotion of AI and IoT-compatible product development
- Expansion of repair and support business
- Multi-brand strategy to address market diversification
- Expanding demand for eco-friendly products
- Strengthening corporate solutions for work-style reform
- Broad business area expansion via M&A
- Strengthening business model with cloud service integration
- Increased demand for related equipment from 5G rollout
Strategic Goals
- Achieve 300 billion yen in sales
- Improve global brand recognition
- Full rollout of products and businesses for environmental impact reduction
- Achieve over 50% ratio of direct sales and EC
- Achieve over 30% new sales from AI/IoT products
- Expand Asian bases and strengthen regional collaboration
- Global standardization of repair and support service quality
- Enhance diverse work environment and talent development
- Develop new business areas via M&A strategy
- Maximize synergies across all subsidiaries
Business Segments
Corporate PC Build-to-Order
- Overview
- Stable supply of PCs and peripherals through build-to-order tailored to corporate demand.
- Competitiveness
- High customizability and rapid response capabilities
- Customers
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- Small and Medium Enterprises
- Large Corporations
- Government Agencies
- Educational Institutions
- Medical Institutions
- Products
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- Custom PCs
- Business Desktop PCs
- Notebook PCs
- Peripherals
- Maintenance Support
Wholesale Sales and Distribution
- Overview
- Distributes products widely through diverse sales channels via wholesale.
- Competitiveness
- Broad product range through multi-brand offerings
- Customers
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- Electronics Retailers
- PC Specialty Stores
- Retailers
- Regional Distributors
- Products
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- PC Main Units
- PC Parts
- Peripherals
Overseas Sales and Support
- Overview
- Provides local sales, technical support, and repair services in Europe and Asia.
- Competitiveness
- Region-specific service network
- Customers
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- European Market
- Asian Market
- Local Subsidiaries
- Retailers
- Products
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- LCD Displays
- PC Peripherals
- Support Services
Repair and Technical Support Services
- Overview
- Repair and customer support services deployed across Asian countries.
- Competitiveness
- Rapid and reliable repair technology
- Customers
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- PC Users
- Corporate Customers
- Distribution Partners
- Products
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- Repair Services
- Technical Support
- Maintenance
IT Equipment Sales to Retail Stores
- Overview
- Wholesale and retail of PC parts and gaming-related products.
- Competitiveness
- Diverse product lineup and flexible response to market needs
- Customers
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- PC Shops
- EC Site Operators
- Specialty Stores
- Products
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- PC Parts
- Gaming Products
- Peripherals
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Market penetration through diversified brand deployment
- Established strong direct sales channels
- Extensive product lineup
- Business expansion via aggressive M&A strategy
- Global support infrastructure
- High customization capabilities
- Region-specific service deployment
- Stable financial base
- Collaboration with diverse sales channels
- Technologically capable subsidiaries
- Maintenance and strengthening of brand power
- Approach to broad customer segments
- Integrated system from manufacturing to sales
- Rapid market response capabilities
- Employees' technical expertise and specialization
Competitive Advantages
- High responsiveness to customer needs via build-to-order
- Superiority of domestic direct sales network
- Local subsidiary deployment in Europe and Asia
- Adaptation to market changes with broad product range
- Synergy effects utilizing subsidiaries
- Rapid M&A for business portfolio expansion
- Balance of proprietary brands and OEM operations
- Robust technical support and repair network
- Maintenance and expansion of strong customer base
- Risk diversification through multi-channel strategy
- High brand recognition in specific markets
- Strength in SME market
- Region-specific strategy via subsidiary brands
- Investment capacity from stable finances
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in PCs
Threats
- Shrinking domestic PC market
- Intensifying competition from overseas giants
- Instability in parts supply
- Profit pressure from exchange rate fluctuations
- Delays in responding to rapid technological innovation
- Intensifying price competition
- Cybersecurity risks
- Diversifying market needs
- Increase in new entrants
- Impact of regulatory changes
- Risk of sudden economic shifts
- Rising logistics costs
Innovations
2024: IoT-Compatible Gaming PC Development
- Overview
- Introduced PCs with smart features to enhance gaming experience.
- Impact
- Contributes to share expansion in gamer market
2023: AI-Driven Repair Support Efficiency Improvement
- Overview
- Advanced AI-utilizing repair prediction and automated response to improve service quality.
- Impact
- 20% improvement in customer satisfaction
2022: Launch of High-Durability Gaming Mouse
- Overview
- Developed and began sales of gaming mouse emphasizing durability and operability.
- Impact
- Well-received by pro gamers, strengthening brand
2021: Enhancement of Monitor Product Line for European Market
- Overview
- Expanded high-resolution iiyama brand monitors to boost European sales.
- Impact
- 15% increase in European market sales
2020: Initiation of Sustainable Material PC Chassis Development
- Overview
- Began research on eco-friendly PC chassis using recycled materials.
- Impact
- Reduced environmental impact and improved brand image
Sustainability
- Promotion of energy-efficient product design
- Expansion of recyclable material adoption
- Logistics optimization for reduced environmental impact
- Participation in local environmental protection activities
- Strengthening of internal environmental management system
- Enhanced environmental audits of supply chain
- Waste reduction and recycling promotion
- Internal education to raise employee environmental awareness
- Ongoing publication of environmental reports
- Enrichment of green IT product lineup
- Building sustainable manufacturing processes
- Equipment investments for improved energy efficiency