Nihon Trim

Basic Information

Stock Code
6788
Industry
Electrical Equipment
Category Detail
Daily Necessities & Household Products
Prefecture
Osaka Prefecture
Establishment Year
June 1982
Listing Year
November 2000
Official Website
https://www.nihon-trim.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Nihon Trim is Japan's top-share company in electrolyzed hydrogen water purifiers, founded in 1982, and a pioneer in healthcare technology focusing on applied research in medical and agricultural fields.

Current Situation

Nihon Trim reported net sales of approximately ¥16.1 billion and total assets of approximately ¥22.4 billion for the fiscal year ended March 2020, maintaining its top share in the household water purifier market. Its flagship electrolyzed hydrogen water purifiers span household, medical, and agricultural applications, establishing competitive superiority through high-precision product development capabilities. Collaborating with Tohoku University and other domestic and international universities and research institutions, it has introduced clinical applications in the medical field using hydrogen water for hemodialysis water to suppress chronic inflammation. In agriculture, it promotes the reduced vegetable project, contributing to improved quality and increased yields. It is aggressively expanding globally with affiliates in China, Taiwan, and Indonesia. It also engages in social contribution activities and sports sponsorships, contributing to 'creating comfortable and healthy human lives.' Looking ahead, it aims for sustainable growth by expanding into regenerative medicine and cell therapy fields.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Pioneer company in electrolyzed hydrogen water technology founded in 1982.
  • Achieved 59.6% share in household water purifier market in 2012.
  • Pioneer in advocating clinical use of hydrogen water for hemodialysis.
  • Possesses global production system with manufacturing in Nankoku City, Kochi Prefecture.
  • Advancing overseas expansion through multinational affiliates.
  • Promotes reduced vegetable project utilizing electrolyzed hydrogen water in agriculture.
  • Actively involved in umbilical cord blood banks and regenerative medicine research.
  • Continues long-term sponsorship of sports events and regional leagues.
  • Proprietary water quality control technology holds multiple patents.
  • Published numerous academic papers to ensure reliability in medical field.
  • Industry-leading comprehensiveness in product maintenance services.
  • Recently introduced online remote maintenance technology to advance DX.
  • Conducted numerous joint research with domestic medical and agricultural institutions.
  • Diverse product deployment with wide price range strategy.
  • Supports wide range of applications from household to business use.

Hidden Connections

  • Main sponsor of Kochi Fighting Dogs, supporting regional sports.
  • Provides 'Body Reduced Water' to Orix Buffaloes, supporting sports health.
  • Realized clinical applications in medical field through joint research with Tohoku University School of Medicine.
  • Promotes reduced vegetable project as part of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries subsidy programs.
  • Builds multifaceted manufacturing and sales network utilizing domestic and international affiliates.
  • Advances regenerative medicine through collaborations with industry-academia joint venture companies.
  • Independent subsidiary handles special water purification technologies such as hardness adjustment.
  • Classified under Nikkei industry as a composite of household goods and pharmaceutical-related businesses.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Rising health consciousness amid aging society.
  • Expansion of hydrogen water applications in medical field.
  • Increasing demand for high-quality crops in agriculture market.
  • Technological innovations in regenerative medicine and cell therapies.
  • Growing demand for eco-friendly energy-saving products.
  • Global market expansion domestically and internationally.
  • Promotion of new technology development through industry-academia joint research.
  • Service innovations utilizing digital technology.
  • Aggressive product deployment into new markets.
  • Popularization of medical products due to regulatory easing.
  • Further growth in health-oriented beverage market.
  • Enhanced brand value through strengthened community collaborations.

Strategic Goals

  • Maintain and expand domestic water purifier share.
  • Further expand product certifications in medical field.
  • Grow reduced vegetable projects in agriculture.
  • Expand sales and establish market in regenerative medicine business.
  • Strengthen energy-saving and environmental technology development.
  • Global expansion in collaboration with domestic and international affiliates.
  • Advance customer services through DX promotion.
  • Promote multifaceted deployment of health products and beverages.
  • Continue sustainable social contributions and environmental conservation.
  • Deepen industry-academia collaboration and joint development systems.

Business Segments

Hydrogen Water Systems for Medical Equipment

Overview
Provides hydrogen water devices that contribute to reducing oxidative stress in medical settings.
Competitiveness
Advanced water quality control technology and medical research collaborations
Customers
  • Hospitals
  • Dialysis clinics
  • Medical equipment distributors
  • Research institutions
Products
  • Hemodialysis water purifiers
  • Medical hydrogen water generators
  • Medical water purification systems

Water Purification Solutions for Agriculture

Overview
Utilizes hydrogen water technology to improve crop quality and increase harvest volumes.
Competitiveness
Proprietary agricultural technology and regional collaboration track record
Customers
  • Agricultural cooperatives
  • Agricultural corporations
  • Agricultural research institutions
  • Environmental conservation groups
Products
  • Agricultural electrolyzed hydrogen water purifiers
  • Liquid spraying systems
  • Irrigation water purifiers

Support for Regenerative Medicine & Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Overview
Provides advanced technology support for next-generation medical fields.
Competitiveness
Joint research with industry-academia collaboration ventures
Customers
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Regenerative medicine ventures
  • Research facilities
Products
  • Cell culture hydrogen water generators
  • Umbilical cord blood bank-related equipment
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing support equipment

Industrial Water Purifiers for Manufacturing

Overview
Provides water treatment equipment that supports quality improvement in manufacturing processes.
Competitiveness
High-precision electrolysis technology and maintenance systems
Customers
  • Electronic component manufacturers
  • Precision machinery manufacturers
  • General manufacturing
Products
  • Industrial water purifiers
  • Pure water generation systems
  • Process water quality management equipment

Water-Related Research Support Services

Overview
Comprehensive provision of equipment and support for water quality and electrolysis technology research.
Competitiveness
Track record in advanced research support through multi-field collaborations
Customers
  • Universities & research institutions
  • Private research labs
  • Government agencies
Products
  • Research-use electrolyzed hydrogen water devices
  • Testing & analysis services
  • Technical consulting

After-Sales Service for Retailers

Overview
Comprehensive maintenance and repair services for retailers.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive customer support system and rapid response
Customers
  • Appliance retailers
  • Medical equipment distributors
  • Agricultural equipment dealers
Products
  • Water purifier maintenance
  • Filter replacement services
  • Customer support programs

International Expansion and Local Subsidiary Services

Overview
Deploys locally adapted products through overseas bases.
Competitiveness
Overseas production bases and multinational management foundation
Customers
  • Chinese companies
  • Taiwanese companies
  • Indonesian companies
Products
  • Local electrolyzed hydrogen water purifiers
  • Local production technology support
  • Export/import management

Health Beverage Manufacturing & Sales

Overview
Plans, manufactures, and supplies health-oriented beverage products to the market.
Competitiveness
Utilization of research results backed by medical effects
Customers
  • Retail stores
  • Beverage manufacturers
  • Health food distributors
Products
  • Bottled hydrogen water
  • Health-related beverages
  • OEM supply

Technology Licensing

Overview
Licensing of proprietary technologies and joint development.
Competitiveness
Abundant intellectual property and track record
Customers
  • Related equipment manufacturers
  • Water treatment companies
  • Research institutions
Products
  • Electrolyzed hydrogen water technology
  • Water purification technology
  • Related patents

Education & Awareness Activities

Overview
Promotes dissemination and education of hydrogen water to customers and society.
Competitiveness
Advanced training programs by specialized staff
Customers
  • General consumers
  • Medical professionals
  • Agricultural stakeholders
Products
  • Product usage instructions
  • Health seminars
  • Research results reports

Joint R&D Support

Overview
Advances cutting-edge technology research and commercialization through industry-academia collaboration.
Competitiveness
Collaboration with multifaceted academic networks
Customers
  • Universities
  • Companies
  • Research institutions
Products
  • Joint research
  • Joint product development
  • Technology evaluation

After-Sales Service Technology Development

Overview
R&D on service technologies aimed at improving customer satisfaction.
Competitiveness
IT technology utilization and customer service experience
Customers
  • Sales agents
  • Manufacturers
  • End users
Products
  • Remote maintenance systems
  • Fault prediction technology
  • Service platforms

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Top share in domestic water purifier market
  • Advanced electrolyzed hydrogen water technology capabilities
  • Drive to apply in medical and agricultural fields
  • Strong research foundation through industry-academia collaborations
  • Global expansion leveraging overseas affiliates
  • Diverse product lineup
  • Strong brand recognition
  • High-quality customer support system
  • 対応 to sustainable environmental technologies
  • Stable financial base
  • Specialized product development capabilities
  • Active stance on social contribution activities
  • Experience in obtaining product certifications in medical equipment field
  • Track record in regional collaboration projects
  • Clear long-term vision

Competitive Advantages

  • No.1 market share of 59.6% in domestic electrolyzed hydrogen water purifiers
  • Reliability based on clinical research with Tohoku University School of Medicine, etc.
  • Expansion capabilities into multi-fields (medical, agriculture, regenerative medicine)
  • Establishes quality superiority through advanced water quality control technology
  • Possesses advanced industry-academia collaboration venture system
  • Rapid response via domestic and international manufacturing/development bases
  • Strong brand deployment in health-conscious market
  • Comprehensive maintenance and after-sales service network for water purifiers
  • Diversified sales channels through global expansion
  • Research paper publications backing business operations
  • Focus on umbilical cord blood banks and cell therapies to pioneer new areas
  • Contributions to regional revitalization through project collaborations
  • Sustainable growth based on long-term strategy and management philosophy
  • 対応 to diverse customer needs with wide product price range
  • Flexible product development system adapting to market changes

Threats

  • Shrinkage of domestic market or emergence of competitors
  • Increased regulatory burden in medical field and certification costs
  • Need to keep up with rapid technological innovations
  • Exchange rate fluctuation risks from overseas expansion
  • Changes in water quality and health-related regulations
  • Intensified competition from entrants in other industries
  • Potential supply chain disruptions from disasters, etc.
  • Demand fluctuations due to changes in consumer health consciousness
  • Increasing demands for environmental burden reduction
  • Raw material price fluctuation risks
  • Challenges in responding to diversifying market needs
  • Uncertainty in R&D investment recovery

Innovations

2024: Advanced Medical Hydrogen Water Dialysis System

Overview
Developed a high-function model for electrolyzed hydrogen water generation equipment for hemodialysis.
Impact
Enhances chronic inflammation suppression effects and accelerates adoption in medical settings.

2023: Launch of New Reduced Vegetable Water Purifier Model for Agriculture

Overview
Introduced next-generation electrolyzed hydrogen water device to support crop quality improvement.
Impact
Significantly expands improvements in yield and quality.

2022: Development of New Regenerative Medicine Products for Umbilical Cord Blood Banks

Overview
Advanced research on domestic cell therapy drugs in collaboration with pharmaceutical companies.
Impact
Anticipates business expansion in regenerative medicine field.

2021: Introduction of Online Remote Maintenance Technology

Overview
Launched remote monitoring and fault prediction services for water purifiers.
Impact
Contributes to improved customer satisfaction and maintenance efficiency.

2020: Market Launch of High-Performance Water Purification Water Purifiers

Overview
Enhanced water purification capabilities to strengthen household lineup.
Impact
Achieved market share expansion and new customer acquisition.

2024: Promotion of Product Energy Saving

Overview
Improved energy efficiency to reduce environmental impact.
Impact
Strengthens customer cost reductions and environmental contributions.

2023: Overseas Production Efficiency Improvement Project

Overview
Implemented productivity improvements in Indonesia and China.
Impact
Achieved manufacturing cost reductions and supply stabilization.

2022: Development of Water Quality Analysis Technology for Medical Equipment

Overview
Jointly developed high-precision water quality analysis systems.
Impact
Supports product quality management and R&D.

2021: Introduction of Cloud-Based Customer Management System

Overview
Realized customer data management and service improvements.
Impact
Contributes to improved customer service quality.

2020: Diversification of Product Lineup

Overview
Advanced development of low-price and high-function products.
Impact
Successfully expanded customer base and met market needs.

Sustainability

  • Introduction and promotion of energy-saving technologies
  • Establishment of product recycling programs
  • Improvement of manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact
  • Collaboration with local communities on environmental conservation activities
  • Formulation and compliance with green procurement standards
  • Enhanced transparency through CSR reports
  • Improvement of safety in electrolyzed water technology
  • Promotion of waste reduction and resource recovery
  • Employee environmental awareness education
  • Ethical considerations in regenerative medicine
  • Participation in water resource protection programs
  • Sustainable agriculture support projects