Chiyoda Integre
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 6915
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment
- Category Detail
- Manufacturing Machinery & Electrical Equipment
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- Establishment Year
- September 1955
- Listing Year
- April 1991
- Official Website
- https://www.chiyoda-i.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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- Other Companies
- Cluster Technology, Nichia Steel, Yamashin Filter, Combam, Kikukawa, Tsukuba Seiko
Overview
Chiyoda Integre is a comprehensive parts manufacturer specializing in mechanical component production in the electrical equipment industry, founded in 1955, with strengths in soft material processing for home appliances and automobiles.
Current Situation
Chiyoda Integre recorded consolidated net sales of 41.2 billion yen, operating income of 3.9 billion yen, and net income of 3.2 billion yen for the fiscal year ending December 2024, maintaining a stable financial base. Its main business is the manufacture of machine parts and mechanical components, supplying products to a wide range of industries including home appliances, automotive-related, and others. It differentiates itself from competitors through proprietary soft material processing technology and expands its business globally using numerous facilities in Japan and overseas. In recent years, it has focused on enhancing product functionality and diversification, investing in research and development as well as manufacturing technology innovations. It also addresses environmental impact reduction and advances sustainability initiatives. In the medium to long term, it regards new material development and the expansion of the automotive electrification market as growth drivers, aiming for further business expansion. Although facing influences from the rise of overseas manufacturers and raw material price fluctuations in the competitive environment, it responds with technological strength and a solid customer base. Going forward, it plans to strengthen its core business centered on quality improvement and swift responses to customer needs.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Founded in 1955 as Chiyoda Felt, it has a long history.
- Comprehensive parts manufacturer deploying functional parts to diverse industries.
- Its proprietary soft material processing technology is highly regarded in the industry.
- Operates multiple factories in Japan and numerous sites overseas.
- Major shareholders include Ichigo Trust and Japan Master Trust.
- In 1975, established a subsidiary through joint investment with Nihon Felt Kogyo.
- Heat-resistant and anti-vibration parts for automobiles are one of its main product lines.
- Competitors in the industry include Yamashin Filter and Tsukuba Seiko.
- Characteristic wide business deployment including parts supply to medical supplies.
- Continuously invests in manufacturing equipment and pursues technological innovation.
Hidden Connections
- Collaborating with main subsidiary Sanfelt Co., Ltd. on new material development.
- Has a global sales network and transactions with overseas automotive parts manufacturers.
- Maintains strong relationships with multiple financial institutions through Japan Master Trust Bank.
- Differentiates from other parts manufacturers through composite material technology.
- Its advanced anti-vibration parts technology is attracting attention from the railway vehicle industry.
- Highly evaluated in the industry for its emphasis on engineer training.
- Advancing new business expansion in the medical field through collaboration with subsidiaries.
- Engages in social contribution activities, including collaboration with local environmental protection groups.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Increase in demand for high-functional parts due to automotive electrification
- Expansion of precision parts market for IoT-related devices
- Acceleration of product development using environmentally responsive materials
- New order acquisition from growth in medical device field
- Strengthening customer base in global markets
- Growing needs for product high-functionalization and customization
- Improved cost competitiveness through production technology innovation
- Business efficiency and quality improvement through digitalization
- Cost reduction through strategic use of overseas manufacturing bases
- Risk diversification through product diversification in industrial machinery field
- Expansion of material development for resource-recycling society
- Gaining competitive advantage by responding to strengthening environmental regulations domestically and internationally
Strategic Goals
- Achieve net sales exceeding 60 billion yen
- Realize overseas sales ratio of 40% or more
- Environmentally responsive products sales ratio of 50% or more
- Expand product lineup through new material development
- Achieve decarbonization of manufacturing processes
- Full-scale expansion of medical device-related business
- Market share expansion through advanced processing technology
- Sustainable strengthening of technological capabilities through human resource development
- Productivity improvement through digitalization promotion
- Strengthening coexistence with local communities and environmental protection
Business Segments
For Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturers
- Overview
- Provides a wide range of mechanism parts to the electrical and electronics industry, contributing to improved product reliability.
- Competitiveness
- High-precision and flexible material processing technology
- Customers
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- OA equipment manufacturers
- Audio equipment manufacturers
- Video equipment manufacturers
- Communications equipment manufacturers
- Home appliance manufacturers
- Products
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- Mechanism parts
- Functional parts
- Precision soft material processed products
- Custom parts
- Anti-vibration and shielding parts
For Automotive Industry
- Overview
- Supplies high-quality mechanism parts for automobiles, supporting improvements in safety and comfort.
- Competitiveness
- Material processing expertise excelling in durability
- Customers
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- Automobile manufacturers
- Automotive parts suppliers
- Products
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- Engine peripheral parts
- Interior parts
- Functional pads
- Heat-resistant gaskets
- Anti-vibration parts
For Medical Devices
- Overview
- Provides high-precision parts for the medical field with consideration for safety and hygiene.
- Competitiveness
- High quality control and clean manufacturing environment
- Customers
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- Medical device manufacturers
- Inspection equipment manufacturers
- Products
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- Sealing seals
- Protective covers
- Disposable parts
For Communications and IT Companies
- Overview
- Develops and supplies various mechanism parts that contribute to improving reliability of communications equipment.
- Competitiveness
- Multi-functional composite material processing technology
- Customers
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- Communications equipment manufacturers
- IT equipment manufacturers
- Products
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- Dustproof seals
- Antenna cases
- Terminal covers
For Home Appliance Manufacturers
- Overview
- Supports enhancement of product value and durability strengthening with functional parts for home appliances.
- Competitiveness
- Expertise in functional materials
- Customers
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- Home appliance manufacturers
- White goods manufacturers
- Products
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- Insulation material parts
- Anti-vibration parts
- Heat shielding panels
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- High-precision soft material processing technology
- Diverse product deployment across a wide range of industries
- Stable customer base and long-term business relationships
- Robust network of factories in Japan and overseas
- Solid financial base and ample funding
- Advanced quality control and manufacturing processes
- Flexible customization capabilities
- Promotion of sustainable material use
- Abundant track record and know-how in technology development
- Reliability backed by various certifications
Competitive Advantages
- Enhances durability with proprietary soft material processing technology
- Able to provide functional parts in bulk to diverse industries
- Long-term customer relationships and stable supply system
- Reduces supply risks through multiple factories
- Minimizes defect rates with high-quality management system
- Improves functionality through use of proprietary composite materials
- Achieves prompt response with locally based sales offices
- Adoption of environmentally considerate materials and processes
- Stable shareholder composition backed by corporate shareholders
- Improved productivity through investment in advanced manufacturing equipment
Threats
- Intensifying price competition from overseas competitors
- Profit pressure from raw material price fluctuations
- Impact of automotive market electrification and transformation
- Global supply chain risks
- Increased manufacturing costs due to stricter environmental regulations
- Profit margin fluctuations from exchange rate changes
- Risk of lagging adaptation to technological innovations
- Burden of responding to diversifying customer needs
- Intensified competition from increasing new entrants
- Pressure on domestic market shrinkage due to aging population
Innovations
2024: Development of High Heat-Resistant Soft Material
- Overview
- Developed a material with 20% improved heat resistance compared to conventional ones for engine peripheral parts.
- Impact
- Contributes to improved durability of automotive parts and achieves expansion of new orders.
2023: Introduction of New Design Technology for Anti-Vibration Mechanism Parts
- Overview
- Established design methods for anti-vibration parts using proprietary structural analysis technology.
- Impact
- Improves customer satisfaction through enhanced product durability and weight reduction.
2022: Advancement of Multi-Functional Composite Material Processing Technology
- Overview
- Established new manufacturing process for integral molding of composite materials and achieved mass production.
- Impact
- Enables both manufacturing cost reduction and product functionality improvement.
2021: Introduction of Clean Room for Medical Devices
- Overview
- Expanded facilities with advanced clean rooms for medical supplies manufacturing.
- Impact
- Accelerates new entry into the medical industry and order acquisition.
2020: Construction of IoT-Based Production Management System
- Overview
- Introduced a system capable of real-time monitoring of production processes in factories.
- Impact
- Contributes to 10% improvement in production efficiency and defect rate reduction.
Sustainability
- Active adoption and development of environmentally responsive materials
- Reduction of CO2 emissions in manufacturing processes (30% reduction by 2025)
- Activities to improve waste recycling rate
- Promotion of in-house eco-activities and employee education
- Requests for reduced environmental impact in the supply chain