Nippon CMK
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 6958
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment
- Category Detail
- Semiconductors & Electronic Components
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- Establishment Year
- February 1961
- Listing Year
- July 1985
- Official Website
- https://www.cmk-corp.com/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
- Yahoo! Finance
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Overview
Nippon CMK is a major dedicated printed wiring board manufacturer founded in 1961, boasting top-class performance in the consumer sector as an electronic component maker.
Current Situation
Nippon CMK recorded consolidated sales of approximately ¥70 billion in the fiscal year ended March 2021, but posted an operating loss. It has strengths in consumer applications and specializes in printed wiring boards for automotive and electronics industries, possessing top-level production technology. For global expansion, it has production bases in Thailand, Hong Kong, and China, advancing overseas market growth. In technology development, it is enhancing build-up substrates and expanding into semiconductor package substrates, pursuing diversified products. Environmentally, it focuses on reducing environmental impact and resource recycling, promoting sustainability management for sustainable growth. In the medium to long term, it will strengthen investments in new materials and technologies to address advancing electronic components and diversifying customer needs for growth. It differentiates from competitors at home and abroad through technology and quality, aiming to build a flexible production system to handle demand fluctuations. Going forward, it sees growth opportunities in increasing demand for high-function printed wiring boards for automotive-related and electronic equipment.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Focused on printed wiring board manufacturing for over 60 years since founding in 1961
- Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market in July 1985
- Domestic top-class share mainly in printed wiring boards for consumer electronics
- Acquired build-up board technology through technical collaboration with Panasonic
- Overseas production bases in Thailand, China, and Hong Kong
- Strengthened global system even after dissolution of JTCMK joint venture
- Major shareholders include Kyoden Area Net and others
- Consolidated sales scale of ¥70 billion but some years with operating losses
- Strong in automotive printed wiring boards, noted as growth area
- Capable of high-density wiring in multi-layer printed boards
- Supports custom design for electronic circuit boards
- Actively deploying environmentally friendly products
- Strict financial audit system by certified public accountants
- President is Representative Director Isao Osawa
- In competitive environment with multiple industry peers
Hidden Connections
- Strengthened competitiveness by introducing advanced board technology through technical tie-up with Panasonic (now Panasonic)
- Built long-term partnerships with major automotive manufacturer customers
- Continued global expansion by expanding production bases in Thailand and China even after JTCMK joint venture dissolution
- Electronic Circuit Technology Promotion Foundation included among major shareholders, contributing to industry technology advancement
- Head office located in Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, in an area clustered with IT companies and financial institutions
- Likely has technical exchanges with other electronic component companies (Ibiden, Meiko, etc.)
- Built system to flexibly respond to local market needs through overseas subsidiaries
- Maintains integrated system from product planning to sales through subsidiaries as part of operations
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Increasing demand for EV and autonomous driving boards in automotive sector
- Market growth for 5G and IoT compatible printed wiring boards
- Demand promotion through expansion of regulatory-compliant products
- Increasing orders from recovery in domestic and overseas electronics industries
- Cost reductions through production equipment automation and efficiency
- Improved competitiveness in high-function board development via technological innovation
- Strengthened overseas market expansion and new customer development
- Custom board development responding to diversifying customer needs
- Enhanced initiatives for sustainable products
- Building technology platforms through broad collaborations
- Business efficiency improvements via DX promotion
- Future evolution of semiconductor package technology
Strategic Goals
- Achieve sales of ¥100 billion scale
- Elevate product environmental performance to industry top level
- Realize overseas sales ratio over 50%
- Strengthen in-house development of cutting-edge board technology
- Fully automate production lines and smart factory transformation
- Promote zero environmental impact through sustainable resource use
- Increase repeat rate through improved customer satisfaction
- Formulate technology roadmap every five years
- Strengthen organization through talent development and diversity promotion
- Advanced risk management for supply chain
Business Segments
Automotive Industry
- Overview
- Contributes to performance improvement of in-vehicle electronics by providing high-reliability and high-precision printed wiring boards for the automotive sector.
- Competitiveness
- Ensuring reliability of automotive boards through advanced build-up technology and quality control
- Customers
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- Automobile manufacturers
- Automotive parts suppliers
- Electrical equipment manufacturers
- Electric vehicle manufacturers
- Autonomous driving technology companies
- Battery manufacturers
- Car electronics developers
- Industrial equipment manufacturers
- Electronic control unit manufacturers
- Motorcycle manufacturers
- Heavy industry manufacturers
- Products
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- High-reliability printed wiring boards
- Build-up boards
- High heat-resistant boards
- Multi-layer boards
- Flexible wiring boards
- High-density mounting boards
- Automotive power boards
- Sensor circuit boards
- Module boards
- Control device boards
- Safety system boards
- Battery management system boards
Electronic Equipment Manufacturers
- Overview
- Supplies a variety of printed boards to a wide range of electronic equipment, supporting advanced circuit designs.
- Competitiveness
- Custom design technology adaptable to various electronic equipment fields
- Customers
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- Home appliance manufacturers
- Communications equipment manufacturers
- Smartphone manufacturers
- PC manufacturers
- Semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturers
- AV equipment manufacturers
- Industrial electronic equipment
- Measurement instrument manufacturers
- Medical equipment manufacturers
- Defense-related companies
- IoT device manufacturers
- Robot manufacturers
- Products
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- High-speed transmission boards
- Thin flexible boards
- Special wiring boards
- Multi-layer printed boards
- High-frequency compatible boards
- Heat-resistant boards
- Precision processed boards
- High-current boards
- Medical equipment boards
- Environmentally friendly boards
- High-frequency boards
Semiconductor Packages
- Overview
- Provides high-precision, high-reliability substrate boards for semiconductor product packaging.
- Competitiveness
- Utilization of advanced technology licensed from Panasonic
- Customers
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- Semiconductor manufacturers
- Semiconductor packaging companies
- Electronic component trading companies
- Communications equipment manufacturers
- Electronic equipment assembly companies
- Products
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- Build-up boards
- Substrate boards
- High-density mounting boards
- High-frequency substrates
- Metal core boards
- Package boards
Overseas Production and Sales
- Overview
- Utilizes production bases in Thailand, Hong Kong, and China to provide globally responsive printed board products.
- Competitiveness
- Flexible production system adapted to local needs and quality assurance
- Customers
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- International electronic equipment manufacturers
- Overseas automotive manufacturers
- Global suppliers
- Local assembly plants
- Overseas distributors
- Products
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- Various printed wiring boards
- Custom boards for overseas
- Environmentally friendly boards
Environment and Eco-Related Boards
- Overview
- Develops eco boards using low-impact materials and technologies, supporting environmentally friendly products.
- Competitiveness
- Strengths in sustainable materials and energy-saving design
- Customers
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- Environmental equipment manufacturers
- Energy-saving equipment manufacturers
- Solar-related companies
- Eco home appliance manufacturers
- Industrial machinery manufacturers
- Products
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- Eco boards
- Boards using recycled materials
- Low environmental impact boards
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- High-quality printed wiring board manufacturing technology
- Market leadership in consumer printed wiring boards
- Global production system with multiple bases
- Quality management system compliant with industry standards
- Long-standing trusted relationships with customers
- Wide product lineup
- Technological prowess from Panasonic license
- Abundant product customization capabilities
- Design and manufacturing capabilities for high-density multi-layer boards
- Initiatives to reduce environmental impact
- Solid financial foundation
- High technical skills of specialized engineers
- Development of advanced materials technology
- Global customer base
- Stable management foundation
Competitive Advantages
- Top-class share in consumer sector
- Supply capability for high-reliability boards to automotive industry
- Proprietary build-up board technology
- Cost competitiveness from multinational production bases
- High customization responsiveness
- Promotion of environmentally friendly product development
- Proven track record of ongoing transactions with long-term customers
- High-value products realized through high-precision processing technology
- Differentiation through multi-layer and high-density boards
- Balance of short delivery times and quality assurance
- Stable raw materials supply network
- Advanced technology utilization via technology licenses
- Responsiveness to global customer needs
- Thorough proprietary quality management standards
- Rapid entry into new markets
Threats
- Impact from global semiconductor shortages
- Intensifying price competition with competitors
- Risk of raw material price fluctuations
- Low-price competition from China and Southeast Asia
- Rapid market changes due to emerging technologies
- Profit impact from exchange rate fluctuations
- Cost increases from stricter environmental regulations
- Trends toward customer in-house production
- Global economic uncertainty
- Supply chain disruptions from geopolitical risks
- Cybersecurity risks
- Competition in new materials technology development
Innovations
2023: Next-Generation Build-up Board Technology Development
- Overview
- Developed build-up board technology achieving high density and reliability, deploying to automotive market.
- Impact
- Strengthening capture of demand for high-function in-vehicle electronics
2022: Launch of Environmentally Friendly Eco Board Products
- Overview
- Began manufacturing low-impact boards using recycled materials to address eco market.
- Impact
- Supporting customers' environmental compliance and expanding new orders
2021: Practical Application of High-Reliability Technology for Flexible Wiring Boards
- Overview
- Improved durability and electrical performance of flexible boards, enhancing quality for mobile devices.
- Impact
- Share expansion in smartphone and tablet markets
2024: Advancement of Production Equipment Automation and Digitalization
- Overview
- Introduced IoT and AI control to production lines to enhance efficiency and quality management.
- Impact
- Improved yield and reduced manufacturing costs
Sustainability
- Waste reduction through active use of recycled materials
- Promotion of energy-saving in production processes
- Enhanced R&D for low environmental impact boards
- Acquisition of ISO14001 environmental management system certification
- Implementation of environmental protection activities in collaboration with local communities
- Strengthened proper treatment systems for waste liquids and waste
- Resource-saving management with production equipment automation
- Requesting environmental standard compliance from business partners
- Technology development for hazardous substance reduction
- Information disclosure via CSR reports