Daishinku
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 6962
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment
- Category Detail
- Semiconductors & Electronic Components
- Prefecture
- Hyogo Prefecture
- Establishment Year
- May 1963
- Listing Year
- March 1983
- Official Website
- https://www.kds.info/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
Daishinku is a leading crystal device manufacturer founded in 1963 and headquartered in Hyogo Prefecture, with its strength in advanced technology enabling integrated production from synthetic quartz materials.
Current Situation
Daishinku reports consolidated sales of approximately ¥28.5 billion, mainly driven by its stable crystal resonator business. Unlike competitors, it manufactures in-house from the synthetic quartz material stage, securing a stable position in the electronic components supply chain. In recent years, it has focused on developing new technologies such as MEMS oscillators to diversify its products. Although facing challenges in consolidated net profit, it maintains a solid asset base and robust financial position with capital of approximately ¥19.3 billion. On the environmental front, it promotes protection activities through ISO 14001 certification and emphasizes sustainability. From the 2020s onward, it is advancing sophisticated manufacturing technologies and global expansion, with strategic goals centered on enhancing quality and reliability. It is proactive in strengthening its management structure and exploring new businesses, steadily preparing for future growth. Treasury stock repurchases and executive personnel changes are drawing attention from market participants, as measures to improve corporate value are progressing.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Founded in 1959, it is a long-established manufacturer rooted in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture.
- Rare company capable of integrated production from synthetic quartz material manufacturing.
- Boasts top-class domestic market share in crystal resonators.
- Built its head office building in Kakogawa in 1976, promoting regionally rooted management.
- Implements environmentally considerate corporate activities with ISO 14001 certification.
- Develops next-generation timing devices such as MEMS oscillators.
- Engaging in financial strategies including partial treasury stock cancellation and acquisition frameworks.
- Hasegawa Welfare Association, named after the founder, is a major shareholder.
- Subsidiary Kyushu Daishinku supports nationwide expansion.
- Addresses demands in harsh environments with high environmental resistance crystal resonators.
- Most manufacturing processes are completed in-house with thorough quality control.
- High capability in custom orders from customers, achieving differentiation.
- Recognized as a technology brand originating from Kakogawa, Hyogo Prefecture.
- Technology-oriented company holding numerous patents through R&D capabilities.
- Continuously supplies to domestic and international electronic components markets.
Hidden Connections
- Hasegawa Welfare Association, as a major shareholder, also influences local welfare activities.
- In competition with major electronic components manufacturers such as Murata Manufacturing and TDK.
- Has collaboration history with some related companies in joint synthetic quartz technology development.
- Strengthening ties with automotive parts manufacturers amid growth in electronic automotive components market.
- Building collaborative framework with local environmental protection activities through ISO 14001 certification.
- Contributing to strengthening industrial base in Kyushu region through cooperation with subsidiary Kyushu Daishinku.
- Proprietary quartz crystal growth technology also developed jointly with research institutions.
- Attracting attention from domestic and international institutional investors as a Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market-listed company.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Expanded utilization of integrated manufacturing technology from synthetic quartz materials
- Increasing demand related to IoT and 5G
- Market expansion for next-generation MEMS timing devices
- Growing demand for industrial high environmental resistance products
- Recovery and growth in domestic and international electronic equipment markets
- Increasing demand for environmentally compliant products due to stricter regulations
- Diverse needs for high-function electronic components
- Advancement and labor-saving of manufacturing technologies
- Product development through strengthened collaboration with customer companies
- Strengthening business foundation through coexistence with the region
- Sophistication of quality assurance and management systems
- Financial base strengthening and management efficiency improvement
Strategic Goals
- Technological innovation in synthetic quartz materials and expansion of manufacturing capacity
- Achieve over 20% sales ratio for MEMS-related products
- Raise green product ratio to 50%
- Expand overseas sales to 30% of total
- Establish high-quality engineering and R&D systems
- Overhaul manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact
- Active contribution to sustainable regional economic development
- Enhance product lineup diversification and differentiation
- Expand custom product development based on customer needs
- Build a financially stable model for sustainable growth
Business Segments
Electronic Components Manufacturing
- Overview
- Manufactures high-precision electronic components for a wide range of industries and supplies highly reliable products.
- Competitiveness
- Advanced technological capabilities for integrated manufacturing from synthetic quartz
- Customers
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- Semiconductor Manufacturers
- Electronic Equipment Manufacturers
- Communication Equipment Manufacturers
- Automotive Parts Manufacturers
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturers
- Medical Equipment Manufacturers
- Aerospace Companies
- Products
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- Crystal Resonators
- Crystal Oscillators
- Crystal Filters
- MEMS Oscillators
- Ceramic Packages
Technology Development Support Services
- Overview
- Supports customers in solving technical challenges and proposes customized products.
- Competitiveness
- Advanced development capabilities based on years of technological accumulation and extensive know-how
- Customers
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- Research Institutions
- Major Manufacturers' R&D Divisions
- Electronic Components Suppliers
- Products
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- Product Development Support
- Custom Design Services
- Testing and Quality Control Technologies
Synthetic Quartz Material Sales
- Overview
- Manufactures high-quality synthetic quartz and supplies it to electronic device manufacturers.
- Competitiveness
- In-house developed high-purity synthetic quartz manufacturing technology
- Customers
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- Electronic Device Manufacturers
- Precision Machinery Manufacturers
- Products
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- Synthetic Quartz Raw Materials
- Quartz Single Crystals
Industrial Device Manufacturing
- Overview
- Designs and manufactures high-durability products for industries with heavy environmental loads.
- Competitiveness
- Product development capabilities excelling in heat and vibration resistance
- Customers
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- Automotive Manufacturers
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturers
- Communications Infrastructure Providers
- Products
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- High Environmental Resistance Crystal Resonators
- High-Frequency Applied Products
Electronic Package-Related Manufacturing
- Overview
- Manufactures semiconductor package components and provides related products.
- Competitiveness
- Years of manufacturing know-how and precision processing technology
- Customers
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- Semiconductor Manufacturers
- Electronic Components Manufacturers
- Products
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- Lead Frames
- Ceramic Packages
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Integrated production system from synthetic quartz manufacturing
- High-precision and reliable product technology
- Solid financial base and stable sales
- Diverse product lineup
- High technological development capabilities
- Consideration for the environment and ISO 14001 certification
- Regionally rooted management foundation
- Transaction record with a wide customer base
- Long-standing trust in the industry
- Highly specialized research and development
- Stable production system
- Thorough quality control system
- Flexible response to market needs
- Core crystal device technology
- Strong relationship building
Competitive Advantages
- Rare manufacturing process that completes from synthetic quartz material processing to finished products in-house
- Leading domestic technology and reliability in crystal resonators
- Strong network with trading partners built over long history
- Differentiation through development of next-generation devices incorporating MEMS technology
- Risk diversification against market fluctuations via product diversification
- Provision of environmentally compliant products with ISO 14001 certification
- Regionally rooted management in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture
- Product assurance based on proprietary quality management system
- Superior flexibility and responsiveness compared to competitors
- Broad customer base across multiple industries
- Value enhancement through industrial high environmental resistance products
- Continuous investment in improving employee technical skills
- Balanced approach to R&D and practical product commercialization
- Established presence in global markets
- Sustainable growth foundation backed by financial stability
Threats
- Intensifying price competition from domestic and international competitors
- Accelerating pace of technological innovation in the electronic components market
- Demand fluctuations due to global economic uncertainty
- Structure vulnerable to economic impacts on semiconductor and electronic equipment demand
- Risk of market share decline from delays in new technology development
- Adverse effects on earnings from exchange rate fluctuations
- Upward pressure on raw material prices
- Cost increases from strengthened environmental regulations
- Supply chain disruption risks
- Litigation risks related to patents and intellectual property
- Competition for highly skilled personnel
- Impact of natural disasters on manufacturing sites
Innovations
2024: Mass Production Start of MEMS Oscillator Technology
- Overview
- Established and commenced mass production system for next-generation timing devices using MEMS technology.
- Impact
- Successfully launched miniaturized and low-power consumption products to the market
2023: Development of High Environmental Resistance Crystal Resonators
- Overview
- Newly developed crystal resonators with enhanced heat and vibration resistance for industrial machinery.
- Impact
- Contributed to acquiring new customers and expanding high-value-added products
2022: Improvement in In-House Synthetic Quartz Material Manufacturing Technology
- Overview
- Enhanced material performance through improved purity and crystal growth technology.
- Impact
- Contributed to improved product reliability and yield rates
2021: Introduction of Environmentally Considerate Manufacturing Processes
- Overview
- Advanced improvements in manufacturing processes aimed at reducing wastewater and waste.
- Impact
- Reduced environmental impact and strengthened ISO 14001 compliance
2020: Launch of Custom Design Services
- Overview
- Newly launched product design services tailored to customer needs.
- Impact
- Achieved sales diversification and improved customer satisfaction
Sustainability
- Maintenance and enhancement of ISO 14001 certification
- Introduction of new factory wastewater purification equipment
- Expansion of energy-saving production equipment
- Ongoing efforts to improve waste recycling rates
- Strengthened employee training for reducing environmental impact
- Promotion of resource-saving packaging adoption
- Strict implementation of green procurement policies
- Active participation in local environmental conservation activities
- Establishment of guidelines for environmentally considerate product design
- Development and promotion of supplier codes of conduct
- Setting and management of CO2 emission reduction targets
- Continuous reduction of waste in manufacturing processes