Copro Holdings

Basic Information

Stock Code
7059
Industry
Services
Category Detail
Recruitment & Staffing Services
Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture
Establishment Year
October 2006
Listing Year
March 2019
Official Website
https://www.copro-h.co.jp/
TSE Information
TSE Information
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Overview

Copro Holdings, established in 2006, is a holding company based in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, leading the industry in specialized construction engineer staffing services.

Current Situation

Copro Holdings achieved consolidated sales of approximately ¥13.1 billion and 2,242 employees in the fiscal year ending March 2020, maintaining a stable business foundation. Its core business is staffing and recruitment specialized in construction engineering, with Copro Engineered as the main operating subsidiary. It listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market in 2019, and in 2021, it made Atmos, a mechanical design engineer staffing company, a subsidiary to expand its business areas. The company focuses on strengthening recruitment through its proprietary job site 'Gencari' and providing diverse staffing services. Moving forward, backed by the growth of the specialized engineer staffing market, it aims to improve earnings through group synergies and talent development. Based in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, it is advancing nationwide expansion with a strategy for stable and continuous growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Rapid listing on TSE Prime since establishment in 2006
  • Achieved organizational efficiency through transition to holding company structure
  • "Gencari" job site is uniquely operated with specialization focus
  • Head office located in Nagoya Big Nagoya Building, Aichi Prefecture
  • Fully acquired mechanical design specialist staffing firm Atmos in 2021
  • Close to being the only TSE Prime-listed company in specialized engineer staffing
  • Pioneered niche market by specializing in construction engineering

Hidden Connections

  • Copro Engineered Co., Ltd. within the group is a major shareholder and business partner
  • Possesses cross-industry corporate networks in mechanical design talent staffing
  • Differentiated in the industry through strengthened recruitment via proprietary job site
  • Built deep trust relationships with the local construction industry in Aichi Prefecture

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Severe shortage of specialized engineers in construction industry
  • Expansion of IT and talent matching technology utilization
  • Maximization of group synergies
  • Increasing infrastructure demand in regional cities
  • Business expansion into mechanical design field

Strategic Goals

  • Expansion of market share in specialized engineer staffing
  • Achieve annual sales exceeding ¥20 billion
  • Development and retention improvement of diverse specialized talent
  • Efficiency through AI and digital technology utilization
  • Building sustainable work environment

Business Segments

Construction Engineer Specialized Staffing

Overview
Dispatches highly specialized technical personnel to the construction industry to resolve talent shortages and improve project efficiency.
Competitiveness
Strength in extensive specialized engineer network and recruitment capabilities
Customers
  • Construction companies
  • Architectural design firms
  • General contractors
  • Public entities
  • Local governments
  • Real estate developers
  • Facility management companies
  • Manufacturing technical departments
  • Research and development institutions
  • Environmental consultants
Products
  • Engineer staffing services
  • Engineering support
  • Project management
  • Technical consulting

Mechanical Design Technical Staffing

Overview
Provides mechanical design field engineer staffing and design support services.
Competitiveness
Specialized talent placement and flexible responsiveness
Customers
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Automotive-related firms
  • Electronics manufacturers
  • Industrial machinery manufacturers
  • Parts manufacturers
  • Design firms
Products
  • Mechanical design engineer staffing
  • CAD operator staffing
  • Design project support

Job Site Operation

Overview
Operates proprietary job site 'Gencari' to support recruitment of specialized talent.
Competitiveness
Provision of job information specialized in specific fields
Customers
  • Job-seeking engineers
  • Construction and design-related companies
  • Recruitment agencies
Products
  • Job information provision
  • Career support services
  • Talent matching

Staffing and Recruitment Consulting

Overview
Provides consulting services associated with staffing to support optimal talent acquisition.
Competitiveness
Precise proposals leveraging industry knowledge
Customers
  • Client companies
  • HR departments
  • Project managers
Products
  • Organizational development support
  • Recruitment strategy planning
  • HR consulting

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Large number of registered specialized engineers
  • Strength in local presence and nationwide expansion
  • Development of multifaceted talent services
  • Operational efficiency through holding company structure
  • Recruitment strength from proprietary job site operation
  • Business diversification via subsidiary Atmos
  • Securing of stable customer base
  • Reliability from TSE Prime Market listing
  • Rapid engineer matching capabilities
  • Sustainable talent development system

Competitive Advantages

  • High specialization focused on construction and mechanical design engineers
  • Deep business understanding from on-site experienced personnel
  • Provision of flexible and diverse staffing formats
  • Efficient recruitment and management systems utilizing IT
  • High repeat rate based on strong customer relationships
  • Balance of local services and nationwide network
  • Rapid decision-making through holding company structure
  • Risk diversification through diversification
  • Effective utilization of group resources
  • Speed in responding to specialized labor market needs

Threats

  • Intensifying competition for talent acquisition
  • Impact from construction industry business fluctuations
  • Increased operational costs from labor regulations and legal amendments
  • Pressure for transformation of staffing operations due to IT advancements
  • Risk of staffing shortages from new talent scarcity
  • Intensified price competition from major competitors
  • Growth slowdown from domestic market maturity
  • Decrease in staffing demand during economic downturns
  • Recruitment difficulties from declining social credibility
  • Challenges in responding to rapid technological trend changes

Innovations

2021: Subsidiary acquisition of Atmos Co., Ltd.

Overview
Acquired Atmos, a mechanical design engineer staffing company, as a subsidiary to expand business areas.
Impact
Strengthened specialized field staffing services and sales expansion

2020: Market change to TSE Prime

Overview
Promoted to Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section, enhancing brand power.
Impact
Improved trust from investors and strengthened fundraising capabilities

2022: Expansion of Gencari job site services

Overview
Implemented multilingual support and UI improvements for the job platform functions.
Impact
Increased users and improved recruitment matching efficiency

2023: Efficiency improvements through IT management system introduction

Overview
Introduced cloud system for dispatched staff management to promote efficiency.
Impact
Reduced management costs and improved customer satisfaction

Sustainability

  • Improved retention rates through better employee work-life balance
  • Active recruitment and development of female engineers
  • Employment promotion activities through collaboration with local communities
  • Strict compliance with laws and thorough labor management
  • Strengthened information security measures