Nomura Sangyo

Basic Information

Stock Code
7131
Industry
Wholesale
Category Detail
Textiles, Chemicals & Paper Wholesalers
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
November 1965
Listing Year
December 2021
Official Website
https://www.nomurasangyo.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Nomura Sangyo is a specialized trading company founded in 1965 in the packaging materials wholesale industry, mainly engaged in the planning and sales of rice and grain packaging materials while also handling packaging machines and cushioning materials.

Current Situation

Nomura Sangyo centers on the planning and sales of rice and grain packaging materials in the domestic market, maintaining stable sales. Estimated sales for fiscal 2023 are around 10 billion yen, responding to customer needs with advanced packaging technology and a diverse product lineup. It also engages in packaging machine sales, supporting manufacturing site efficiency and strengthening industry competitiveness. From a sustainability perspective, it is committed to developing and providing low-environmental-impact materials. Moving forward, it will promote digitalization and product diversification while focusing on new customer segment development. It closely monitors domestic and international packaging technology trends, pursuing higher value-added packaging materials. It is also strengthening partnerships with regional SMEs and improving logistics efficiency to build a stable business foundation. It anticipates accelerating packaging-related business expansion and technological innovation for further growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Specialized trading company with over 50 years of history in the packaging materials industry
  • High product planning capabilities specialized in rice and grain packaging
  • Early adoption of environmentally friendly packaging materials development
  • Unique wholesaler also handling packaging machinery sales
  • Head office in Tokyo with sales bases throughout and beyond the prefecture
  • Multiple proprietary brands deployed for packaging material applications
  • Highly regarded within the industry for high-quality service
  • Strength in customizing packaging materials
  • Holds a certain market share in rice-related packaging
  • Notable aggressiveness in product development relative to company scale

Hidden Connections

  • Maintains long-term close cooperative relationships with multiple packaging materials manufacturers
  • Strong influence in the agricultural product packaging market through collaboration with agricultural cooperatives
  • Built an efficient distribution network through partnerships with domestic and international logistics companies
  • Participated in environmentally friendly product R&D projects in collaboration with environmental NGOs
  • Participates as a technical advisor in packaging machinery manufacturers' technology development

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expanding demand for environmentally compatible products
  • Stable demand in the rice and grain packaging market
  • Growing need for packaging machine automation
  • Strengthening ties with regional SMEs
  • Business efficiency gains through digital technology

Strategic Goals

  • Over 50% sales ratio from environmentally friendly products
  • Achieve top-class domestic market share in packaging machinery
  • 70% improvement in order efficiency via digital services
  • Aggressive development of new customer segments and market expansion
  • Expansion and continuation of sustainable social contribution activities

Business Segments

Packaging Materials Wholesale Sales

Overview
Nationwide wholesale sales centered on rice and grain packaging materials.
Competitiveness
Customer-tailored planning and proposal capabilities with a rich product lineup.
Customers
  • Rice and grain retailers
  • Food manufacturing factories
  • Logistics companies
  • Trading companies
  • Packaging materials manufacturers
  • Supermarkets
  • Agricultural cooperatives
Products
  • Rice and grain packaging bags
  • Packaging films
  • Zipper bags
  • Cushioning materials
  • Packaging machines

Packaging Machinery Sales

Overview
Provides proposals for introducing various packaging machines along with after-sales service.
Competitiveness
Machine customization capabilities and technical support.
Customers
  • Packaging factories
  • Food manufacturers
  • Rice processing companies
  • Packaging machinery sales agents
Products
  • Automatic packaging machines
  • Weighing and filling machines
  • Sealing machines
  • Automatic packing systems

Cushioning Materials and Packing Materials Sales

Overview
Supply of cushioning materials to enhance product safety during transportation.
Competitiveness
Active rollout of environmentally compatible products.
Customers
  • Logistics companies
  • Manufacturers
  • Importers and exporters
  • Retailers
Products
  • Air bubble cushioning materials
  • Foam packing materials
  • Eco cushioning materials
  • Packaging auxiliary materials

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Wide product lineup of packaging materials
  • Sales organization excelling in planning proposals
  • Technical support accompanying packaging machinery sales
  • Development capabilities for environmentally friendly products
  • Long years of industry experience and trust

Competitive Advantages

  • Proprietary lineup specialized in rice and grain packaging
  • Customization proposal capabilities responding to customer needs
  • Able to support productivity improvements through packaging machinery sales
  • Comprehensive environmentally compatible products with market-leading position
  • Strong domestic sales network

Threats

  • Risk of raw material price fluctuations
  • Intensifying price competition from competitors
  • Increased costs for complying with stricter environmental regulations
  • Demand contraction due to population decline in the domestic market
  • Industry structure changes due to technological innovation

Innovations

2024: Expansion of Biodegradable Packaging Materials Development

Overview
Advancing commercialization of rice and grain packaging materials using biodegradable materials.
Impact
Contributes to environmental impact reduction and enhanced market competitiveness.

2023: Introduction of Automation Technology to Packaging Machines

Overview
Incorporated IoT and automatic control technology into packaging machines for improved efficiency.
Impact
Achieved labor savings and accuracy improvements in production lines.

2022: Expansion of Environmentally Friendly Cushioning Materials Lineup

Overview
Increased reusable and biodegradable cushioning materials.
Impact
Improved evaluation from environmentally conscious customers.

2021: Development and Sales Launch of New Zipper Bags

Overview
Launched new zipper bag shapes focused on ease of use.
Impact
Contributed to market share expansion.

2020: Introduction of Digital Order System

Overview
Built an online order management system to enhance convenience.
Impact
Achieved faster order processing and error reduction.

Sustainability

  • Promoting adoption of biodegradable packaging materials
  • Proposing resource-efficient packaging solutions
  • Efforts to reduce energy consumption
  • Advancing waste recycling
  • Participation in local environmental conservation activities