Tanaka Shoji

Basic Information

Stock Code
7619
Industry
Wholesale
Category Detail
Building Materials, Electrical Equipment & Metal Wholesalers
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
December 1962
Listing Year
November 1999
Official Website
https://www.tanakashoji.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Other Companies
Yashu Denki, Abalance, A&A M, Nichi Kan, Sankyo Kasei, Senzoku Denkou, Fujii Sangyo, Inaba Denki Sangyo

Overview

Tanaka Shoji is a major wholesaler of electrical materials and equipment, founded in 1962 and based in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, with an extensive sales network of 54 offices nationwide, operating independently.

Current Situation

Tanaka Shoji recorded consolidated sales of approximately 30 billion yen in the fiscal year ending March 2019, with total assets of about 24.6 billion yen and net assets of about 11.4 billion yen, maintaining a solid financial foundation. In its core business of wholesaling electrical materials and equipment, it leverages 54 sales offices nationwide to handle a wide range of products including lighting fixtures, electric wires, cables, distribution boards, home appliances, and waste equipment, establishing a firm position in the industry. Competitors include Inaba Electric Industry and Senzoku Electric Works, maintaining competitiveness through high expertise and quality control. Technological innovations include efforts to improve warehouse management efficiency and streamline logistics, while in terms of sustainability, it emphasizes legal compliance, employee work-life balance, and has established a whistleblower system. In the medium to long term, it aims to expand its customer base and achieve stable growth through strengthened ICT-based sales management and sales support, as well as expansion of products compliant with environmental regulations. Recently, it has been capitalizing on market opportunities from recovering urban demand and increased new installations while transitioning from the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section to the Standard Market.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Founded in 1950, has a long history as an independent electrical materials wholesaler.
  • Operates 54 sales offices nationwide, with wide coverage.
  • Implements advanced compliance including whistleblower encouragement in the industry.
  • Capital exceeding 1 billion yen, expanding business backed by stable finances.
  • President is Takeshi Taniyabe.
  • Main products span lighting fixtures, distribution boards, electric wires, cables, and more.
  • Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market, with high industry expertise.
  • Corporate number 8010701005900, registered with the National Tax Agency.
  • Individual shareholders exist among representatives and owners, supporting long-term management.
  • Classified under Nikkei company code 093 (Building Materials, Electrical Equipment, Metal Wholesalers).
  • Major competitors include Inaba Denki Sangyo, Senzoku Denkou, Fujii Sangyo, etc.
  • Fiscal year ends March, conducts consolidated settlements and discloses financial data.
  • Focuses on high-quality technical support and sales network enhancement.
  • Regularly holds internal training on legal compliance and safety management.
  • Established diverse sales channels for flexible response to market needs.

Hidden Connections

  • Many executives from construction and equipment contracting industries, leveraging those networks for transactions.
  • Maintains long-term procurement and sales collaboration with lighting fixture manufacturers.
  • Whistleblower system promotion contributes to employee satisfaction improvement.
  • Head office in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, located in an area concentrated with major electrical equipment companies.
  • Belongs to electrical installation materials wholesaling industry association, involved in industry policy formation.
  • Major shareholder Kawai Hideo has contributed to long-term management stability.
  • Many direct transactions with major construction companies in the Kanto region.
  • Early adoption of environmentally compliant products leads to exchanges with environmental groups.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increase in urban redevelopment and new housing starts
  • Expanding demand for energy-saving and environmentally compliant products
  • Improved sales and logistics efficiency through ICT utilization
  • Rising equipment renewal demand in the construction industry
  • 対応 to penetration of smart home devices
  • Increased adoption of decarbonization technology-related equipment
  • Local government infrastructure development plans
  • Rapid response to diverse customer needs
  • Increased trust through penetration of compliance awareness
  • Optimization of logistics network
  • Securing and developing highly skilled talent
  • Development of environmentally conscious products

Strategic Goals

  • Improve ratio of sustainable environmentally compliant products to over 50%
  • Achieve 100% ICT adoption across all sales bases
  • Establish sales system with 60 bases nationwide
  • Further strengthen and company-wide penetration of compliance system
  • Aim for sales exceeding 40 billion yen
  • Achieve over 90% employee satisfaction
  • Increase sales ratio in industrial equipment sector by 20%
  • Formulate specific numerical targets for environmental load reduction
  • Create new businesses through broad industry collaborations
  • Enrich collaborative activities with local communities

Business Segments

Electrical Equipment Materials Wholesaling

Overview
Stable supply of necessary materials for facility electrical equipment through intermediate distribution.
Competitiveness
Rapid response through extensive nationwide sales office network
Customers
  • Electrical Contractors
  • Construction Companies
  • Equipment Design Offices
  • Construction Management Companies
  • Maintenance Contractors
  • Factory Equipment Management
  • Local Governments
  • General Contractors
  • Air Conditioning Equipment Contractors
  • Building Management Companies
Products
  • Distribution Boards
  • Substations
  • Generators
  • Commercial Air Conditioners
  • Elevator Parts
  • Exhaust Fans
  • Industrial Cables
  • Lighting Fixtures Set
  • Safety Monitoring Equipment
  • Energy-Saving Control Devices

Residential Electrical Materials Wholesaling

Overview
Provides a wide variety of electrical materials for the housing equipment market.
Competitiveness
Extensive product lineup and technical support
Customers
  • Residential Builders
  • Residential Equipment Manufacturers
  • Remodeling Companies
  • Housing Sales Companies
  • Home Centers
  • Electrical Shops
  • Residential Designers
  • Energy-Saving Equipment Contractors
Products
  • Electric Wires and Cables
  • Distribution Boards
  • Lighting Fixtures
  • Switches and Outlets
  • Eco Home Appliances
  • Electric Water Heaters
  • Security Equipment
  • Energy-Saving Equipment

Industrial Equipment and Maintenance Materials

Overview
Handles a wide range of materials for production equipment and maintenance supplies.
Competitiveness
Custom proposal capabilities tailored to customer needs
Customers
  • Manufacturing Companies
  • Factory Managers
  • Equipment Maintenance Contractors
  • Automotive-Related Companies
  • Power Companies
  • Logistics Facilities
  • Plant Operators
Products
  • Control Panels
  • Transformers
  • Motors
  • Power Supply Units
  • Safety Devices
  • Industrial Cables
  • Sensor Equipment

Renewable Energy Related

Overview
Wholesale sales and support for environmentally considerate energy equipment.
Competitiveness
対応 to advanced environmental technologies and market information provision
Customers
  • Solar Power Operators
  • Battery Manufacturers
  • Installation Contractors
  • Public Project Operators
  • Environmental Companies
Products
  • Solar Panel Connection Materials
  • Battery Storage Systems
  • Energy-Saving Lighting Devices
  • Power Management Units

Disaster Prevention and Safety Equipment

Overview
Provides disaster and security countermeasures equipment and installation support.
Competitiveness
Technical expertise in multi-functional device lineup
Customers
  • Public Facility Operators
  • Large Facility Managers
  • Disaster Prevention Equipment Installers
  • Security Companies
Products
  • Emergency Lighting
  • Security Cameras
  • Earthquake Detection Devices
  • Safety Monitoring Systems

Residential and Building Equipment Remodeling Materials

Overview
Deploys environmentally considerate materials targeting the remodeling market.
Competitiveness
Product proposal capabilities matching customer needs
Customers
  • Remodeling Companies
  • Housing Sales Companies
  • Building Management Companies
  • Design Offices
Products
  • Energy-Saving Lighting Equipment
  • High-Efficiency Home Appliances
  • Smart Control Systems
  • Electrical Wiring Materials

Construction Project Support

Overview
Provides material supply and on-site support for large construction projects.
Competitiveness
Timely supply through nationwide sales network
Customers
  • General Contractors
  • Construction Companies
  • Design Consultants
  • Electrical Equipment Contractors
Products
  • Construction Materials
  • Specialized Materials
  • Temporary Power Equipment
  • Safety Equipment

Maintenance and Replacement Parts

Overview
Provides parts necessary for maintenance of existing equipment.
Competitiveness
Extensive product lineup and rapid delivery
Customers
  • Electrical Contractors
  • Equipment Management Companies
  • Factory Operators
  • Facility Managers
Products
  • Air Conditioner Parts
  • Switches
  • Cable Connectors
  • Wiring Devices

OEM Supply and Special Equipment Sales

Overview
Provides special equipment tailored to customer needs.
Competitiveness
Custom対応 capabilities by specialized engineers
Customers
  • Manufacturing Companies
  • Specialized Equipment Manufacturers
  • Technology Development Companies
Products
  • Custom Wiring Devices
  • Special Electrical Equipment
  • Prototype Parts

ICT and Smart Equipment

Overview
Integrated management of electrical equipment using next-generation technologies.
Competitiveness
Technological innovation and proposal capabilities
Customers
  • Building Management Companies
  • Industrial Equipment Management
  • IoT Equipment Sales Companies
Products
  • Smart Sensors
  • Remote Monitoring Systems
  • Control Software

Overseas Imported Goods

Overview
Wholesale of competitive overseas products to the domestic market.
Competitiveness
Overseas procurement and cost competitiveness
Customers
  • Domestic Electrical Materials Retailers
  • Contractors
Products
  • Overseas Wires
  • Electrical Appliances
  • Materials Set

Environmentally Compliant Equipment Sales

Overview
Supply of environmentally compliant products in line with rising environmental awareness.
Competitiveness
Rapid response to environmental regulations
Customers
  • Public Project Operators
  • Corporate Environmental Management Departments
  • Architectural Design Offices
Products
  • Low-Carbon Products
  • Energy-Saving Equipment
  • Recyclable Materials

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Nationwide network of 54 bases
  • Flexible management decisions as an independent entity
  • Expertise in electrical materials and appliances
  • Stable financial foundation
  • Extensive product lineup
  • High-quality customer support
  • Robust logistics system
  • Legal compliance and whistleblower system
  • Industry trust
  • 対応 to diverse customer segments
  • Long industry history
  • Proposal capabilities based on customer needs
  • Expansion of environmentally compliant products
  • Business efficiency through technological innovation
  • Regionally focused sales strategy

Competitive Advantages

  • Rapid delivery system through nationwide expansion
  • Flexible product selection unique to independents
  • High electrical knowledge as a specialized trading company
  • Proposal capabilities specialized in industry segmentation
  • Continuous investment backed by stable funding
  • Thorough legal compliance and governance
  • Trust gained through diverse transaction record
  • Improved employee satisfaction via whistleblower promotion
  • Strong ties with construction and electrical installation industries
  • Business efficiency via rapid ICT adoption
  • Early introduction of environmentally regulated products
  • Cost reduction through logistics optimization
  • Diverse needs対応 through broad product range
  • Meticulous customer-focused service
  • Comprehensive technical training system

Threats

  • Economic fluctuation risks in the electrical equipment industry
  • Intensified competition from major trading companies entering the market
  • Cost increases due to stricter environmental regulations
  • Decline in business efficiency from delayed digitalization
  • International material price fluctuations
  • Management succession challenges due to successor shortage
  • Logistics network disruptions from natural disasters
  • Delays in new technology adoption
  • Market penetration of new alternative products
  • Intensified talent acquisition competition
  • Rising対応 costs from legal changes
  • Sudden changes in energy policies

Innovations

2023: Promotion of ICT Integration in Sales Management System

Overview
Introduced cloud-based sales management system across nationwide sales offices.
Impact
30% improvement in order processing speed, enhanced customer service quality

2022: Introduction of Automated Equipment in Logistics Centers

Overview
Implemented picking robots in warehouses to improve work efficiency.
Impact
20% reduction in work time, decreased human errors

2024: Expansion of Environmentally Compliant Product Lineup

Overview
Launched new high energy-efficiency lighting fixtures.
Impact
Improved customer satisfaction, strengthened environmental regulation compliance

2021: Internal Compliance Enhancement Program

Overview
Expanded legal compliance training for employees and whistleblower system.
Impact
Penetration of corporate ethics awareness and improved open communication

2020: Introduction of Web Ordering System for Customers

Overview
Built online platform for unified management from orders to delivery arrangements.
Impact
Improved customer convenience, reduced order errors

Sustainability

  • Strengthened legal compliance through promotion of whistleblower system
  • Enrichment of environmentally compliant products such as energy-saving lighting fixtures
  • Workplace environment improvements prioritizing employee well-being
  • Efforts to reduce CO2 emissions through logistics efficiency
  • Support for sustainable development through collaboration with local communities
  • Promotion of active use of recycled materials
  • Establishment of rapid response system to environmental regulations
  • Thorough safety management to prevent accidents
  • Resource reduction through business efficiency via ICT utilization
  • Promotion of women's active roles and diversity-respecting HR policies
  • Introduction and awareness-raising of energy-saving technologies
  • Strengthened sharing of environmental awareness with business partners