SCREEN Holdings

Basic Information

Stock Code
7735
Industry
Electrical Equipment
Category Detail
Manufacturing Machinery & Electrical Equipment
Prefecture
Kyoto Prefecture
Establishment Year
October 1943
Listing Year
May 1962
Official Website
https://www.screen.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

SCREEN Holdings is an industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1943, with strengths in the semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment sectors, boasting world-class technological capabilities.

Current Situation

SCREEN Holdings recorded consolidated sales of 504.9 billion yen and operating profit of 94.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2024, maintaining high competitiveness in the global semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment markets. Its main businesses are semiconductor manufacturing equipment and LCD manufacturing equipment, accounting for about 75% of sales, with a particularly high sales ratio in the Asian market. In technology development, it is actively investing in advanced technologies such as high-precision cleaning equipment and organic EL manufacturing equipment, launching multiple new models. It is improving management efficiency through group structure reinforcement and spin-offs, while focusing on intellectual property management. In sustainability, it promotes environmental impact reduction and local cultural support activities, emphasizing coexistence with local communities. In the medium to long term, it positions high functionalization of semiconductor equipment, expansion into new markets like organic EL, and global market expansion as growth drivers, setting strategic goals toward 2030. It also contributes to digital archiving and local cultural preservation, aiming to enhance corporate value.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Roots trace back to Ishida Asayama Printing Shop founded in 1868
  • The name 'SCREEN' originates from glass screens
  • Developed the standard Mac OS X font 'Hiragino'
  • Provided digital technology for cultural asset preservation at Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
  • There is a 'Screen Station' on the Omi Railway Taga Line
  • Possesses internationally cutting-edge semiconductor equipment technology
  • Collaborated with Dai Nippon Printing on digital printing technology
  • R&D site led by women won Nikkei award
  • Huge domestic and international share in 300mm wafer equipment
  • Conducts digital archiving business for cultural asset electronic preservation
  • Deploys diverse specialized businesses through subsidiaries
  • World top-class share in printing platemaking equipment
  • Global company with 33 overseas sites
  • Deploys technology to various industrial equipment
  • News on president appointments and representative changes attracts attention

Hidden Connections

  • Developed fonts used in Apple's iPhone and Mac products.
  • As a member of the Dairin-kai, has corporate collaborations across various fields.
  • Collaborates on Kyoto Prefecture Shrine Association's digital archiving project.
  • Involved in developing inkjet equipment for tile printing at Higashi Hongan-ji Temple.
  • Broad market coverage through business collaboration among group subsidiaries.
  • Efficiency gains through group integration of manufacturing support and outsourcing services.
  • Promotes cross-divisional technology development via in-house company system.
  • Acquired UK inkjet printer manufacturer for diversification.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Sustained growth in semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment markets
  • Expansion of organic EL and next-generation display technologies
  • Strengthened global expansion centered on Asia
  • Growing demand for environmentally friendly products
  • New markets in digital archiving and cultural asset businesses
  • Advanced development of next-generation cleaning technologies
  • Business diversification into medical and life sciences
  • Development of equipment for smart factories
  • Value enhancement through digital printing equipment and IT integration
  • Strengthening of sustainability management

Strategic Goals

  • Expand global share in semiconductor and display equipment
  • Promote commercialization of environmental and energy-saving technologies
  • Establish leadership in digital archiving market
  • Strengthen cost competitiveness through manufacturing efficiency improvements
  • Optimize global production and sales networks
  • Achieve sustainable growth across diverse business fields
  • Expand new product lineup through innovative technologies
  • Continuously strengthen local community and cultural support activities
  • Strategic utilization and protection of intellectual property
  • Advanced pursuit of employee diversity and work-life balance

Business Segments

Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Business

Overview
Develops and sells equipment for semiconductor manufacturing processes, offering industry-leading products.
Competitiveness
High-precision cleaning technology and diverse product lineup
Customers
  • Semiconductor manufacturers
  • Foundry companies
  • Electronic component manufacturers
  • Research institutions
  • Overseas production sites
Products
  • Wafer cleaning systems
  • Exposure systems
  • Etching systems
  • Inspection systems
  • Organic EL panel manufacturing systems

LCD and Flat Panel Display Manufacturing Equipment

Overview
Holds high market share in LCD and FPD manufacturing equipment, corresponding to advanced markets.
Competitiveness
Long-accumulated LCD substrate cleaning technology
Customers
  • LCD panel manufacturers
  • Display manufacturers
  • Large glass substrate factories
Products
  • Large glass substrate cleaning systems
  • Exposure systems
  • Alignment film manufacturing systems

Printing and Platemaking Machinery Business

Overview
Provides top-share equipment in printing and platemaking fields along with high-precision scanners.
Competitiveness
Strengths in photo platemaking and digital printing technology
Customers
  • Printing companies
  • Platemaking factories
  • Advertising industry
  • Publishing industry
Products
  • Direct-to-plate output systems (CTP)
  • Large scanners
  • Inkjet printing presses

Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Equipment Business

Overview
Develops equipment supporting efficiency and quality improvement in printed circuit board production.
Competitiveness
Integration of precision exposure and cleaning technology
Customers
  • Board manufacturers
  • Electronic device manufacturers
Products
  • Exposure systems
  • Cleaning systems
  • Inspection systems

Manufacturing Outsourcing and Support Services

Overview
Service business supporting production efficiency improvement.
Competitiveness
Know-how based on long years of manufacturing experience
Customers
  • Group production sites
  • External companies
Products
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Production line management
  • Technical support

Intellectual Property Management and Licensing Business

Overview
Business enhancing corporate value through intellectual property utilization.
Competitiveness
Extensive patent portfolio
Customers
  • Group companies
  • External partners
Products
  • Patent management
  • Technology licensing

Medical and Life Science Equipment Business

Overview
Provides image analysis technology supporting drug discovery and regenerative medicine.
Competitiveness
Application of high-definition image processing technology
Customers
  • Medical institutions
  • Research institutions
  • Pharmaceutical companies
Products
  • Cell morphology analysis systems
  • Imaging systems

Overseas Production Sites

Overview
Enhances cost competitiveness through global production system.
Competitiveness
Flexible production utilizing local subsidiaries
Customers
  • China factories
  • US factories
  • European markets
Products
  • Printing-related equipment
  • Semiconductor-related equipment parts

After-Sales Service and Maintenance

Overview
Service system supporting long-term equipment operation.
Competitiveness
Prompt response by specialized engineers
Customers
  • Customer manufacturers
  • Group customers
Products
  • Equipment inspections
  • Maintenance services
  • Technical training

Environmental Technology and Energy-Saving Equipment Development

Overview
Promotes development of equipment technology to reduce environmental impact.
Competitiveness
Technology balancing energy savings and high performance
Customers
  • Production line managers
  • Equipment investment departments
Products
  • Energy-saving cleaning systems
  • Wastewater treatment systems

Digital Archive Support

Overview
Equipment and technology supporting digitization of cultural assets.
Competitiveness
High-resolution scanning technology
Customers
  • Cultural asset preservation organizations
  • Local governments
Products
  • Large scanners
  • Digital preservation solutions

IT and Software Services

Overview
IT services promoting digitalization of manufacturing sites.
Competitiveness
IT solution provision within and outside the group
Customers
  • Group companies
  • Customer factories
Products
  • Manufacturing management software
  • Information system development

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High-precision semiconductor cleaning technology
  • Diverse product lineup
  • Global sales network
  • Long-accumulated printing and platemaking technology
  • Strong intellectual property portfolio
  • Advanced organic EL manufacturing equipment development capabilities
  • Risk diversification through diversification
  • Efficient group structure operations
  • Social contributions including local cultural support
  • Strong customer base

Competitive Advantages

  • High market share and strong sales in Asia
  • Technological innovation through group company synergies
  • Unique products from fusion of printing and semiconductor technology
  • Continuous development of advanced inspection and cleaning technology
  • Early entry into new businesses like digital archiving
  • Implementation of environmentally friendly energy-saving technology
  • Market responsiveness via global local subsidiaries
  • Advanced patent management and strategic IP utilization
  • Strong transaction relationships with long-term customers
  • Focus on high-value-added products

Threats

  • Intensifying global semiconductor market price competition
  • Development competition for new technologies and smart factory transformation
  • Political and economic international risks (e.g., US-China tensions)
  • Demand fluctuations from major customer production adjustments
  • Cost increases from strengthened environmental regulations
  • Risk of alternative technology development for manufacturing equipment
  • Supply chain disruptions and material shortages
  • Profit impacts from exchange rate fluctuations
  • Challenges in talent acquisition
  • Intellectual property infringement risks

Innovations

2022: Development of Organic EL Panel Manufacturing Equipment

Overview
Launched new 6th-generation compatible coating and developing system.
Impact
Strengthens competitiveness in next-generation display market

2020: Development of Cell Morphology Analysis Imaging System

Overview
Developed high-function analysis equipment for drug discovery and regenerative medicine.
Impact
Business expansion in new medical equipment market

2024: Launch of Wafer Backside Hybrid Cleaning System 'SB-3300'

Overview
Improved cleaning precision with combined chemical and brush cleaning.
Impact
Contributes to quality improvement in semiconductor manufacturing processes

2023: Strengthening Overseas Production Sites

Overview
Expanded Hangzhou factory in China and established new production subsidiary.
Impact
Stabilizes supply through increased production capacity

Sustainability

  • Promoting digital archiving of local cultural assets
  • Developing and disseminating technologies to reduce environmental impact
  • Introducing energy-saving manufacturing equipment
  • Ongoing collaborative activities with local communities
  • Promoting diverse talent utilization and women's empowerment
  • Thorough fair trade and ethical management
  • Environmental management across the supply chain
  • Building sustainable business models
  • Environmental contribution activities in collaboration with customers
  • Compliance with laws and highly transparent management