Nihon Flash

Basic Information

Stock Code
7820
Industry
Other Products
Category Detail
Construction Materials & Equipment
Prefecture
Tokushima Prefecture
Establishment Year
September 1964
Listing Year
February 2008
Official Website
https://www.nfnf.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Nihon Flash is an interior fittings and storage furniture manufacturer founded in 1964, a leading industry player specializing in apartment-oriented products that support multi-variety small-lot production.

Current Situation

Nihon Flash recorded consolidated sales of approximately ¥31 billion and net assets of approximately ¥21.7 billion for the fiscal year ended March 2020, and is a leading company in interior fittings and storage furniture manufacturing headquartered in Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. It features product development accommodating multi-variety small-lot production in the industry, with strengths in doors and storage furniture for apartments. It owns multiple factories in Hokkaido and Tokushima, strengthening its production system. Its flash door manufacturing technology serves as the foundation, delivering high-quality, aesthetically pleasing products. In recent years, it has focused on enhancing production efficiency through digitalization and automation to differentiate from competitors. From a sustainability perspective, it addresses environmental load reduction and promotes resource recycling. It is also a constituent of the JPX Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index, garnering market attention. Following its transition to the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section, it is bolstering corporate governance and formulating medium- to long-term growth strategies. Moving forward, it plans to respond swiftly to housing market trends with management strategies incorporating new product development and overseas expansion.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • The company name 'Flash' derives from flash doors.
  • Specializes in multi-variety small-lot production in the interior fittings industry.
  • Owns factories in Sapporo and Tokushima, dispersing production bases.
  • Attracting attention as a constituent of the JPX Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index.
  • Focused on interior residential fields since establishment.
  • Transitioned to Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section in 2015.
  • Leads the industry in developing environmentally considerate products.
  • Factory operations adapted to harsh regional labor environments.
  • Active product development for home remodeling market.
  • Promotes fusion of traditional and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Engages in development of proprietary product design software.
  • Diverse operations including extensive OEM supply.
  • Close business collaborations with related companies.
  • Artisan spirit emphasizing attention to product details.
  • Consistently high evaluation in residential building materials market over the long term.

Hidden Connections

  • Secures stable supply through long-term OEM contracts with numerous housing manufacturers.
  • Provides proprietary product design know-how to the remodeling industry.
  • Conducting joint research with universities in environmental technology field.
  • Significantly contributes to job creation in local Tokushima.
  • Hokkaido factory serves as key base for cold-climate products.
  • Supports Hokkaido market in collaboration with local building materials companies.
  • Expands sales channels through close cooperation with construction materials specialty wholesalers.
  • Strengthens market competitiveness with products compliant to various environmental certifications.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Steady demand in housing construction and remodeling markets
  • Advancement and efficiency of multi-variety small-lot production technology
  • Expanding market needs for environmentally considerate products
  • Production innovation through digitalization and IoT utilization
  • Increasing demand for custom-made products
  • Strengthened expansion into overseas markets (mainly Asia)
  • Demand for high-function building materials due to Building Standards Law revisions
  • Promotion of production automation to address labor shortages
  • Expansion of regionally attuned services and customer satisfaction improvement
  • Enhanced evaluation through achievement of sustainability goals
  • Strengthened cost competitiveness via recycled materials utilization
  • Brand value enhancement through product quality improvements

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve annual sales of approx. ¥40 billion
  • 70%+ ratio of environmentally certified products
  • Full digitalization of production lines
  • Expand overseas sales to 20%+ of total
  • Introduce new energy-saving and resource-saving product lines
  • Increase custom-made product sales ratio to 50%+
  • Maintain customer satisfaction at 90%+
  • Strengthen collaboration with local communities
  • Pursue employee diversity and work-life balance
  • Reduce environmental impact across entire supply chain

Business Segments

Residential Building Materials Supply

Overview
Provides a wide range of interior building materials for apartments and homes.
Competitiveness
Flexible production system accommodating multi-variety small-lot production
Customers
  • Housing Manufacturers
  • Construction Companies
  • Remodeling Companies
  • Carpentry Shops
  • Design Offices
  • Real Estate Developers
  • Interior Contractors
  • Apartment Management Companies
  • Materials Wholesalers
  • Architectural Consultants
Products
  • Interior Fittings Flash Doors
  • Storage Furniture Units
  • Interior Shaping Panels
  • Fire-Resistant Building Materials
  • Soundproof Fittings
  • Insulated Doors
  • Custom-Made Products
  • Environmentally Considerate Building Materials
  • Insect-Proof Processed Building Materials
  • Pre-Cut Timber
  • Assembled Units
  • Design Support Services

Office and Commercial Facility Building Materials

Overview
Specializes in interior building materials and furniture for offices and commercial facilities.
Competitiveness
Balancing diverse needs with design and functionality
Customers
  • Office Building Management Companies
  • Commercial Facility Developers
  • Interior Designers
  • Interior Contractors
  • Facility Management Companies
  • Construction Consultants
  • Design Offices
  • Developers
  • Materials Wholesalers
  • Property Owners
Products
  • High-Performance Soundproof Doors
  • Commercial Facility Shaping Panels
  • Durable Storage Furniture
  • Fire-Resistant Building Materials
  • Design-Oriented Interior Fittings
  • Environmentally Considerate Products
  • Safety Standard Compliant Building Materials
  • Custom Design Furniture
  • Assembled Unit Furniture
  • Long-Life Building Materials

Building Materials for Remodeling Market

Overview
Meets diversifying demand with product lineup for home remodeling.
Competitiveness
Customizable product designs and quick delivery response
Customers
  • Remodeling Contractors
  • DIY Enthusiasts
  • Home Owners
  • Design Offices
  • Architects
  • Interior Contractors
  • Home Centers
  • Materials Wholesalers
  • Property Management Companies
  • Carpentry Shops
Products
  • Custom-Made Doors
  • Custom Storage Furniture
  • Decorative Shaping Materials
  • Energy-Saving Door Products
  • Soundproof Residential Fittings
  • Environmentally Considerate Products
  • Replacement Door Parts
  • Assembled Furniture Kits
  • Fireproof Components
  • High-Insulation Materials

Sales to Construction Materials Wholesalers

Overview
Achieves stable supply of interior building materials to a wide range of wholesalers.
Competitiveness
Reliable delivery management system and quality assurance
Customers
  • Building Materials Wholesalers
  • Industrial Park Management Companies
  • Architectural Materials Distributors
  • Local Building Materials Stores
  • Materials Sellers
  • Residential Equipment Companies
  • Recycling Companies
  • Logistics Companies
  • Construction Management Companies
  • Design Companies
Products
  • Interior Fittings Flash Doors
  • Residential Storage Furniture Sets
  • Interior Shaping Panels
  • Architectural Materials Accessories
  • Fireproof and Soundproof Materials
  • Environmentally Compliant Products
  • Custom Parts
  • Remodeling Materials
  • Construction Components
  • Materials Sets

Custom Building Materials for Public Facilities

Overview
Provides building materials emphasizing safety and durability for public facilities.
Competitiveness
Abundant track record with regulatory-compliant products and flexible design capabilities
Customers
  • Public Institutions
  • Local Governments
  • Educational Facilities
  • Medical Facilities
  • Welfare Facilities
  • Cultural Facilities
  • Transportation Facilities
  • Safety Management Companies
  • Contractors
  • Design Offices
Products
  • Fire Doors
  • Soundproof Fittings
  • Multi-Functional Storage Furniture
  • Safety Standard Shaping Materials
  • Environmentally Considerate Building Materials
  • Custom Products
  • Insect-Proof Specification Building Materials
  • Energy-Saving Design Doors
  • High-Durability Components
  • Specialized Products

Export Business for Overseas Markets

Overview
Promotes business expansion by exporting primarily to Asia.
Competitiveness
High-quality Japanese manufacturing technology and responsiveness to local needs
Customers
  • Overseas Construction Companies
  • Housing Manufacturers
  • Import Wholesalers
  • Local Distributors
  • Building Materials Distributors
  • Architectural Design Offices
  • Remodeling Contractors
  • International Project Stakeholders
  • Real Estate Developers
  • Carpentry Shops
Products
  • Interior Fittings
  • Storage Furniture
  • Interior Shaping Materials
  • Fireproof and Soundproof Materials
  • Custom Orders
  • Environmentally Considerate Products
  • Construction Sets
  • Export Durable Materials
  • Logistics Support Services
  • Technical Provision

Architectural Design Support Services

Overview
Provides design support and technical services for designers.
Competitiveness
Close collaboration based on extensive product knowledge and technical expertise
Customers
  • Design Offices
  • Architects
  • Interior Designers
  • Construction Companies
  • Housing Manufacturers
  • Remodeling Companies
  • Commercial Facility Developers
  • Carpentry Shops
  • Construction Management Companies
  • Materials Wholesalers
Products
  • Product Design Support
  • CAD Data Provision
  • Custom Product Proposals
  • Technical Consulting Services
  • Construction Manuals
  • Quality Assurance Support
  • Environmental Compliance Documents
  • Estimate Preparation Assistance
  • Prototype Development Support
  • Consulting

Industrial Special Building Materials Provision

Overview
Provides special-spec building materials for industrial sectors with broad coverage.
Competitiveness
Advanced application technology for high-function materials and safety standard-compliant products
Customers
  • Factory Equipment Companies
  • Industrial Facility Managers
  • Special Contractors
  • Research Institutions
  • Explosion-Proof Contractors
  • Fire and Heat-Resistant Facilities
  • Building Materials Testing Institutions
  • Large Infrastructure Facilities
  • Industrial Design Offices
  • Environmental Conservation Companies
Products
  • Fire-Resistant Fittings
  • Soundproof Building Materials
  • Special Material Shaping Materials
  • Environmentally Compliant Products
  • High-Durability Storage
  • Custom Design Materials
  • Safety Standard Components
  • Special Surface Treatment Materials
  • Insulated Building Materials
  • Assembled Structural Materials

Retail Sales

Overview
Expands DIY and remodeling materials for general users.
Competitiveness
Extensive product lineup and easy accessibility
Customers
  • Home Centers
  • Specialty Stores
  • E-commerce Operators
  • DIY Enthusiasts
  • Retail Chains
  • Building Materials Retailers
  • Remodeling Companies
  • General Consumers
  • Commercial Facilities
  • Online Shops
Products
  • Ready-Made Flash Doors
  • Storage Furniture Sets
  • Decorative Shaping Materials
  • DIY Materials
  • Fireproof and Soundproof Items
  • Environmentally Considerate Goods
  • Easy-Assembly Furniture
  • Remodeling Components
  • Custom Orders
  • Repair Parts

Logistics Support and After-Sales Service

Overview
Supports efficient product supply and improved customer satisfaction.
Competitiveness
Prompt response capabilities and specialized technical support system
Customers
  • Sales Agents
  • Contractors
  • Design Offices
  • Building Managers
  • Home Owners
  • Remodeling Companies
  • Materials Wholesalers
  • E-commerce Operators
  • Architectural Project Management
  • Maintenance Companies
Products
  • Product Delivery Services
  • Inventory Management Support
  • Assembly Support
  • Maintenance Parts Provision
  • Repair Services
  • Product Handling Instructions
  • Quality Assurance Response
  • Technical Consultation Desk
  • Construction Guidance
  • Delivery Adjustment

Building Materials Recycling and Eco Business

Overview
Provides environmentally compliant products utilizing recycled materials.
Competitiveness
Advanced recycling technology contributing to a circular society
Customers
  • Construction Companies
  • Remodeling Contractors
  • Local Governments
  • Resource Recovery Companies
  • Environmental Consultants
  • Building Materials Wholesalers
  • Factories
  • General Consumers
  • Architectural Design Offices
  • Carpentry Shops
Products
  • Recycled Timber Building Materials
  • Environmentally Considerate Products
  • Eco Shaping Materials
  • Recycled Parts
  • Low-Environmental Impact Doors
  • Resource-Saving Storage Furniture
  • Environmentally Certified Products
  • Reused Materials Sets
  • Environmental Manual Provision
  • Waste Material Processing Support

Design and Custom Product Development

Overview
Develops highly design-oriented products tailored to customer needs.
Competitiveness
Rapid response enabled by high technical capabilities and flexible production system
Customers
  • Home Owners
  • Design Offices
  • Commercial Facility Developers
  • Luxury Housing Manufacturers
  • Remodeling Companies
  • Interior Designers
  • Real Estate Developers
  • Office Designers
  • Carpentry Shops
  • Architectural Consultants
Products
  • Custom-Made Flash Doors
  • Custom Storage Furniture
  • Decorative Shaping Materials
  • Design Panels
  • Special Processed Products
  • High-End Finish Products
  • Custom Design Furniture
  • Construction Support Tools
  • Material Selection Services
  • Technical Consulting

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Multi-variety small-lot production capability
  • High-quality flash door manufacturing technology
  • Broad product lineup
  • Stable production base rooted in the region
  • Strong customer base (centered on housing manufacturers)
  • Continuous investment in technological development
  • Deployment of environmentally considerate products
  • Superior product design and functionality
  • Flexible custom product response
  • Credit from years of industry experience
  • Excellent production efficiency and delivery management
  • Stable financial base
  • Initiatives for sustainable resource use
  • In-house integrated production system at own factories
  • Strengthened corporate governance

Competitive Advantages

  • Advanced manufacturing technology enabling multi-variety small-lot production
  • Strong market share in apartment interior fittings
  • Rich product variations and brand strength
  • Provision of resource-recycling products considerate of the environment
  • Flexible custom response tailored to customer needs
  • Nationwide production system with bases in Hokkaido and Tokushima
  • Stable supply capacity and high-quality management system
  • Reliability as a constituent of the JPX Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index
  • Strong fundraising capability from First Section listing
  • Long track record and know-how in residential building materials market
  • Regionally attuned customer services and support
  • Contribution to sustainable housing construction
  • Product development balancing design and functionality
  • Product differentiation leveraging in-house technology
  • Cost competitiveness through internal efficiency

Threats

  • Intensifying price competition from new entrants
  • Demand fluctuations due to housing market economic cycles
  • Raw material price fluctuation risks
  • Cost increases from strengthened environmental regulations
  • Domestic labor shortage due to aging population
  • Production impact risks from natural disasters
  • Market share erosion from emerging alternative materials
  • Intensified competition from overseas products
  • Challenges in keeping pace with rapid technological innovation
  • Delays in responding to rapid digitalization
  • Supply chain disruptions from social changes like COVID-19
  • Cost impacts from exchange rate fluctuations

Innovations

2024: Digitalization of Production Lines

Overview
Introduced IoT and AI into factory production processes to optimize process management.
Impact
20% improvement in production efficiency, enhanced quality stability

2023: Expansion of Environmentally Considerate Materials Adoption

Overview
Expanded lineup of building materials using renewable resources.
Impact
Reduced environmental impact and improved customer evaluation

2022: Launch of Online Ordering for Custom Design Products

Overview
Built a system allowing customers to easily order product specifications online.
Impact
Improved customer convenience and expanded orders

2021: Launch of New Soundproof Fittings Series

Overview
Introduced high-function soundproof doors with 30% improved acoustic performance over previous models.
Impact
Opened new customer segments with high-value-added products

2020: Promotion of Energy-Saving Production Processes

Overview
Introduced energy-saving equipment across the factory, achieving CO2 emission reductions.
Impact
10% reduction in annual CO2 emissions

Sustainability

  • Promotion of recycled materials use and establishment of resource-recycling production system
  • Acceleration of energy-saving production equipment introduction
  • Initiatives to reduce waste and improve recycling rates
  • Product value enhancement through environmental certifications
  • Implementation of environmental conservation activities in collaboration with local communities
  • Introduction of employee environmental awareness programs
  • Strengthened environmental risk management in supply chain
  • Setting and promotion of carbon neutral goals
  • Enhanced eco-product development to meet market needs
  • Promotion of paperless operations through digitalization
  • Formulation and implementation of green procurement standards
  • Extension of product lifespan and enriched repair services