Mitsumura Printing

Basic Information

Stock Code: 7916
Industry: Other Products
Category Detail: Professional Services for Businesses
Prefecture: Tokyo
Establishment Year: December 1936
Listing Year: October 1961
Official Website: https://www.mitsumura.co.jp/
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Other Companies: Fujix, Super Bag, KYORITSU, Japan Soshutsu Group, Tokyo Board, Koseido Holdings, Takeda iP Holdings, Pronexus, TOPPAN Holdings, Dainippon Printing, Kyodo Printing, TAKARA & COMPANY, Nakabayashi

Overview

Mitsumura Printing is a long-established printing company founded in 1936, specializing in art printing and newspaper printing while also manufacturing high-precision electronic components as a comprehensive printing firm.

Current Situation

Mitsumura Printing is a mid-sized printing company with consolidated sales of 14.7 billion yen and 643 employees for the fiscal year ending March 2024. Headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, it primarily engages in art printing, commercial printing, and newspaper printing, with a focus on etching manufacturing for electronic components. It has multiple subsidiaries and has established a multi-site production system, maintaining competitiveness in precision printing technology and digital printing. In recent years, it has strengthened its precision electronic components business, such as touch panels, by constructing the Sayama Plant and consolidating production functions to improve efficiency. In newspaper printing, it handles multiple publications centered on the Yomiuri Shimbun Group, securing stable orders. It also emphasizes sustainability through resource conservation and environmentally friendly packaging development. Moving forward, it aims to expand into new areas like digital content and electronic textbooks, with growth in BtoB precision products as key strategies. Amid shrinking demand for printed materials, it is focusing on high-value-added product development and efficient production systems to achieve stable mid- to long-term growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

Long-established printing company founded in 1901.
Entered touch panel etching parts manufacturing for business diversification.
Long-term stable printing contracts with Yomiuri Shimbun Group in the industry.
Sayama Plant introduced latest equipment for consolidated production.
Renowned for high color reproduction in art printing.
Focusing on e-books, digital textbooks, and other digital printing areas.
Utilizes multiple subsidiaries for integrated manufacturing to logistics.
Actively adopts eco-friendly materials in packaging.
Reputation for high-speed web press operation technology in newspaper printing.
Strength in small-lot対応 via on-demand printing services.
Fusion of precision processing and printing technologies as source of competitiveness.
Addresses diverse printing markets through group companies.
Robust system for providing custom products tailored to customer needs.
Early entry into digital content creation.
Highly active employee stock ownership plan contributing to motivation.

Hidden Connections

Strong relationship as shareholder with Yomiuri Shimbun Group headquarters, securing stable newspaper printing base.
Collaborates with major chemical and paper/pulp firms like Mitsubishi Paper and DIC for material procurement and technology cooperation.
Utilizes subsidiary Gunma Koso Offset for production tailored to regional characteristics.
Mitsumura Printing's precision etching technology possesses high-level applicability to automotive and medical parts manufacturing.
Production capabilities in digital content synergize with color technology from art printing.
Multiple factories in Saitama Prefecture collaborate with nearby affiliates, contributing to logistics efficiency.
Occasional technology exchange and market info sharing with competitors like Dainippon Printing and TOPPAN.
Active employee stock ownership fosters unified corporate culture.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

Expansion and diversifying needs in digital printing market.
Growth expectations in electronic components and touch panel business.
Increasing demand for eco-friendly products and sustainable materials.
Efficiency improvements and value-added services in newspaper printing.
Expansion of high-value-added printing services for BtoB.
Efficiency gains from subsidiary network synergies.
Promotion of digital transformation in related industries.
New market development in medical and electronics fields.
Sales channel expansion via multi-channels and EC utilization.
New product creation from fusion of printing and digital content.
Market advantages from strengthened domestic/international environmental compliance.
Competitiveness enhancement through young talent utilization and technological innovation.

Strategic Goals

Increase digital printing sales to 35% of total.
Achieve annual sales of 5 billion yen in electronic components business.
Make eco-friendly products over 50% of all products.
Promote energy and resource conservation at manufacturing sites to reduce CO2 emissions by 40%.
Strengthen collaboration with new subsidiaries/affiliates for revenue maximization.
Maintain and expand share in major domestic printing markets.
Improve corporate evaluation metrics centered on sustainability.
Enhance technology and service quality through employee training.
Innovate production efficiency and customer response via IT utilization.
Expand regional contribution activities to elevate corporate brand.

Business Segments

Printing Services Business

Overview

Provides comprehensive high-quality printing services to diverse customers, focusing on marketing support.

Competitiveness

Accumulated technology over many years and diverse product offerings.

Customers

Art publishers
Commercial ad agencies
Newspapers
Retailers
Local governments
Educational institutions
Event planning companies
Publishers
Printing resellers
Marketing companies
Distributors
Manufacturers

Products

Art prints
Poster printing
Newspaper web printing
Direct mail
Clear files
Calendars
Form printing
POP/Promotion tools
Packaging printing
Package printing
General commercial printing
Digital printing
E-book services
Video content
Photo and video production

Electronic Materials and Precision Components Business

Overview

Manufactures precision electronic component materials, meeting electronics industry needs with high quality control.

Competitiveness

Unique products from fusion of printing and precision processing technologies.

Customers

Electronics manufacturers
Semiconductor-related companies
Touch panel manufacturers
Industrial materials manufacturers
Chemical industry
Optical equipment companies
Automotive parts manufacturers
Medical device companies
Home appliance manufacturers
Industrial product manufacturers
Precision processing companies
Electronic materials dealers

Products

Touch panel etching parts
Substrate materials
Optical films
Semiconductor encapsulants
Photoresists
Industrial protective films
Electronic material parts
Industrial material products
High-precision platemaking products
Eco-friendly parts
Special printing materials
Electronic device components
Industrial labels
Industrial packaging
Jigs and tools parts

Digital Content Creation

Overview

Responding to the digitalization of the printing market by strengthening electronic content production.

Competitiveness

Broad media対応 from printing to digital.

Customers

Educational institutions
Publishers
Ad agencies
Corporate marketing departments
Local governments
Event planning companies
Trade show operators
Media producers
Video production companies
Digital publishing companies
Web production companies
School corporations

Products

E-book production
Electronic catalog production
Website production
Video and video production
Digital textbooks
Educational content
Photo shooting services
Video shooting services
Online promotional materials
Multimedia production
VR/AR materials
Digital material distribution
Streaming content

Packaging and Packaging Materials Business

Overview

Offers diverse packages including eco-friendly types, balancing product protection and promotional effects.

Competitiveness

Sustainable material development and versatile design capabilities.

Customers

Food manufacturers
Pharmaceutical manufacturers
Retailers
Cosmetics manufacturers
Sundries manufacturers
Logistics companies
Manufacturers
EC operators
Beverage manufacturers
Industrial materials manufacturers
Trading companies
Promotion companies

Products

Paper bags
Box packages
Enclosure documents
Eco-friendly packages
Shopping bags
Waterproof packaging
Luxury gift boxes
Plastic alternative packaging
Printed packaging materials
Label seals
Chemical product packaging
Biomass packaging

Newspaper Printing and Media Services

Overview

Provides stable newspaper printing centered on Yomiuri, gaining trust through multi-publication contracts.

Competitiveness

Web printing technology and rapid delivery response.

Customers

Yomiuri Shimbun Group
Sports Hochi
Sankei Shimbun
Sankei Sports
Local newspapers
Insert ad agencies
Regional media companies
Publishers
Newspaper distributors
Advertisers
Distributors
Major media

Products

Web press newspaper printing
Color newspaper printing
Daily/weekly printing
Newspaper insert printing
Ad insertion processing
Delivery packages
Post-web newspaper processing
Newspaper collection and distribution services

Form Printing and Forms Business

Overview

Supports corporate business efficiency with diverse form printing and flexible customization.

Competitiveness

High printing quality and reliability.

Customers

Distribution industry
Manufacturing industry
Logistics companies
Financial institutions
Medical institutions
Public organizations
Service industry
Food and beverage industry
Wholesale industry
Transportation industry
Insurance companies

Products

Label forms
Delivery notes and invoices
Delivery packs
Custom order forms
Carbonless forms
Industry-specific paper products
Electronic form supplemental printing
Handy forms

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

Accumulated high-precision printing technology
Diverse product lineup
Production flexibility from multiple sites
Stable newspaper printing order base
Fusion technology with electronic component manufacturing
Long industry experience and trust
Development capabilities for eco-friendly products
Robust subsidiary group structure
Active investment in technological innovation
Expansion in digital printing
Broad sales channel deployment
Advanced quality control system
Flexible customer response capabilities

Competitive Advantages

Differentiation from competitors through fusion of printing and electronic component manufacturing
Strong business ties with Yomiuri Shimbun Group
Comprehensive capabilities meeting diverse printing needs
Advanced technology in touch panels
Network of locally rooted production sites
Stable profitability through diversification into forms and packaging
Focus on sustainable materials and product development
Smooth expansion into digital content creation
Optimized solutions for each customer
Reliability based on long-term industry track record
High-value-added products from precision processing technology
Preemptive response to environmental regulations and market needs
Diverse service deployment leveraging subsidiaries

Threats

Overall shrinking printing market
Declining print demand due to digital media proliferation
Raw material price fluctuation risks
Intensifying price competition with rivals
Competition pressure from major firms in electronic components market
Supply chain instability
Increased compliance costs from stricter environmental regulations
Productivity decline risks from labor shortages
Earnings impact from exchange rate fluctuations
Burden of rapid adaptation to new technologies
Production site damage risks from natural disasters

Innovations

2023: Completion of Sayama Plant and Production Consolidation

Overview: Completed the Sayama Plant within the Shinmura Printing site and concentrated production functions.
Impact: Significantly improved production efficiency and cost reduction, enhancing business competitiveness.

2022: Suspension of Nasu Plant Production and Business Restructuring

Overview: Decided to suspend production at Nasu Plant and withdraw from flat panel display business.
Impact: Contributed to profitability improvement by exiting non-profitable segments.

2021: Expansion of Electronic Textbooks and Digital Content Business

Overview: Focused on electronic textbooks and video content production to expand new businesses.
Impact: Successfully diversified revenue base and expanded customer base.

2020: Strengthening Development of Precision Etching Parts for Touch Panels

Overview: Advanced manufacturing technology for touch panel parts to develop new markets.
Impact: Successfully acquired new customers and contributed to revenue.

Sustainability

Review of manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact
Promotion of recycled paper and eco-friendly packaging
Introduction of energy-saving equipment and operational efficiency
Waste recycling rate improvement projects
Active participation in local environmental protection activities
Expansion of environmentally related product lineup
Establishment and compliance with sustainable procurement standards
Implementation of environmental education programs for employees
Strengthening ESG対応 across the supply chain
Introduction of eco-friendly printing inks
Paper resource reduction through digitalization promotion
Promotion of water resource conservation measures