Muto Seiko

Basic Information

Stock Code
7927
Industry
Chemicals
Category Detail
Chemicals & Chemical Products
Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture
Establishment Year
June 1956
Listing Year
July 1993
Official Website
https://www.muto.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Muto Seiko is a core company in the chemical industry founded in 1956, specializing in the manufacture of plastic parts and molds, providing high-quality molded products to a wide range of industries.

Current Situation

In 2024, Muto Seiko achieved consolidated sales of approximately 22.5 billion yen and is an important player in the chemical industry with its headquarters in Gifu Prefecture. Its main business is plastic molded products, centered on parts for digital home appliances and automotive equipment, differentiated from competitors through advanced technological capabilities. The company is actively expanding overseas, with business bases in Vietnam, China, Thailand, and other locations, strengthening local production. In recent years, it has also ventured into mold manufacturing for production machinery, building a diversified business foundation. It focuses on sustainability, developing materials and improving production processes to reduce environmental impact. Moving forward, it plans to focus on developing high-performance plastic parts for automotive applications in response to growing electric vehicle demand. While fulfilling social responsibilities, it aims for sustainable growth by introducing new technologies and forming business alliances. Backed by stable management, it has formulated a medium- to long-term growth strategy, with priorities on enhancing product competitiveness and expanding overseas markets.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Veteran plastic molding manufacturer founded in 1956.
  • Known primarily for parts supply to Sony.
  • Operates multiple production subsidiaries in Southeast Asia and China.
  • Integrated production system including mold supply is a strength.
  • Early focus on environmentally friendly plastic technology.
  • Regional company with headquarters factory in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture.
  • Holds multiple patents for automotive equipment resin parts.
  • Actively introducing plastic foam product manufacturing lines.
  • Acquired Dai-Ei Electronics in 2015 to expand business.
  • Continuously conducting research and development on high-functional materials.
  • Achieves both heat resistance and impact resistance through proprietary resin blending technology.
  • Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market.
  • Promoting diversification of sales channels through specialty stores and e-commerce.
  • Introduced advanced quality management systems.
  • Developing new business areas in line with electric vehicle growth.

Hidden Connections

  • Maintains close transaction relationship as one of Sony's major suppliers.
  • Continuously contributes to industrial support activities in local Gifu Prefecture.
  • Numerous joint development achievements with global automotive parts manufacturers.
  • Conducts product development through technical alliances with major chemical material companies.
  • Strengthened production base through capital alliances with molding manufacturers in Southeast Asia.
  • Participates in recycling promotion projects in collaboration with environmental NGOs.
  • Precision mold technology vitalizes technical exchanges with local SMEs.
  • Actively participates in the chemical materials research group of industry associations.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing parts demand corresponding to expansion of in-vehicle electronics market.
  • Rising needs for eco material development due to stricter environmental regulations.
  • Expanding demand for high-functional molded products in digital home appliances.
  • Improved competitiveness through strengthened global production system.
  • Increasing manufacturing demand in emerging markets.
  • Increasing demand for electronic component-related products due to IoT device proliferation.
  • Promotion of new parts development for electric vehicles.
  • Acceleration of automation and efficiency in manufacturing processes.
  • Increasing demand for environmentally friendly products amid heightened sustainability focus.
  • Further advancement of high-precision mold manufacturing technology.
  • Market expansion of products utilizing recycled resin.
  • New product creation through joint development with customers.

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve 30% of total sales from electric vehicle parts.
  • Sustainability-compliant products to account for over 50% of sales.
  • Expand and improve utilization of production bases in Southeast Asia and China.
  • Build next-generation mold design systems utilizing AI and IoT technology.
  • Raise annual sales to approximately 30 billion yen scale.
  • Improve product recycling rate to over 80%.
  • Establish rapid production system for multi-variety small-lot production.
  • Realize zero-environmental-impact factory operations.
  • Expand joint development projects with key domestic and international customers.
  • Institutionalize and deepen specialized technical training programs for employees.

Business Segments

Plastic Parts for Electronic Component Manufacturing

Overview
Provides high-precision plastic molded parts to the electronics and electrical industries, supporting high functionality and improved reliability.
Competitiveness
Leading the industry with advanced precision molding technology and multi-layer board compatibility.
Customers
  • Home appliance manufacturers
  • Electronic device manufacturers
  • Smartphone makers
  • Semiconductor-related companies
  • Automotive electronics manufacturers
  • Precision machinery manufacturers
  • Mobile device companies
  • LED lighting manufacturers
  • Communications equipment manufacturers
  • Industrial machinery equipment manufacturers
  • Medical device manufacturers
  • Auto-recognition device manufacturers
  • Sensor manufacturers
  • Electrical insulation material users
  • Electronic board manufacturers
Products
  • Precision molded plastic cases
  • Printed circuit board-related parts
  • Insulating resin parts
  • Electronic component housings
  • Resin parts for multi-layer boards
  • Flexible board components
  • Molded products for electronic circuit protection
  • Impact-resistant parts for smartphones
  • Resin covers for LED components
  • Molded insulating materials
  • Sensor parts
  • Electrical circuit supports
  • Electronic component packages
  • Resin parts for contact protection
  • Micro electronic component molded products

Resin Molded Products for Automotive Industry

Overview
Provides resin molded parts combining functionality and durability to the automotive industry, meeting environmental and safety requirements.
Competitiveness
Material development capabilities excelling in heat resistance and impact resistance.
Customers
  • Automotive manufacturers
  • Automotive parts suppliers
  • Electrical equipment manufacturers
  • In-vehicle communications equipment companies
  • Automotive interior parts manufacturers
  • Motorcycle manufacturers
  • Electric vehicle-related companies
  • Industrial vehicle manufacturers
  • Autonomous vehicle-related companies
  • Environmentally friendly vehicle developers
  • Automotive sensor manufacturers
  • In-vehicle electronic device companies
  • In-vehicle lighting equipment manufacturers
  • Automotive repair parts suppliers
  • Electric vehicle auxiliary equipment manufacturers
Products
  • In-vehicle heat-resistant resin parts
  • Interior panel molded products
  • Exterior parts for electronic control devices
  • Automotive connector cases
  • Impact-absorbing members
  • Plastic covers for LED lighting
  • Resin parts for hybrid vehicles
  • Resin structural materials for electric vehicles
  • Cases for in-vehicle information devices
  • Anti-vibration parts for automotive use
  • Insulating parts for motors
  • Exterior resin for engine parts
  • Resin molded safety parts
  • Body exterior parts
  • Sensor protective covers

Mold Manufacturing Services for Production

Overview
Supports customers' production lines with high-precision, versatile mold manufacturing technology.
Competitiveness
State-of-the-art processing technology and short-lead-time responsiveness.
Customers
  • Plastic molding manufacturers
  • Automotive parts manufacturers
  • Electronic device manufacturers
  • Medical device manufacturers
  • Equipment machinery manufacturers
  • Aerospace industry
  • Home appliance manufacturers
  • Sports goods manufacturers
  • Housing building materials manufacturers
  • Packaging material manufacturers
  • Toy manufacturers
  • Precision machinery manufacturers
  • Food container manufacturers
  • Lighting fixture manufacturers
  • Industrial machinery manufacturers
Products
  • Precision injection molding molds
  • Press processing molds
  • Micro metal processing molds
  • High-precision medical molds
  • Large molding molds
  • Electronic component dedicated molds
  • Multi-functional molding molds
  • Custom mold design
  • Heat-resistant molds
  • Surface-treated molds
  • Composite material molding molds
  • Environmentally friendly molds
  • Mold maintenance services
  • Short-lead-time mold production
  • Automated mold manufacturing systems

Environmentally Friendly and Recycled Product Development

Overview
Promotes development and manufacturing of environmentally considerate products contributing to a sustainable society.
Competitiveness
Environmental management from materials to manufacturing processes.
Customers
  • Environmental companies
  • Packaging material manufacturers
  • Automotive industry
  • Electronic device manufacturers
  • Food industry
  • Building materials manufacturers
  • Recycling companies
  • Government agencies
  • Public interest groups
  • Municipalities
  • Logistics companies
  • Medical device manufacturers
  • Agricultural machinery manufacturers
  • Chemical manufacturers
  • Toy manufacturers
Products
  • Biomass plastic products
  • Recycled resin molded products
  • Biodegradable packaging materials
  • Eco molded parts
  • Environmentally friendly electronic parts
  • Resource-saving cushioning materials
  • Low-environmental-impact molds
  • Recycled plastic parts
  • Eco material development
  • Environmentally friendly manufacturing processes
  • Energy efficiency products
  • Environmental audit support
  • CO2 reduction products
  • Circular resource products
  • Environmentally labeled products

Logistics and Packaging Material Supply

Overview
Provides diverse packaging and cushioning materials to reduce product damage risk and improve transportation efficiency.
Competitiveness
Development of packaging materials balancing high functionality and environmental compatibility.
Customers
  • Transportation companies
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Retail industry
  • Warehousing
  • Food processing industry
  • Mail-order companies
  • Machinery manufacturing
  • Electronic device manufacturers
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Construction industry
  • Agriculture-related
  • Wholesalers
  • Food service industry
  • Automotive-related companies
  • Logistics centers
Products
  • Foamed cushioning materials
  • Stretch films
  • Pallet covers
  • Transparent wraps
  • Carton shields
  • Packing pads
  • Packaging films
  • Lightweight cushioning materials
  • Anti-vibration packaging materials
  • Environmentally friendly packaging
  • Insulating cushioning materials
  • Durable wraps
  • Barrier packaging materials
  • Chemical-resistant packaging
  • Transportation protective materials

Resin Molded Products for Medical Devices

Overview
Supplies resin products for medical devices with advanced quality control and precision processing technology.
Competitiveness
Clean room compatibility and full traceability.
Customers
  • Medical device manufacturers
  • Diagnostic equipment manufacturers
  • Pharmaceutical packaging manufacturers
  • Research institutions
  • Hospital equipment manufacturers
  • Bio-measurement device developers
  • Nursing care equipment manufacturers
  • Biotechnology companies
  • Dental equipment manufacturers
  • Medical consumables companies
  • Medical instrument manufacturers
  • Inspection equipment manufacturers
  • Surgical instrument manufacturers
  • Health equipment companies
  • Medical parts suppliers
Products
  • Sterilizable plastic parts
  • Medical device housings
  • Diagnostic equipment exterior molded products
  • Disposable resin products
  • High-precision injection molded parts
  • Pharmaceutical packaging materials
  • Bio-measurement parts
  • Medical fiber auxiliary molded products
  • Barrier resin products
  • Medical connector parts
  • Antibacterial resin parts
  • Device safety covers
  • Surgical parts
  • Specimen container parts
  • Remote diagnostic housings

Industrial Machinery and Equipment Parts

Overview
Provides parts contributing to high performance and durability enhancement of industrial machinery.
Competitiveness
Custom対応 and high-speed production technology.
Customers
  • Industrial machinery manufacturers
  • Elevator manufacturers
  • Factory equipment manufacturers
  • Robot development companies
  • Heavy machinery manufacturers
  • Energy-related equipment
  • Environmental equipment manufacturers
  • Automation equipment manufacturers
  • Measurement instrument manufacturers
  • Manufacturing equipment companies
  • Conveyance equipment manufacturers
  • Plant equipment operators
  • Metalworking machinery manufacturers
  • Packaging machinery
  • Construction machinery manufacturers
Products
  • Wear-resistant plastic parts
  • Molding machine parts
  • Conveyance parts
  • Safety protective covers
  • Machinery interior parts
  • Resin parts for robots
  • Vibration-absorbing materials
  • Heat-resistant material molded products
  • Factory automation parts
  • Equipment exterior components
  • Equipment connecting parts
  • Measurement instrument exterior resin
  • Chemical-resistant parts
  • Soundproofing materials
  • Lightweight parts

Resin Products for Housing and Building Materials

Overview
Supports comfortable and safe housing environments with high-functional building material parts.
Competitiveness
Product design balancing durability and aesthetics.
Customers
  • Housing building materials manufacturers
  • Construction companies
  • Renovation contractors
  • Housing equipment manufacturers
  • Architectural design firms
  • Interior manufacturers
  • DIY-related companies
  • Real estate companies
  • Housing equipment retailers
  • Housing management companies
  • Soundproofing equipment manufacturers
  • Lighting equipment manufacturers
  • Window and door manufacturers
  • Insulation material manufacturers
  • Storage furniture manufacturers
Products
  • Plastic parts for window frames
  • Door handle molded products
  • Interior panels
  • Insulation material auxiliary parts
  • Soundproof panel resin parts
  • Shades for lighting fixtures
  • Storage furniture parts
  • Resin molded products for flooring
  • Waterproof members
  • Pipe protective covers
  • Wall decorative parts
  • Sash parts
  • Resin products for renovations
  • Security equipment parts
  • Mounting hardware for housing equipment

Precision Machinery and Device Parts

Overview
Supplies high-precision molded parts using cutting-edge technology to a wide range of precision machinery.
Competitiveness
Ultra-fine processing precision and multi-material compatibility.
Customers
  • Precision machinery manufacturers
  • Measurement instrument manufacturers
  • Scientific instrument developers
  • Optical equipment manufacturers
  • Inspection equipment manufacturers
  • Communications equipment manufacturers
  • Semiconductor manufacturing equipment companies
  • Research institutions
  • Medical device manufacturers
  • Aerospace-related companies
  • Automotive industry
  • Auto-recognition device manufacturers
  • Robot development companies
  • University labs
  • Electronic measurement equipment manufacturers
Products
  • High-precision molded parts
  • Resin parts for optical equipment
  • Inspection equipment exterior parts
  • Measurement instrument interior parts
  • Semiconductor equipment parts
  • Communications equipment cases
  • Precision medical parts
  • Aerospace equipment parts
  • Auto-recognition device parts
  • Custom research parts
  • Small robot parts
  • Electronic measurement parts
  • Digital device exteriors
  • Software-related hardware parts
  • Precision assembly parts

Parts Manufacturing for Communications Equipment

Overview
Provides high weather resistance and high-precision parts supporting communications infrastructure stability.
Competitiveness
Environmental resistance performance and high-precision molding technology.
Customers
  • Mobile phone carriers
  • Communications equipment manufacturers
  • Network equipment companies
  • Base station equipment manufacturers
  • Satellite communications-related companies
  • Data center companies
  • IoT device manufacturers
  • Smart device developers
  • Wireless equipment manufacturers
  • Communications module suppliers
  • Router manufacturers
  • Optical communications equipment manufacturers
  • Security equipment manufacturers
  • 5G-related equipment developers
  • Communications infrastructure companies
Products
  • Weather-resistant base station parts
  • Communications equipment housings
  • Plastic cases for wireless equipment
  • Molded products for IoT devices
  • Satellite communications equipment parts
  • Optical fiber protective parts
  • Electronic parts for 5G equipment
  • Data center equipment cases
  • Security device parts
  • Smart home equipment parts
  • Communications module housings
  • Mobile terminal parts
  • Wireless antenna parts
  • Resin parts for routers
  • Insulating parts for communications equipment

Molded Products for Food and Beverage Packaging

Overview
Manufactures plastic packaging products balancing food safety and environmental considerations.
Competitiveness
Food hygiene standard compliance and lightweight design technology.
Customers
  • Food manufacturers
  • Beverage manufacturers
  • Packaging material manufacturers
  • Distributors
  • Food service industry
  • Supermarkets
  • Convenience stores
  • Mail-order companies
  • Beverage container manufacturers
  • Confectionery manufacturers
  • Health food manufacturers
  • Pharmaceutical packaging companies
  • Seasoning manufacturers
  • Frozen food manufacturers
  • Deli shops
Products
  • Plastic containers for food
  • Caps and bottles for beverages
  • Heat-resistant packaging materials
  • Sealed preservation packages
  • Environmentally friendly packaging materials
  • Food-contact safe materials
  • Lightweight packaging parts
  • Frozen food molded containers
  • Beverage package parts
  • Barrier packaging products
  • Food hygiene compliant materials
  • Disposable containers
  • Recycled plastic packaging materials
  • Portion packaging molded products
  • Label alternatives for packaging

Products for Office and Household Goods

Overview
Supplies diverse resin products to enhance daily life and office environments.
Competitiveness
Balance of functionality and design.
Customers
  • Stationery manufacturers
  • Furniture manufacturers
  • Household goods manufacturers
  • Office equipment manufacturers
  • Schools and educational institutions
  • Department stores
  • Mail-order companies
  • Specialty stores
  • Retail stores
  • DIY market
  • Housing equipment manufacturers
  • Renovation contractors
  • Nursing care product manufacturers
  • Daycare facilities
  • Welfare equipment retailers
Products
  • Stationery molded parts
  • Plastic parts for furniture
  • Storage cases
  • Exterior parts for small household devices
  • Office equipment covers
  • Cleaning tool parts
  • Resin parts for educational tools
  • Molded nursing care products
  • Lighting equipment parts
  • Vacuum cleaner parts
  • Small item storage parts
  • Furniture decorative parts
  • Safety protective covers
  • Pet product parts
  • Resin parts for cooking utensils

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Advanced plastic molding technology
  • Product deployment for diverse industries
  • Comprehensive overseas production bases
  • High-precision mold manufacturing capabilities
  • Environmentally friendly material development
  • Solid financial foundation
  • Extensive customer network
  • Continuous technological innovation
  • Wide product lineup
  • Thorough quality control system
  • Strong supply chain
  • Rapid market responsiveness
  • Established manufacturing processes
  • Active overseas expansion
  • Securing of specialized personnel

Competitive Advantages

  • High value-added molding technology for digital home appliances and automotive applications
  • Cost competitiveness through integrated plastic and mold production
  • Production and sales network in Southeast Asia and China
  • Eco materials and production systems considering sustainability
  • Custom対応 capabilities across a wide range of industries
  • Joint development system through strong customer collaboration
  • High reliability and durability of products
  • Introduction of advanced quality control technology
  • International business expansion with multilingual support
  • Advanced design technology and rapid prototyping system
  • Compliance with stringent automotive standards
  • Conformance to industry standard specifications across multiple sectors
  • Flexibility in small-lot, multi-variety production
  • High-precision production based on advanced mold design technology
  • Reliable implementation of environmental regulations

Threats

  • Cost increases due to raw material price fluctuations
  • Competition in technological innovation from rivals
  • Political and economic risks in overseas markets
  • Manufacturing cost increases from stricter environmental regulations
  • Rapid changes and diversification in customer needs
  • Intensified market competition from new entrants
  • Foreign exchange rate fluctuation risks
  • Disruptions in global supply chains
  • Declining productivity due to labor shortages
  • Technology leakage risks and intellectual property protection challenges
  • Production base shutdowns due to natural disasters
  • Impacts from international trade friction

Innovations

2024: Development of New Heat-Resistant Resin Material for Automotive Use

Overview
Successfully developed plastic material for automotive parts combining high heat resistance and lightweight properties.
Impact
Contributes to product lifespan extension and fuel efficiency improvement

2023: Practical Application of Biomass Plastic Molding Technology

Overview
Commercialized plastic molding technology using renewable resources as raw materials.
Impact
Contributes to environmental load reduction and new market development

2022: Introduction of AI-Based Automated Mold Design System

Overview
Achieved efficiency and precision improvement in mold design using AI technology.
Impact
Succeeded in shortening design periods and reducing costs

2021: Development of Lightweight Resin Parts for Electric Vehicles

Overview
Productized high-strength, lightweight plastic parts for EVs.
Impact
Contributes to improved cruising range through vehicle lightweighting

2020: Expansion of Low-Environmental-Impact Packaging Material Lineup

Overview
Expanded and launched biodegradable material-based packaging products.
Impact
Meets customers' environmental response needs

Sustainability

  • Active adoption and promotion of biodegradable plastics
  • Setting CO2 emission reduction targets in manufacturing processes
  • Promotion of waste recycling and resource recovery
  • Strengthening research and development of low-environmental-impact materials
  • Participation in environmental conservation activities through collaboration with local communities
  • Introduction of green procurement standards
  • Strengthening environmental management across the supply chain
  • Implementation of environmental education and awareness programs for employees
  • Equipment investments for energy efficiency improvements
  • Operation of ISO14001 environmental management system
  • Efficient water resource utilization and enhanced wastewater management
  • Waste reduction and zero-emission initiatives