Koyosha

Basic Information

Stock Code
7946
Industry
Other Products
Category Detail
Professional Services for Businesses
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
October 1949
Listing Year
November 1989
Official Website
https://www.koyosha-inc.co.jp/
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Overview

Koyosha is a mid-sized company in the printing and plate-making industry, founded in 1949. It handles everything from plate-making to software development, with strengths in specialized services for businesses.

Current Situation

Koyosha is shifting the mainstay of its printing business from traditional plate-making to software development. With sales in the range of several billion yen, it is a medium-sized firm based in Tokyo, having built a stable management foundation. Major competitors include Dai Nippon Printing and TOPPAN Holdings, but it differentiates itself through the fusion of plate-making technology and software development. In recent years, it has pursued treasury stock cancellations and MBO price increases, reviewing its capital policies. In addition to dedicated plate-making services, it is advancing new business development by leveraging IT technologies to adapt to market digitalization. Amid fluctuations in demand for plate-making and printing-related needs, it aims for continued growth via a stable customer base and specialized service expansion. The impact of the MBO and capital policy changes since 2023 on business growth will be a key focus moving forward.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Established in 1949, a veteran plate-making technology company
  • Successfully transitioned business from plate-making to IT solutions
  • Gaining attention for capital policies such as treasury stock cancellation and MBO
  • One of the few companies in the printing plate-making industry developing proprietary software
  • Maintains a stable customer base in Tokyo
  • Holds patented plate-making technologies
  • Flexible responsiveness unique to mid-sized companies, unlike major competitors
  • Early adoption of digitalization in the printing industry
  • Service deployment in collaboration with various printing equipment manufacturers
  • Possesses proprietary color management technology
  • High support from local small and medium printing companies
  • Stable financial base and long-term business relationships
  • Focus on continuous technician training
  • Also provides IT education support for printing sites
  • Enhanced shareholder returns through treasury stock cancellation

Hidden Connections

  • Has mutual support system through capital and business alliances with related companies like Nepon and Yamato Mobility
  • Advancing joint technology development with major printing equipment makers to enhance plate-making technology
  • Built strong trading relationships with multiple printing companies and advertising agencies in Tokyo
  • Collaborating with industry associations on plate-making software development to promote standardization
  • MBO developments attracting attention industry-wide, influencing management strategy
  • Engages in technology exchanges with leading IT companies in printing industry digital advancement
  • Formed cross-disciplinary technician network in product manufacturing and IT development
  • Stabilizing market-circulating shares through treasury stock cancellation

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increased demand from printing industry digitalization push
  • Expansion in demand for integrated plate-making and IT solution services
  • Needs for IT support among mid-sized and small printing companies
  • Improved capital efficiency through treasury stock cancellation, etc.
  • Enhanced management flexibility and growth promotion from successful MBO
  • Shift to environmentally compliant products and services
  • New service rollouts using cloud technology
  • Revenue enhancement through higher-value products
  • Maintaining and improving technological strength via technician training
  • Product development responding to diversifying customer needs

Strategic Goals

  • Complete business transition from plate-making to IT solutions
  • Expand annual sales to over 5 billion yen
  • Establish revenue leadership with cloud services based on plate-making technology
  • 100% adoption of environmentally compatible plate-making technology
  • Expand market share in mid-sized printing industry
  • Ongoing treasury stock cancellation and capital policy initiatives
  • 30% business efficiency improvement through DX promotion
  • Expansion of technician training programs
  • Launch of overseas plate-making and software deployment
  • Establishment of sustainable business model

Business Segments

Printing Plate-Making Services

Overview
Provides high-quality and rapid plate-making services to corporate customers.
Competitiveness
High-precision plate-making through the fusion of cutting-edge digital technology and plate-making expertise
Customers
  • Printing companies
  • Publishing companies
  • Advertising agencies
  • Packaging manufacturers
  • Design firms
  • In-house printing departments of major corporations
Products
  • Film plate-making
  • Digital plate-making
  • Color management plate-making
  • UV-compatible plate-making
  • Plate-making related software

IT Solution Development

Overview
Develops and supports IT systems primarily for the printing industry.
Competitiveness
Business-specialized software development leveraging printing industry experience
Customers
  • Printing industry-related companies
  • Major printing companies
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Distribution industry
  • Service industry
Products
  • Plate-making automation software
  • Form management systems
  • Digital workflows
  • Color adjustment software

Printing Materials Sales

Overview
Supports customer product quality through sales of printing plate-making related materials.
Competitiveness
Specialized materials knowledge and stable supply system
Customers
  • Printing companies
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Small businesses
Products
  • Plate-making materials
  • Printing plates
  • Printing equipment consumables

Digital Printing Services

Overview
Provides rapid and flexible printing services to meet diverse needs.
Competitiveness
Short delivery times and high customization capabilities
Customers
  • Advertising agencies
  • Event planning companies
  • Corporate PR departments
Products
  • Small-lot printing
  • On-demand printing
  • Short-delivery printing

Maintenance and Support Services

Overview
Provides services to support stable operation of customer equipment and software.
Competitiveness
Specialized support system based on years of track record
Customers
  • Printing companies
  • Manufacturing plants
  • Major corporate printing departments
Products
  • Plate-making equipment maintenance
  • Software maintenance
  • Technical support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Accumulated plate-making technology over many years
  • Software development capabilities specialized for the printing industry
  • Reliability as a stable mid-sized company
  • Flexible and attentive customer service
  • Improved capital efficiency through treasury stock cancellation, etc.
  • Convenient sales network based in Tokyo
  • Deployment of diverse related services
  • Securing of specialized technicians
  • Service provision responsive to customer needs

Competitive Advantages

  • Integrated services combining printing plate-making and IT solutions
  • Strong provision of customizable plate-making services
  • Rapid decision-making and customer response unique to mid-sized firms
  • Support for efficient plate-making processes aligned with market needs
  • Service deployment adaptable to diverse industries
  • Flexible management improving capital efficiency via treasury stock cancellation, etc.
  • Fine-tuned services for SMEs that larger competitors struggle with
  • Speedy adoption of new technologies
  • Potential for new businesses leveraging IT technology

Threats

  • Intensifying competition with major printing companies
  • Decline in printing demand due to digitalization
  • Uncertainty around MBO and capital policy changes
  • Price competition from automation and labor-saving in plate-making technology
  • Price pressure from new entrants
  • Decrease in printing demand due to economic fluctuations
  • Difficulty in securing technicians due to labor shortages
  • Fluctuations in the global printing market
  • Decline in competitiveness from delays in IT-related investments
  • Strengthening of legal and environmental regulations

Innovations

2023: Introduction of Plate-Making Automation Software

Overview
Developed and introduced new software to support automation of plate-making processes, promoting efficiency.
Impact
15% productivity improvement, reduced work time

2024: Launch of Cloud-Based Plate-Making Management System

Overview
Newly developed a plate-making data management system using cloud technology.
Impact
Improved customer convenience, enables remote operation

2022: Patent Obtained for Color Accuracy Improvement Technology

Overview
Obtained patent for high-precision color adjustment technology, achieving high-quality products.
Impact
Improved product quality and customer satisfaction

2021: Introduction of AI Inspection Technology for Plate-Making

Overview
Introduced AI-based plate-making error detection technology to strengthen quality control.
Impact
10% reduction in defect rate, improved inspection efficiency

2020: Development of Digital Workflow Management System

Overview
Developed a system to streamline printing process workflow management.
Impact
20% reduction in process lead time

Sustainability

  • Promotion of energy-saving plate-making equipment introduction
  • Efforts to improve waste recycling rate
  • Reduction of environmental impact through paperless promotion
  • Promotion of environmentally friendly printing materials
  • Implementation of environmental education programs for employees