Takashima

Basic Information

Stock Code
8007
Industry
Wholesale
Category Detail
Building Materials, Electrical Equipment & Metal Wholesalers
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
December 1931
Listing Year
May 1949
Official Website
https://www.tak.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Takashima is a specialized trading company established in 1931 with its head office in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, handling building materials, industrial materials, and electronic components, positioning solar power generation equipment and electronics-related businesses as pillars of growth.

Current Situation

Takashima recorded consolidated net sales of 79.683 billion yen and operating profit of 1.764 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2023, maintaining a solid profit base. Centered on the building materials business, it is expanding energy solutions such as the普及 of solar power systems and sales of insulation materials. In the industrial materials business, it promotes sales of energy-saving equipment for commercial facilities and medical plastics. The electronics and devices business has manufacturing bases in Southeast Asia, strengthening assembly of LCD components and other electronic parts. It is expanding renewable energy-related businesses toward realizing a sustainable society. From 2025 onward, it positions electronics-related and environmental businesses as core growth strategies, aiming to enhance competitiveness in domestic and international markets. In recent years, it has focused on expanding business areas through M&A and new subsidiaries. Its strengths lie in advanced expertise and stability backed by over 100 years of history.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Founded in 1915, a specialized trading company with over 100 years of history
  • Successfully transitioned business from textiles to building materials and electronics components
  • One of the early entrants in solar power generation equipment
  • One of the few specialized trading companies with multiple in-house manufacturing bases in Southeast Asia
  • Environmentally advanced company that obtained ISO14001 certification across all business locations in 2004
  • Strength in integrated business from manufacturing to sales and construction
  • Engages in diversified material manufacturing and electronics development through affiliates
  • Unusual business expansion by opening a hotel on the site of the former head office in Ginza
  • Already entered collaborative robot rental and sales business
  • Holds Construction Business Law and Real Estate Transaction Business licenses for diversified operations
  • Aggressively expands diverse businesses through active M&A activities
  • Provides customer-close services through extensive domestic and international sales office network
  • One of the few wholesalers handling development and sales of medical logistics materials
  • Long-established company continuously listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market since 1949
  • Notable growth in electronics field within the building materials wholesale industry

Hidden Connections

  • Involved in local real estate business through operation of Hotel Sunroute Ginza
  • Networks from textile business era utilized in building overseas electronics sales bases
  • Promoting development and sales of solar power mounting frames in collaboration with affiliate Doryoku-sha
  • Ongoing transaction relationship with Marubeni due to business transfer from Marubeni
  • Deploying international strategy in electronics components field utilizing subsidiaries in Singapore and Hong Kong
  • Industrial materials sewing processing division has history of maintaining business as independent subsidiary for many years
  • Multiple trust banks as major shareholders forming stable shareholder composition
  • Gained international recognition as sustainability-focused company through ISO14001 certification

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expansion of renewable energy business
  • Growth strategy for overseas electronics manufacturing bases
  • Increasing demand for high-function building and industrial materials
  • Expansion of energy-saving and environmentally friendly solutions
  • Business area expansion and diversification through M&A
  • Strengthening manufacturing and sales in Southeast Asian markets
  • Business efficiency support using collaborative robots
  • New development in medical-related materials business
  • Increased orders accompanying recovery in domestic construction market
  • Improved sales and production efficiency through DX promotion
  • Active initiatives toward sustainability management
  • High value-added deployment of special processing technology for logistics materials

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve net sales exceeding 100 billion yen
  • Renewable energy-related sales ratio over 30%
  • Expand overseas bases for electronics components manufacturing
  • Handling ratio of sustainability-certified products over 50%
  • Acquire top-class domestic share in collaborative robot business
  • Establish market leader position in medical materials field
  • Improve construction service quality domestically and internationally
  • Maximize synergies with diverse affiliates
  • Continuous improvement in ESG evaluations
  • Business innovation through digital technology utilization

Business Segments

Building Materials Sales and Construction Services

Overview
Provides integrated solutions from building materials sales to construction and installation.
Competitiveness
Integration of specialized trading company expertise and construction capabilities
Customers
  • Construction Companies
  • Carpentry Shops
  • Housing Manufacturers
  • Civil Engineering Contractors
  • Commercial Facility Constructors
Products
  • Solar Power Systems
  • Insulation Materials
  • Exterior Wall Materials
  • Partition Materials
  • Pile Materials
  • Housing Materials and Equipment

Industrial Materials Supply

Overview
Proposes and supplies industrial materials to diverse industries.
Competitiveness
Broad industry applicability and technical support capabilities
Customers
  • Automotive Manufacturers
  • Home Appliance Manufacturers
  • Logistics Companies
  • Medical Institutions
  • Commercial Facility Operators
Products
  • Logistics Materials
  • Plastic Products
  • LED Energy-Saving Equipment
  • Railway Vehicle Interior Materials
  • Medical Plastic Materials

Electronic Components Manufacturing and Sales

Overview
Provides manufacturing, sales, and assembly services for electronic components domestically and internationally.
Competitiveness
Southeast Asian manufacturing bases and technical development support system
Customers
  • Electronics Manufacturers
  • White Goods Manufacturers
  • LCD Display Manufacturers
  • EMS Service Users
Products
  • LCD Display Components
  • Power Electronics Components
  • PCB Assembly
  • Audio Components
  • Electronic Component Development Support

Renewable Energy-Related Construction

Overview
Implements installation and construction of renewable energy-related equipment.
Competitiveness
Experience from early entry and technical capabilities
Customers
  • Energy Companies
  • Public Entities
  • Private Companies
Products
  • Solar Power System Installation
  • Renewable Energy Equipment Construction

Medical Materials Sales

Overview
Supplies specialized materials and pharmaceuticals for the medical field.
Competitiveness
Diversified material offerings and specialized sales force
Customers
  • Medical Institutions
  • Welfare Facilities
  • Pharmaceutical Distributors
Products
  • Medical Plastic Materials
  • Sanitary Materials
  • Pharmaceutical Sales

Logistics Materials Manufacturing and Development

Overview
Develops and manufactures logistics-related materials and services.
Competitiveness
Processing technology and robot utilization support
Customers
  • Logistics Companies
  • Manufacturers
  • Trading Companies
Products
  • Special Packaging Materials
  • Sewn Products
  • Collaborative Robot Rental

Commercial Facility-Related Equipment

Overview
Energy-saving equipment installation and construction services for large commercial facilities.
Competitiveness
Specialized energy-saving know-how and construction experience
Customers
  • Commercial Facility Operators
  • Retail Chains
  • Facility Management Companies
Products
  • LED Lighting Installation
  • Energy-Saving Equipment
  • Toilet Booth Construction

Ground Investigation and Improvement Works

Overview
Undertakes surveys and improvement works for ensuring safety of construction foundations.
Competitiveness
Specialized rock and water development technology in collaboration
Customers
  • Construction Companies
  • Public Works Clients
Products
  • Ground Investigation
  • Ground Improvement and Civil Works

Synthetic Leather and Plastic Products

Overview
Provides high-function synthetic materials and related products, along with processing services.
Competitiveness
Extensive manufacturing and sales network across multiple sectors
Customers
  • Manufacturers
  • Apparel Companies
  • Automotive Parts Manufacturers
Products
  • Artificial Leather Materials
  • Plastic Molded Products
  • Molds and Jigs Manufacturing

Collaborative Robot Rental and Sales

Overview
Supports business efficiency improvement using the latest robot technology.
Competitiveness
Specialized knowledge and prompt service response
Customers
  • Manufacturers
  • Logistics Companies
  • Research Institutions
Products
  • Collaborative Robot Equipment
  • Rental Services
  • Maintenance

Hotel Operations

Overview
Operates Hotel Sunroute Ginza, providing a base for local tourism.
Competitiveness
Stable revenue from location and operational experience
Customers
  • Business Travelers
  • Tourists
Products
  • Hotel Accommodation Services

Toilet Booth Manufacturing and Installation

Overview
Provides high-quality toilet booths from design to installation on an integrated basis.
Competitiveness
Specialized system in collaboration with affiliate Rest
Customers
  • Commercial Facilities
  • Public Facilities
  • Office Buildings
Products
  • Toilet Booth Design
  • Manufacturing
  • Installation

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High-specialty building materials and electronics components business foundation
  • Global manufacturing bases centered on Southeast Asia
  • Diversified business portfolio
  • Strong customer base from long-term transaction history
  • Early investments in environment and energy fields
  • Robust supply chain management
  • Technical capabilities through collaboration with diverse affiliates
  • Environmental response capabilities with ISO14001 certification
  • High proposal capabilities as a specialized trading company
  • Extensive network of offices and sales locations
  • Adaptability to diverse customer segments
  • Stable management foundation
  • Proven construction service provision system
  • Advanced electronics components development support system
  • Strong fundraising capabilities and financial base

Competitive Advantages

  • Experience and trust of a specialized trading company with over 100 years of history
  • Low-cost provision through Southeast Asian manufacturing capabilities in electronics components
  • Wide product range and solution capabilities in building and industrial materials
  • Early deployment and technology accumulation in renewable energy business
  • Integrated manufacturing, sales, and construction response through multiple affiliates
  • Specialized knowledge in niche markets such as medical materials
  • Existence of technically proficient sales team with excellent project response
  • Quality assurance through in-house factories and EMS services
  • High customer proximity through domestic and international sales bases
  • Foresighted response to environmental and energy-saving needs
  • Strengths as a comprehensive trading company spanning diverse industries
  • Flexible response to business trends through M&A utilization
  • Trust gained from extensive construction track record
  • Advanced logistics improvement services using collaborative robots
  • Transparency and reliability as a listed company

Threats

  • Supply-demand fluctuations in construction materials market
  • Intense price competition in electronics components industry
  • Labor and political risks at overseas manufacturing bases
  • Cost pressures from raw material price fluctuations
  • Increased compliance costs from strengthened environmental regulations
  • Intensified market competition from new entrants
  • Revenue instability from exchange rate fluctuations
  • Changes in business structure due to IT technology advancements
  • Supply chain disruption risks
  • Constraints on manufacturing and logistics from natural disasters
  • Challenges in talent acquisition and aging workforce
  • Trade barriers from international situation changes

Innovations

2023: Acquisition of All Shares in Iwami Kaihatsu Co., Ltd.

Overview
Acquired to strengthen know-how in ground investigation and improvement works.
Impact
Successfully expanded the ground-related business portfolio.

2022: Acquisition of All Shares in New Energy Distribution System Co., Ltd.

Overview
Made it a subsidiary to strengthen environmental business through renewable energy construction.
Impact
Increased sales related to renewable energy.

2020: Strengthening In-House Factory Production Lines for Electronic Components

Overview
Enhanced production capacity and quality control systems at factories in Vietnam and Thailand.
Impact
Stabilized product supply and improved cost competitiveness.

2021: Nationwide Expansion of LED Energy-Saving Equipment Construction

Overview
Strengthened sales and construction services for energy-saving equipment for commercial facilities.
Impact
Increased orders for energy-saving projects and business expansion.

2024: Entry into Collaborative Robot Rental Market

Overview
Established Takashima Robot Marketing Co., Ltd. and commenced services.
Impact
Promotes business efficiency in logistics and manufacturing sites.

2023: Development and Sales Expansion of Medical Logistics Materials

Overview
Market development through integration and enhancement of T Medical Package.
Impact
Expanded sales in medical field and increased new customers.

2021: Maintenance of ISO14001 Certification and Strengthening of Environmental Management

Overview
Promoted measures to strengthen environmental response systems at domestic business locations.
Impact
Improved internal and external evaluations of environmental capabilities.

2022: Strengthening Plastic Business through M&A

Overview
Expanded product lines by acquiring CLS and Taxel.
Impact
Achieved expansion of manufacturing capacity and sales network.

2020: New Entry into Medical Supplies and Sanitary Materials Field

Overview
Expanded business areas by acquiring Shinbo Edix.
Impact
Strengthened revenue base in medical field.

2023: Promoting Solar Power普及 in Energy Solutions Business

Overview
Expanded sales and construction support system for solar power generation systems.
Impact
Improved sales and market penetration rate.

Sustainability

  • Maintenance of ISO14001 Environmental Management System Certification
  • Active promotion of renewable energy business
  • 普及 of energy-saving equipment installation and LED works
  • Expansion of environmentally friendly materials handling
  • Efforts to reduce environmental impact at affiliate subsidiaries
  • Promotion of sustainable manufacturing processes
  • Enhanced information disclosure through sustainability reports
  • Participation in environmental protection activities with local communities
  • Promotion of internal energy-saving initiatives
  • Promotion of waste recycling
  • Implementation of environmental education and awareness activities
  • Strict compliance with environmental-related laws and regulations