AGP

Basic Information

Stock Code
9377
Industry
Warehousing and Transportation Related Business
Category Detail
Air Transportation
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
December 1965
Listing Year
December 2001
Official Website
https://www.agpgroup.co.jp/
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Overview

Founded in 1965, AGP is a key company in the air transport industry, providing power supply to aircraft and maintenance management of airport facilities at major domestic airports.

Current Situation

AGP recorded consolidated sales of approximately 13 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 1 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2024, maintaining stable growth. Its main business involves supplying power such as electricity and air conditioning/heating to aircraft at 11 domestic airports including Tokyo International Airport, as well as maintenance and management of airport-related equipment. Strong capital ties as an equity-method affiliate of Japan Airlines and Japan Airport Terminal support its competitiveness. In 2022, it developed an environmentally friendly battery GPU and began mass production in 2024, advancing technological innovations that contribute to CO2 reduction. While strengthening its business foundation including equipment management at regional airports, it is promoting the introduction of energy-saving and environmentally considerate services. Moving forward, key initiatives include addressing decarbonization needs in the European and American aviation industries and improving maintenance efficiency through digitalization. As mid- to long-term goals, it aims to expand sustainable airport environmental services and leverage green energy. It plans to diversify revenue through business expansion at major airports and further strengthen its customer base.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Equity-method affiliate of Japan Airlines and Japan Airport Terminal
  • Operates power supply business at 11 major domestic airports
  • Began operations at Tokyo International Airport in 1983
  • Developed Japan's first domestically produced battery GPU in 2022
  • Specialist aviation power supply company headquartered at Haneda Airport
  • Also undertakes maintenance of special airport equipment such as baggage transport tools
  • Conducts regionally integrated operations at Okinawa Airport branch
  • Major shareholders include JAL, ANA, and Mitsubishi Corporation-related companies
  • Past experience withdrawing from Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima Airport businesses
  • Possesses technology and know-how specialized in airport equipment maintenance

Hidden Connections

  • Closely collaborates with major shareholder Japan Airlines Group to support airport infrastructure
  • Strengthened management base through Japan Airport Terminal's acquisition of Mitsubishi Corporation-affiliated capital
  • Multiple transactions with various airport operators in special airport-related equipment and power supply
  • Contributes to decarbonization of domestic aviation industry through battery GPU development
  • Contributes to economic revitalization of airport surrounding areas through regional branch deployments
  • Supports infrastructure development in collaboration with government-related airport improvement projects
  • Long years of airport power supply experience serve as source of competitiveness
  • Establishes unique position in Japanese market through advanced equipment development

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increased demand for environmentally friendly equipment due to aviation industry decarbonization promotion
  • Expansion of power supply needs accompanying airport facility expansions domestically and internationally
  • Improvements in maintenance and equipment management efficiency through digital technology introduction
  • Increased demand for airport infrastructure services accompanying aviation passenger demand recovery
  • Expansion of public-private airport infrastructure development projects
  • Acceleration of new product development responding to strengthened environmental regulations
  • Management base strengthening through stable support from existing major shareholders
  • New sales development at regional airports and diversification of related services
  • Exploration of expansion possibilities into overseas airport infrastructure
  • Trust enhancement through strengthened safety standards and regulatory compliance

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve 50% reduction in CO2 emissions across all business areas
  • Expand domestic market share of environmentally friendly equipment including battery GPUs
  • Full automation and efficiency of maintenance management operations through DX promotion
  • Maintain and expand exclusive service provision at major domestic airports
  • Maximize group synergies through strengthened collaboration with equity-method partners
  • Active development of new airport infrastructure businesses
  • Establishment of sustainable business operations coexisting with local communities
  • Increase R&D investment in advanced environmental technologies by 10% annually
  • Target exceeding 18 billion yen in sales by 2030 from 13 billion yen in 2024
  • Further advancement of airport in-house safety management systems and acquisition of international certifications

Business Segments

Airport Power Supply Service

Overview
Business area providing power and air conditioning/heating to aircraft at airports.
Competitiveness
Extensive business deployment at major domestic airports and strong ties with JAL and ANA groups
Customers
  • Airlines
  • Airport operating companies
  • Government agencies
  • Aviation maintenance companies
Products
  • GPU (Ground Power Unit) Service
  • Aircraft Air Conditioning/Heating Supply Service
  • Battery GPU Maintenance Service

Airport Equipment Maintenance Management Service

Overview
Service undertaking maintenance management of equipment and facilities inside and outside airports.
Competitiveness
Specialized technical expertise focused on airport-specific special equipment
Customers
  • Airport facility managers
  • Airport in-house store operators
  • Security service companies
  • Cleaning companies
Products
  • Special Equipment Maintenance Service
  • Baggage Transport Equipment Maintenance
  • Building and Equipment Maintenance

Airport Facility Management System Provision

Overview
Development and provision of systems supporting efficient airport facility operations.
Competitiveness
IT solutions specialized for airport operations
Customers
  • Airport operating companies
  • Local governments
  • Construction and equipment management companies
Products
  • Facility Management Operation Support System
  • Energy Efficiency Software

Environmentally Friendly Equipment Service

Overview
Development and provision of equipment aimed at reducing environmental impact.
Competitiveness
Domestic first mass production technology for battery GPUs
Customers
  • Airport operating companies
  • Environmental related companies
  • Local governments
Products
  • Battery GPU
  • Energy-Saving Communication Control Device

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Extensive business deployment at major domestic airports
  • Strong capital relationships with Japan Airlines and Japan Airport Terminal
  • Advanced environmentally friendly battery GPU technology
  • Specialized airport equipment maintenance and management technology
  • Stable consolidated financial base
  • High expertise specialized in the airport industry
  • Extensive airport facility management experience
  • High safety management system
  • Ongoing transactions with diverse airport in-house customers
  • Regionally rooted business deployment

Competitive Advantages

  • Stable transactions backed by strong ties as equity-method affiliate with JAL and ANA groups
  • Business base providing power supply equipment services at 11 domestic airports
  • Differentiation strategy through development and mass production of environmentally considerate GPUs
  • Competitive edge from airport-specialized equipment maintenance and management know-how
  • High capability for comprehensive service provision for airport infrastructure
  • Order securing through long-term good relationships with airport operators
  • Strong regional monopoly at specific airports
  • Trust gained through high safety technology and regulatory compliance
  • One-stop service realization through diverse airport-related equipment management capabilities
  • Future growth potential from focus on environmental technology development

Threats

  • Demand fluctuation risk due to uncertainty in aviation passenger demand recovery
  • Potential increase in equipment update costs due to strengthened environmental regulations
  • Changes in business environment from domestic airport policy shifts
  • Risk of impact on corporate strategy from major shareholder policy changes
  • Intensified market competition from new entrant competitors
  • Risk of reduced flights due to resurgence of COVID-19 or other infectious diseases
  • Risk of competitiveness decline from lagging technological innovation
  • Cost increases from rising raw material prices or labor costs
  • Direct damage to airport facilities from natural disasters
  • Cybersecurity risks accompanying DX promotion

Innovations

2024: Battery GPU Mass Production Begins

Overview
Successfully achieved mass production of environmentally friendly battery GPU and started deliveries to multiple airports.
Impact
Achieves significant CO2 emission reductions and power supply efficiency improvements

2023: Battery GPU Trial Introduction Completed

Overview
Conducted long-term trial operations of battery GPU at major domestic airports.
Impact
Successfully verified durability and environmental performance

2022: Environmentally Friendly Power Supply Business Launched

Overview
Fully launched research and development of electric GPUs to replace diesel GPUs.
Impact
Pioneering efforts toward reducing environmental impact

2021: Equipment Maintenance Management Digitalization Advanced

Overview
Developed remote monitoring system for airport equipment using IoT.
Impact
Achieves maintenance efficiency improvements and faster issue response

Sustainability

  • Expansion of battery GPUs aimed at CO2 emission reductions
  • Energy consumption optimization through energy-saving equipment introduction
  • Promotion of circular utilization to reduce airport waste
  • Advanced safety and health management and risk reduction
  • Proactive response to environmental regulations