Nagawa

Basic Information

Stock Code
9663
Industry
Service Industry
Category Detail
Leasing & Rental
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
July 1966
Listing Year
October 1991
Official Website
https://www.nagawa.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Nagawa is a leading company in modular architecture and unit houses, established in 1966, developing manufacturing, sales, and rentals of temporary housing and system architecture both domestically and internationally.

Current Situation

Nagawa recorded net sales of approximately ¥35.3 billion and operating profit of approximately ¥4.3 billion in the fiscal year ending March 2025, holding a high market share in the temporary unit house market with a stable revenue base. Centered in Japan, it engages in design and construction of modular and system architecture, and is expanding overseas by establishing local subsidiaries. It is enhancing competitiveness through investments in the latest production equipment and the introduction of fully automated welding technology to expand production capacity. It has also contributed to society by providing temporary housing during disasters such as the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the Great East Japan Earthquake. From a sustainability perspective, it is promoting material procurement and recycling to reduce environmental impact. Moving forward, it aims for sustainable growth through new market development and overseas expansion, focusing on technological innovation and customer service to improve competitiveness.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • The company name Nagawa originates from Nagawa Town, Date City, Hokkaido.
  • Unit house 'Super House' trademark registered in 1982.
  • Provided emergency temporary housing during the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, contributing to society.
  • Long track record of collaboration with many local governments in disaster recovery support.
  • Significantly improved production efficiency with fully automated welding robot introduction.
  • Established local subsidiaries in Brazil and Southeast Asia for overseas expansion.
  • Rebuilt Yuki Factory boasts state-of-the-art equipment.
  • Leads the industry as a regular member of the Prefab Architecture Association.
  • Media strategy to enhance corporate recognition through multiple sponsored programs.
  • Successful nationwide expansion from startup in local Nagawa Town.

Hidden Connections

  • Built strong relationships with government agencies through disaster temporary housing provision.
  • Technical collaboration with construction machinery manufacturers via advanced production equipment introduction.
  • Southeast Asia local subsidiaries contributing to regional development.
  • Involved in industry standard formulation through Prefab Architecture Association.
  • In-house brand 'Super House' has high recognition.
  • Company name rooted in founding location Nagawa Town is rare in the industry.
  • Fully automated welding robot introduction attracting industry attention.
  • Long track record in temporary market supports product development and customer trust.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Stable domestic construction demand
  • Increasing demand for temporary housing due to strengthened disaster measures
  • Market shift to environmentally friendly products
  • Business expansion in overseas emerging markets
  • Cost reduction and profit improvement through production automation
  • New technology demand from architectural law revisions
  • Customer service improvement through digitalization
  • Rapid response to diversifying customer needs
  • Demand for public facility renewal and reconstruction
  • Expansion of unit construction method adoption in housing market
  • Increasing needs for logistics facility efficiency
  • Activation of short-term rental unit market

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve net sales of ¥50 billion domestically and internationally
  • Maintain top 3 market share in unit house market
  • Expand sales ratio of environmentally friendly products to over 50%
  • Achieve over 70% production automation rate
  • Increase overseas business sales ratio to over 30%
  • Strengthen sustainable regional contribution activities
  • Entry into new business fields and diversification
  • Full introduction of IoT and smart architecture technology
  • Improve employee satisfaction and promote diversity
  • Maintain customer satisfaction over 90%

Business Segments

Temporary Unit Houses for Construction Sites

Overview
Provides high-quality unit houses as temporary offices and work sites for construction projects.
Competitiveness
Flexibility for diverse applications and rapid response
Customers
  • Construction Companies
  • Site Managers
  • Civil Engineering Contractors
  • General Contractors
  • Equipment Contractors
  • Architectural Design Firms
  • Government Agencies
Products
  • Temporary Office Units
  • Worker Break Units
  • Safety Management Units
  • Warehouse Units
  • Temporary Toilet Units
  • Multi-Purpose Temporary Houses

Disaster Recovery & Prevention Business

Overview
Deploys rapidly installable temporary housing and related products for disaster recovery support.
Competitiveness
Immediate response capability during disasters and high durability
Customers
  • Local Governments
  • Disaster Prevention Organizations
  • Recovery Support Groups
  • NPOs
  • Disaster Prevention Consulting Firms
Products
  • Emergency Temporary Housing for Disasters
  • Emergency Evacuation Shelters
  • Disaster Materials Storage
  • Emergency Unit Houses

Commercial Facilities & Office Architecture

Overview
Supports business efficiency improvement with modular architecture for commercial facilities and offices.
Competitiveness
High-quality architecture solutions with short construction periods
Customers
  • Commercial Facility Operators
  • Store Operators
  • Office Building Managers
  • Small and Medium Enterprises
  • Real Estate Developers
Products
  • Store Modular Architecture
  • Office Units
  • Custom System Architecture

Hazardous Materials Storage Business

Overview
Provides hazardous materials storage facilities compliant with safety standards to reduce risks.
Competitiveness
High safety and regulatory compliance
Customers
  • Chemical Manufacturers
  • Factories
  • Logistics Providers
  • Storage Management Companies
Products
  • Regulatory-Compliant Hazardous Materials Storage
  • Disaster Prevention Storage Units

Construction Equipment & Materials Leasing Services

Overview
Efficiently provides necessary machinery, equipment, and materials for construction sites via rental.
Competitiveness
Extensive product lineup and comprehensive maintenance services
Customers
  • Construction Companies
  • Civil Engineering Contractors
  • Equipment Installation Contractors
  • Rental Companies
Products
  • Construction Machinery Rental
  • Temporary Materials Leasing
  • Tool Rental

Logistics & Warehouse Facility Design and Construction

Overview
Provides efficient logistics facilities to support supply chain optimization.
Competitiveness
Customizability and rapid construction
Customers
  • Logistics Companies
  • Transportation Companies
  • Sales Companies
  • Food Distribution Companies
Products
  • Warehouse Modular Architecture
  • Refrigerated & Frozen Facility Design
  • Logistics Center Architecture

Public Facilities Architecture Business

Overview
Provides safe and durable architecture solutions for public institutions.
Competitiveness
Strong cooperative relationships with local governments
Customers
  • Local Governments
  • Educational Institutions
  • Medical Institutions
  • Public Organizations
Products
  • School Unit Architecture
  • Medical Facility Modules
  • Public Facility Temporary Architecture

Unit Architecture for Residential Market

Overview
Provides sustainable housing using unit construction method for the residential market.
Competitiveness
High insulation and short construction period
Customers
  • Housing Manufacturers
  • Construction Companies
  • Individual Customers
Products
  • Residential Unit Modules
  • Eco Housing Units

Units for Events & Temporary Facilities

Overview
Provides temporary facilities responsive to multi-purpose events.
Competitiveness
Rapid installation and removal capabilities
Customers
  • Event Planning Companies
  • Trade Show Operators
  • Sports Facility Operators
Products
  • Event Temporary Units
  • Temporary Office Units
  • Prefab Temporary Equipment

Overseas Local Subsidiary Business

Overview
Overseas expansion through local subsidiaries in Brazil, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Competitiveness
Local embedded services and technology transfer
Customers
  • Overseas Construction Contractors
  • Local Agents
  • International Development Organizations
Products
  • Unit House Manufacturing and Sales
  • Local Modular Architecture Construction

Maintenance & After-Sales Service

Overview
Comprehensive maintenance and repair services for architectural products.
Competitiveness
Rapid and high-quality response
Customers
  • Corporate Customers
  • Individual Customers
  • Construction Businesses
Products
  • Unit House Maintenance
  • Building Maintenance Services

Materials Procurement & Logistics Management

Overview
Integrated support from materials procurement to logistics management.
Competitiveness
Efficient supply chain management
Customers
  • Related Companies
  • Construction Sites
  • Logistics Companies
Products
  • Architectural Steel Procurement
  • Logistics Equipment Management

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High technological capability in unit houses
  • Wide product lineup
  • Sales network spanning nationwide and overseas
  • Proven track record of social contributions during disasters
  • Production efficiency from latest equipment introduction
  • Strong brand power 'Super House'
  • Responsiveness to diverse customer needs
  • Stable financial base
  • Trust from rapid customer response
  • Development of environmentally friendly products

Competitive Advantages

  • Industry-leading unit house manufacturing technology
  • Product lineup superior in disaster response
  • Cost competitiveness from full automation of production
  • Market risk diversification through multi-country expansion
  • Customer closeness via extensive rental services
  • Local responsiveness and long track record
  • Strength in regulatory-compliant hazardous materials storage
  • Development capabilities for high-insulation and eco-spec products
  • Flexible customization capabilities
  • Reliable and safe supply system

Threats

  • Risk of economic fluctuations in construction market
  • Intensifying price competition from rivals
  • Cost increases from rising material prices
  • Temporary supply disruptions from natural disasters
  • Strengthening legal regulations and environmental standards
  • Political and economic risks in overseas markets
  • Production impacts from labor shortages
  • Competitive disadvantage from delays in technological innovation

Innovations

2024: Yuki Factory Complete Reconstruction and Automated Welding Robot Introduction

Overview
Introduced latest equipment and robots to expand production capacity and improve production efficiency.
Impact
30% improvement in production efficiency, quality stabilization

2023: Development and Mass Production Start of Eco Unit Houses

Overview
Newly launched environmentally friendly unit houses pursuing high insulation and energy-saving performance.
Impact
Customer base expansion and enhanced market competitiveness

2022: Enhanced Support for Overseas Local Subsidiary Business Expansion

Overview
Implemented business scale expansion and strengthened sales organization in Brazil, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Impact
Increase in overseas sales ratio

2021: Introduction of IoT-Based Remote Management System for Unit Houses

Overview
Promotes maintenance efficiency by remotely monitoring unit house usage status.
Impact
10% reduction in maintenance costs

2020: Active Utilization of Low-Environmental-Impact Materials

Overview
Accelerated development of materials using recycled content and reducing CO2 emissions.
Impact
Expansion of environmentally friendly products

Sustainability

  • Improvement in waste recycling rate in manufacturing processes
  • Promotion of environmentally friendly material introduction
  • Development of technologies contributing to low-carbon society
  • Expansion of coexistence with local communities and disaster prevention support activities
  • Enhancement of workplace safety and health management