KOATSU GAS KOGYO CO., LTD. (4097) Stock Price

Koatsu Gas Industrial Co., Ltd. is a company primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sales of high-pressure gases. The company operates three main business segments: the Gas Business, the Chemical Products Business, and Other Business, through which it provides products and services to a wide range of industries.

In the Gas Business, the company manufactures and sells high-pressure gases including dissolved acetylene, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, primarily for the construction, shipbuilding, and machinery industries. Dissolved acetylene is particularly notable as a core product, commanding a strong market share domestically.

In the Chemical Products Business, the company manufactures and sells synthetic resin-based adhesives for construction materials, as well as instant adhesives and paints. The company also handles raw materials related to chemical products and provides coating and waterproofing services, contributing broadly to the construction and manufacturing sectors.

In Other Business, the company sells electronic paper application products such as LSI cards and display tags. The company also engages in the sales of food additives and overseas sales of its products, thereby serving the electronics and food industries.

High Pressure Gas Industry is advancing its medium-term management plan "Change & Challenge Stage II" to achieve sustainable growth and enhance corporate value. The plan is built on three core business pillars—gas business, chemical products business, and IT solutions business—supported by five growth strategies. Through this plan, the company aims to respond to rapidly changing business conditions and increase corporate value.

The company's growth strategies include "business expansion," "human resource development," "operational infrastructure," "strategic investment," and "social harmony." These strategies focus on strengthening profitability, advancing research and development, expanding into overseas markets, reinforcing logistics systems, securing and developing talent, and strengthening internal management systems. In the gas business particularly, the company is focusing on developing new applications and expanding sales of environmentally low-impact gases.

In the chemical products business, the company is advancing the expansion of environmentally friendly products and development of high-value-added products. This addresses demand in housing, automotive, and medical sectors. In research and development, the company is strengthening efforts toward achieving the SDGs and a decarbonized society, while enhancing technological capabilities through adoption of new technologies.

High Pressure Gas Industry is expanding operations domestically and internationally, with particular focus on growth in Asian markets. Leveraging its subsidiary in Vietnam as a base, the company is strengthening local manufacturing and sales operations while promoting development of global talent and local hiring. Through these initiatives, the company aims to establish a solid business foundation and achieve further growth.