TOKYO KIKAI SEISAKUSHO,LTD. (6335) Stock Price

Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho's primary business is the manufacturing and sales of printing machinery and press control systems that operate these machines. In addition to manufacturing and selling printing machinery, the company also provides maintenance services for these machines. This enables the company to offer consistent support to customers and assist in the long-term operation of their equipment.

The company's subsidiary, KKS Corporation, manufactures and sells peripheral machinery for printing equipment, including newspaper distribution systems. This allows the company to meet a wide range of needs in the printing industry and support efficient printing processes. Additionally, Tokyo Kikai System Service Corporation was dissolved through an absorption merger with Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho as the surviving company in April 2024.

Furthermore, Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho maintains relationships with Yomiuri Shimbun Tokyo Headquarters and its parent company, Yomiuri Shimbun Group Headquarters. This strengthens collaboration with the newspaper industry and positions the company to meet demand for printing machinery. Through these business segments, Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho plays an important role in the printing industry.

Tokyo Machinery Manufacturing has long been engaged in the manufacture of rotary printing presses and machine tools. However, the company faces a challenging business environment due to declining newspaper circulation in recent years. To overcome this situation, the company has adopted a management policy focused on pursuing customer satisfaction and strengthening its governance structure. Additionally, the company aims to redefine its core strengths and leverage external resources to provide high-quality products and services.

In 2022, the company formulated the "TKS Group Medium-Term Management Plan," setting targets of 10 billion yen in revenue, 700 million to 800 million yen in operating profit, and 6–8% ROE by 2027. Under this plan, the company prioritizes balance sheet restructuring as a financial strategy to secure investment capital for new businesses. The company also plans to streamline fundraising through the adoption of a group cash management system (CMS) to enhance management stability.

The business strategy is built on three pillars: the rotary printing press business, new businesses, and the ICT platform business. In the rotary printing press business, the company is developing the next-generation machine "COLOR TOP ECOWIDE III" and strengthening partnerships with newspaper publishers. In new businesses, the company is focusing on the FA business and processing/assembly operations, particularly enhancing automation technology through AGV development.

The ICT platform business leverages machine control technology to support problem-solving in the rotary printing press and FA businesses. The company provides solutions tailored to field needs, such as the development of the autonomous operation system "APR-DX." Through these efforts, the company continues to play an important role in the printing industry.

Regarding organizational strategy, the company prioritizes strengthening governance structure and practicing sustainability-focused management. The company plans to transition to an audit committee-established company structure, aiming to enhance management audit and supervisory functions to increase corporate value. Additionally, the company is advancing product development with sustainability in mind and improving employee support systems.