NAGANO KEIKI CO., LTD. (7715) Stock Price

Nagano Keiki manufactures and sells pressure gauges, pressure sensors, measurement and control equipment, and die-cast products. These products are used across diverse industries including industrial equipment, automobiles, and aerospace. Through these products, Nagano Keiki provides precise measurement and control, contributing to efficiency improvements and enhanced safety across various industries.

In the pressure gauge division, Nagano Keiki, along with Nagano Hanyo Keiki Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Nagano Co., Ltd., manufactures and sells pressure gauges. These companies operate extensively both domestically and internationally, pursuing accuracy and reliability in pressure gauge products. Pressure gauges play an important role in industrial processes and energy management.

In the pressure sensor division, Nagano Keiki and Nagano Keisoku Co., Ltd. are the primary manufacturers and sellers of pressure sensors. These sensors are utilized in fields requiring precise pressure measurement, and their product quality and durability are highly valued. Pressure sensors particularly contribute to improved safety in automobiles and aircraft.

In the measurement and control equipment division, Nagano Keiki and New Era Co., Ltd. handle the manufacturing and sales of measurement and control equipment. These devices play an important role in factory automation and process control, supporting efficient production. Measurement and control equipment is well-suited for use in environments requiring precise control.

In the die-cast division, Nakamura Mold Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Sun Cast Co., Ltd. manufacture and sell die-cast products. Die-cast products feature lightweight and high-strength characteristics, and are used in automobile parts and electronic equipment housings. This enables product weight reduction and improved durability.

As other business operations, Nagano Keiki also engages in real estate leasing and manufacturing and sales of automotive electrical components. Through these activities, the company pursues business diversification and builds a stable revenue base. Real estate leasing enables effective asset utilization, while automotive electrical components provide products that enhance vehicle safety and comfort.

Nagano Keiki has established itself as a leading company in the pressure measurement and control field, guided by its corporate philosophy of "mastering one specialty and challenging the world." The company's fundamental policy is to contribute to society through products that provide "safety, security, and reliability." With primary operations in Japan and the United States, the company is advancing its global expansion.

The company's growth strategy focuses on four key areas: strengthening competitiveness in existing businesses, reinforcing global strategy, expanding into new business domains, and strengthening management foundations. Through these initiatives, the company aims to achieve sustainable growth and build a foundation for the next medium-term management plan.

In the Second Medium-Term Management Plan (fiscal 2023–2025), the company targets a robust management foundation and contribution to social challenges. For fiscal 2025, targets include revenue of 75.3 billion yen, operating profit margin of 12.9%, and ROE of 10%. However, due to capital investment restraint in manufacturing, the revenue forecast has been revised to 67.1 billion yen.

The company's core businesses are pressure gauges and pressure sensors, serving diverse industries including factory automation, construction machinery, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and social infrastructure. The company is strengthening competitiveness through new product development aligned with digitalization and investment in state-of-the-art production equipment.

In global strategy, the company has established the Ashcroft brand for pressure sensors and is promoting local production and consumption. Production expansion in Mexico, China, and Germany enables the company to meet regional market needs and strengthen competitiveness in international markets.

For new business domain expansion, the company is developing products leveraging proprietary technologies. Development of optical pressure sensors and high-precision pressure measurement and control equipment advances applications in extreme environments and strengthens the measurement and control equipment segment.

Management foundation strengthening includes advancing sustainability and ESG management. The company addresses environmental, social, and governance issues to enhance corporate value, with focus on GHG reduction, development of environmentally friendly products, diversity assurance, and human resource development.

Production capacity expansion is also underway, with new manufacturing lines operational in fiscal 2024, achieving improved production efficiency. The company will continue pursuing sustainable growth through active capital investment and further strengthen its competitive position in the industry.