SAGA TEKKOHSHO CO.,LTD. (E01397) Stock Price

Saga Tekkoushо is a specialized manufacturer primarily engaged in the production and sale of fasteners (screws, bolts, nuts, and similar products) for the automotive industry. In addition to fastener manufacturing, the company also produces specialized tools and washers required for their production. The group operates with eight consolidated subsidiaries and conducts global business operations.

The company's revenue structure is primarily supported by component supply to the automotive industry. Within Japan, the company has established a system to procure and sell products from group companies Saga Shouko and Nagoya Shouko, while sourcing manufacturing tools and washers from Saga Seiko. Additionally, the company has entered into a comprehensive business partnership with Pyrolax, another affiliated company, to strengthen cooperative relationships.

Business segments are organized by geographic region, with Japan as the home base and manufacturing and sales operations established in China (Shanghai Teqiang Automotive Fasteners), Thailand (Saga Fastener Thailand), the United States (Dexter Fastener Technologies), and Mexico (SAGA TEKKOHSHO Mexicana). In the United States, in addition to manufacturing operations, the company conducts market research and information gathering activities for the local automotive industry through Saga USA to support its global strategy.

Saga Tekkoushio is a specialized manufacturer of fasteners—including screws, bolts, and nuts—for the automotive industry. The company is pursuing a growth strategy in global markets by leveraging a group structure of eight consolidated subsidiaries and executing integrated operations from manufacturing through sales. The company views structural changes in the automotive industry, such as electrification and weight reduction, as growth opportunities and is working to develop high-value-added products and expand manufacturing capacity.

In priority investment areas, the company is strengthening product development capabilities to meet technological innovation in the automotive industry. Beyond fastener manufacturing, Saga Tekkoushio also produces dedicated tools and washers, enabling a differentiation strategy that provides customers with total solutions. Through collaboration with group companies Saga Shoko and Nagoya Shoko, the company has built an efficient manufacturing and sales structure to improve cost competitiveness.

In new market development, the company is accelerating global expansion centered on Asia and North America. Through Shanghai Teqiang Automotive Fasteners in China, Saga Fastener Thailand, Dexter Fastener Technologies in the United States, and SAGA TEKKOHSHO Mexicana in Mexico, the company is strengthening its supply systems to local automakers. In the U.S. market particularly, Saga USA conducts market research and information gathering to develop products and sales strategies tailored to local needs.

In technological innovation, the company is focusing on developing new fastening technologies for automotive electrification. To meet the unique requirements of electric vehicles, which differ from conventional internal combustion engine vehicles, the company is advancing the use of new materials that achieve both weight reduction and high strength, as well as manufacturing process automation to improve quality and production efficiency. Additionally, through a comprehensive business partnership with affiliate Piolax, the company is strengthening technological development capabilities and expanding its product lineup.