Nippon Crucible co.,Ltd. (5355) Stock Price

Nippon Crucible operates four main business segments: refractory materials, engineering, real estate, and other operations. In the refractory materials business, the company manufactures and sells graphite crucibles, shaped and unshaped refractory products, and purchases and resells foundry materials.

The engineering business handles the design and construction of various industrial furnaces, sales of related equipment, and contracts for furnace installation work. The real estate business operates building and parking lot rentals, as well as solar power generation projects.

Other operations include the manufacture and sale of paint circulation systems. These businesses are operated by Nippon Crucible, its subsidiaries, and affiliated companies.

Nikkan is pursuing sustainable growth and long-term enhancement of corporate value by strengthening its internal control systems and improving corporate governance. Under the current medium-term management plan "Crucible 3R," the company is focusing on expanding performance, strengthening finances, improving customer satisfaction, enhancing operational productivity, and activating its organization and workforce.

The new medium-term management plan "Crucible 3R Ver.2" accelerates business restructuring and aims for increased revenue and profit compared to the fiscal year ending March 2025. The engineering business is expected to drive growth, with targets of 11 billion yen in sales and 830 million yen in operating profit. This plan completes the foundation for the company's development and positions it for further expansion.

Nikkan has adopted the long-term vision "NIKKAN Advancing into the 22nd Century" and targets consolidated operating profit of 2 billion yen by 2040. The company will pursue sustainable growth by maximizing its comprehensive solution capabilities in refractory materials and services while restructuring its business portfolio.

The company prioritizes customer satisfaction and aims to become a "First Call Company" that builds trust by addressing customer needs. It will strengthen its presence in overseas markets and contribute to business development by providing precise solutions to customers' management challenges.

Improving operational productivity is another key strategy. The company is developing products and technologies that advance sustainability and contribute to carbon neutrality. It is expanding interdepartmental communication to significantly enhance productivity across all operations.

The organizational activation strategy focuses on building a workplace where all employees take pride in their work and strengthening new business creation and implementation capabilities. The company is advancing workforce development and promoting initiatives that generate synergies across the entire group.