IWAKI CO., LTD. (6237) Stock Price

Iwaki Co., Ltd. is primarily engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sales of chemical pumps and related equipment used for transferring chemical liquids and other fluids. The company operates through 15 subsidiaries and 5 affiliated companies, and also provides product repair, after-sales service, and installation services. Iwaki operates as a single business segment focused on chemical pumps.

Iwaki's chemical pumps are used in semiconductors, liquid crystals, chemicals, electronic components, water treatment, food processing, paper manufacturing, medical devices, solar cells, fuel cells, secondary batteries, and other new energy sectors. These pumps are designed to safely transfer high-purity chemical liquids using corrosion-resistant resin materials and leak-proof structures.

Technologically, Iwaki pursues product safety, high quality, and durability, developing products with proprietary safety mechanisms and cutting-edge electronics technology. The company provides fluid control functionality by combining chemical pumps with related products. In production, Iwaki maintains over 60 product series with an annual production capacity of approximately 800,000 units.

For quality assurance, Iwaki has established a quality management system based on ISO 9001, overseeing processes from procurement through production to shipment. For sales, the company has built a sales and service network spanning domestic and international markets, providing customer-focused information and services. Maintenance services are positioned not merely as repairs, but as products that contribute to improving customer productivity.

Iwaki's product lineup includes magnetic pumps, metering pumps, air-driven pumps, rotary positive displacement pumps, air pumps, and system products. These products are used in semiconductor and liquid crystal markets, medical device markets, surface treatment equipment markets, water treatment markets, chemical markets, and new energy markets.

Iwaki Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells fluid control equipment centered on chemical pumps, aiming to contribute to societal progress and people's well-being. The company aspires to become a corporate group that continues to meet diversifying needs even in times of rapid change, under the vision of "supporting the flow of tomorrow's living."

Iwaki has formulated a new long-term vision, "Iwaki Group Vision NEXT10," targeting consolidated net sales of 100 billion yen and an operating profit margin of 15% or higher by 2035. Under this vision, the company has set six key strategic themes: contributing to water treatment needs in overseas markets, pursuing next-generation energy solutions, expanding global product planning and procurement, improving productivity through digital transformation, and advancing ESG-focused management.

The Medium-Term Management Plan 2027 outlines a three-stage growth strategy—"Hop, Step, Jump"—toward 2035. For the Hop phase from 2026 to 2028, the company targets consolidated net sales of 53 billion yen, operating profit of 6.9 billion yen, and maintaining ROE of 12% or higher. This aims to establish a foundation for sustainable growth and realize material sustainability goals.

Iwaki is also focused on cash flow management, projecting approximately 22 billion yen in cash inflow through operating cash flow and external financing, with approximately 14 billion yen allocated to growth investments, infrastructure development, and shareholder returns. This strategy seeks to achieve sustainable growth and enhance corporate value.