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About Piolax
Its shares trade on Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 5988.T. It has been listed since 20 April 1998. In the fiscal year to 31 March 2026, it reported revenue of ¥62.05bn and a net loss of ¥20.0m. At that date it held total assets of ¥101.42bn and shareholders' equity of ¥64.86bn.
PIOLAX, Inc. engages in the production and sale of coil springs, flat springs, wire forms, unit assembly parts, metal and plastic fasteners. The company is headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa-Ken. The firm operates in two business segments. Automotive Related Business segment is mainly involved in the manufacture and sale of precision springs, industrial fasteners, as well as small unit parts that combine resin and metal to the automobile industry. Medical Equipment Business segment is involved in the manufacture and sale of interventional radiology (IVR), endoscopic treatment, and orthopedic treatment equipment to medical institutions.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Auto Components
- Listed since
- 20 Apr 1998
- Employees
- 2,824
- Website
- piolax.co.jp ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Yukihiko ShimazuChairman of the Board, Chairman of Subsidiary, Representative Director, since 2005
- Mr. Satoshi YamadaPresident, Representative Director, since 2021
- Mr. Masaaki KajiManaging Director, Managing Executive Officer, since 2016
- Mr. Shigeru MasudaSenior Executive Officer, Director, since 2011
- Mr. Masaru TairakoSenior Executive Officer, Manager of Fastener SBU, Manager of Opening & Closing Mechanism Parts SBU
- Mr. Tatsuro YoshiharaSenior Executive Officer, Manager of Drive Parts SBU, Fuji Plant Manager
- Mr. Toshihiro FukudaExecutive Officer, Director of Business Management, President of Subsidiary
- Mr. Tetsuji HiranoExecutive Officer, Director of Strategic Planning
- Mr. Kevin HolcombExecutive Officer, President of Subsidiary
- Mr. Kunihiko IkedaExecutive Officer, Director of Quality Assurance
- Mr. Ikuo KatoExecutive Officer, Director of Purchasing
- Mr. Masayoshi SasamotoExecutive Officer, Manager of Sales SBU, President of Subsidiary
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 0
- Environment
- 0
- Social
- 0
- Governance
- 0
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Piolax Inc's Automotive Related Business segment produces precision springs for the automobile industry.
- The Medical Equipment Business segment manufactures IVR and orthopedic treatment equipment for medical institutions.
- Piolax Inc employs 2,824 full-time employees in Yokohama, Japan.
Weaknesses
- Piolax Inc's business is limited to two segments: Automotive and Medical Equipment.
- The company's headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, may limit global market access.
- Piolax Inc's operations are concentrated in Japan, reducing international diversification.
Opportunities
- Expanding the Medical Equipment Business segment into new markets could increase revenue.
- Growing demand for automotive parts in emerging markets presents a business opportunity.
- Piolax Inc could leverage its expertise in precision springs for new applications.
Threats
- Competition from other auto component manufacturers in Japan poses a threat.
- Economic downturns in the automotive sector could impact sales.
- Regulatory changes in medical equipment standards may affect operations.
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