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Corporate Guide 2020
Corporate Guide 2020
We aim to be a companythat our customer will select us.
ChallengeWe will continue challenging to develop new technology and to produce new merchandise.
We will create new customers to make a contribution to the world.
TrustWe will behave to build up more strong trust not only in the customers
but also in the members of our company.We will keep organizing our management fairly and cleanly.
WisdomWe will call forth our wisdom to create originality for the satisfaction of our customers.
We think the global environment is also our important customer,so we will keep considering the environment precious.
We emphasize 3 things Challenge, Trust and Wisdom.
Akiko MitaniChief Executive O�cer
Management Philosophy ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.3
History ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.4
Overview of the Enterprise．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.6
Introduction of NIKKO's Businesses
Tabletop Division ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.8
BAINCOUTURE Division ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.10
Water Creation Division．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.12
Environmental Plant Division ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.14
Functional Ceramics Product Division．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.16
NIKKO’s Projects ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.18
SDGs Initiatives ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.19
Network．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.20
Financial Data．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.21
NIKKO's Charter of Corporate Ethics ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.22
Company Overview．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．P.23
Contents
1・11 Johkasou carriers (�lter media)2 Water3・8 Ceramic substrates 4・5・6・9・10・12 Ceramic material7 Johkasou, bathtub, and waterproof pan material
Cover photo�e photos show the raw mater ia l s , mater ia l s , and products used in each division.
Contents Management Philosophy2 3
1 step by every 1 for 1 great leap into the future.
Nagamachi Factory in the Meiji Era (Kanazawa)
�e History and Future of NIKKO
NIKKO was established in 1908 in Kanazawa as a ceramics manufacturer.
Over the course of the century, NIKKO has gone through many transformations as new divisions were added while others were folded. Today, along with the Tabletop Division continued since NIKKO's establishment is the Water Creation Division, which cleanses household drainage, the Environmental Plant Division, which implements large-scale water puri�cation for communities and factories, the BAINCOUTURE Division, which o�ers relaxing bathing experiences for homes, and the Functional Ceramics Product Division, which supports our daily lives through various machineries and equipment.
�e Tabletop Division has devoted itself to developing products which help to enrich the time and atmosphere spent in eating. �e Water Creation Division and Environmental Plant Division o�er ways to create an environment where even the next generation can live without worry. �e BAINCOUTURE Division o�ers a revitalizing bathtime experience for an energized tomorrow. �e Functional Ceramics Product Division implants products which support safety and security, contribute to energy conservation, and improve the convenience of our daily lives into various machineries. We do not see these products directly, but they support us in many ways. At NIKKO, we thrive to be a company with sensational in�uences in all of our business areas.
NIKKO HISTORY
1974
1970
1976
1978
Signs an export contract for the �rst tableware manufacturing p l ant t a rge ted towards A lge r i a . S igns an expor t cont rac t fo r the second plant the fol lowing year in 1977.
Stocks are l isted in the Nagoya Stock Exchange 2nd Section.Begins sales of prefabricated bathrooms for residential use.
1966 A fac tory spec ia l i z ing in FRP i s bu i l t in Gyoda Ci ty , Sa i tama Prefecture, and the company launches a full-scale expansion into the FRP housing and facility equipment �eld.
In accordance with post WWII cabinet orders, the former company is liquidated, and NIKKO CERAMICS Co, Ltd. is founded.
Begins manufacturing of bone china.
E x p a n d s i n t o t h e w a t e r t r e a t m e n t p l a n t e q u i p m e n t � e l d . Receives orders for combined treatment plants.
1983
2008
2013
1989
To celebrate 75 years of business, modi�es the �rm name to the current name of "NIKKO COMPANY" and designs a corporate logo.Enters the electronic ceramics industry.
Celebrates 100 years of bus iness and des igns a new corporate logo. Acquires ISO 14001 cert i�cation.
Shi f t s to a dua l -headquar te r s t ruc ture wi th headquar te r s in Ishikawa and Tokyo.
2015 �e Housing and Facility Environmental Equipment Division is divided into the Water Creation Division, Environmental Plant Division, and BAINCOUTURE Division.
1908
1950
1961A ceramic factory i s bui l t in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture w h e r e t h e c o m p a n y ' s c u r r e n t h e a d q u a r t e r s n o w r e s i d e s . T e c h n o l o g y t o p r o c e s s F R P ( F i b e r R e i n f o r c e d P l a s t i c s ) i s developed and "synthetic resin bathtubs" are productized.
Enters the residential-use Johkasou market.
Founded in Kanazawa City under the name "Japan Ironstone Inc." by the former feudal lord Maeda clan and other local in�uential persons.
2019 For our 111th year, we ’ve designed a commemorative logo and motto.
History History4 5
Tabletop Division
BAINCOUTURE Division
Water Creation Division
Environmental Plant Division
Functional Ceramics Product Division
Manufacturing and creativity for a richer lifestyle
NIKKO CREATIONS
Made-to-order systematic bathrooms
Interior itemsTableware
Aluminium substratesfor OA device parts
Alumina circuit boards for LED lamps
Functional interior �nishings"Monsieur,"
Odor-removal and humidity-controlling materials "josh,"
Electronic parts for communication equipment
Electronicsfor vehicle control units
Kitchen waste disposer systems
Residential-use Johkasou
Wastewater treatment systems
Medium/large Johkasou
Overview of the Enterprise Overview of the Enterprise6 7
“Exploring the time and space of dining”Tabletop Division
We have over 110 years of experience.Ever since NIKKO was founded in 1908, our tableware has added color to many homes' dining tables over the generations and have been favored by hotels and restaurants worldwide. For the next century, we aim to enrich people's dining experiences even more and spread the joy of eating across the globe.We value tradition while providing new products and services as we set the scene spent in dining for people worldwide.
All of our ceramics are manufactured in our Ishikawa Prefecture factory, and only those that pass strict internal inspections and tests are provided to our customers. NIKKO FINE BONE CHINA is a high-quality product that pursues a pure white appearance while simultaneously possessing superior �neness and strength.
■ “Made in Japan” quality
We also o�er a one-stop-service for custom orders of commercial products. Name insertion is also available online for a selection of items.
■ Special order tableware with inserting logos, names or custom patterns and shapes
NIKKO O�cial Online Shopwww.nikko-tabletop.jp
■ Products trusted by professionals from around the world
NIKKO’s beautiful and functional tableware is a favorite of many �rst-class hotels and restaurants inside and outside the country.
Tableware International Awards of Excellence 2020“NOVEL DRAGON” was chosen as the �rst place in Hospitality Dinnerware Category.�e series’ design and technical strengths were highly evaluated by an international panel.
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BAINCOUTURE is structured as a high-quality prefabricated bathroom with outstanding waterproof, heat retention, and airtight capacities, yet also o�ers the freedom of designing shapes and sizes with a wide choice of bathtub types and interior materials.Bathroom coordination simulations can be performed on our website, where you will also �nd a range of inspiring content for the creation of comfortable spaces.
■ Haute couture Prefabricated bathrooms
We o�er our Premier Service via our website, which includes the recommended maintenance to preserve bathrooms in a beautiful state. PREMIER SERVICE members are able to access coating and cleaning services at special rates.
■ A consistently beautiful bathroom through afterservice
We have installed over 9500 bathrooms since establishing our business 20 years ago. We o�er bathrooms matching our customers’ lifestyles, and in 2019 we supplied a large number of bathrooms for new large-scale luxury hotel rooms, and several hotel renovations. We take away the existing bathroom’ s concept, and replace it with an ideal space for the customer.
■ Providing the spaces desired by our customers
BAINCOUTURE Brand Site www.baincouture.jp
“MORE than BATHROOM”BAINCOUTURE Division
Transforming the bathroom from a place of utility to a place of repose.�e living room-like interior frees the mind and relaxes the body for a rich and ful�lling time.Your bathroom will become the most soothing place in your house. Broadening the possibility of the bathroom, we create a space exceeding all expectations.�is is BAINCOUTURE, the haute couture bathroom.
�anks to many years of designing several original prefabricated bathrooms, NIKKO can provide ideas and technologies to help imagine an ideal lifestyle for each of our customers and create one-of-a-kind bathrooms.
BAIN = Bath (French), pronounced “ban”
COUTURE = Quality tailoring (French), pronounced “kuːtʊər”
10 11B A I N C O U T U R E D i v i s i o nB A I N C O U T U R E D i v i s i o n
Within Japan there remains approximately 3.8 million Tandoku-shori Johkasou, which treat only toilet wastewater. �is is a pressing issue. We are reinforcing our construction and maintenance services in order to advance conversion to Gappei-shori Johkasou, which clean all domestic wastewater.
■ Promoting conversion to Gappei-shori Johkasou, which clean all domestic wastewater
In 2020, we released the new “Mizutsukuriou”.O�ering easy maintenance through a simple design, compact size often used for household use, and a reduction in electricity costs of approximately 50% (compared to our existing products).
■ �e new “Mizutsukuriou” , with high energy savings
We perform integrated manufacture at our Saitama factory, from the production of SMC sheets to molding and assembly. We carry out technological research in our own research institute in order to provide high performance, high quality products, and are engaged in improvement and new technology development on a day-to-day basis.
■ Re�ning water treatment technology for our customers’ peace of mind
“Fostering water to create the future”
Water Creation Division
It's been over 50 years since NIKKO expanded into the housing and facility industry.We have manufactured and marketed residential use Johkasou and medium/large Johkasou.To provide a rich, safe, and secure living habitat and lifestyle for our customers and society in general through the water environment. �is is our mission and responsibility. As a general water treatment manufacturer, we support our customers with everything from material development to operation and maintenance in order to stably provide high quality products.
13W a t e r C r e a t i o n D i v i s i o n12 W a t e r C r e a t i o n D i v i s i o n
By installing disposers that grind up rubbish �nely, and treatment chamber systems that break it down, contaminant discharge �owing into kitchen drainage is reduced by more than 40%. A clean environment-friendly lifestyle.
■Realizing clean residences
Cleanresidences
Disposersystem
Wastewatertreatment
system
“Protecting the environment with our water treatment technology”
Environmental Plant Division
Ever since becoming a separate division in 2015, we've put to use the water treatment technologies we've accumulated over the years to provide comprehensive services in the wastewater plant industry such as large-scale Johkasou, kitchen waste disposers systems, and industrial wastewater plants with everything from sales, development, designing, manufacturing, construction, and maintenance.We have expanded overseas with our water-puri�cation tank technology fostered in Japan to contribute to the safety of the global water environment.
Kawagoe School Lunch Center
■ Comprehensive services utilizing water treatment technologies accumulated over the years
�e wastewater treatment plant business.Ins ta l l a t ion example s :Ki tchen subs tance
removal facility
（Kawagoe School Lunch Center, and others、
Tokyo Dome MEETS PORT, etc.）
■ Contributing to global water improvement through a picture book
We produced a picture book that conveys the importance of wastewater treatment and J o h k a s o u , a n d donated a number t o t h e Y a n g o n region of Myanmar.
15E n v i r o n m e n t a l P l a n t D i v i s i o n14 E n v i r o n m e n t a l P l a n t D i v i s i o n
We have reduced internal manufacturing de f e c t s by 30% th rough con t inuous preventive activities, leading to quality improvement.
■ Continuous preventive action for high quality
Multilayer Circuit Boards
In 1987, the Functional Ceramics Product Division (formerly the Electronic Ceramics Division) was started based on the high-grade ceramic �ring and �ne printing technologies accumulated over years of manufacturing china and porcelain. 30 years later, through the entire process of procuring raw materials for the products, manufacturing the circuit board, to shaping the thick �lm, we've maintained an integrated support system throughout the designing, developing, manufacturing, and de l i ve r ing proce s s e s and have u t i l i z ed mas s p roduc t ion t echno log i e s fo r h igh-dens i ty pa r t s in o rder to improve the pe r fo rmance and m in i a tu r i z a t i on o f e l e c t ron i c goods now indispensable to our daily lives.
“New manufacturing to power the future”Functional Ceramics Product Division
Alumina-ZirconiaSubstrates
As part of new product development, we have begun to propose new products for multilayer circuit boards and ceramic products for industrial use markets. By doing so, we are strengthening our o�erings to new customers and increasing opportunities for exchange.
Ceramic Productsfor Industrial Use
■ Challenging the possibility of ceramics
Alumina-Zirconia Substrates Used in power module circuit boards and LED lamp circuit boards.
17Functional Ceramics Product Division16 Functional Ceramics Product Division
NIKKO's Projects
Supporting the revitalization of local regions and the development of arts and culture
・Cooperating with the Hakusan City Summer Fes Kids' Land vocational experience program (ceramic painting)・Cosponsoring Hakusan City's nutrition education activities・Cosponsoring Kanazawa City's 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Providing tablewareTogether with Mitani Sangyo Co., Ltd., we are providing disaster area support through door-to-door tableware provision to temporary housing. We donated tableware to disaster victims of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, 2017 Northern Kyushu torrential rain, 2018 torrential rain in western Japan and Hokkaido eastern Iburi earthquake. And as reconstruction support for the damage from 2019 Typhoon No. 19 (Nagano Prefecture), we also held an outdoor market after providing tableware. We will continue to carry out support activities in disaster-stricken areas to help those a�ected by disasters.
Cleaning up the local areaOur employees regularly pick up garbage from the surrounding streets of our factories.By always paying attention to the local environment, we contribute to its cleanliness.
Disaster recovery aid
Culture cultivation/social welfare
Prime Health Promoting Firm
NIKKO has been recognized as a Prime Health Promoting Firm by the governor of Ishikawa Prefecture. We are devoted to the health of our employees and to creating a motivational workplace.
Hakusan City, a great o�ce where work and life exist in harmony
Our Hakusan o�ce was certi�ed by the mayor of Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture as “an o�ce where the company strives to create an environment where work and life exist in harmony and where employees can continue to workspiritedly.” We will continue as to improve our workplace by implementing, operating, and enhancing various systems for our employees to become an even better company.
Women-friendly workplace
Our initiatives for supporting the promotion of women in the workforce have been acknowledged and were awarded the highest rank of the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare’s “Eruboshi” or “L-Star” approval.
In-house
Environment preservation
We at NIKKO COMPANY walk side-by-side with the local community and with society to become an eco-friendly
company by building a environmental management system based on ISO 14001.
We actively take part in disaster recovery aid, environment preservation, culture cultivation, and social welfare.
We are also dedicated to creating a pleasant work environment within the company.
SDGs Initiatives
● Development and manufacturing of multilayer circuit boards for traffic safety
● Development and manufacturing of alumina substrates for next-generation vehicles with low environmental impact
● Implementation of internal initiatives to strengthen tobacco restrictions
● Subsidies for employee infectious disease vaccinations
● Development and manufacture of alumina circuit boards for LED
● Energy-saving activities (improvements in k i ln e�c i ency , p roduc t i v i t y improvement)
● Development of 5G and other communication infrastructure construction products
● Development and manufacturing of alumina substrates for next-generation vehicles with low environmental impact
● Minimization of resource usage through the downsizing and weight-reduction of products
● Expansion of eco-friendly products services (disposer systems for food waste processing)
● Continuing support for disaster areas● C o n t r o l l e d r e g u l a t e d s u b s t a n c e s
management and restricted activities● Participation in local community planning
● Controlled substance management and curbing
● Improvement of resource e�ciency and production yield through new product development
● Provision of sustainable products
● Development and manufacturing of alumina substrates for next-generation vehicles with low environmental impact
● Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (productivity improvement)
● Expansion of development, manufacturing, and maintenance services for eco-friendly products (Johkasou, industrial wastewater plants, disposer systems for food waste processing)
● Creation of recycling-oriented societies
● Promotion of international exchange (acceptance of foreign technical interns)
● Implementation of a quali�cation acquisition promotion system
Nikko manufactures and provides products that help make daily life richer and more comfortable. �ese
products are also indispensable for the realization of sustainable societies. We will continue to provide
people-friendly and eco-friendly sustainable living through the manufacturing of products and ideas that
enrich our lives.
What are the SDGs? (Sustainable Development Goals)�e SDGs were adopted at the United Nations Summit in September 2015 as successors to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) formulated in 2001. �ey represent the international goals described in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development for 2016 to 2030. �ey consist of 17 goals and 169 targets to realize a sustainable world, with the pledge that "Leave no one behind".Ministry of Foreign A�airs of Japan : www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/gaiko/oda/sdgs/
“Water” “Living”“Food”
● Expansion of development, manufacturing, and maintenance services for eco-friendly products (Johkasou, industrial wastewater plants, disposer systems for food waste processing)
● Reduction of untreated wastewater in developing countries and water quality improvement through recycling
● Creation of recycling-oriented societies
● Expansion of maternity and childcare leave and short work ing -hour s y s t ems to c r e a t e good work ing environments for women
● Introduction of telework for employees who a re per forming ch i ldcare , nur s ing or recuperating
SDGs InitiativesNIKKO's Projects 1918
383 Ainoki-machi, Hakusan City, Ishikawa 924-8686 Japan
Tel : +81-76-276-2121Fax: +81-76-276-3309
Nagoya Marunouchi Building 1F,3-5-10 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi 460-0002 Japan
Tel: +81-52-959-2390Fax: +81-52-959-2391
Sumitomo Fudosan Chiyoda First Wing 2F,2-36-1 Kanda-Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051 Japan
Tel: +81-3-5214-1530Fax: +81-3-5214-1550
Tokyo Head O�ce
Chiyoda First Building Higashi-kan 1F,3-8-1 Nishi-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0065 Japan
Tel: +81-3-5214-2775Fax: +81-3-5214-2776
Tokyo Showroom
Sumitomo Nakanoshima Building 1F,3-2-18 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 530-0005 Japan
Tel: +81-6-6443-1562Fax: +81-6-6443-1564
Osaka O�ce/ Showroom
Nagoya O�ce/ Showroom
1-21-1 Fujiwara-cho, Gyoda City, Saitama 361-8585 Japan
Tel: +81-48-554-3131Fax: +81-48-550-1034
Saitama Factory
Head O�ce/ Hakusan Factory/ Showroom
NIKKO Network
[Domestic Sales O�ce]
Morioka O�ce
Sendai O�ce
Tsukuba O�ce
Utsunomiya O�ce
Maebashi O�ce
Saitama O�ce
Chiba O�ce
Shizuoka O�ce
Nagoya O�ce
Kanazawa O�ce
Osaka O�ce
Wakayama O�ce
Hiroshima O�ce
Takamatsu O�ce
[Distribution Center]
Tsurugi Distribution Center
[Domestic Related Companies]
Mitani Sangyo Co., Ltd.
NIKKO LOGISTICS CO.,LTD.
[Overseas A�liates]
NIKKO CERAMICS, INC. (U.S.A.)
N&I ASIA PTE LTD. (Singapore)
Patra Porcelain Co., Ltd. (�ailand)
Tabletop Division
BAINCOUTURE Division
Water Creation Division
Environmental Plant Division
Functional Ceramics Product DivisionFactory
Factory
Showroom
Showroom
Showroom
Showroom
Financial Data
[Transition of consolidated sales]
Sales of 95th �scal year Consolidated: 13.422 billion yen(Tabletop: 1.760 billion yen / Housing and facility environment equipment: 9.361 billion yen / Functional ceramics product: 2.286 billion yen)
[95th �scal year (March 2020) sales ratio]
(in millions of yen)
[Transition of sales of each segment]
93 period 94 period 95 period
93 period 94 period 95 period 93 period 94 period 95 period
[Transition of operating pro�t and loss]
TabletopHousing and facilityenvironment equipment*
*Housing and facility environment equipment includes the Water Creation Division, the Environmental Plant Division, and the BAINCOUTURE Division.
Functional Ceramics Product
[Transition of ordinary pro�t and loss]
[Transition of current term net pro�tand loss belonging to stockholders of the parent company]
Housing and facility environment equipment
Functional CeramicsProduct
(in millions of yen)
(in millions of yen) (in millions of yen) (in millions of yen)
Tabletop
93 period 94 period 95 period
93 period 94 period 95 period 93 period 94 period 95 period 93 period 94 period 95 period
13,422
1,7609,3619,069 8,754 2,646
2,2862,654
13,74113,963
Total13.422 billion yen
13%
70%
17%
222 216
141180
121160
13490
131
2,2832,192
Network Financial Data 2120
Company Overview (as of March 31, 2020)
Firm name
Headquarters
Tokyo Headquarters
Founded
Incorporated
Fiscal year
Capital
Outstanding shares
Listing
Employees
Consolidated net sales
NIKKO COMPANY
383 Ainoki-machi, Hakusan City, Ishikawa
924-8686, Japan
Sumitomo Fudosan Chiyoda First Wing 2F,
2-36-1 Kanda-Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0051, JAPAN
May 11, 1908
August 18, 1950
Ends on March 31
3.47 billion yen
24,172,000
Nagoya Stock Exchange 2nd Section (securities code: 5343)
639 (consolidated)
13.422 billion yen
NIKKO Corporate Site
NIKKO O�cial Online Shop
BAINCOUTURE Brand Site
www.nikko-company.co.jp
www.nikko-tabletop.jp
www.baincouture.jp
NIKKO's Charter of Corporate Ethics
We at NIKKO will maintain awareness of our social responsibilities as a member of the local society.
We will observe all laws and endeavor to win the trust of our customers, stockholders, investors, clients,
and every person in the local community.
1. Each and every one of us will be honest at all times and aim to manufacture and provide
services based on our customers' point of view to pursue customer satisfaction and trust.
1. We will attend to our customers as representatives of NIKKO.
2. We will endeavor to apprehend customers' needs and manufacture products
and provide services which are serviceable for society.
3. We will transact fairly and honestly.
2. Each and every one of us will observe laws and regulations related to our business activities,
social standards, and in-house rules and act according to good social sense.
1. We will disclose corporate information timely and adequately and aim to increase the integrity and transparency
of our management.
2. We will observe the laws of each country and region we operate in, endeavor to understand and respect their cultures
and customs, and support the development of the local society.
3. We will protect private information and clientele information adequately.
4. We will �rmly stand against antisocial forces and organization which threaten the order and safety of civil society.
3. Each and every one of us will respect human rights, not just by considering safety and
health, but by creating a workplace in which each person can exhibit their full capacity
and work cheerfully and with motivation.
1. We will not discriminate when hiring and treating employees and will strive to provide equal opportunities.
2. We will prevent work-related accidents and secure an environment where employees' health is promoted.
3. We will create a work environment which supports employees' career and ability development.
4. Each and every one of us will aim to build an "eco-friendly company"
by actively cooperating in environmental preservation and CSR activities.
1. We will e�ectively reuse and recycle resources and conserve energy.
2. We will participate in social contribution activities as a member of society.
3. We will prevent the contamination of the natural environment and preserve biodiversity
through creating a better water environment.
September.2020
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