TAKAHASHI CURTAIN WALL CORPORATION

Deterioration in economic conditions or a contraction in construction demand could reduce order volume for the PC Curtain Wall, the company's core product. There is also a risk that the market size for PC Curtain Wall itself may shrink due to the spread of competing products such as glass curtain walls and extruded panels. As countermeasures, the company is working to secure stable orders by strengthening sales proposal capabilities and expanding into new business fields through technology development and new product development.

If raw material price increases push procurement costs up beyond expectations, this could adversely affect business performance. As countermeasures, the company pursues early procurement during price increases and diversification of suppliers, and, as needed, negotiates with clients to pass on cost increases to order prices.

There is a risk that the acquisition of certain materials procured from overseas may be delayed due to global logistics disruptions. Procurement delays could hinder construction schedules and production plans, potentially affecting business performance. As countermeasures, the company promotes supplier diversification and securing inventory through early procurement.

Price competition among general contractors and specialized subcontractors in the construction industry is intensifying, and there is a risk that order unit prices could fall due to a worsening supply-demand balance. Since all of the company group's segments are construction-related businesses, the group is structurally susceptible to the direct impact of industry-wide price competition. As a countermeasure, the company seeks to differentiate itself from competitors through high-quality, high-value-added products, striving to maintain order unit prices.

Although a thorough quality control system is in place, business performance could be affected if damages arise from liability for non-conformance with contracts or product liability. The company has established a system for promptly reporting to management when defects occur, and thoroughly pursues cause investigation and response discussions, along with sharing defect cases internally to prevent recurrence.

Despite having safety management systems in place at manufacturing plants and construction sites, an unforeseen serious accident could have a significant impact on business performance. As countermeasures, in addition to thoroughly communicating daily safety measures at plants and construction sites, the Safety and Health Promotion Office, a specialized safety management department, conducts inspections and guidance by patrolling each site.

The decline and aging of the skilled workforce at plants and construction sites is progressing, and if the increase in new entrants and generational turnover does not keep pace, this could disrupt the production system and affect business performance. As countermeasures, the company focuses on actively recruiting skilled workers, improving the workplace environment, and developing human resources, while also supporting employment stability and improved treatment for skilled workers at partner companies.