KURIYAMA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
3355・Standard Market・Wholesale Trade
Sports & Construction Materials Business
A segment within the Asia Business responsible for the sale and installation of flooring and materials for domestic sports and construction facilities
| Period | Current | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales (cumulative Q1 of FY2026, ending March 2026) | ¥3,127 million | ¥2,953 million (cumulative Q1 of FY2025, ending March 2025) | ↑ |
| Operating profit (cumulative Q1 of FY2026, ending March 2026) | ¥348 million | ¥282 million (cumulative Q1 of FY2025, ending March 2025) | ↑ |
| Operating profit margin (cumulative Q1 of FY2026, ending March 2026) | 11.1% | 9.6% (cumulative Q1 of FY2025, ending March 2025) | ↑ |
| YoY change in net sales | +5.9% | — | ↑ |
| YoY change in operating profit | +23.2% | — | ↑ |
Business Details
Led primarily by Kuriyama Japan Co., Ltd., this business provides consistent sales and installation services for sports materials such as Taraflex (elastic sports sheet) and artificial turf for sports facilities, as well as construction materials such as rubber bearings, rubber fenders, Aceton non-slip tiles, Super Materials (large-format ceramic tile), and TALE-TILE (advanced home tile) for bridges, harbors, railway facilities, and large commercial facilities. Major customers are domestic demand sources including educational institutions, public gymnasiums, railway operators, and commercial facilities.
Recent Overview
Captured renovation demand at educational institutions and railway safety measures demand, with both sales and profit increasing year on year
In Q1 of FY2026 (ending March 2026), sports materials saw increased sales of Taraflex and artificial turf due to the capture of renovation demand at educational institutions. Construction materials saw increased sales due to improvement and renovation work associated with strengthened safety measures at railway facilities, as well as increased sales to commercial facilities. Due to increased orders including construction work, net sales reached ¥3,127 million (up 5.9% year on year) and operating profit reached ¥348 million (up 23.2% year on year), achieving both higher sales and profit. Operating profit margin also improved from 9.6% to 11.1%.
Key Products
Growth Drivers
- Expanding demand for TALE-TILE due to increased improvement and renovation work associated with strengthened railway facility safety measures
- Increased sales of Taraflex and artificial turf through capture of renovation demand at educational institutions
- Capture of flooring demand from redevelopment and renovation projects at commercial facilities and other properties
- Expansion of sales and profit through increased orders including construction work
- Sales expansion measures aimed at establishing the No. 1 comprehensive flooring brand for sports and commercial facilities
Risks
- Risk of sales fluctuation dependent on the timing of large-scale renovation projects at educational institutions and public gymnasiums
- Demand fluctuation risk affected by trends in public investment and infrastructure development budgets
- Risk of profit margin fluctuation due to changes in product mix
- Risk of increased product development costs associated with responses to a circular economy and stricter environmental regulations
- Risk of cost increases due to US tariff policy and rising raw material prices
Last updated: March 25, 2026