- Business
- Takara Standard Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells housing equipment and fixtures primarily in Japan, focusing on enameled and wooden system kitchens; kitchen sets; hollow kitchen panels; heating equipment; range hood storage equipment; enameled and wooden bathroom vanities; sink units; and enameled side panels. The company also provides bathtubs, sinks, automated electric and gas-burning water heaters, and a range of bathroom-related products. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Takara Standard operates mainly in the residential housing equipment sector including kitchen and bathroom products.
In the last 1-2 years, the company has pursued strategic expansion and operational shifts, including launching several eco-friendly product lines resulting in increased sales. Takara Standard has also made efforts to accelerate investments in growth areas through its medium-term management plan. Notably, it completed an acquisition of a majority stake in a Japanese food wholesaler based in Germany through its subsidiary Takara Shuzo International, marking a significant geographic and business expansion toward European and North American markets in the food wholesale segment. This move aligns with Takara Holdings' broader strategy to expand its presence in international markets beyond its core housing equipment business.
Takara Standard reported consolidated sales of over 230 billion yen in recent fiscal years and employs approximately 6,600 personnel. The company remains listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 7981.T. Its product portfolio, strategic expansions, and operational focus position it as a leading manufacturer and seller of integrated housing equipment solutions in Japan, with growing international business interests through subsidiaries focused on Japanese food distribution and beverage businesses globally. The company continues to invest in product development and eco-friendly innovations to enhance its market competitiveness.