TANKEN SEAL SEIKO Co., Ltd.

Investment timing: 2020/3
Exit timing: 2023/4
Deal type: Business Succession
Fund: AG III Series Funds
Status: Exit

Investment Background

Tanken Seal Seiko manufactures mechanical seals, which are indispensable in preventing leakages of liquids at various manufacturing plants, including petrochemicals, and has a strong position in the market. In response to the owner’s business succession needs, Aspirant Group has invested in the company with the theme of pursuit for further growth.

Post-Investment Activities

Development of Infrastructure

• Development of an accounting management system
• Design/management of meeting structure
• Development of Corporate Infrastructure (Establishment of management functions and various policies)

Rationalization

• Improvement in Productivity – Reduction of order loss (Reduction of delivery time, development and  reinforcement of relationships with suppliers)
• Improvement in Productivity – Cost reductions (Reduction of  outsourcing costs by promoting in-house production, and cost reduction through integration of manufacturing sites)
• Pricing Strategy (Implementation of appropriate pricing)

Support for Growth

• Sales Support/Sales Channel Expansion, etc. (Establishment of a cross-functional sales structure by strengthening collaboration between sales and engineering teams)
• Sales Support/Sales Channel Expansion, etc. (Strengthening of the maintenance business)
• R&D/Capital Investment (Introduction of  automated equipment to improve productivity)
• R&D/Capital Investment (Strengthening of development in new areas (carbon products))