Universal Engeisha Co., Ltd.
A Japanese horticulture company providing plant rental, display, landscaping, and garden operations, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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Overview
Universal Engeisha Co., Ltd. is a Japanese horticulture company headquartered in Ibaraki, Osaka. Founded in 1968 as Universe Engeisha and incorporated in 1974, the company has grown from a plant rental business into a comprehensive green service provider. Its core business includes rental and display of ornamental plants and flower arrangements, landscaping, illumination installation, and retail through directly operated stores. The company operates under the concept of 'Total Green Coordinate,' offering space production that combines communication, creative, and wellness needs. It has expanded across Japan with offices in Kyoto, Kobe, Tokyo, and Nagoya, and established a subsidiary in Shanghai, China in 2007. Since listing on the JASDAQ market (now the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market) in 2012, Universal Engeisha has actively pursued M&A to expand its scale, acquiring companies such as Viva Kogei, Hanamori Hananoza, Takashimaya Shokubutsuen, Engei Net, Kobayashi Nursery, Kaneko Engei, Kairyuen, Nissei Woodworks, Ohtaki Herb Garden, Taisei Ryokuei, Nicolai Bergmann, and Innatural. In 2023, it entered the garden operation business through the acquisition of Ohtaki Herb Garden. The company is scheduled to participate in the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition (GREEN×EXPO 2027).
History
Universal Engeisha was founded in April 1968 as Universe Engeisha in Ibaraki, Osaka. In February 1974, it was incorporated as Universal Engeisha Co., Ltd. The company expanded its operations across Japan: in April 1988 it entered the Kyoto area, in May 1991 the Kobe area, in July 1993 the Tokyo area, and in July 1997 the Nagoya area. In June 2004, it established the Tokyo Metropolitan Sales Headquarters (now Tokyo Head Office). In December 2007, it established Shanghai Universal Horticulture Products Rental Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China as a consolidated subsidiary. In November 2009, it made Viva Kogei Co., Ltd., an artificial flower wholesaler, a group company. In March 2012, it began store development under the brand 'Flower, Green and Miscellaneous Goods Shop Ricoshe'. In April 2012, it listed on the JASDAQ market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (now the Standard Market). In February 2013, it made Hanamori Hananoza Co., Ltd., a fresh flower shop operator, a group company. In March 2013, it opened a flagship store in Hiroo, Minato, Tokyo. In April 2015, it made Takashimaya Shokubutsuen Co., Ltd. a subsidiary. In October 2018, it made Engei Net Co., Ltd. a subsidiary. In July 2020, its subsidiary Kobayashi Nursery (new company) took over the business from Kobayashi Nursery (old company). In August 2022, it made Kaneko Engei Co., Ltd. a subsidiary, and in November 2022, Kairyuen Co., Ltd. In July 2023, Nissei Woodworks Co., Ltd.; in August 2023, Ohtaki Herb Garden Co., Ltd., thereby entering the garden operation business; in September 2023, it acquired the rental green business from Tokai Flower Co., Ltd. and made Taisei Ryokuei Co., Ltd. a subsidiary; in December 2023, Nicolai Bergmann Co., Ltd. In March 2024, Innatural Co., Ltd. became a subsidiary. The company is scheduled to participate in the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition (GREEN×EXPO 2027) with outdoor and indoor exhibitions.
Founded as Universe Engeisha in Ibaraki, Osaka
Incorporated as Universal Engeisha Co., Ltd.
Entered Kyoto area, opened office
Entered Kobe area, opened office
Entered Tokyo area, opened office
Entered Nagoya area, opened office
Established Tokyo Metropolitan Sales Headquarters (now Tokyo Head Office)
Established Shanghai Universal Horticulture Products Rental Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China
Made Viva Kogei Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
Started store development under Ricoshe brand
Products and positioning
Comprehensive green service provider offering total coordination for spaces, from rental to maintenance and landscaping.
Plant rental
Flower arrangement display
Landscaping
Illumination installation
Retail (Ricoshe)
Fake greenery
Maintenance services
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