Sumitomo Forestry Co.,Ltd.

Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. is a long-established Japanese corporation with a significant global footprint, conducting diverse operations across Japan, the United States, and various international markets. Its business model is structured around several core divisions. The Timber and Building Materials division oversees the entire process of wood-based products, from sourcing raw materials and manufacturing to processing and distributing a wide array of items. This includes raw timber, interior finishes, plywood, medium density fiberboard (MDF), particle board, and laminated veneer lumber, alongside specialized structural components and general housing materials. Within its Housing and Construction sector, the company focuses on the development, upkeep, and renovation of residential properties, ranging from individual homes to apartment complexes. This segment also provides extensive real estate services, including property leasing, management, sales, acquisitions, and brokerage. Supplementary services offered cover exterior landscape work, urban greening projects, computer-aided design (CAD), and thorough site surveys. The International Housing and Real Estate unit drives the company's global property ventures, marketing pre-designed homes, constructing custom residences, and developing large-scale multi-family and commercial developments. Its Environment and Resources segment is dedicated to sustainable practices, particularly through biomass energy generation and comprehensive forestation initiatives. Additionally, the company’s "Other" business areas encompass various services such as private elderly care facilities, insurance brokerage, and contract civil engineering and construction projects. Beyond these primary segments, Sumitomo Forestry's extensive activities also include the management of forests and golf courses, the secondary fabrication and sale of aluminum sashes and external finishing products, industrial waste processing, wholesale electricity supply, and the provision of wood chips. The company further engages in computer system development, private residential landscaping, plant management and rental, equipment leasing, office support services, staffing solutions, training programs, business process outsourcing, and home nursing care, alongside producing and distributing horticultural compost and growing media. Established in 1691, Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.