Earth Group of Companies

What Earth Group of Companies does

Earth Group of Companies is a privately held, diversified Myanmar-based holding company operating through six business units: Earth Trading Co. (consumer goods distribution across Myanmar with 7 warehouses totaling 70,000+ sq ft), Earth Industrial (ISO9001-2015 certified manufacturing of transformers, thermal fuses, and temperature sensors for tier-1 Japanese OEMs including Tamura Corporation, Benesse, Foster Electric, Tamura Thermal Device, and Tateyama Kagaku Group), Earth Renewable Energy Co. (solar power systems design and installation, with 236,624 systems installed and 22 MW of cumulative capacity since 2000), Earth Freight Forwarding / K Line Logistics Myanmar (shipping, freight forwarding, and warehousing with regional destination partners), Earth Retail / Earth Food and Beverage (operates Penshoppe fashion retail stores and the Yuki Mugi Japanese bakery), and Myanmar Koei International (a 2013 joint venture with Japan's Nippon Koei for international-standard engineering consulting in dams, hydropower, power transmission, urban development, and infrastructure). The group is owned by a single founding family, employs 1,001-5,000 people including 1,400+ in manufacturing, and is anchored in Yangon with logistics reach into Singapore, Thailand, and Turkey.

The group makes money through a portfolio of revenue mechanics: B2B contract manufacturing for Japanese electronics OEMs (one-time/license-style component sales), consumer goods distribution margins through Earth Trading's wholesale and retail network (transaction-fee economics), hardware sales of solar power systems (panels, batteries, and installation services to off-grid households, villages, hospitals, monasteries, and schools), freight forwarding and warehousing fees, retail revenue from Penshoppe fashion stores and Yuki Mugi bakery, and professional services fees from MKI's government and enterprise infrastructure consulting work. GTM motion is partner-led across all segments: the manufacturing unit is anchored on direct relationships with Japanese OEMs, the trading business depends on exclusive distribution agreements with international brands (notably Penshoppe/Golden ABC), the solar business operates through Kyocera supply and on-the-ground installation teams, the bakery leverages Japan Bakery Marketing Co.'s proprietary formulations, and the engineering JV inherits Nippon Koei's international client base. Pricing is not publicly disclosed across any segment.

The core technology stack is industrial rather than digital: precision manufacturing of electronic components under ISO9001-2015 and UL safety standards; integrated PV-battery-diesel hybrid solar system design (with the 0.583MW installation at the Earth Industrial factory being Myanmar's first and largest of its kind); and logistics operations spanning land, air, sea, bulk, and door-to-door freight. Notable proprietary elements include the hybrid solar rooftop architecture, certified manufacturing processes for safety-critical thermal fuses, and the formulation know-how supplied by Japan Bakery Marketing for the Yuki Mugi brand. The group's principal differentiator is its integrated multi-sector footprint within Myanmar — combining manufacturing, distribution, logistics, energy, retail, and engineering consulting under one corporate umbrella with a 25-year operational track record.

Name

Earth Group of Companies

Legal name

Earth Group of Companies

Website

https://earthgroupofcompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Earth Group of Companies is a privately held Myanmar-based conglomerate operating six business units: electronic component manufacturing for Japanese OEMs, consumer goods distribution, logistics, solar power systems, Japanese bakery and fashion retail, and engineering consulting via a Nippon Koei joint venture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Conglomerate Holdings

akta.pro primary industry

Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Consumer goods distribution
• Electronic component manufacturing
• Solar power systems
• Freight forwarding logistics
• Engineering consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangon

HQ country

Myanmar (Burma)

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Trading and Distribution: Earth Trading Co distributes consumer goods including baby care, personal care, fashion, laundry detergent, soft drinks, and oral care products throughout Myanmar via retail and wholesale channels
2. Electronic Components Manufacturing: Earth Industrial manufactures electronic components including transformers, thermal fuses, and temperature sensors for major Japanese corporations
3. Logistics and Freight Forwarding: K Line Logistics Myanmar provides shipping, receiving, and freight forwarding services including inventory clearance, land/air/sea freight, bulk cargo, importing/exporting, door-to-door shipping, and warehousing
4. Solar Power Systems: Earth Renewable Energy designs and installs customized solar power systems for off-grid applications, villages, factories, hospitals, and commercial facilities
5. Food and Beverage Retail: Earth Retail Company operates food and beverage retail outlets including Yuki Mugi Japanese bakery, selling bread, pastries, and beverages directly to consumers
6. Engineering Consulting: Myanmar Koei International provides engineering consulting services including dams/hydropower, power generation/transmission, urban development, agriculture, water supply, environmental assessment, and architectural design

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Earth Group of Companies is a Myanmar-based diversified conglomerate that operates through multiple wholly-owned subsidiaries to provide consumer goods retail distribution (Earth Trading Co.), precision electronic component manufacturing including transformers, thermal fuses, and temperature sensors (Earth Industrial), customized solar power system design and installation (Earth Renewable Energy), comprehensive freight forwarding and logistics services (K Line Logistics Myanmar), food and beverage retail including the Yuki Mugi Japanese bakery (Earth Retail/Earth Food and Beverage), and engineering consulting services in dams, hydropower, urban development, and infrastructure (Myanmar Koei International, a joint venture with Japan's Nippon Koei).

Product overview

Earth Group of Companies is a diversified conglomerate operating as a collection of distinct business units in Myanmar. The group consists of Earth Trading Co. (consumer goods distribution), Earth Industrial (electronic components and PCB manufacturing), Earth Renewable Energy Co. (solar power systems), Earth Freight Forwarding/K Line Logistics (freight forwarding), Earth Retail Company (food and beverage retail), and Myanmar Koei International (engineering consulting joint venture with Nippon Koei). The company also includes the Earth Foundation for CSR activities. Products range from distributed consumer goods (baby care, personal care, fashion, laundry, soft drinks, oral care) to manufactured electronic components (transformers, thermal fuses, temperature sensors) to renewable energy solutions (solar home systems, hybrid rooftop systems) to retail concepts (Yuki Mugi Japanese bakery, Penshoppe fashion stores). The group has over 1,400 employees and operates from headquarters in Yangon, Myanmar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yuki Mugi: Japanese-style bakery brand meaning 'Snow Bread' offering authentic Japanese toast bread, banana bread, croissants, sandwiches, and other bakery items
• Penshoppe

Products and services

• Consumer Goods Distribution Services Premier retail distribution network across Myanmar, distributing consumer goods including baby care, personal care, fashion, laundry detergent, soft drinks, and oral care products. Operates seven warehouses with over 70,000 square feet of storage, serving retailers and resellers throughout Myanmar.
• Electronic Components Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of precision electronic components including transformers, thermal fuses, thermal link resistors, and temperature sensors. ISO9001-2015 certified and Underwriters Laboratory safety standard compliant. Serves major Japanese electronics corporations including Tamura Corporation, Benesse Corporation, Foster Electric Company, Tamura Thermal Device Corporation, and Tateyama Kagaku Group.
• Solar Power System Design and Installation Customized solar power system design, supply, and installation services including hybrid solar rooftop systems, village solar home systems (80W), solar water pumping systems (3.6KW), and backup power systems. Serves off-grid villages, hospitals, monasteries, schools, factories, and commercial facilities.
• Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services Comprehensive shipping, receiving, and freight forwarding services including inventory clearance, land/air/sea freight shipping, bulk cargo handling, importing/exporting, door-to-door shipping, and warehousing and distribution. Operates as part of a global network of freight forwarding experts.
• Yuki Mugi Japanese Bakery Products Authentic Japanese-style bakery products including toast bread, banana bread, croissants, sandwiches, Danish pastries, and accompanying coffee and tea offerings. The Yuki Mugi brand (meaning 'Snow Bread') serves Myanmar consumers seeking authentic Japanese bakery products.
• Engineering Consulting Services Engineering consulting services covering dams and hydropower development, power generation, transmission and distribution, rural electrification, urban and regional development, agriculture and irrigation, water supply and sewerage, environmental assessments, architectural design, and transportation infrastructure. Combines international expertise with local competence.

Quantifiable outcome

• 236,624 solar systems installed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Nippon Koei (Myanmar Koei International)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Myanmar Koei International (MKI) is a joint venture with Japan's number one international engineering consultant Nippon Koei. Established in 2013 and registered with Ministry of Planning and Economic Development. MKI strengthens Nippon Koei Group's presence in Greater Mekong Subregion and contributes to Myanmar's growth during political reform and economic liberalization.
• Tamura CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three principal clients for Earth Industrial's transformer factory. Manufacturing services provider for precision transformer components for electronics production.
• Benesse CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three principal clients for Earth Industrial's transformer factory. Manufacturing services provider for precision transformer components.
• Foster Electric CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three principal clients for Earth Industrial's transformer factory. Manufacturing services provider for precision transformer components.
• Tamura Thermal Device CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary client for Earth Industrial's thermal fuse and thermal link resistor manufacturing center in Japan. Components manufactured under ISO9001-2015 and Underwriters Laboratory safety standard compliance.
• Tateyama Kagaku GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese client served by Earth Industrial's temperature sensor manufacturing facility. Manufacturing services provider for temperature sensor components.
• Japan Bakery Marketing Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Mr. Takuya Kishimoto, Chairman. Provides authentic Japanese quality baking methods and formulation expertise for Yuki Mugi Bakery products. Developed original formulation for real Japanese classic taste of flour in snowflake.
• Golden ABC Inc. (Penshoppe)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPenshoppe is the flagship brand of Golden ABC Inc., a fashion house based in the Philippines established in 1986. Earth Trading operates Penshoppe retail stores in Myanmar, with stores at Myanmar Plaza, City Mall, Junction City, AK Concept, Time City, and Junction Square.
• Earth Integration Co., Ltd (Thailand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDestination partner for logistics operations - part of Earth Company's global network of freight forwarding experts.
• Far East Asia Trading Pte Ltd (Singapore)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDestination partner for logistics operations in Singapore.
• Innova Freight Service Co., Ltd (Turkey)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDestination partner for logistics operations in Turkey.
• Euro Pac Forwarding Pte Ltd (Singapore)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDestination partner for logistics operations in Singapore.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• d.light: Off-grid solar product manufacturer and distributor serving emerging markets. Comparable to Earth Renewable Energy's village solar home systems and water pumping offerings, including similar last-mile distribution and rural customer base across Africa and Asia.
• FMI Group: One of Myanmar's largest diversified conglomerates with operations across manufacturing, trading, services, and infrastructure. Comparable in scale and conglomerate structure to Earth Group, both rooted in Myanmar's pre-reform business landscape.
• M-KOPA: Pay-as-you-go off-grid solar provider in East Africa with a financing-led distribution model. Comparable to Earth Renewable Energy in off-grid product mix and rural customer base, with similar unit economics from solar home systems and PAYG financing.
• Yoma Strategic Holdings: Myanmar-listed conglomerate with interests in real estate, tourism, automotive, and consumer businesses. Comparable as a Myanmar diversified holding company with similarly broad but domestically focused operations.
• Sun King (formerly Greenlight Planet): Pay-as-you-go off-grid solar home system distributor serving emerging markets. Most directly comparable to Earth Renewable Energy in business model (off-grid solar distribution to households in low-electrification markets) and customer base (rural households and small businesses).
• Htoo Group of Companies: Myanmar-headquartered diversified conglomerate operating across trading, manufacturing, energy, real estate, and services. Most directly analogous peer to Earth Group as a diversified Myanmar holding company, though larger and with broader sector coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Koei: Japan's largest international engineering consulting firm and Earth Group's joint-venture partner through Myanmar Koei International. Comparable as a peer in engineering consulting (dams, hydropower, urban development) and as a co-investor in MKI.

Regional players

• Golden ABC Inc. (Penshoppe parent): Philippine-based fashion house and parent of Penshoppe, whose Myanmar retail expansion is operated by Earth Trading. While not a direct competitor, Golden ABC is a comparable regional fashion retail/distribution operator in Southeast Asia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EarthRenewableEnergyMyanmar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/earthgroupmm

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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