Advan
- Company typePublic
- Founded1975
- HeadquartersSetagaya, Japan
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Advan firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Advan
- Legal name
- 株式会社アドヴァングループ
- Website
- https://advan.co.jp
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1975
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Advan industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Building Materials Distribution
- NAICS
- Other Building Material Dealers (44418)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Flooring Tools, Adhesives, Grout & Installation Supplies Retail (CRAIAGAJ)
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Where Advan is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Setagaya
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices11 records
Markets served
Advan business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Building Materials Sales: Sale of architectural finishing materials including tiles, stone, flooring, bathroom fixtures, kitchens, unit baths, garage doors, and related products. Products sourced from approximately 350 global manufacturers across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- Tile and Stone Construction (Yamako): Tile and stone installation services through subsidiary Yamako, serving commercial facilities, hotels, stations, airports, restaurants, retail stores, residential projects
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ceramic Tiles - SENSIE series |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ceramic Tiles - Mega Slab Supreme |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tile Carpet - Moturu II |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bolon - BKB Sisal |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Venetian Terrazzo |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Super Cushion Turf (Artificial Grass) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Recycle Wood Deck Plus 22 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Nobiri Blue Eco Faucet |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Advan product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Advan imports and distributes approximately 20,000 architectural finishing material SKUs from about 350 global manufacturers across Europe, Asia, and Africa, offering ceramic tiles, natural stone, vinyl and tile carpet flooring, artificial grass, wood decking, custom unit baths, bathroom vanities, faucets, kitchen systems, wood stoves, and garage doors. Products are sold through 8 nationwide sales branches, 5 showrooms, an e-commerce platform, and through subsidiary Yamako for professional tile and stone installation services. The company functions as a fabless manufacturer, co-developing product specifications with international partners while holding exclusive Japanese distribution rights for premium European brands such as Arclinea, Fantini, Veneta Cucine, Agape, and CHARNWOOD.
Product overview
Advan Group is a building materials company that functions as a fabricless manufacturer, importing and directly selling approximately 20,000 product items from about 350 world-leading manufacturers across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The portfolio centers on tiles (including MEGA SLAB large-format tiles), natural stone, tile carpet (VOXFLOR), vinyl flooring (Bolon), artificial grass, wood decks (ADVAN Recycle Wood Deck), bathrooms and plumbing fixtures, kitchen systems (Arclinea, Veneta Cucine), and wood stoves (CHARNWOOD). Products are distributed through 8 nationwide branches, 5 showrooms, 3 logistics centers, and an e-commerce platform. The company emphasizes environmental sustainability with many products carrying international environmental certifications and incorporating recycled materials.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ceramic and Mosaic Tiles (including MEGA SLAB large-format tiles)
- Stone and Natural Stone Materials
- Tile Carpet (VOXFLOR)
- Bolon Vinyl Flooring
- Wood Flooring
- Artificial Grass (Super Cushion Turf)
- Wood Deck (ADVAN Recycle Wood Deck)
- Order Unit Bath
- Bathroom Vanities, Washbasins, and Wet Area Fixtures
- Bathroom Faucets (Nobili Blue Eco, Nobili Seven, automatic sensor)
- Kitchen Systems (Arclinea, Veneta Cucine)
- Agape Bathroom Products
- Wood Stoves and Fireplaces (CHARNWOOD)
- Garage Doors
- Building Materials Outlet Sale
- Material Processing and Fabrication Service
- Yamako Tile and Stone Installation Services Professional tile and stone installation services through wholly-owned subsidiary Yamako Co., Ltd., serving commercial facilities, hotels, stations, airports, restaurants, retail stores, and residential projects. Yamako has trained approximately 800 craftsmen over 50+ years with 100% social insurance coverage.
Quantifiable outcome
- Carbon minus status achieved - solar power generation exceeds group electricity consumption by approximately 363,322 kWh annually
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Advan
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Advan technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Advan partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Material Bank JapancoreOfficial partner of Material Bank Japan, a leading material comparison platform for construction professionals. Advan's sustainable product lineup is showcased on the platform for easy discovery and specification by architects and designers.
- TECTUREcoreOfficial account partner on TECTURE platform, a Japanese construction materials platform helping professionals discover and specify Advan products for their projects.
- Arclinea (Arclinea Japan)coreItalian kitchen manufacturer Arclinea exclusive Japan partnership. Advan operates the Arclinea Japan showroom and distributes their premium kitchen systems. Showroom opened in 2021.
- Fantini (Fantini Japan)coreItalian bathroom fixtures manufacturer Fantini exclusive Japan partnership. Advan operates the Fantini Japan website and distributes their luxury bathroom products including faucets and accessories.
- Veneta CucinecoreItalian kitchen manufacturer Veneta Cucine Japan partnership. Advan operates dedicated Veneta Cucine Japan website for their Italian-designed kitchen systems.
- Agape (Agape Japan)coreItalian bathroom manufacturer Agape Japan partnership. Advan operates the Agape Japan showroom opened in January 2023 for their design-forward bathroom products.
- CharnwoodcoreUK wood stove manufacturer Charnwood distributed in Japan through Advan. Advan operates the dedicated Charnwood Japan page showcasing their premium wood-burning stoves and fireplaces.
- VoxflorcoreTile carpet brand Voxflor distributed through Advan's e-commerce platform. Full Voxflor product series carries environmental certifications.
- QuartzformscoreEngineered stone brand Quartzforms distributed through Advan. Product showcased as premium stone alternative in product lineup.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Advan competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Takara Standard: Japanese manufacturer of kitchens, bathrooms, and washstand systems with nationwide dealer/showroom presence. Comparable to Advan in targeting kitchen and bathroom renovation with premium positioning across Japanese residential housing.
- Sangetsu Corporation: Japan's leading interior materials distributor (wall coverings, flooring, curtains, window films). Closely comparable to Advan in being a fabless importer/distributor of architectural finishing materials sold to architects, designers, contractors, and consumers across Japan through a national branch/showroom network.
- TOTO Ltd. Japan's leading bathroom fixture manufacturer (toilets, washlets, faucets, baths). Comparable to Advan in addressing premium bathroom specification across Japanese residential and commercial construction, though TOTO is a vertically integrated manufacturer rather than a distributor.
- Cleanup Corporation: Japanese kitchen systems specialist with focus on premium stainless-steel cabinetry. Comparable to Advan in addressing the same Japanese residential kitchen specification market via showroom-based selling to homeowners and developers.
Broad incumbents
- YKK AP: Japan's leading manufacturer of building openings and envelopes (windows, doors, façades). Comparable to Advan in supplying architectural exterior/interior finishing materials to Japanese construction projects, though YKK AP focuses on opening systems rather than tiles and flooring.
- DCM Holdings: Japanese home-center holding company operating the DCM, Homac, and Kohnan brands across Japan. Comparable to Advan as a multi-format building materials retailer serving Japanese homeowners and contractors, but addresses broader/DIY segments at lower price tiers.
- LIXIL Group: Japan's largest building products and housing materials group (windows, kitchens, bathrooms, exterior products). Broad incumbent in the same Japanese building finishing materials space, but LIXIL manufactures its own products at much larger scale than Advan's distribution model.
- Komeri (Kohnan Shoji): Japan's largest home-center chain selling building materials, tools, and home improvement goods. Comparable to Advan in retailing building materials in Japan, but addresses mass-market DIY and small contractor demand at much lower price points than Advan's premium positioning.
Regional players
- Mohawk Industries: World's largest flooring manufacturer (ceramic tile, carpet, laminate, vinyl, stone). Comparable to Advan in product category overlap of tile, stone, and vinyl flooring, but Mohawk is a vertically integrated manufacturer operating globally rather than a Japan-focused distributor.
- Tarkett: French global flooring and sports surface manufacturer with strong vinyl, laminate, and wood product lines. Comparable to Advan in flooring product category overlap, but Tarkett is a manufacturer with worldwide operations rather than a Japanese distributor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Advan leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Advan subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Advan funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Advan
What does Advan do?
Advan imports and distributes approximately 20,000 architectural finishing material SKUs from about 350 global manufacturers across Europe, Asia, and Africa, offering ceramic tiles, natural stone, vinyl and tile carpet flooring, artificial grass, wood decking, custom unit baths, bathroom vanities, faucets, kitchen systems, wood stoves, and garage doors. Products are sold through 8 nationwide sales branches, 5 showrooms, an e-commerce platform, and through subsidiary Yamako for professional tile and stone installation services. The company functions as a fabless manufacturer, co-developing product specifications with international partners while holding exclusive Japanese distribution rights for premium European brands such as Arclinea, Fantini, Veneta Cucine, Agape, and CHARNWOOD.
Is Advan a public or private company?
Advan is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Advan founded?
Advan was founded in 1975. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Advan based?
Advan is headquartered in Setagaya, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Advan make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Building Materials Sales are the primary driver. The others are tile and Stone Construction (Yamako).
Who are Advan's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Takara Standard, Sangetsu Corporation, TOTO Ltd. and Cleanup Corporation. Broad incumbents are YKK AP, DCM Holdings, LIXIL Group and Komeri (Kohnan Shoji). Regional players are Mohawk Industries and Tarkett.
Does Advan have an API?
No public API is recorded for Advan.
What industry is Advan in?
Advan's product category is Architectural Building Materials Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAGAJ, Flooring Tools, Adhesives, Grout & Installation Supplies Retail. Its NAICS code is 44418 and its SIC code is 5030.