Strengthening development speed and execution capabilities through a product development department reporting directly to the president
First written in FY2021. 3 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company established the Development Headquarters on 1 April 2025 and consolidated these 3 previously independent departments under the new headquarters.」
The development functions, including the Product Development Department under the direct supervision of the president, were integrated into the Development Headquarters together with the Convertech Department and the GX Project Office. The stated objectives were to strengthen collaboration from exploration through commercialization and implementation in society, and to accelerate development. - 2026-04-28AdvancedFinancial results presentation
「Added 30 employees to the research and development division」
An increase in staffing in the research and development division was presented as a specific measure to create new markets. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The Product Development Department conducts innovation activities to explore and create new value, as well as incubation activities to connect these efforts to the Company’s business by demonstrating, commercializing and implementing them in society. These development activities are aimed at creating the next generation of core products for the Company, including from a medium- to long-term perspective.」
The role of the Product Development Department under the direct supervision of the president was defined more specifically to include exploration, demonstration, commercialization and implementation in society, and the development framework progressed through collaboration with the Thermal Technology Creation Center. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「To accelerate development and strengthen execution, the Product Development Department was made a dedicated organization under the direct supervision of the president from the 79th fiscal year.」
In contrast to the previous R&D structure centered on business divisions, a dedicated organization under the direct supervision of the president was established from the 79th fiscal year, introducing a framework to promote innovation and incubation activities, including exploration, creation and commercialization.