Improving Production Capacity and Efficiency through Active Capital Investment
First written in FY2016. 27 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
126 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to ¥6,041 million. The main expenditure was for Phase 2 expansion work at the Fujisanroku Plant.」
Capital expenditures amounted to ¥6,041 million, including Phase 2 expansion work at the Fujisanroku Plant. The Company also disclosed an investment plan for construction, machinery and equipment, and software costs for the Fujisanroku No. 2 Plant, with completion scheduled for February 2027. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The factory regards improving productivity as a key priority and is working to improve manufacturing efficiency.」
The Company continues its policy of treating improved productivity as a key issue and working to improve manufacturing efficiency. There are no plans to construct new major facilities or similar projects. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to ¥2,924 million. The main expenditures were for upgrading the fried tofu line at Head Office Plant No. 1 and expanding the thick fried tofu line at Head Office Plant No. 3.」
The Company recorded capital expenditures of ¥2,924 million, upgrading the fried tofu line at Head Office Plant No. 1 and expanding the thick fried tofu line at Head Office Plant No. 3. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At its plants, the Company regards improving productivity as a key issue and is working to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity through investment in new production equipment. Head Office Plant (Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture) Tofu and related manufacturing and sales business Fried tofu Line expansion 536,405 465,723 Internal funds and borrowings October 2024 February 2025 Head Office Plant (Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture) Tofu and related manufacturing and sales business Thick fried tofu Line expansion 494,729 446,402 Internal funds and borrowings October 2024 February 2025」
The Company identified improving productivity as a key issue and newly disclosed plans to expand the fried tofu and thick fried tofu lines at the Head Office Plant. The planned investment amounts are ¥536,405 thousand and ¥494,729 thousand, respectively, with both projects scheduled for completion in February 2025. Amounts already paid had reached ¥465,723 thousand and ¥446,402 thousand, respectively. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to ¥2,267 million. The main expenditures were for a coagulator, cutting and supply system for the fried tofu line at the Kansai Plant and an automatic loading machine for packaged fried tofu at the Fujisanroku Plant.」
The Company invested ¥2,267 million during the fiscal year and is advancing specific equipment upgrades and automation at the Kansai Plant and Fujisanroku Plant. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Company is actively replacing equipment with energy-efficient equipment and working to reduce expenses.」
Efforts to reduce expenses through replacement with energy-efficient equipment are continuing. No specific progress, such as completion of new equipment or capacity expansion, is stated. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company is actively replacing equipment with energy-efficient equipment and working to reduce expenses. Cash used in investing activities amounted to ¥689 million, compared with ¥264 million used in the same quarter of the previous year. This was due to expenditures of ¥744 million for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, among other items, resulting from capital investment.」
Replacement with energy-efficient equipment is identified as a specific expense-reduction measure, and the Company recorded ¥744 million in expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and ¥689 million in cash used in investing activities. Although no completion of major facilities or other such development is stated, capital investment is continuing. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to ¥1,285 million. The main expenditures were for a steamer system for the cotton tofu line at the Head Office Plant and steamer systems for the 6B and Kyoto-style lines at the Kansai Plant.」
The Company invested in steamer systems at the Head Office Plant and Kansai Plant and disclosed capital expenditures of ¥1,285 million for the fiscal year. Capital investment to improve production capacity and efficiency is continuing. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities amounted to ¥264 million, compared with ¥280 million used in the same quarter of the previous year. This was due to expenditures of ¥264 million for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, among other items, resulting from capital investment. There were no material changes to the major facilities during the cumulative second quarter.」
The Company recorded ¥264 million in expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and continued its capital investment, while stating that there were no material changes to its major facilities. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to ¥1,314 million. The main expenditures were for the installation of a refrigeration and heating supply unit at the Head Office Plant and expansion of the fried tofu line at the Kansai Plant.」
The Company made capital investments including the installation of a refrigeration and heating supply unit at the Head Office Plant and expansion of the fried tofu line at the Kansai Plant, and disclosed its annual investment amount. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities amounted to ¥280 million, compared with ¥200 million used in the same quarter of the previous year. This was due to expenditures of ¥334 million for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, among other items, resulting from capital investment. There were no material changes to the major facilities during the cumulative second quarter.」
While the Company recorded ¥334 million in expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment related to capital investment and other items, it stated that there were no material changes to its major facilities, indicating that efforts to maintain and enhance existing capital investment and production capacity are continuing. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「There were no material changes to the major facilities during the cumulative first quarter.」
The Company stated that there were no material changes to its major facilities, and that the existing capital investment and production capacity remain unchanged. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to ¥678 million. The main expenditures were for the installation of 1 new line and expansion of 1 existing line at the Fujisanroku Plant.」
The Company installed 1 new line and expanded 1 existing line at the Fujisanroku Plant, recording capital expenditures of ¥678 million. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「There were no material changes to the major facilities during the cumulative third quarter.」
The Company stated that there were no material changes to its major facilities, indicating that the existing capital investment and production capacity remain unchanged. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「This was due to expenditures of ¥198 million for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, among other items, resulting from capital investment at the Fujisanroku Plant.」
Capital investment related to the Fujisanroku Plant continued, and expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment during the cumulative second quarter amounted to ¥198 million. At the same time, the Company stated that there were no material changes to its major facilities. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the cumulative first quarter amounted to ¥3,260 million, an increase of ¥467 million, or 16.7%, from the same period of the previous year. Although profit was affected by the fixed-cost burden of the Fujisanroku Plant and higher freight costs, including increased packaging and shipping expenses, lower manufacturing costs resulted in operating profit of ¥48 million, up ¥5 million, or 14.0%, from the same period of the previous year. Ordinary profit was ¥63 million, up ¥12 million, or 24.9%, and quarterly net profit was ¥45 million, up ¥9 million, or 26.9%.」
The fixed-cost burden of the Fujisanroku Plant and higher freight costs are cited, while lower manufacturing costs are identified as factors behind the 14.0% increase in operating profit and other improvements. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to ¥5,328 million. The main expenditures were for the construction of the Fujisanroku Plant and the installation of 4 new lines at the Fujisanroku Plant.」
The Company recorded capital expenditures of ¥5,328 million and completed construction of the Fujisanroku Plant and installation of 4 new lines. Expanded production capacity through active capital investment has progressed to the stage of actual equipment operation. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of facilities, construction of a new momen tofu production line at the Fujisanroku Plant was completed in March 2020. The company expanded its product supply system by beginning production and shipments to the Kanto region.」
Construction of the cotton tofu line at the Fujisanroku Plant was completed, and production and shipment began. The new production equipment has expanded the supply capacity. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of facilities, construction of a new thick fried tofu production line at the Fujisanroku Plant was completed in December 2019. The company expanded its product supply system by beginning production and shipments to the Kanto region.」
Construction of the new fried tofu line at the Mount Fuji Foothills Plant was completed in December 2019, and operation of the equipment, with capacity of 13,000 units per hour, as well as production and shipments for Kanto, began. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly due to an increase of ¥1,774 million in construction in progress related to the construction of the Mount Fuji Foothills Plant.」
The construction in progress account increased by ¥1,774 million in connection with construction of the Mount Fuji Foothills Plant, indicating that capital investment had progressed from the planning stage to construction in progress. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital investment for the fiscal year was ¥4,788 million. Major investments included the new 3P6B line at the Kansai Plant, the upgrade of the variety line at the Head Office Plant, and the acquisition of land for the Mount Fuji Foothills Plant.」
The Company disclosed capital investment of ¥4,788 million for the year, including investments in the 3P6B line at the Kansai Plant, the variety line at the Head Office Plant and land for the Mount Fuji Foothills Plant. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased by ¥24 million, or 3.3%, year on year to ¥768 million, partly because higher production efficiency resulting from capital investment helped contain the increase in cost of sales.」
The Company stated that higher production efficiency from capital investment helped contain the increase in cost of sales and contributed to higher operating profit. It also disclosed additional capacity of 10,000 units per hour for both the variety line at the Head Office Plant and the 6B tofu line at the Kansai Plant, completed in December 2018. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of facilities, the upgrade of the variety line at the Head Office Plant and the new 6B tofu line at the Kansai Plant were completed in December 2018. The resulting increase in hourly production improved the efficiency of the production system.」
The variety line upgrade at the Head Office Plant and the new 6B tofu line at the Kansai Plant were completed in December 2018, improving production efficiency and capacity. - FY2019-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「In terms of facilities, although the start-up of the variety line at the Head Office Plant, originally scheduled for completion during the cumulative quarter, has been delayed, the Company focused on operational tests and other work toward an early start-up and prepared for the commencement of operations.」
The start-up of the variety line at the Head Office Plant was delayed from the original schedule. The major facilities table disclosed planned investment of ¥762.386 million, payments to date of ¥275.465 million, planned completion in December 2018, and post-completion hourly production of 10,000 units. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital investment for the fiscal year was ¥1,662 million. Major investments included the new fried tofu line and expansion of the filling line at the Kansai Plant, and the new cut 3-pack silken tofu line at the Head Office Plant.」
The Company disclosed capital investment of ¥1,662 million for the year and investments in the 3P6B line at the Kansai Plant, the variety line at the Head Office Plant and other facilities. Additional lines at the Mount Fuji Foothills Plant and the Head Office and Kansai plants are also planned. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Head Office Plant (Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture) Tofu and other food manufacturing and sales New dedicated silken tofu line 213,436 Equity financing and internal funds July 2017 Hourly 10,000 units Kansai Plant (Koka, Shiga Prefecture) Tofu and other food manufacturing and sales New dedicated fried tofu line 551,488 Internal funds and borrowings March 2018 Hourly production volume Inari fried tofu 30,000 pieces Sliced fried tofu 15,000 pieces」
Following completion of the dedicated silken tofu line at the Head Office Plant, the dedicated fried tofu line at the Kansai Plant was completed in March 2018. The Company disclosed total investment of ¥551.488 million and hourly production capacity of 30,000 inari fried tofu pieces and 15,000 sliced fried tofu pieces. - FY2018-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「New dedicated fried tofu line 545,000 493,727 Internal funds and borrowings February 2017 March 2018 Hourly production volume Inari fried tofu 30,000 pieces Sliced fried tofu 15,000 pieces (Note) 1. Amounts exclude consumption tax and other taxes. 2. Completion was originally scheduled for November 2017, but the planned completion month was changed because machine setup, testing and other work required additional time.」
For the new dedicated fried tofu line at the Kansai Plant, the planned completion date was changed from November 2017 to March 2018. The planned investment was ¥545 million, against which ¥493.727 million had already been paid. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of facilities, the company established a new dedicated silken tofu line at the Head Office Plant in July, increasing production per hour and improving production efficiency.」
The new dedicated silken tofu line at the Head Office Plant was completed in July 2017, increasing hourly production and improving production efficiency. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital investment during the fiscal year was ¥1,112 million. The principal investments were the expansion of the Kansai Plant, the Kansai Plant's silken tofu and atsuage production lines, the commercial tofu production line, and the commercial tofu production line at the Head Office Plant.」
The company disclosed the fiscal year's capital investment and the facilities covered. The dedicated silken tofu and atsuage lines at the Kansai Plant were completed, the dedicated silken tofu line at the Head Office Plant was completed in July 2017, and the dedicated aburaage line at the Kansai Plant was scheduled for completion in November 2017. - FY2017-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「Because part of the equipment was changed to a plan involving the modification of existing equipment, the total planned investment was reduced.」
The plan for the dedicated silken tofu line at the Head Office Plant was revised to include modifications to existing equipment, reducing the planned investment. The planned completion date for the new aburaage line at the Kansai Plant was also pushed back from November 2016 to November 2017. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of capital investment, the new dedicated silken tofu line at the Kansai Plant and the expansion of the atsuage line were completed in October and November, respectively. This secured order capacity and improved production efficiency by increasing output per hour.」
The dedicated silken tofu line and expanded atsuage line at the Kansai Plant were completed, improving order capacity and production efficiency. The silken tofu line increased capacity by 10,000 units per hour, with total investment of ¥559.123 million. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of facilities, although the introduction of the dedicated silken tofu line at the Kansai Plant, originally scheduled for completion during the current cumulative quarter, has been delayed, the company focused on operational testing and other preparations for a start-up in October. It also conducted operational testing as scheduled for the expansion of the Kansai Plant's atsuage line, scheduled for introduction in October, and prepared for the start of operations.」
Although the dedicated silken tofu line was delayed from the original July 2016 schedule, it was completed in October 2016, and operational testing was conducted for the atsuage line expansion. The company also finalized a new plan to establish an aburaage line, with planned investment of ¥545 million, work commencing in November 2016 and completion scheduled for March 2017, and planned capacity of 30,000 inari-age pieces and 15,000 tansaku-age pieces per hour. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will continue to make proactive capital investments, work to improve production capacity and efficiency, maintain our market share in the Chugoku-Shikoku region, and expand our market share east of the Kansai region.」
The company has expanded the Kansai Plant, upgraded the momen tofu line at the Head Office Plant, and strengthened wastewater facilities. It also plans to establish or expand dedicated silken tofu and atsuage lines. The plan includes production volumes per hour and capacity expansion rates.