Expanding Production Capacity through Plant Investment
First written in FY2016. 15 of 26 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
KENKO Mayonnaise moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2023, 1 year before the typical company in this theme (2024).
126 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「KENKO Mayonnaise Co.,Ltd. West Japan Plant and other sites Seasonings and Processed Foods Business Construction and expansion of production lines 2,600 562 Internal funds 2025/9 2027/6 Capacity increase 2,194t per year」
The disclosures have progressed from completion of large-scale site development and a focus on maintenance and upgrades to a plan for constructing and expanding production lines, funded with ¥2.6 billion of internal funds, scheduled for completion in June 2027, and involving an annual capacity increase of 2,194 tons. - FY2024SoftenedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group made total capital investments of ¥967 million. The principal investments were environmental equipment investments, including the replacement of equipment using fluorocarbons, and investments in core systems for sales and order-taking.」
The focus has shifted from large-scale production-capacity expansion to capital investment centered on upgrading environmental equipment and investing in core systems. No notable sale or disposal of equipment with a material impact on production capacity has been reported. - FY2023SoftenedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Company made total capital investments of ¥1,381 million. The principal investments were environmental equipment investments, including the replacement of equipment using fluorocarbons, and investments in core systems for sales and order-taking.」
Rather than large-scale construction or expansion to increase production capacity, investment has focused on upgrading environmental equipment and core systems. - FY2022SoftenedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, we made capital investments to maintain and renew plant equipment. There were no matters of particular note.」
The focus shifted from investment to expand existing production capacity to investment aimed at maintaining and upgrading plant equipment in the current fiscal year, with no notable new construction or expansion projects announced. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The plant of 株式会社ダイエットクック白老 and the Kanagawa Plant of 株式会社関東ダイエットクック, which began operations in 2018, saw steady sales growth and significant profit improvement, supported in part by stronger demand for ready-to-eat meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, segment sales for the nine months ended in the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥13,071 million, up ¥1,032 million, or 8.6%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥795 million, up ¥360 million, or 83.0%.」
The 2 plants in Shiraoi and Kanagawa that began operating in 2018 entered their fourth year of operations and contributed to higher sales and profit in the prepared-foods business. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd. and Kanto Diet Cook Kanagawa Plant, which began operating in 2018, entered their fourth year of operations, with sales growing steadily and profit improving significantly. As a result, segment sales for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥8,649 million, up ¥910 million, or 11.8%, year on year, and segment profit was ¥517 million, up ¥297 million, or 135.5%.」
The 2 operational plants entered their fourth year of operations, and sales and profit in the prepared-foods business exceeded the previous year's level. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd. and Kanto Diet Cook Kanagawa Plant, which began operating in 2018, entered their fourth year of operations, with sales growing steadily and profit improving significantly.」
The newly established production sites entered their fourth year of operations, with sales expanding and profit improving. The Company reported the effects of increased production capacity from plant investment as quantitative business results. - FY2021SoftenedAnnual report
「As of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, there were no plans for the construction or disposal of material facilities.」
Following completion of the construction and expansion of the 4 sites, no plans for the construction or disposal of material facilities had been announced as of the filing date. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Kanto Diet Cook Kanagawa Plant, which began operating in June 2018, entered its third year of operations, with sales growing steadily and profitability improving significantly. In addition, the benefits of capital investment by 株式会社九州ダイエットクック to expand sales in its fresh prepared-foods business led to sales and profit increasing in line with plan.」
The existing Kanagawa Plant entered its third year of operations, while capital investment by 九州ダイエットクック contributed to higher sales and profit in line with plan. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Kanto Diet Cook Kanagawa Plant, which began operating in June 2018, entered its third year of operations, with sales growing steadily and profitability improving significantly. In addition, the benefits of capital investment by 株式会社九州ダイエットクック to expand sales in its fresh prepared-foods business led to sales and profit increasing in line with plan.」
The existing Kanagawa Plant entered its third year of operations, improving sales and profitability, while capital investment by 九州ダイエットクック contributed to higher sales and profit in line with plan. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Kanto Diet Cook Kanagawa Plant, which began operating in June 2018, entered its third year of operations, with sales growing steadily and profitability improving significantly. In addition, the benefits of capital investment by 株式会社九州ダイエットクック to expand sales in its fresh prepared-foods business enabled sales and profit to grow in line with plan.」
Regarding existing production-site investments, Kanto Diet Cook Kanagawa Plant entered its third year of operations, and capital investment by 九州ダイエットクック also contributed to the expansion of sales and profit. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「Because the spread of COVID-19 has created many uncertainties and made reasonable estimation difficult, plans as of the filing date for the construction or disposal of material facilities have not yet been determined.」
The 4 existing new production sites are operational, but plans as of the filing date for the construction or disposal of material facilities became undetermined due to the impact of COVID-19. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The start of operations at Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd. and Kanto Diet Cook Kanagawa Plant in the previous consolidated fiscal year, growth in potato salad, a core product, and Christmas products sold at year-end also contributed to higher sales.」
Diet Cook Shiraoi and Kanto Diet Cook Kanagawa Plant, both already operational, continued to contribute to higher sales, but no new plant operating milestone has been announced. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Sales increased due to the positive sales contribution from Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd. and Kanto Diet Cook Kanagawa Plant, which began operating in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The Group reconfirms that the 2 operational sites contributed to higher sales, but has not announced a new plant operating milestone. - FY2020-Q1AchievedAnnual report
「We had been working since the year before last to expand capacity at the Group's production sites in order to achieve the targets of this medium-term management plan. With the West Japan Plant, our own facility, commencing operations in April 2019, all 4 new production sites are now operational.」
The West Japan Plant began operating in April 2019, bringing all 4 planned new production sites into operation. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「To expand capacity at the Group's production sites, the new plant of consolidated subsidiary Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd. began operating in April 2018, and Kanto Diet Cook Kanagawa Plant began operating in June 2018. In addition, the second plant at our Shizuoka Mt. Fuji Plant began operating in February 2019, while expansion work at the West Japan Plant was completed and the expanded plant was completed in March 2019.」
Following the 2 subsidiary sites, the second plant at the Shizuoka Mt. Fuji Plant began operating, and expansion work at the West Japan Plant was completed and the expanded plant was completed. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Sales increased following the start of operations at the new Diet Cook Shiraoi plant and Kanto Diet Cook Kanagawa Plant.」
The Group reconfirms that the start of operations at the new plants at 2 subsidiary sites contributed to sales growth, but no new operating milestone has been announced. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary, began operating its new plant in April 2018, and Kanto Diet Cook Kanagawa Plant began operating in June 2018.」
The project progressed from the previous construction and expansion stage to the operating stage for the new plants and equipment at 2 subsidiary sites. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Filing company: Shizuoka Mt. Fuji Plant, February 2019, planned annual increase of 3,020t in processed egg products. West Japan Plant, March 2019, planned annual increase of 4,300t in salads and prepared foods. Kanto Diet Cook Co., Ltd., Kanto Diet Cook Kanagawa Plant, June 2018, planned annual increase of ¥6 billion in sales of salads and prepared foods. Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd., April 2018, planned annual increase of 3,000t in salads and prepared foods.」
The completion dates and planned increases in production capacity or sales for processed egg products and salads and prepared foods have been specified for the 4 new and expanded sites. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding progress on the group production-site plan, Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd. and Kanto Diet Cook Co., Ltd. held ground-breaking safety ceremonies in June 2017, while our Western Japan Plant held its ceremony in September 2017. Expansion work began, and preparations are steadily under way for operations to begin in the fiscal year ending March 2019.」
The production-site redevelopment plan has progressed to the start of expansion work at the West Japan Plant, in addition to the construction of new plants for 2 subsidiaries. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under the group production-site plan, Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd. and Kanto Diet Cook Co., Ltd. held ground-breaking safety ceremonies for their new plants in June 2017 and began construction. Preparations are under way for the plants to become operational in April 2018 and June 2018, respectively.」
The production-site redevelopment plan has progressed from the planning and approval stage to the start of construction, and the scheduled operating dates for 2 plants have also been announced. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group has begun upgrading production equipment and developing new sites in response to the aging of its production facilities and to address various initiatives planned for the future. It plans to bring 4 sites into operation by March 2019, with total investment expected to exceed ¥15 billion.」
The Group has begun a production-site redevelopment plan to bring 4 sites into operation by March 2019, with total investment expected to exceed ¥15 billion. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group will update production facilities and develop new sites in response to the aging of existing production sites and various future initiatives. The sites are scheduled to become operational by March 2019, with total investment expected to exceed ¥15 billion.」
Regarding the production-site plan, the company has concretized the equipment plan, including the start and scheduled completion of work at the Shizuoka Fujisan Plant, Western Japan Plant, Kanto Diet Cook No. 2 Plant and Diet Cook Shiraoi, as well as plans to increase production capacity or annual sales. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2016, we resolved to implement a group production-site plan. 1. Objective: To restructure the group's production sites, we will implement the group production-site plan as follows. 2. Details: The sites are scheduled to become operational by March 2019, with total investment expected to be approximately ¥15 billion. ① Company-owned plants: Expansion of the Shizuoka Fujisan Plant and Western Japan Plant ② Consolidated subsidiaries: Construction of new plants for Kanto Diet Cook Co., Ltd. and Diet Cook Shiraoi Co., Ltd.」
The previous policy of expanding production capacity was concretized as a group production-site plan, specifying expansion of company-owned plants, construction of new plants for consolidated subsidiaries, the investment amount and the operational deadline. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Profit increased as we continued investing to expand production capacity and worked to increase sales.」
The company states that it continues to invest to expand production capacity, but does not specify completion of the existing plans. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Western Japan Plant: We plan to increase annual production of mayonnaise and dressings by 3,000 tonnes. Gotemba Plant: We plan to increase annual production of salads and prepared foods by 1,000 tonnes. Atsugi Plant: As the plant will be rebuilt on the same site, annual production capacity will increase by 16,800 tonnes.」
Specific annual capacity increases are planned through upgrades at the Western Japan and Gotemba plants and rebuilding the Atsugi Plant.