Construction of the Isesaki Plant and transfer of production functions from the Gunma Plant
First written in FY2024-Q3. 4 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
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- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales were ¥108.636 billion, largely unchanged from the same period of the previous year, up ¥1.090 billion, or 1.0%. Meanwhile, although the balance of income and expenses at the Isesaki Plant improved, operating profit was ¥3.729 billion, down ¥1.220 billion, or 24.7%, due to higher raw material prices and labor costs and the impact of the suspension of operations at the Sapporo Plant.」
The disclosure specifically states that the Isesaki Plant progressed from its initial post-opening loss-making stage to a stage in which its income and expenses improved. However, profit in the food-related business declined due to higher raw material prices and labor costs and the impact of the suspension of operations at the Sapporo Plant. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Despite initial losses at the Isesaki Plant, operating profit was ¥4,950 million, up ¥872 million, or 21.4%, year on year, due to the review of product specifications and improved profitability at the Iruma Plant, among other factors.」
The Isesaki Plant entered the phase involving initial losses after the start of operations, and the impact of the plant development became evident in the company's results. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 11 January 2024, the company resolved to transfer the Gunma Plant operated by its consolidated subsidiary わらべや日洋食品株式会社.」
The plan to transfer the Gunma Plant's production functions to the Isesaki Plant was formalised as a capital investment project. The Isesaki Plant has a total investment cost of ¥15.79 billion and is scheduled to begin operations in March 2025. - FY2024-Q3First statedAnnual report
「To address these issues, we have decided to establish a new plant in Gunma Prefecture capable of producing chilled products and transfer the production functions of the existing Gunma Plant to the new plant.」
As a significant subsequent event, the company decided on 11 January 2024 to establish the Isesaki Plant (provisional name) and transfer the production functions of the Gunma Plant. The project aims to increase chilled-product production capacity and address aging facilities, with a total investment of approximately ¥15.0 billion and production capacity of 430,000 meals per day. Operations are scheduled to begin and the transfer from the Gunma Plant to be completed in March 2025.