Expansion of External Partnerships in the Materials Business, Infrastructure in Emerging Markets, and Disaster-Prevention Exports
First written in FY2016. 19 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-07-31.
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- 2026-07-31AdvancedEarnings
「また、海外防災関連分野では、前年度より取組んでいる現地調査案件が順調に進捗したことに加え、新たな案件も開始したことにより、売上・利益ともに大幅に増加しました。」
海外防災関連で既存案件の進捗と新規案件の開始が示され、売上・利益の増加に至っている。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In materials-related business, we will work to maintain and expand our earnings base through exports of Japan's outstanding technologies and products, and contribute to resolving social issues by advancing initiatives such as providing solutions related to social infrastructure in Azerbaijan.」
In addition to its existing export and disaster preparedness businesses, the company identified the provision of social infrastructure-related solutions in Azerbaijan as a concrete initiative. New local survey projects also began in overseas disaster preparedness. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the overseas disaster preparedness field, the start of new local survey projects resulted in increases in both sales and profit.」
New overseas local survey projects began, resulting in increased sales and profit in the disaster preparedness field. Overall materials-related sales and profit declined, however, due to declines in machinery, equipment and metal products and housing construction-related business. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「In the disaster preparedness field, the transition to new local survey projects took longer than expected, and the projects did not begin, resulting in substantial declines in both sales and profit.」
The transition to new overseas local survey projects took longer than expected, and they did not begin. Combined with lower activity involving construction machinery, materials-related sales fell 8.2% and segment profit declined 30.3%. - FY2025-H1Testing equipment and architectural hardware remained firm, but profit declined due to the postponement of construction machinery and the transition to disaster preparedness projectsAnnual report
「In the machinery, equipment and metal products field, import sales of cast products declined, but activity involving testing equipment for North America and elsewhere grew, increasing sales. Profit declined, partly because construction machinery business was postponed. In the disaster preparedness field, both sales and profit declined substantially during the transition to new local survey projects.」
Testing equipment for North America, architectural hardware and imported glass, and household goods increased, but the postponement of construction machinery projects and the transition to new local disaster preparedness survey projects resulted in declines in both materials-related sales and profit. - FY2024Exports and architectural hardware increased, while disaster preparedness profit was flat due to the reversal of a one-off factorAnnual report
「In the machinery, equipment and metal products field, activity involving hardware for North America and elsewhere and import sales of cast products grew, while activity involving large construction machinery for China also remained strong, resulting in increases in both sales and profit.」
Hardware for North America, cast products and large construction machinery for China grew. In disaster preparedness, sales increased through local survey services, but profit was flat because the one-off factor of measuring equipment exports in the previous fiscal year was absent. Overall materials-related segment profit was ¥627 million. - FY2024-Q3Exports and large construction machinery increased, but profit declined due to the reversal of a one-off disaster preparedness factorAnnual report
「In the machinery, equipment and metal products field, activity involving hardware for North America and elsewhere grew, while activity involving large construction machinery for China also remained strong, resulting in increases in both sales and profit. In the disaster preparedness field, sales increased as local survey services continued, but profit declined because the one-off factor of measuring equipment exports for service provision in the previous year was absent.」
Sales and profit increased for hardware for North America and large construction machinery for China. In disaster preparedness, local service provision continued, but profit declined due to the reversal of the previous year's measuring equipment exports, resulting in an overall decline in materials-related profit. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the machinery, equipment and metal products field, activity involving hardware for North America and elsewhere grew substantially, while activity involving large construction machinery for China also remained strong, resulting in increases in both sales and profit.」
Activity involving hardware for North America and elsewhere and large construction machinery for China grew, representing concrete progress in the machinery, equipment and metal products field. Overall materials-related segment profit declined, however, due to the reversal of a one-off factor in disaster preparedness. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the machinery, equipment and metal products field, activity involving hardware for North America and elsewhere grew substantially, while activity involving large construction machinery for China also remained strong, resulting in increases in both sales and profit.」
Activity involving hardware for North America and large construction machinery for China grew. In disaster preparedness, although local service provision continued, profit declined because the one-off factor of measuring equipment exports in the previous year was absent, causing overall materials-related segment profit to fall 20.3% year on year. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the machinery, equipment and metal products field, activity involving hardware for North America and elsewhere grew substantially, exports of various types of testing equipment to North America remained firm, and activity involving large construction machinery for China also remained strong, resulting in substantial increases in both sales and profit.」
In addition to hardware and testing equipment for North America and large construction machinery for China, overseas disaster preparedness survey projects and local service provision progressed, resulting in materials-related segment profit of ¥597 million. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the machinery, equipment and metal products field, exports of hardware and various types of testing equipment to North America grew, and activity involving large construction machinery for China also remained strong, resulting in substantial increases in both sales and profit. In the disaster preparedness field, in addition to exports of measuring equipment related to overseas survey projects, continued provision of services locally also resulted in substantial increases in both sales and profit.」
Hardware and testing equipment for North America, large construction machinery for China, and exports of disaster preparedness measuring equipment and local service provision progressed, resulting in materials-related sales of ¥3,097 million and segment profit of ¥476 million. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the disaster preparedness field, in addition to exports of measuring equipment related to overseas survey projects, the provision of services locally also began, resulting in substantial increases in both sales and profit. As a result, materials-related sales were ¥1,866 million, up 20.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥306 million, up 97.6%.」
In an overseas survey project that had been delayed for an extended period, the export of measuring equipment was followed by the start of local service provision, resulting in increases in both sales and profit in materials-related business, particularly disaster preparedness. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the disaster preparedness field, an overseas survey project whose contract performance had been delayed for an extended period finally began, starting with exports of the measuring equipment required for the survey. As a result, both sales and profit increased substantially. Materials-related sales were ¥882 million, up 22.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥153 million, up 146.5%.」
An overseas survey project that had been delayed for an extended period began, and exports of measuring equipment progressed. Exports of large construction machinery and to North America also remained firm, resulting in increases in both materials-related sales and profit. - FY2022-Q3Sales declined, but profit increased through cost reductions and construction-related businessAnnual report
「Under these conditions, in the machinery, equipment and metal products field, our Group's exports of hardware to North America remained firm, but sales declined substantially due to lower activity involving various types of testing equipment and large construction machinery, as well as the impact of changes in accounting standards. Profit increased, partly due to expense reductions.」
Exports of hardware to North America remained firm, while sales fell 27.3% year on year due to lower activity involving testing equipment and large construction machinery. Expense reductions and firm architectural hardware and materials drove segment profit up 48.5% to ¥268 million. - FY2022-Q2Sales declined, but profit improved in exports and construction-related businessAnnual report
「As a result, materials-related sales were ¥1,556 million, down 30.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥154 million, up 52.1%.」
Sales declined substantially due to lower activity involving large construction machinery and various types of testing equipment, while segment profit increased due to firm hardware business in North America, growth in architectural hardware and materials, and improved profit margins. - FY2022-Q1Sales declined, but profit improved in exports and construction-related businessAnnual report
「Under these conditions, in the machinery, equipment and metal products field, our Group had no exports of large construction machinery during the period, but exports of hardware and various types of testing equipment to North America remained firm. As a result, sales declined, but profit increased.」
As there were no exports of large construction machinery, materials-related sales fell 20.2% year on year to ¥718 million. However, firm hardware and testing equipment business in North America and a recovery in housing construction-related business drove segment profit up 84.1% to ¥62 million. - FY2021Exports increased, but full-year sales declined due to declines in disaster preparedness and construction-related businessAnnual report
「In the machinery, equipment and metal products field, our Group's activity involving large construction machinery export projects grew, while exports of hardware and various types of testing equipment to North America remained firm, resulting in substantial increases in both sales and profit. In the disaster preparedness field, although overseas travel to the relevant regions became possible in the second half of the fiscal year, delays in the provision of services and business negotiations resulted in declines in both sales and profit.」
Large construction machinery and hardware and testing equipment for North America grew, but delays in disaster preparedness services and business negotiations and declines in architectural hardware and materials caused materials-related sales to fall 6.3% year on year to ¥4,246 million. Segment profit was ¥276 million, broadly unchanged year on year. - FY2021-Q3Increases in large construction machinery and North American exports, but delays in disaster preparedness projects and continued declines in construction-related businessAnnual report
「As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, restrictions on overseas travel became widespread around the world, and exports of machinery and other products to Europe and North America, where restrictions on economic activity had tightened, declined substantially. Despite these conditions, in the machinery, equipment and metal products field, our Group's activity involving large construction machinery export projects grew, while exports of hardware and various types of testing equipment to North America remained relatively firm, resulting in substantial increases in both sales and profit. In the disaster preparedness field, although overseas travel to the relevant regions became possible in the third quarter, delays in the provision of services and business negotiations resulted in declines in both sales and profit. As a result, materials-related sales were ¥3,349 million, up 14.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥180 million, up 9.9%.」
Exports of large construction machinery and hardware and testing equipment to North America lifted materials-related business, increasing sales and profit. In disaster preparedness, however, the provision of services and business negotiations remained delayed even after overseas travel became possible, while architectural hardware and materials and household goods also declined. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the machinery, equipment and metal products field, our Group's activity involving large construction machinery export projects grew, while exports of hardware and various types of testing equipment to North America remained relatively firm, resulting in increases in both sales and profit. In the disaster preparedness field, however, the inability to travel overseas to the relevant regions hindered the provision of services and business negotiations, resulting in substantial declines in both sales and profit.」
Large construction machinery and hardware and testing equipment for North America grew or remained firm, while overseas travel restrictions stalled disaster preparedness services and business negotiations. Materials-related sales were ¥2,235 million and segment profit was ¥101 million. - FY2021-Q1Exports of machinery increased despite declines in disaster preparedness and construction-related businessAnnual report
「As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, restrictions on overseas travel became widespread around the world, and exports of machinery and other products to Europe and North America, where restrictions on economic activity had tightened, declined substantially. Despite these conditions, in the machinery, equipment and metal products field, our Group's activity involving large construction machinery export projects grew, while exports of hardware and various types of testing equipment to North America remained relatively firm, resulting in increases in both sales and profit. In the disaster preparedness field, however, the inability to travel overseas to the relevant regions hindered the provision of services and business negotiations, resulting in substantial declines in both sales and profit.」
Exports of machinery to Europe and North America and disaster preparedness services and business negotiations were affected by overseas travel restrictions, while large construction machinery and hardware and testing equipment for North America increased. Materials-related sales were ¥899 million, and segment profit was ¥33 million, representing a decline in profit. - FY2020Disaster preparedness projects grew, but exports and profit declinedAnnual report
「In the disaster preparedness field, activity increased substantially as work continued on safety survey projects overseas, and profit also increased.」
Safety survey projects related to disaster preparedness grew, but sluggish orders for hardware and testing equipment for North America caused materials-related sales to rise 8.4% while segment profit fell 11.3%. - FY2020-Q3Exports declined while disaster preparedness projects increasedAnnual report
「In the machinery, equipment and metal products field, activity involving cast products increased, but activity involving construction machinery export projects declined. In addition, orders for various types of testing equipment for export to North America, mainly for the automotive and mobile device industries, decreased, resulting in substantial overall declines in both sales and profit. In the disaster preparedness field, activity increased substantially as work continued on safety survey projects, and profit also increased.」
While exports of construction machinery and orders for testing equipment for North America declined, safety survey projects related to disaster preparedness grew. Materials-related sales were ¥2,918 million and segment profit was ¥164 million, representing year-on-year declines in both sales and profit. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the disaster preparedness field, activity increased substantially as work continued on safety survey projects. As a result, materials-related sales were ¥839 million, up 10.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥49 million, up 53.9%.」
Activity related to disaster preparedness increased as safety survey projects continued. Materials-related sales and segment profit increased overall, although declines were also reported in exports to North America and orders for testing equipment. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In the disaster-prevention business, the company continued preparations for the conclusion and execution of safety assessment projects, secured multiple contracts and increased sales volumes.」
In addition to winning multiple contracts related to disaster preparedness, orders progressed for large construction machinery for South Asia and hardware and testing equipment for North America. Materials-related sales rose 25.2%, and segment profit increased 55.9%. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In machinery and metal products, in addition to exports of large construction machinery to South Asia, orders for hardware such as bearings and various testing machines, particularly for the automotive industry, progressed steadily in North America, resulting in substantial increases in both revenue and profit.」
Exports and orders for large construction machinery to South Asia and hardware and testing machines to North America progressed, with revenue in the supplies-related business up 30.9% and segment profit up 53.8%. The company also secured multiple disaster-prevention contracts, but sales volumes during the period remained limited. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In machinery and metal products, in addition to exports of large construction machinery to South Asia, orders for hardware such as bearings and various testing machines, particularly for the automotive industry, progressed steadily in North America, resulting in substantial increases in both revenue and profit.」
Orders for large construction machinery for South Asia and hardware and testing machines for North America progressed, with revenue in the supplies-related business up 42.7% year on year and segment profit up 36.1%. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In machinery and metal products, orders for various testing machines targeting the automotive industry in North America progressed steadily, in addition to exports of hardware such as bearings. Imports of castings also increased as efforts to strengthen quality control proved effective, resulting in increases in both revenue and profit.」
There was tangible progress in exports of hardware and testing machines to North America and imports of castings following stronger quality control. In contrast, sales volumes and profitability deteriorated in architectural hardware and materials, while disaster-prevention projects remained limited. - FY2018-Q3Higher sales volumes offset by deteriorating profitability and the absence of the prior year's large projectAnnual report
「Demand in the construction industry remained relatively high, centered on public works, while condominium construction continued to fluctuate. Against this backdrop, sales volumes in the Group's architectural hardware and materials business increased, but profitability deteriorated due to intensified competition and higher expenses. In machinery and metal products, exports of hardware such as bearings remained solid, but exports of various testing machines to North America declined. Compared with the year-earlier period, when a large construction machinery project for South Asia was secured, sales volumes declined substantially and profitability also deteriorated.」
Sales volumes of architectural hardware and materials increased, but profitability deteriorated due to competition and higher expenses. In machinery and metal products, testing machines for North America and construction machinery for South Asia declined, and the impact of the absence of the prior year's large project continued. - FY2018-Q2Product-level increases and decreases amid the absence of the prior year's large projectAnnual report
「In machinery and metal products, exports of various testing machines to North America increased and hardware exports, including bearings, remained solid. However, sales volumes declined substantially compared with the year-earlier period, when a large construction machinery project for South Asia was secured.」
Exports of testing machines to North America increased and hardware exports remained solid, while construction machinery sales volumes declined substantially due to the absence of the large South Asia project recorded in the year-earlier period. - FY2018-Q1Decline in sales volumes following the prior year's large projectAnnual report
「In machinery and metal products, sales volumes declined substantially compared with the year-earlier period, when a large construction machinery project for South Asia was handled. Exports of hardware such as bearings to North America and various testing machines declined slightly, but profitability improved.」
In the expansion of overseas exports, construction machinery sales volumes declined substantially due to the absence of the large project recorded in the year-earlier period, and exports to North America also declined slightly. Profitability, however, improved. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In the supplies-related business, we will expand our overseas disaster-prevention consulting business, increase the value added of our building materials business and stabilize our North American business.」
In addition to the existing policy of external partnerships and overseas exports, the company identified overseas disaster-prevention consulting, higher value-added building materials and stabilization of the North American business as key initiatives. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In machinery and metal products, construction machinery grew significantly through a large project for South Asia, with substantial improvement in profitability as well. Exports of hardware, including bearings, to North America remained solid, while exports of various testing machines declined.」
The large construction machinery project for South Asia and the strength of exports to North America were reiterated. Exports of various testing machines continued to decline, and no substantive new development in the supplies business was disclosed. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In machinery and metal products, construction machinery grew significantly through a large project for South Asia, with substantial improvement in profitability as well. Exports of hardware, including bearings, to North America remained solid, while exports of various testing machines declined.」
The company secured a large construction machinery project for South Asia and maintained solid hardware exports to North America. Exports of testing machines declined, and performance in the supplies business varied by product. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the supplies-related business, we will strengthen external partnerships and establish a revenue base by expanding infrastructure and disaster-prevention businesses for emerging markets and exports to North America and other markets.」
The company plans to establish a revenue base in the supplies-related business through external partnerships and businesses targeting emerging markets and North America.