Development of the abrasion-resistant tools and optical products businesses
First written in FY2016. 7 of 36 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-11-13.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 1 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026Abrasion-resistant tools: higher revenue, lower profit; optical products: lower revenue, higher profitAnnual report
「The wear-resistant tools business recorded sales of ¥2,259 million, up 3.5% year on year, and segment profit of ¥78 million, down 52.0%, representing higher sales but lower profit. The optical products business recorded sales of ¥1,393 million, down 4.4% year on year, and segment profit of ¥108 million, up 12.6%, representing lower sales but higher profit.」
The growth-stage wear-resistant tools business recorded higher sales but lower profit due to higher purchase costs and other factors. The optical products business recorded higher profit through improved gross margins despite sluggish orders and sales. - FY2026-H1Both wear-resistant tools and optical products recorded lower sales and profit.Annual report
「The wear-resistant tools business recorded sales of ¥1,157 million, down 0.6% compared with the previous interim consolidated period, and segment profit of ¥54 million, down 47.2%, representing lower sales and profit. The optical products business recorded sales of ¥650 million, down 17.2% compared with the previous interim consolidated period, and segment profit of ¥53 million, down 1.4%, representing lower sales and profit.」
Both growth businesses, wear-resistant tools and optical products, recorded lower sales and profit during the interim period. - FY2025Wear-resistant tools recorded lower sales and profit, while optical products recorded higher sales and profit.Annual report
「The wear-resistant tools business recorded sales of ¥2,182 million, down 18.4% year on year, and segment profit of ¥162 million, down 26.0%, representing lower sales and profit. The optical products business recorded sales of ¥1,458 million, up 8.2% year on year, and segment profit of ¥95 million, up 83.1%, representing higher sales and profit.」
Performance diverged between the growth businesses: the wear-resistant tools business recorded lower sales and profit, while the optical products business recorded higher sales and profit. - FY2025-H1Wear-resistant tools recorded lower sales and profit, while optical products recorded higher sales and profit.Annual report
「Sales were ¥1,164 million, down 13.8% compared with the previous interim consolidated period, and segment profit was ¥103 million, representing a 0.5% change from the previous interim consolidated period, resulting in lower sales and profit. The main factors were the discontinuation of sales of some low-gross-margin products around the end of last year, despite firm equipment-related orders in the can-making industry amid solid production demand for aluminum cans and other products, as well as sluggish efforts to secure orders centered on automotive batteries in the growth area of EVs and to work with new outsourced processors. Sales were ¥786 million, up 7.2% compared with the previous interim consolidated period, and segment profit was ¥54 million, up 62.6%, representing higher sales and profit. The main factor was active development of new domestic customers, in addition to existing customers, in the video-related businesses, including the core machine-vision-related business and LED vision.」
Performance diverged between the growth businesses: the wear-resistant tools business recorded lower sales and profit due to the discontinuation of low-gross-margin products and weak EV-related orders, while the optical products business recorded higher sales and profit through developing new domestic customers for machine vision, LED vision and other products. - FY2024Wear-resistant tools recorded higher sales and profit, while optical products recorded lower sales and profit.Annual report
「The wear-resistant tools business recorded sales of ¥2,673 million, up 4.0% year on year, and segment profit of ¥219 million, up 103.8%, representing higher sales and profit. The optical products business recorded sales of ¥1,348 million, down 22.0% year on year, and segment profit of ¥52 million, down 63.9%, representing lower sales and profit.」
Performance diverged between the growth businesses: wear-resistant tools recorded higher sales and profit, while optical products recorded lower sales and profit due to lower demand from China and other factors. - FY2024-Q3Wear-resistant tools recorded higher sales and profit, while optical products recorded lower sales and profit.Annual report
「Sales were ¥2,093 million, up 8.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥160 million, up 97.0%, representing higher sales and profit. The main factors were strong sales to the can-making industry, where production demand for aluminum cans and other products remained firm, as well as active efforts to secure EV-related orders and work with new outsourced processors. Sales were ¥1,063 million, down 13.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥46 million, down 57.6%, representing lower sales and profit. The main factor was sluggish sales in the core machine-vision-related business, which was affected by lower demand from major customers in China despite the promotion of sales activities including trade show participation.」
Performance diverged between the growth businesses: wear-resistant tools recorded higher sales and profit on EV-related orders and efforts with new outsourced processors, while optical products recorded lower sales and profit due to weaker demand from China. - FY2024-Q2Wear-resistant tools recorded higher sales and profit, while optical products recorded lower sales and profit.Annual report
「Sales were ¥1,350 million, up 4.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥104 million, up 84.7%, representing higher sales and profit. Sales were ¥733 million, down 15.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥33 million, down 60.0%, representing lower sales and profit.」
The wear-resistant tools business recorded higher sales and profit through sales to can manufacturers, EV-related orders and efforts with new outsourced processors, while the optical products business recorded lower sales and profit due to weakness in the electrical equipment and semiconductor industries and lower demand from China. - FY2024-Q1Wear-resistant tools recorded higher sales and profit, while optical products recorded lower sales and profit.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, sales to major customers of can manufacturers remained firm as a result of efforts in the can-making industry, its main market, while the Company also actively pursued orders in anticipation of future large-scale investment in EV batteries and other areas. In the optical products business, the Company worked to advance its core image-processing business and secure a stable supply of components amid the global semiconductor shortage, but orders remained weak against a backdrop of sluggish conditions in the electrical equipment and semiconductor industries.」
The wear-resistant tools business recorded higher sales and profit through sales to can manufacturers and efforts to secure orders for EV batteries and other products, while the optical products business recorded lower sales and profit due to weak orders amid sluggish conditions in the electrical equipment and semiconductor industries. - FY2023Wear-resistant tools recorded higher sales but lower profit, while optical products recorded higher sales and profit.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, the Company focused on securing orders in growth areas related to EVs, particularly automotive batteries, but sales to major customers remained weak due to a decline in equipment investment projects in the can-making industry, its main market. As a result, sales were ¥2,571 million, up 0.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥107 million, down 31.3%, representing higher sales but lower profit. In the optical products business, amid the semiconductor shortage, the Company expanded its existing business by actively securing inventory and continued to focus on advancing the image-processing business acquired in the previous fiscal year. As a result, sales and segment profit remained firm, with sales of ¥1,728 million, up 40.3% year on year, and segment profit of ¥145 million, up 98.4%, representing higher sales and profit.」
The full-year performance of the growth businesses diverged. Wear-resistant tools focused on EVs and batteries but recorded higher sales and lower profit, while optical products recorded higher sales and profit through the image-processing business and inventory securing. - FY2023-Q3Wear-resistant tools recorded lower sales and profit, while optical products recorded higher sales and profit.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, the Company focused on securing orders related to EVs, a growth area, but sales to major customers remained weak due to a decline in equipment investment projects in the can-making industry, its main market. As a result, sales were ¥1,937 million, down 0.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥81 million, down 33.4%, representing lower sales and profit. In the optical products business, the Company expanded its existing business by actively securing components and continued to focus on advancing the image-processing business acquired in the previous fiscal year. As a result, sales were ¥1,232 million, up 39.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥110 million, up 139.0%, representing higher sales and profit.」
The wear-resistant tools business recorded lower sales and profit due to fewer equipment investment projects in the can-making industry despite its focus on EV-related orders. The optical products business recorded higher sales and profit through securing components and advancing the image-processing business. - FY2023-Q2Wear-resistant tools recorded higher sales but lower profit, while optical products recorded substantial increases in sales and profit.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, sales remained slightly higher as the Company actively pursued orders in the growth area of EVs, particularly batteries, while sales to can manufacturers, its main customers, remained weak. However, margins declined, resulting in sales of ¥1,296 million, up 0.6% year on year, and segment profit of ¥56 million, down 32.7%, representing higher sales but lower profit. In the optical products business, despite the impact of the global semiconductor shortage, the Company focused on advancing the image-processing business acquired in the previous fiscal year, expanding its existing business by actively securing components and increasing its market share through new customer development. As a result, sales were ¥868 million, up 51.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥84 million, up 173.4%, representing higher sales and profit.」
Wear-resistant tools expanded into EV and battery-related areas but recorded higher sales and lower profit due to narrower margins. Optical products recorded substantial increases in sales and profit through the image-processing business, securing components and developing new customers. - FY2023-Q1Wear-resistant tools recorded lower sales and profit, while optical products recorded higher sales and profit.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, while production demand for aluminum cans and other products remained firm, the Company actively pursued orders related to EVs, in addition to its efforts in the can-making industry, its main market. However, sales to major customers remained weak, resulting in sales of ¥625 million, down 1.3% year on year, and segment profit of ¥26 million, down 39.1%, representing lower sales and profit. In the optical products business, despite the impact of the global semiconductor shortage, the Company worked to advance the image-processing business acquired in the previous fiscal year and secure a stable supply of components. As a result, sales were ¥433 million, up 65.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥49 million, up 242.2%, representing higher sales and profit.」
The growth-stage wear-resistant tools business recorded lower sales and profit due to weak sales to major customers of can manufacturers, while the optical products business recorded substantial increases in sales and profit through progress in the image-processing business and the securing of components. - FY2022Wear-resistant tools recorded lower sales and profit, while optical products recorded higher sales but lower profit.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, although production demand for aluminum cans and other products remained firm, sales were ¥2,566.738 million, down 1.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥159.089 million, down 38.6%, as large-scale equipment projects for the core can-making industry declined. In the optical products business, the Company focused on high-priced products while some projects continued to experience delays in progress and delivery due to the global semiconductor shortage. However, sales were ¥1,232.216 million, up 5.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥75.684 million, down 2.1%, partly due to higher raw material prices, resulting in higher sales but lower profit.」
Profitability deteriorated in both growth businesses. Wear-resistant tools were affected by fewer large-scale equipment projects, while optical products were affected by the semiconductor shortage and higher raw material prices. - FY2022-Q2Wear-resistant tools recorded lower sales and profit, while optical products recorded higher sales and profit.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, although production demand for aluminum cans and other products remained firm, sales were ¥1,288.278 million, down 1.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥84.985 million, down 40.9%, as large-scale equipment projects for the core can-making industry decreased. In the optical products business, the Company implemented measures including the acquisition of a business covering the sales rights for overseas products to expand operations in the image-processing industry. As a result, sales were ¥573.290 million, up 12.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥31.040 million, up 22.9%.」
The wear-resistant tools business recorded lower sales and profit due to a decline in large-scale equipment projects, while the optical products business recorded higher sales and profit through the acquisition of a business covering the sales rights for overseas products and other measures. - FY2022-Q1Wear-resistant tools recorded higher sales but lower profit, while optical products recorded higher sales and profit.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, although production demand for aluminum cans and other products remained firm, sales of low-margin products increased during the first quarter of the current cumulative consolidated period. Together with expansion into industries including bag-making, batteries and crusher blades, this resulted in sales of ¥633.260 million, up 0.3% year on year, and segment profit of ¥43.612 million, down 31.7%, representing higher sales but lower profit. In the optical products business, some projects experienced delays in progress and delivery due to the global semiconductor shortage. However, the business emerged from the demand stagnation seen during the COVID-19 period in the same quarter of the previous year, resulting in sales of ¥262.233 million, up 5.3% year on year, and segment profit of ¥14.924 million, up 116.6%, representing higher sales and profit.」
The wear-resistant tools business recorded higher sales but lower profit as the proportion of low-margin products increased despite continued expansion of its customer base. The optical products business recovered from the demand stagnation of the previous year and recorded higher sales and profit despite delays caused by the semiconductor shortage. - FY2021-Q3Wear-resistant tools recorded higher sales and profit, while optical products recorded lower sales but improved profit.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, production demand for aluminum cans and other products remained firm in the can-making industry, the Company’s main market, and orders, particularly from major customers, remained solid. The Company also actively expanded into industries including bag-making, batteries and crusher blades, resulting in firm sales and segment profit. As a result, sales were ¥1,918.745 million, up 1.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥201.415 million, up 23.1%. In the optical products business, some projects, including event-related projects, experienced delays in progress and delivery due to the impact of COVID-19. However, the Company promoted customer-specific web meetings and initiatives to improve its gross margin, resulting in firm sales and segment profit. As a result, sales were ¥852.463 million, down 2.7% year on year, while segment profit was ¥64.093 million, up 17.3%.」
The wear-resistant tools business recorded a 1.6% increase in sales and a 23.1% increase in segment profit. Although the optical products business continued to record lower sales, segment profit increased 17.3% due to web meetings and improved gross margins. - FY2021-Q2Abrasion-resistant tools improved; optical products deterioratedAnnual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, production demand for aluminum cans for alcoholic beverages and other products increased in the can-making industry as people refrained from going out due to the spread of COVID-19, and orders remained firm, particularly from major customers. The Company also actively expanded into industries including bag-making, batteries and crusher blades, resulting in firm sales and segment profit. As a result, sales were ¥1,306.932 million, up 3.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥143.804 million, up 39.3%. In the optical products business, the Company promoted sales expansion of new products, but sales and segment profit remained weak, mainly because some projects, including event-related projects, were delayed in progress and delivery and development projects were postponed due to the impact of COVID-19. As a result, sales were ¥510.499 million, down 20.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥25.255 million, down 45.7%.」
The wear-resistant tools business recorded higher sales and profit, while the optical products business recorded lower sales and profit due to project delays and postponements related to COVID-19, resulting in divergent performance across the growth businesses. - FY2021-Q1Abrasion-resistant tools improved; optical products deterioratedAnnual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, production demand for aluminum cans for alcoholic beverages and other products increased in the can-making industry, the Company’s main market, as people refrained from going out due to the spread of COVID-19, and orders remained firm. The Company also actively expanded into industries including bag-making, batteries and crusher blades, resulting in firm sales and segment profit. As a result, sales were ¥631.178 million, up 0.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥63.889 million, up 26.7%. In the optical products business, the Company promoted sales expansion of new products, but sales and segment profit remained weak, mainly because some projects were delayed in progress and delivery and development projects were postponed due to the impact of COVID-19. As a result, sales were ¥248.936 million, down 0.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥6.888 million, down 20.1%.」
The wear-resistant tools business recorded higher sales and profit, while the optical products business recorded lower sales and profit due to project delays and postponed development. - FY2020Wear-resistant tools worsened, while optical products saw lower sales but improved profit.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, the Company actively expanded into industries including bag-making, batteries and crusher blades, in addition to its efforts in the can-making industry, its main market. However, sales and segment profit remained weak, mainly because large-scale capital investment projects declined from the previous year and customer production fell as the COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly. As a result, sales were ¥2,525.879 million, down 17.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥230.655 million, down 29.1%. In the optical products business, the Company worked to acquire new customers through trade show participation and expand sales of new products, but sales remained weak, mainly because the progress and delivery of some projects were delayed due to export restrictions on semiconductor materials and other factors. As a result, sales were ¥1,173.691 million, down 6.5% year on year, while segment profit was ¥76.174 million, up 41.2%.」
The wear-resistant tools business recorded lower sales and profit, while the optical products business recorded lower sales but higher segment profit, resulting in divergent performance across the growth businesses. - FY2020-Q3Wear-resistant tools worsened, while optical products saw lower sales but improved profit.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, the Company actively expanded into industries including bag-making, batteries and crusher blades, but sales and segment profit remained weak, mainly because capital investment in the can-making industry, its main market, declined. As a result, sales were ¥1,888.483 million, down 16.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥163.585 million, down 32.1%. In the optical products business, the Company worked to acquire new customers through trade show participation and expand sales of new products, but sales remained weak, mainly because some projects were delayed due to the impact of the Japan-South Korea dispute on capital investment in flat-panel displays and export restrictions on semiconductor materials. As a result, sales were ¥875.919 million, down 10.2% year on year, while segment profit was ¥54.652 million, up 14.7%.」
The wear-resistant tools business recorded lower sales and profit due to reduced capital investment in the can-making industry. Optical products recorded lower sales but a 14.7% increase in segment profit, resulting in divergent performance across the businesses. - FY2020-Q2Wear-resistant tools worsened, while optical products improved.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, the Company actively expanded into industries including bag-making, batteries and crusher blades, in addition to its efforts in the can-making industry, its core market. However, sales and segment profit remained weak, mainly because large-scale capital investment projects decreased compared with the previous year. As a result, sales were ¥1,259.503 million, down 13.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥103.202 million, down 32.0%. In the optical products business, sales remained firm as sales to the flat-panel display industry increased. As a result, sales were ¥645.482 million, up 4.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥46.536 million, up 69.2%.」
The wear-resistant tools business recorded lower sales and profit due to a decline in large-scale capital investment projects, while the optical products business recorded higher sales and profit on increased sales to the flat-panel display industry. - FY2020-Q1Both growth businesses recorded lower sales and profit.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, the Company expanded into industries including bag-making, batteries and crusher blades, but sales and segment profit remained weak. As a result, sales were ¥627.215 million, down 9.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥50.425 million, down 26.0%. In the optical products business, sales and segment profit remained weak because sluggish investment related to flat-panel displays in China and the semiconductor market affected sales of optical equipment and other products to the visual inspection equipment industry. As a result, sales were ¥250.348 million, down 18.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥8.620 million, down 33.8%.」
Both growth businesses, wear-resistant tools and optical products, recorded lower sales and profit. Wear-resistant tools remained weak despite continued expansion into industries outside can-making, while optical products were affected by sluggish investment in China’s FPD market and weakness in the semiconductor market. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, the Company expanded beyond its core market, the can-making industry, into industries including bag-making, batteries and crusher blades. Sales and segment profit remained firm, supported by factors including increased orders from some major customers as they stepped up capital investment. As a result, sales were ¥3,063.161 million, up 8.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥325.455 million, up 11.3%. In the optical products business, sales and segment profit remained firm as investment related to flat-panel displays in China remained solid and sales of optical equipment and other products to the visual inspection equipment industry remained strong. As a result, sales were ¥1,255.265 million, up 9.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥53.947 million, up 35.2%.」
The wear-resistant tools business expanded into bag-making, batteries, crusher blades and other areas beyond can-making, recording an 8.5% increase in sales and an 11.3% increase in segment profit. The optical products business also recorded a 9.4% increase in sales and a 35.2% increase in segment profit, resulting in full-year higher sales and profit in both growth businesses. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, sales and segment profit remained firm as sales to some major customers of can manufacturers continued to be solid while the Company actively pursued sales in fields outside can-making, such as bag-making and crusher blades, amid strong performance by major companies in Japan’s can-making industry. As a result, sales were ¥2,247.984 million, up 10.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥241.034 million, up 14.1%.」
Sales to can manufacturers in the wear-resistant tools business remained solid, and efforts in fields outside can-making, such as bag-making and crusher blades, resulted in an 10.1% increase in sales and a 14.1% increase in segment profit. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, sales to some major customers of can manufacturers increased compared with the previous year-to-date consolidated period. The Company also strengthened its efforts in fields outside can-making, and sales to bag-making customers and others increased, resulting in firm sales and segment profit. As a result, sales were ¥1,463.488 million, up 7.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥151.867 million, up 8.6%. In the optical products business, sales and segment profit remained firm as sales of optical equipment and other products to the visual inspection equipment industry remained strong, reflecting solid investment related to flat-panel displays in China. As a result, sales were ¥619.444 million, up 27.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥27.499 million, up 59.5%.」
The wear-resistant tools business recorded a 7.5% increase in sales and an 8.6% increase in segment profit, while the optical products business recorded a 27.7% increase in sales and a 59.5% increase in segment profit, resulting in higher sales and profit in both growth businesses. - FY2019-Q1Wear-resistant tools worsened, while optical products improved.Annual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, the Company actively pursued opportunities in industries outside can-making, and sales to bag-making customers and others increased. However, sales and segment profit remained weak because some sales to major customers of can manufacturers were pushed back to after the second quarter. As a result, sales were ¥693.200 million, down 2.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥68.138 million, down 12.9%. In the optical products business, sales and segment profit remained firm, supported by strong sales of optical equipment and other products to the visual inspection equipment industry amid active investment related to flat-panel displays in China. As a result, sales were ¥306.773 million, up 34.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥13.013 million, up 52.3%.」
The wear-resistant tools business posted lower sales and profit as sales to major customers were pushed back, despite progress in developing markets outside can-making and increased sales to bag-making customers. The optical products business recorded a 34.2% increase in sales and a 52.3% increase in segment profit. - FY2018Abrasion-resistant tools improved; optical products deterioratedAnnual report
「In the wear-resistant tools business, sales and segment profit remained firm as the performance of major companies in Japan’s can-making industry remained solid, while sales to some major customers of can manufacturers increased compared with the previous consolidated fiscal year. As a result, sales were ¥2,823.569 million, up 11.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥292.473 million, up 6.3%. In the optical products business, sales of optical equipment and other products to the visual inspection equipment industry remained strong, reflecting increased investment related to flat-panel displays in China, and sales remained strong. However, segment profit remained weak because expenses such as personnel costs increased. As a result, sales were ¥1,147.469 million, up 11.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥39.887 million, down 20.6%.」
The wear-resistant tools business recorded an 11.4% increase in sales and a 6.3% increase in segment profit, while the optical products business recorded an 11.7% increase in sales but a 20.6% decline in segment profit due to higher expenses, resulting in divergent performance across the businesses. - FY2018-Q3Abrasion-resistant tools improved; optical products deterioratedAnnual report
「In the abrasion-resistant tools business, sales to certain major customers among can manufacturers increased compared with the same quarter of the previous year, while major companies in Japan's can-manufacturing industry performed solidly. As a result, revenue increased 10.1% year on year to ¥2,042.048 million, and segment profit increased 4.6% to ¥211.320 million. In the optical products business, revenue was roughly in line with the previous year as the company promoted sales of optical equipment and other products to the visual inspection equipment industry, but segment profit remained sluggish due to higher expenses. As a result, revenue increased 6.0% year on year to ¥804.465 million, and segment profit decreased 15.1% to ¥35.408 million.」
The abrasion-resistant tools business improved, with revenue up 10.1% and segment profit up 4.6%, while the optical products business recorded a 6.0% increase in revenue but a 15.1% decline in segment profit due to higher expenses, showing divergent progress by business. - FY2018-Q2Abrasion-resistant tools improved; optical products deterioratedAnnual report
「In the abrasion-resistant tools business, sales to certain major customers among can manufacturers increased compared with the same quarter of the previous year, while major companies in Japan's can-manufacturing industry performed solidly. As a result, revenue increased 11.4% year on year to ¥1,361.618 million, and segment profit increased 2.9% to ¥139.883 million. In the optical products business, revenue was roughly in line with the previous year as the company focused on sales of optical equipment and other products to the visual inspection equipment industry, but segment profit remained sluggish due to higher expenses. As a result, revenue decreased 0.3% year on year to ¥484.895 million, and segment profit decreased 41.5% to ¥17.245 million.」
Among the businesses identified for development, the abrasion-resistant tools business recorded an 11.4% increase in revenue and a 2.9% increase in segment profit, while revenue in the optical products business was roughly in line with the previous year and segment profit declined 41.5%. - FY2018-Q1Abrasion-resistant tools improved; optical products deterioratedAnnual report
「In the abrasion-resistant tools business, revenue and segment profit remained solid, partly because sales to certain major customers among can manufacturers increased compared with the same quarter of the previous year, while the performance of major companies in Japan's can-manufacturing industry remained solid. As a result, revenue increased 18.2% year on year to ¥712.077 million, and segment profit increased 20.9% to ¥78.252 million. In the optical products business, revenue and segment profit remained sluggish, partly because sales to certain major customers in the visual inspection equipment industry declined compared with the same quarter of the previous year. As a result, revenue decreased 1.2% year on year to ¥228.583 million, and segment profit decreased 29.6% to ¥8.543 million.」
Among the businesses identified for development, the abrasion-resistant tools business recorded increases in both revenue and segment profit, while the optical products business recorded decreases in both, showing divergent progress by business. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In the abrasion-resistant tools business, conditions remained difficult through the third quarter, but revenue and segment profit performed solidly in the fourth quarter, partly due to large-scale capital investment projects. As a result, revenue increased 0.4% year on year to ¥2,535.371 million, and segment profit increased 9.3% to ¥275.194 million. In the optical products business, sales to the major customer, a manufacturer of visual inspection equipment, were strong as the customer's demand for capital investment increased, among other factors, and revenue and segment profit remained solid. As a result, revenue increased 4.8% year on year to ¥1,027.027 million, and segment profit increased 22.6% to ¥50.208 million.」
Both the abrasion-resistant tools and optical products businesses identified for development recorded increases in revenue and segment profit. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the optical products business, sales to the visual inspection equipment industry were strong, among other factors, and revenue and segment profit remained solid. As a result, revenue increased 1.7% year on year to ¥486.520 million, and segment profit increased 43.5% to ¥29.460 million.」
In the optical products business, which had been identified for development, revenue increased 1.7% year on year and segment profit increased 43.5%. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company will also work to develop non-core businesses, including the abrasion-resistant tools and optical products businesses.」
The company has a policy of reducing its reliance on the cutting tools business and developing the abrasion-resistant tools and optical products businesses.