Addressing Profitability and Risks through Manufacturing Equipment Investment and Diversified Sourcing
First written in FY2018. 4 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: 2026-07-15.
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- 2026-07-15AdvancedEarnings presentation materials
「We have decided to establish a top-making process at the Nikke Gifu Plant (Kakamigahara, Gifu) with the aim of maximizing product value and strengthening the competitiveness of Japan's wool textile industry in overseas markets.」
The Company decided to establish a domestic integrated production system for wool tops, which had depended on overseas procurement, by installing a top-making process at its Gifu plant. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Apparel and Textiles Business, we invested ¥1,555 million in production equipment installations and upgrades aimed at improving quality and productivity through energy and labor savings, as well as in digitizing the value chain.」
We advanced energy- and labor-saving measures for manufacturing equipment and digitized the value chain, investing ¥1,555 million in the Apparel and Textiles Business and ¥8,703 million company-wide. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In manufacturing, we advanced energy-saving, labor-saving and automation initiatives, which helped contain increases in manufacturing costs.」
Energy-saving, labor-saving and automation initiatives were implemented, helping contain increases in manufacturing costs. Company-wide capital expenditure amounted to ¥3,447 million. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital expenditure during the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥3,525 million, including investment in intangible fixed assets and long-term prepaid expenses. Capital expenditure by major segment and the amounts invested were as follows.」
Capital expenditure is continuing in areas expected to generate long-term earnings, as well as for rationalization and productivity improvements, with investment of ¥3,525 million disclosed. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「We will make proactive investments in manufacturing equipment while diversifying raw material sourcing to spread risk and reduce costs.」
This sets out measures to spread risk and reduce costs through investment in manufacturing equipment and diversification of raw material suppliers.