Strengthening competitiveness through new construction methods and technologies, in-house production, and joint procurement
First written in FY2018. 7 of 17 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
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- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, by introducing the IXO (Iksio) construction method, which the company developed independently*, the company aims to shorten construction periods, reduce labor requirements, and improve construction competitiveness and profitability.」
Through the acquisition of Hajime Technologies, the company is giving concrete form to measures to introduce lightweight steel-frame construction technology and its proprietary IXO construction method into the Group, shorten construction periods, reduce labor requirements, and improve construction competitiveness. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「To improve production capacity across the group, we are working to standardise structural frames by rationalising, simplifying, and unifying the components forming the framework of homes, such as columns and beams. We are also considering the development of a construction method that will serve as a new standard for conventional construction, taking into account the use of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) to address the wood shock and efforts to reduce environmental impact.」
The company continues to consider developing new construction methods that standardise structural frames, use LVL, address the wood shock, and reduce environmental impact. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「For procurement of key housing materials, including timber, interior building materials, and housing equipment, we are bringing procurement in-house within the group, building a stable procurement system in terms of both quality and cost, and working to strengthen our negotiating power with external suppliers.」
The company continues to pursue stable procurement and quality and cost management by bringing procurement of key housing materials in-house. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「To improve production capacity across the group, we are working to standardise structural frames by rationalising, simplifying, and unifying the components forming the framework of homes, such as columns and beams. We are also considering the development of a construction method that will serve as a new standard for conventional construction, taking into account the use of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) to address the wood shock and efforts to reduce environmental impact.」
The company continues to consider developing new construction methods that standardise structural frames, use LVL, address the wood shock, and reduce environmental impact. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the company is considering expanding raw-log processing facilities and renovating existing facilities at the overseas subsidiary RFP Group, and plans to use the funds from the US$150 million capital increase already completed.」
Regarding measures to bring timber procurement and processing in-house, the company is considering expanding RFP Group's raw-log processing facilities and renovating existing facilities, with plans to use US$150 million in capital increase proceeds. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「To improve production capacity across the group, we are working to standardise structural frames by rationalising, simplifying, and unifying the components forming the framework of homes, such as columns and beams. We are also considering the development of a construction method that will serve as a new standard for conventional construction, taking into account the use of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) to address the wood shock and efforts to reduce environmental impact.」
The company continues to consider developing new construction methods that standardise structural frames, use LVL, address the wood shock, and reduce environmental impact. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「To improve production capacity across the group, we are working to standardise structural frames by rationalising, simplifying, and unifying the components forming the framework of homes, such as columns and beams. We are also considering the development of a construction method that will serve as a new standard for conventional construction, taking into account the use of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) to address the wood shock and efforts to reduce environmental impact.」
The company continues to consider developing new construction methods that standardise structural frames, use LVL, address the wood shock, and reduce environmental impact. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「To improve production capacity across the group, we are working to standardise structural frames by rationalising, simplifying, and unifying the components forming the framework of homes, such as columns and beams. We are also considering the development of a construction method that will serve as a new standard for conventional construction, taking into account the use of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) to address the wood shock and efforts to reduce environmental impact.」
The company continues to consider developing new construction methods that standardise structural frames, use LVL, address the wood shock, and reduce environmental impact. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the decision to acquire shares in RFP (BVI) and completion of the acquisition on 14 January 2022, RFP (BVI) and its subsidiaries, 19 companies in total, became consolidated subsidiaries.」
Regarding measures to bring timber procurement in-house, the company completed the acquisition of 75% of RFP (BVI) and payment for the third-party allotment, adding 19 subsidiaries to the scope of consolidation. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In December last year, we decided to acquire shares in Russia Forest Products (BVI) Limited, one of the world's leading forest-products companies. The acquisition is expected to strengthen the value chain of our detached-home subdivision business by bringing the procurement function for timber, a key material, within the group.」
The company decided to acquire shares in RFP, a leading global forest-products company, to bring materials procurement in-house and stabilise it. Bringing the timber procurement function within the group represents concrete progress toward strengthening the value chain of the detached-home subdivision business. - FY2022-Q2Change to the company split scheduleAnnual report
「We had been preparing to transfer all shares of four wholly owned subsidiaries responsible for materials procurement and other activities of the group's companies to an intermediate holding company, First Materials Co., Ltd., to be newly established as a subsidiary through a company split (simplified incorporation-type company split), with 1 October 2021 as the effective date. However, because finalising the split plan has taken longer than expected, we decided to change the company split schedule.」
The company is preparing a restructuring under which four wholly owned subsidiaries responsible for materials procurement will be transferred to an intermediate holding company, but has changed the original company split schedule because finalising the split plan took longer than expected. - FY2022-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「To improve production capacity across the group, we are working to standardise structural frames by rationalising, simplifying, and unifying the components forming the framework of homes, such as columns and beams. We are also considering the development of a construction method that will serve as a new standard for conventional construction, taking into account the use of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) to address the wood shock and efforts to reduce environmental impact.」
The previous measures for developing new construction methods and technologies are being given concrete form through standardisation of structural frames, use of LVL, measures to address the wood shock, and consideration of a new conventional construction method that takes environmental impact reduction into account. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding timber procurement, we sought stable procurement from existing suppliers through the group's timber-processing companies and developed new suppliers so that production plans would not be affected.」
For timber procurement, the company describes procurement from existing suppliers through group timber-processing companies and the development of new suppliers as specific measures. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 8 December 2020, we resolved to acquire all shares of 株式会社オリエント and make it a subsidiary. We entered into a share transfer agreement on 19 January 2021 and completed the acquisition of all shares on 22 January 2021. The purpose of the transaction was to ensure stable procurement of interior building materials for housing and create cost synergies through further efficiency improvements.」
The company completed the acquisition of all shares of オリエント, a manufacturer and seller of interior building materials for housing, and is giving concrete form to initiatives aimed at in-house production, stable procurement, and the creation of cost synergies. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「First Plus Co., Ltd. Acquisition date: 1 October 2019 Percentage of voting equity interest acquired: 100%. By making this company, which manufactures and sells housing equipment such as system kitchens and bathroom vanities, a subsidiary, we expect to create cost synergies through stable procurement of housing equipment and standardisation of specifications.」
The company has made a housing-equipment manufacturer a wholly owned subsidiary and is giving concrete form to in-house production and group coordination aimed at stable procurement of housing equipment, standardisation of specifications, and creation of cost synergies. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「We are working to curb costs through the development of new construction methods and technologies, bringing housing-related businesses in-house, and joint procurement of materials,」
The group continues to pursue cost controls and strengthen competitiveness through new construction methods and technologies, in-house production, and joint procurement. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「We have pursued various initiatives, including the efficient rollout of sales offices and expansion into areas nationwide, development of new construction methods and technologies, bringing housing-related businesses in-house, cost reductions through joint procurement, and promotion of our brand strategy.」
Sales-office and regional expansion, new construction methods and technologies, in-house production of housing-related businesses, joint procurement, and brand strategy are cited as measures to strengthen competitiveness.