Providing distinctive functional products that meet automaker and consumer needs
First written in FY2017-Q1. 8 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Domestic sales of automotive floor mats increased shipment volumes as sales for newly adopted vehicle models and to major customers remained strong.」
Strong sales for newly adopted vehicle models and to major customers increased shipment volumes of products developed to meet customer needs. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Domestic sales of automotive floor mats exceeded the previous year's shipment volume as sales of products for newly adopted vehicle models remained strong, although the weaker yen squeezed profits. Overseas sales to Southeast Asia were sluggish amid an economic slowdown and persistently high auto-loan interest rates, but export volumes to newly developed customers increased.」
The company recorded progress in product offerings addressing customer needs, with shipment and export volumes increasing through sales to newly adopted vehicle models and newly developed customers. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, sales of automotive floor mats for newly awarded vehicle programs began, while overseas sales to new customers and products for BEVs remained strong, increasing shipment volumes in both markets.」
The rollout of products for newly awarded vehicle programs, new customers and BEVs led to increased shipment volumes. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive floor mats increased in both Japan and overseas as shipment volumes benefited from the recovery in vehicle production accompanying the normalization of supply chains. Overseas sales to new customers increased, and the stronger dollar also contributed to higher revenue and profit. As a result, revenue was ¥1,786 million, an increase of ¥509 million, or 40.0%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥205 million, an increase of ¥153 million, or 298.2%.」
The mat business increased sales to new overseas customers, resulting in higher sales and profits alongside increased shipment volumes as the supply chain returned to normal. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Mat Division pursued product development with new business partners, in addition to existing customers, mainly overseas. Overseas sales increased, as efforts to develop new customers progressed and the weaker yen also had an impact, resulting in higher sales and profits.」
The company pursued product development with new business partners and the development of new overseas customers, expanding product offerings to meet customer needs. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas sales remained strong due to the acquisition of new customers and the impact of the stronger US dollar.」
The company pursued acquisition of new customers in the mat business and specified the expansion of overseas sales of products addressing customer needs. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The mat business pursued product development with new customers to support a recovery in performance and also focused on reducing costs.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of restoring the mat business through product development with new customers and cost reductions. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Domestic sales of automotive floor mats declined in both revenue and profit due to reduced production by automakers, while overseas sales increased in both revenue and profit as the company developed new sales channels and increased shipment volumes.」
The mat business expanded its product offerings for new customers and sales channels, increasing overseas shipment volumes and resulting in higher sales and profits. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「マット事業につきましては、子会社での自動車用フロアマットの一貫生産の強みとデザイン重視を強化すると共に迅速な顧客対応を進め、売上及び利益増に貢献いたします。」
The company reaffirmed its policy of strengthening the mat business through integrated production, a design focus and rapid customer response. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「マット事業につきましては、子会社での自動車用フロアマットの一貫生産の強みとデザイン重視を強化すると共に迅速な顧客対応を進め、売上及び利益増に貢献いたします。」
The company shifted from the previous expression of functional products addressing customer and consumer needs to a set of initiatives combining a design focus, rapid customer response and integrated production. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In the mat business, while maintaining our high level of technical expertise, we will expand sales of our proprietary premium mats, begin developing designs and strengthen proposals to individual users, thereby seeking to increase sales and profits.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of expanding earnings through increased sales of premium mats, design development and stronger proposals to users. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「From the current fiscal year, we will focus on sales of mats incorporating new materials currently being presented, as well as value-added mats manufactured using our proprietary expertise.」
The company specified its policy of focusing on sales of mats incorporating new materials and value-added mats produced using its proprietary expertise in the mat business. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of mats for new luxury vehicle models remained strong.」
The company cited strong sales of mats for new luxury vehicle models as a result of its functional-product initiatives addressing automaker and consumer needs. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In the mat business, we will secure earnings by providing distinctive functional products that meet the needs of automakers and consumers.」
The company specified the provision of functional products meeting customer needs as a new measure to secure earnings in the mat business.