Improving capacity utilization through sales expansion
First written in FY2016. 14 of 28 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「Sales volumes of automotive floor mats temporarily declined in connection with production cuts by customers affected by China's rare-earth export restrictions, but recovered to the previous year's level at an early stage. Price pass-through of higher raw material and utility costs also progressed to a certain extent. As a result, revenue was ¥578 million and operating profit was ¥25 million.」
In the mat business, sales recovered quickly to the previous year's level after declining in connection with the rare-earth export restrictions, and price pass-through of higher costs also progressed. - 2026-05-14AdvancedEarnings
「Sales volumes of automotive floor mats temporarily declined in connection with production cuts by customers affected by China’s restrictions on rare-earth exports, but recovered to approximately the previous year’s level at an early stage.」
In the mat business, sales volumes recovered to approximately the previous year’s level after a temporary decline caused by external factors. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive floor mats declined for vehicle models sold by customers affected by China's rare-earth export restrictions, and gross profit also declined, although both were showing signs of recovery. As a result, revenue was ¥253 million and the company recorded an operating loss of ¥5 million.」
In the mat business, gross profit declined as sales of customers' vehicle models decreased, resulting in revenue of ¥253 million and an operating loss of ¥5 million. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Domestic sales of automotive floor mats increased shipment volumes due to strong sales of newly adopted vehicle models and to major customers. Overseas sales were affected by higher costs because, although BEV sales in Thailand, where the subsidiary is located, were recovering from the previous year, price pass-through did not progress sufficiently to offset higher labor and utility costs. As a result, revenue was ¥2,526 million, an increase of ¥56 million, or 2.3%, from the previous fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥214 million, a decrease of ¥56 million, or 20.9%.」
Shipment volumes increased on domestic sales of newly adopted vehicle models and to major customers, resulting in a 2.3% increase in mat business revenue. Overseas, however, insufficient price pass-through of higher costs led to lower profit. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company placed greater emphasis on identifying and deepening its understanding of customer needs and worked to improve performance across its businesses. Domestic sales of automotive floor mats increased shipment volumes as sales of newly adopted vehicle models remained strong and exceeded the previous year, but the weaker yen pressured profit. Overseas sales to Southeast Asia were sluggish due to the economic slowdown and persistently high auto loan interest rates, although export volumes increased among newly developed customers. As a result, revenue was ¥1,311 million, an increase of ¥196 million, or 17.6%, from the previous interim consolidated accounting period, and operating profit was ¥129 million, an increase of ¥19 million, or 17.7%.」
The company deepened its understanding of customer needs, and increased sales volumes for newly adopted vehicle models and newly developed customers contributed to higher revenue and profit in the mat business. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Domestic sales of automotive floor mats began for vehicles under new orders, while overseas sales increased in both shipments of products for new customers and products for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Through production rationalization and expense reductions, revenue was ¥2,470 million, an increase of ¥681 million, or 38.1%, from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit was ¥271 million, an increase of ¥184 million, or 210.9%.」
Sales of products for newly ordered domestic vehicles and products for new overseas customers and BEVs increased, resulting in a 38.1% increase in mat business revenue and a 210.9% increase in operating profit. - 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 shipment volumes in Japan and overseas, while sales to new overseas customers also increased, resulting in a 40.0% increase in revenue and a 298.2% increase in operating profit. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Domestic sales of automotive floor mats increased as automakers' production recovered following an easing of the semiconductor shortage and improved component procurement, which increased shipment volumes. Overseas sales increased in both revenue and profit as the company developed new customers, with the stronger dollar also contributing. As a result, revenue was ¥1,115 million, an increase of ¥322 million, or 40.6%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥109 million, an increase of ¥101 million, or 1169.2%.」
The mat business recorded a 40.6% increase in revenue and a 1169.2% increase in operating profit, driven by the recovery in domestic shipment volumes and the development of new overseas customers. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Domestic sales volumes of automotive floor mats continued to be affected by shortages of semiconductors and other components, which reduced automakers' production, but profit increased as a result of efforts to secure profitability. Overseas sales remained strong due to the acquisition of new customers and the effect of the stronger dollar. As a result, revenue was ¥571 million, an increase of ¥182 million, or 46.8%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥63 million, an increase of ¥52 million, or 457.7%, from the same quarter of the previous year.」
The mat business acquired new overseas customers, and strong overseas sales resulted in a 46.8% increase in revenue and a 457.7% increase in operating profit. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Shipment volumes of automotive floor mats for the domestic Japanese market declined, but the company acquired new overseas customers and increased shipment volumes.」
While domestic sales declined, the company acquired new overseas customers and increased shipment volumes. The company described specific progress in its sales expansion initiatives. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Domestic sales of automotive floor mats declined in revenue as selling prices fell, although automakers were showing signs of recovery. Overseas sales increased in both shipments and revenue and profit as the company developed new sales channels. As a result, revenue was ¥1,276 million, an increase of ¥216 million, or 20.4%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥51 million, an increase of ¥50 million from the same quarter of the previous year, compared with operating profit of ¥0 million.」
The mat business developed new overseas sales channels and increased shipment volumes, resulting in higher revenue and profit. - 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 shipments and revenue and profit as the company developed new sales channels. As a result, revenue was ¥792 million, an increase of ¥92 million, or 13.2%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥8 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥0 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Developed new overseas sales channels and increased shipment volumes, resulting in higher revenue and profit. The company described specific progress in initiatives to improve capacity utilization through sales expansion. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The basic policy outlined above is to leverage the credibility built over 100 years since the company's founding and act to expand sales by differentiating its products, expanding existing sales channels and creating new businesses, with the pioneering spirit of its early years.」
Continued the policy of expanding sales through product differentiation, expansion of existing sales channels and creation of new businesses. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As its medium- to long-term management strategy, the company formulated a new medium-term management plan focused on expanding sales and profit, while maintaining the results of the previous medium-term management plan and emphasizing stronger production and sales, and will pursue cost reductions and proactive sales expansion in all areas.」
Reaffirmed the policy of continuing to strengthen production and sales, reduce costs and proactively expand sales. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As its medium- to long-term management strategy, the company formulated a new medium-term management plan focused on expanding sales and profit, while maintaining the results of the previous medium-term management plan and emphasizing stronger production and sales, and will pursue cost reductions and proactive sales expansion in all areas.」
Reiterated the policy of continuing to strengthen production and sales and proactively expand sales. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「Under the new medium-term management plan, the company will maintain the results of the previous medium-term management plan, including new product development, improved operating efficiency and the resumption of dividend payments, review production facilities in the food and mat businesses during the period, and focus its efforts on expanding sales.」
The focus shifted from the previous positioning of strengthening production and sales to making sales expansion the core of the new medium-term management plan, combined with a review of production facilities for the food and mat businesses. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As its medium- to long-term management strategy, the company formulated a new medium-term management plan focused on expanding sales and profit, while maintaining the results of the previous medium-term management plan and emphasizing stronger production and sales, and will pursue cost reductions and proactive sales expansion in all areas.」
Reaffirmed the policy of continuing to strengthen production and sales, reduce costs and proactively expand sales while maintaining the results of the previous medium-term management plan. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As its medium- to long-term management strategy, the company formulated a new medium-term management plan focused on expanding sales and profit, while maintaining the results of the previous medium-term management plan and emphasizing stronger production and sales, and will pursue cost reductions and proactive sales expansion in all areas.」
Reaffirmed the policy of continuing to strengthen production and sales, reduce costs and proactively expand sales while maintaining the results of the previous plan. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As its medium- to long-term management strategy, the company formulated a new medium-term management plan focused on expanding sales and profit, while maintaining the results of the previous medium-term management plan and emphasizing stronger production and sales, and will pursue cost reductions and proactive sales expansion in all areas.」
Reaffirmed the policy of advancing production and sales initiatives, cost reductions and proactive sales expansion while maintaining the results of the previous medium-term management plan. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The basic policy outlined above is to expand sales and profit, and we will pursue cost reductions and proactive sales expansion in all areas.」
Reaffirmed the policy of expanding sales and profit through cost reductions and proactive sales expansion. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As its medium- to long-term management strategy, the company formulated a new medium-term management plan focused on expanding sales and profit, while maintaining the results of the previous medium-term management plan, including establishing the industrial materials, mat and food businesses as core businesses, improving operating efficiency, reviewing branch offices, revising the personnel evaluation system, reducing fixed costs through the effective use of owned real estate, and controlling and reducing promotional expenses. The new plan places emphasis on strengthening production and sales.」
Reiterated the policy of strengthening production and sales while maintaining the results of the previous medium-term management plan. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Against this economic backdrop, our Group focused on developing new products for the current fiscal year under the theme of “Expanding Sales and Profits,” but sales in the food business and sales and profits in the mat business were below the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although the company continued initiatives to expand sales, including new product development, the food and mat businesses underperformed the same period of the previous year. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Against this economic backdrop, our Group worked to strengthen production and sales under the new medium-term management plan based on the theme of “Expanding Sales and Profits.” Sales in the industrial materials and mat businesses remained sluggish compared with the same quarter of the previous year, while the food business worked to reduce costs.」
Although the company stated that it had continued to strengthen production and sales, sales in the industrial materials and mat businesses remained sluggish. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The basic policy outlined above is to expand sales and profit, and we will pursue cost reductions and proactive sales expansion in all areas.」
Reaffirmed the policy of expanding sales and profit through sales expansion and cost reductions. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against this economic backdrop, our Group worked to strengthen production and sales based on the new medium-term management plan under the theme of “expanding sales and profits.”」
Continued to strengthen production and sales under the new medium-term management plan. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Against this economic backdrop, our Group worked to strengthen production and sales based on the new medium-term management plan under the theme of “expanding sales and profits.”」
The company continued measures under the new medium-term management plan, including strengthening sales. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Against this economic backdrop, our Group worked to strengthen production and sales based on the new medium-term management plan under the theme of “expanding sales and profits.”」
The company continued planned measures, including strengthening sales. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「③ Increasing capacity utilization through sales expansion」
Sales expansion was identified as an initiative to improve utilization of production facilities.