Making the Environmental and Engineering Business the Next Pillar of Revenue Growth
First written in FY2016. 26 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 2 of 15 companies on the "Worse" side.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 12.8% from the previous fiscal year to ¥266.9 billion, while business profit increased 11.2% to ¥28.8 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering business, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, posted higher revenue and profit, supported by RO membranes for the Middle East and domestic plant construction. - 2026-05-07Cited as achievedRevisions to earnings forecasts
「当社は、当事業年度において、売上高は、高水準の手持受注残高に対して工事施工・引き渡しを行い工事出来高進捗並びに工事完工が堅調に推移した結果、199億38百万円（前期比22.6％増）となりました。また営業利益は、売上総利益が増益となったことに加えて採算改善が進み、販売費及び一般管理費での事業拡大のための要員拡充等による人件費増加があったもののこれらを吸収し、17億63百万円（前期比112.2％増）となりました。」
水道機工の水道・環境関連事業について、高水準の受注残高を背景に売上高と営業利益が前期比で増加し、採算改善も進んだ実績が示された。環境・エンジニアリング事業の実績を補足する開示だが、東レ連結業績予想への影響は軽微とされている。 - FY2026-H1Revenue growth and profit declineAnnual report
「The Water Treatment business was affected by the concentration of shipments for a large project to the Middle East in the previous year, as well as weak market conditions in China. In the Engineering business, sales at construction subsidiaries remained firm, but the domestic engineering subsidiary posted lower revenue due to the timing of projects. As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 2.2% year on year to ¥117.0 billion, while business profit decreased 16.8% to ¥9.8 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering business posted higher revenue, while business profit declined due to the reversal of the previous year's concentration of large projects, weak market conditions in China, and project timing shifts. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「We are currently preparing for mass production, aiming to launch the product in North America by the end of fiscal 2025, followed by its rollout in other regions.」
For the Environmental and Engineering business, the company is preparing for mass production of high-rejection UF membranes for wastewater reuse and has presented a specific plan to launch them in North America by the end of fiscal 2025. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Water Treatment business posted higher revenue and profit, supported by firm demand and shipments for a large project to the Middle East. The domestic engineering subsidiary also performed steadily. As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 2.6% year on year to ¥114.5 billion, while business profit increased 15.9% to ¥11.8 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering business posted higher revenue and profit, supported by demand for water treatment, shipments for a large project to the Middle East, and steady performance at the domestic engineering subsidiary. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Shipments in the United States and China, the two largest markets for reverse osmosis membranes, remained firm in the Water Treatment business. Sales at domestic construction subsidiaries also remained firm, while the plant-related business of engineering subsidiaries expanded. As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 6.7% from the previous fiscal year to ¥244.1 billion, while business profit increased 17.7% to ¥23.2 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering business continued to post higher revenue and profit, driven by RO membrane shipments to the United States and China, domestic construction subsidiaries, and growth in the plant-related business. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Shipments in the United States and China, the two largest markets for reverse osmosis membranes, remained firm in the Water Treatment business. Sales at domestic construction subsidiaries also remained firm. As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 5.7% year on year to ¥165.0 billion, while business profit increased 13.4% to ¥14.6 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering business continued to post higher revenue and profit, supported by firm shipments of reverse osmosis membranes to the United States and China and firm sales at domestic construction subsidiaries. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Shipments in the United States and China, the two largest markets for reverse osmosis membranes, remained firm in the Water Treatment business. Sales at domestic construction subsidiaries also remained firm. As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 5.2% year on year to ¥111.5 billion, while business profit increased 23.3% to ¥10.2 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering business, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, posted higher revenue and profit as shipments of reverse osmosis membranes to the United States and China and sales at domestic construction subsidiaries remained firm. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Shipments to the United States and China, the two largest markets for reverse osmosis membranes, remained firm in the Water Treatment business. Sales at domestic engineering and construction subsidiaries also remained firm. As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 10.3% year on year to ¥56.0 billion, while business profit increased 76.4% to ¥6.2 billion.」
Firm shipments of water treatment products to the United States and China and firm sales at domestic subsidiaries resulted in higher revenue and significantly higher profit for the Environmental and Engineering business. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 14.8% from the previous fiscal year to ¥228.8 billion, while business profit increased 19.2% to ¥19.7 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering business, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, posted higher revenue and profit, supported by the operation of water treatment facilities and increased shipments of battery-related equipment. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for products such as reverse osmosis membranes remained firm in the Water Treatment business, and newly commissioned facilities contributed to results. At domestic subsidiaries, shipments of lithium-ion secondary battery-related equipment increased at an engineering subsidiary. As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 16.0% year on year to ¥156.2 billion, while business profit increased 18.1% to ¥12.9 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering business continued to post higher revenue and profit, supported by contributions from newly commissioned facilities and increased shipments of lithium-ion secondary battery-related equipment. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for products such as reverse osmosis membranes remained firm in the Water Treatment business, and newly commissioned facilities contributed to results. As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 23.5% year on year to ¥106.1 billion, while business profit increased 35.8% to ¥8.3 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering business, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, posted revenue growth of 23.5% and business profit growth of 35.8%, including the contribution from newly commissioned facilities. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for products such as reverse osmosis membranes remained firm in the Water Treatment business, and newly commissioned facilities contributed to results. As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 16.1% year on year to ¥50.7 billion, while business profit increased 2.3% to ¥3.5 billion.」
In the Environmental and Engineering business, newly commissioned facilities contributed to results, and both revenue and business profit increased year on year. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 3.0% from the previous fiscal year to ¥199.3 billion, while business profit increased 13.9% to ¥16.5 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering business, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, continued to deliver higher revenue and profit on a full-year basis. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 8.0% year on year to ¥134.6 billion, while business profit increased 36.2% to ¥10.9 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering business, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, posted increases of 8.0% in revenue and 36.2% in business profit, continuing to deliver higher revenue and profit. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 9.8% year on year to ¥85.9 billion, while business profit increased 53.0% to ¥6.1 billion.」
Against a backdrop of firm demand for water treatment and increased shipments of electronics-related equipment, the Environmental and Engineering segment posted higher revenue and profit. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 17.6% year on year to ¥43.7 billion, while business profit increased 316.6% to ¥3.4 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering segment posted higher revenue and significantly higher profit, supported by firm demand for water treatment and increased shipments of electronics-related equipment. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Under “Project AP-G 2022,” we will continue to increase RO membrane production capacity by 1.6-fold compared with fiscal 2019, while thoroughly strengthening our non-price competitiveness, including proposal capabilities and technical services, as well as our cost structure, with the aim of securing the No. 1 global market share. For UF membranes, we will strengthen collaboration mainly in China and ASEAN, positioning the new “New Tips” product, which can reduce total plant equipment costs by 10%, as a strategic product and linking this to business expansion.」
For the Environmental and Engineering business, the company has identified specific measures and targets for expansion, including a 1.6-fold increase in RO membrane production capacity, a 10% reduction in equipment costs through UF membranes, and securing the No. 1 global market share. - FY2021-Q3Lower revenue, higher profitAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue decreased 4.4% year on year to ¥124.6 billion, while business profit increased 44.9% to ¥8.0 billion.」
Although the Environmental and Engineering segment continued to post lower revenue, business profit increased 44.9% year on year to ¥8.0 billion, an improvement from the previous quarter's profit growth. - FY2021-Q2Lower Revenue; Higher ProfitAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue decreased 10.3% year on year to ¥78.2 billion, while business profit increased 4.4% to ¥4.0 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering segment posted lower revenue, but business profit increased 4.4% year on year. - FY2021-Q1Lower sales and lower profitAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue decreased 11.2% year on year to ¥37.2 billion, while business profit decreased 40.0% to ¥0.8 billion.」
Although demand for water treatment was generally firm, the Environmental and Engineering segment posted lower revenue and business profit due to project suspensions and a decline in shipments of electronics-related equipment. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the company developed a reverse osmosis (RO) membrane for seawater desalination with world-class water production performance while maintaining water quality. It also developed a world-class nanofiltration (NF) membrane with excellent selective separation performance for ions and organic substances, achieving a 3-fold increase in water production performance.」
As part of its efforts to make the Environmental and Engineering business the next pillar of earnings growth, progress has been made in developing RO membranes for seawater desalination and NF membranes that increase water production performance by 3-fold. - FY2020-Q3Lower sales and lower profitAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue decreased 4.2% year on year to ¥176.8 billion, while operating profit decreased 28.2% to ¥5.7 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering segment, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, saw both revenue and operating profit decline year on year during the cumulative nine-month period. - FY2020-Q2Lower sales and lower profitAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue decreased 3.3% year on year to ¥117.4 billion, while operating profit decreased 32.1% to ¥3.9 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering segment, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, saw both revenue and operating profit decline year on year during the quarter. - FY2020-Q1Revenue growth and profit declineAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 4.6% year on year to ¥57.4 billion, while operating profit decreased 24.5% to ¥1.4 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering segment posted higher revenue, while operating profit declined year on year. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The company developed a technology that increases the flow rate of feedwater while minimizing resistance to the flow of feedwater and permeate through reverse osmosis (RO) membrane elements, achieving up to a 2-fold improvement in water production efficiency.」
As part of its efforts to make the Environmental and Engineering business the next pillar of earnings growth, the company successfully developed technology that improves the water production efficiency of RO membranes by up to 2-fold. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 8.0% year on year to ¥184.6 billion, while operating profit decreased 15.5% to ¥7.9 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering segment, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, has continued to post higher revenue but lower operating profit. - FY2019-Q2Revenue growth and profit declineAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 5.4% year on year to ¥121.4 billion, while operating profit decreased 16.4% to ¥5.7 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering segment, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, posted higher revenue, while operating profit declined year on year. - FY2019-Q1Lower sales and lower profitAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue decreased 3.5% year on year to ¥54.9 billion, while operating profit decreased 56.7% to ¥1.9 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering segment, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, saw both revenue and operating profit decline year on year during the quarter. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 12.1% from the previous fiscal year to ¥238.3 billion, while operating profit increased 13.5% to ¥13.3 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering segment, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, is making progress in increasing revenue and operating profit on a full-year basis. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the Environmental and Engineering segment as a whole, revenue increased 14.3% year on year to ¥170.9 billion, while operating profit increased 24.8% to ¥9.4 billion.」
The Environmental and Engineering segment, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, is delivering higher revenue and operating profit, up 14.3% and 24.8%, respectively. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, total revenue for the Environment and Engineering Business increased 19.5% year on year to ¥115.2 billion, while operating income increased 29.9% to ¥6.8 billion.」
Revenue and operating income increased year on year in the Environment and Engineering Business, which has been positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, total revenue for the Environment and Engineering Business increased 23.1% year on year to ¥56.9 billion, while operating income increased 73.3% to ¥4.3 billion.」
Revenue and operating income increased year on year in the Environment and Engineering Business, which has been positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, in water treatment, the company worked with the Institute for Solid State Physics at the University of Tokyo to conduct a detailed analysis of the previously unelucidated state and diffusion behavior of water molecules in the pores of RO membranes, clarifying water mobility in the pores through both measurement of the dynamic behavior of water molecules and computational chemistry.」
In the Environment and Engineering Business, positioned as the next pillar of earnings growth, the company is progressing toward the development of energy-saving membranes by applying the results of its RO membrane analysis. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, total revenue for the Environment and Engineering Business increased 3.1% year on year to ¥126.0 billion, while operating income increased 48.5% to ¥5.0 billion.」
Regarding its positioning as the next pillar of earnings growth, revenue in the Environment and Engineering Business increased 3.1% year on year, while operating income increased 48.5%. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, total revenue for the Environment and Engineering Business decreased 4.9% year on year to ¥78.6 billion, while operating income increased 102.9% to ¥3.3 billion.」
Regarding its positioning as the next pillar of earnings growth, revenue decreased, but operating income improved 102.9% year on year to ¥3.3 billion. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, total revenue for the Environment and Engineering Business decreased 3.4% year on year to ¥35.8 billion, while operating income improved by ¥1.2 billion to ¥1.2 billion.」
This does not constitute a declaration that the target of making it the next pillar of earnings growth has been achieved, but the Environment and Engineering Business improved from a loss in the previous year to operating income of ¥1.2 billion. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company is pursuing research and technological development in the Environment and Engineering Business as a priority growth and expansion business, with the aim of making it the next pillar of earnings growth after information and telecommunications materials and equipment and carbon fiber composites.」
The company intends to develop the Environment and Engineering Business as the next earnings pillar following its existing growth businesses.