Active Investment to Enhance Safety and Improve Operational Efficiency
First written in FY2018. 5 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026Decline in capital expendituresAnnual report
「To respond to technological innovation and long-term growth in orders, we made capital investments totaling ¥175 million in construction work, including land and buildings at the Seiko plant, to expand construction capacity and improve work efficiency through the enhancement and upgrading of facilities and equipment. In welding materials, we made capital investments totaling ¥75 million, including a bright annealing furnace. Total capital investment for the fiscal year was ¥262 million.」
Capital investment continued, but the total declined from ¥284 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥262 million. Investment was made in the Seiko plant and a bright annealing furnace. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Cash flows from investing activities included ¥221 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, resulting in net cash used in investing activities of ¥224 million, compared with ¥314 million used in the same interim period of the previous year.」
The company recorded ¥221 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and continued capital investment. Cash used in investing activities declined from the same interim period of the previous year. - FY2025Reduction in capital expendituresAnnual report
「To respond to technological innovation and long-term growth in orders, we made capital investments totaling ¥216 million in construction work, including cubicle-type high-voltage receiving equipment, to expand construction capacity and improve work efficiency through the enhancement and upgrading of facilities and equipment. In welding materials, we made capital investments totaling ¥14 million, including digital microscopes. Total capital investment for the fiscal year was ¥284 million.」
Capital investment continued, but the total declined from ¥1,025 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥284 million. Investment included ¥216 million in construction work and ¥14 million in welding materials. - FY2025-H1¥231 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipmentAnnual report
「Cash flows from investing activities included ¥231 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, resulting in net cash used in investing activities of ¥314 million, compared with ¥83 million used in the same interim period of the previous year.」
The company recorded ¥231 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, up from ¥75 million in the same interim period of the previous year. The specific uses of the acquired assets were not identified in the text. - FY2024AchievedAnnual report
「In addition, we relocated the head office and head office plant in January 2024, with the aim of consolidating the R&D and manufacturing functions for welding materials at the new head office, improving communication between departments and creating an office environment that supports flexible working arrangements for employees.」
The head office and head office plant were relocated in January 2024, progressing the consolidation of the R&D and manufacturing functions. - FY2024-Q3延期 of completion schedule and progress in investment executionAnnual report
「Head office and head office plant (Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture) Construction work Welding materials Other Administrative facilities, Welding materials production facilities and R&D facilities 2,432,740 2,420,300 Internal funds and borrowings August 2022 January 2024 (Note) Production capacity Approximately 30% increase (Note) The scheduled completion date has changed from October 2023 to January 2024.」
Payments already made for the head office and head office plant capital investment had reached ¥2,420,300 thousand, while the completion date changed from October 2023 to January 2024. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Head office and head office plant (Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture) Construction work Welding materials Other Administrative facilities, Welding materials production facilities and R&D facilities 2,432,740 1,515,062 Internal funds and borrowings August 2022 October 2023 Production capacity Approximately 30% increase」
Planned total capital investment for the head office and head office plant was ¥2,432,740 thousand, while the amount already paid was ¥1,515,062 thousand, representing increases in both the investment plan and payments made from the previous disclosure. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In construction work, we made capital investments totaling ¥108 million, including laser cladding equipment. In welding materials, we made capital investments totaling ¥20 million, including in-house systems. We also made capital investments of ¥1,617 million in connection with the relocation of the head office and head office plant. Total capital investment for the fiscal year was ¥1,751 million.」
The company invested a total of ¥1,751 million in laser cladding equipment, in-house systems and the relocation of the head office and head office plant, resulting in a substantial increase in capital investment from the previous fiscal year. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「To respond to technological innovation and long-term growth in orders, we made capital investments totaling ¥70 million in construction work, including PTA equipment, to expand construction capacity and improve work efficiency through the enhancement and upgrading of facilities and equipment. Total capital investment for the fiscal year was ¥76 million.」
Capital investment totaled ¥70 million, mainly in construction work, including PTA equipment, with total capital investment of ¥76 million. - FY2022-Q2Decline in capital expendituresAnnual report
「Payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment △ 13,778」
Payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment during the six months ended September 30 were ¥13,778 thousand, down from ¥97,068 thousand in the same period of the previous year. - FY2021Reduction in capital expendituresAnnual report
「In construction work, we made capital investments totaling ¥21 million, including a 3-ton truck equipped with a crane. In welding materials, we made capital investments totaling ¥3 million, including battery-powered forklifts. In environmental equipment, we made capital investments totaling ¥10 million, including interior construction for the Environmental Technology Department office. Total capital investment for the fiscal year was ¥70 million.」
Capital investment for safety, efficiency improvements and other purposes continued, but the full-year total declined from ¥137 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥70 million. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「To respond to technological innovation and long-term growth in orders, we made capital investments totaling ¥102 million in construction work, including roll line equipment, to expand construction capacity and improve work efficiency through the enhancement and upgrading of facilities and equipment. In welding materials, we made capital investments totaling ¥12 million, including direct-current plasma welding machines. Total capital investment for the fiscal year was ¥137 million.」
Capital investment totaled ¥102 million in construction work and ¥12 million in welding materials, for a total of ¥137 million. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, to respond to technological innovation and long-term growth in orders, we made capital investments totaling ¥62 million in construction work, including submerged arc welding machines, to expand construction capacity and improve work efficiency through the enhancement and upgrading of facilities and equipment. In welding materials, we made capital investments totaling ¥16 million, including microscopes.」
Specific capital investments were made in construction work and welding materials to enhance safety and efficiency and respond to growth in orders. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「Executing active investment in workplace safety and operational efficiency measures」
The company identifies investment aimed at ensuring safety and improving operational efficiency as a standalone management strategy.