Focus and Evolution of the Domestic Business
First written in FY2016. 10 of 21 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2023-Q3.
12 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, we will further strengthen the integrated corrugating medium and converting production structure and establish a system for the sustainable and efficient supply of higher-quality products. In October 2021, a corrugating medium machine began operations at 王子製紙's Tomakomai Mill, contributing to improved profitability. To strengthen the business foundation in the Kanto region, where particularly strong growth in corrugated box demand is expected, an integrated corrugating medium and converting plant began operations in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, in February 2023.」
The integrated corrugating medium and converting plant in Utsunomiya began operations in February 2023, moving the restructuring of the domestic integrated production structure from the planning stage to operations. - FY2023-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「In Japan, we will further strengthen the integrated corrugating medium and converting production structure and establish a system for the sustainable and efficient supply of higher-quality products. In October 2021, a corrugating medium machine began operations at 王子製紙's Tomakomai Mill, contributing to improved profitability. In the Kanto region, where particularly strong growth in corrugated box demand is expected, a new corrugated box plant began operations in the Funabashi area, while construction of an integrated corrugating medium and converting plant in the Utsunomiya area is under way, with completion scheduled for January 2023.」
For the integrated plant in the Utsunomiya area, the timeline changed from operations scheduled to begin in October 2022 to completion scheduled for January 2023. The operation of the corrugating medium machine at the Tomakomai Mill and the operation of the Funabashi plant are stated as completed achievements. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan, we are seeking to improve profitability by optimizing the production structure. In the Kanto region, where particularly strong growth in corrugated box demand is expected, a corrugated box plant of the largest scale in Japan began commercial production in the Funabashi area in July 2020. In addition, we decided to relocate and build a corrugated box plant on the site of a corrugating medium plant in the Utsunomiya area, with operations scheduled to begin in October 2022. By making it an integrated corrugating medium and converting plant, we will establish a structure for the sustainable and efficient supply of higher-quality products.」
The company reiterates its policy of optimizing the domestic production structure through operations at the Funabashi plant and the relocation and construction of the Utsunomiya plant. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, we decided to relocate and build a corrugated box plant on the site of a corrugating medium plant in the Utsunomiya area, with operations scheduled to begin in October 2022. By making it an integrated corrugating medium and converting plant, we will establish a structure for the sustainable and efficient supply of higher-quality products.」
The company reiterates its plans to relocate and build a corrugated box plant in the Utsunomiya area, with operations scheduled to begin in October 2022, and to integrate corrugating medium and converting operations. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, we began commercial production in July 2020 at one of the largest corrugated box plants in Japan in the Funabashi area of the Kanto region, where particularly strong growth in corrugated box demand is expected. In addition, we decided to build a new corrugated box plant on the site of an existing corrugating medium plant in the Utsunomiya area, scheduled to begin operations in October 2022. By making it an integrated corrugating medium and converting plant, we will establish a structure for the sustainable and efficient supply of higher-quality products.」
In addition to the start of commercial production at the largest-scale plant in the Funabashi area, the company states that it decided to build a new plant on the site of a corrugating medium plant in the Utsunomiya area, with operations scheduled to begin in October 2022. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, we began commercial production in July 2020 at one of the largest corrugated box plants in the Kanto region, where particularly strong growth in corrugated box demand is expected. We are also restructuring the production structure for corrugating medium by idling and relocating manufacturing equipment and taking other measures, thereby responding to structural changes in domestic demand.」
The largest-scale corrugated box plant in the Kanto region began commercial production in July 2020, and the production structure for corrugating medium is also being restructured through the idling and relocation of equipment. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan, we began commercial production in July 2020 at the largest-scale corrugated box plant in the Kanto region, where particularly strong growth in corrugated box demand is expected. We are also restructuring the production structure for corrugating medium by idling and relocating manufacturing equipment and taking other measures, thereby responding to structural changes in domestic demand.」
The policy of constructing a new plant in the Funabashi area, idling and relocating production equipment, and restructuring the domestic production structure is continuing. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「In Japan, we are proceeding with construction in the Funabashi area of the Kanto region of one of the largest corrugated box plants in Japan, where particularly strong growth in corrugated box demand is expected, with commercial production scheduled to begin in July 2020. We are also restructuring the production structure for corrugating medium by idling and relocating manufacturing equipment and taking other measures, thereby responding to structural changes in domestic demand.」
For the Funabashi plant, the schedule has changed from operations beginning in stages from April 2020 to commercial production beginning in July 2020. Restructuring of the production structure through the idling and relocation of manufacturing equipment is also under way. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, we are proceeding with construction in the Funabashi area of the Kanto region of one of the largest corrugated box plants in Japan, where particularly strong growth in corrugated box demand is expected, with operations scheduled to begin in stages from April 2020. We are also restructuring the production structure for corrugating medium by idling and relocating manufacturing equipment and taking other measures, thereby responding to structural changes in domestic demand.」
Construction of one of the largest domestic plants in the Funabashi area of Kanto is under way, along with restructuring of the production structure through the idling and relocation of production equipment. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the domestic business, we decided to restructure the production structure at 王子製紙株式会社 and 王子エフテックス株式会社 in response to structural changes in demand. While continuing to improve capital efficiency, we will concentrate management resources on promising businesses and strengthen our ability to generate cash.」
Regarding improvement in the profitability of the domestic business, the company progressed to a decision to restructure the production structure at 王子製紙 and 王子エフテックス. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「Under "Improving the Profitability of the Domestic Business," we will improve capital efficiency by restructuring the production structure and making effective use of existing facilities in response to changes in domestic demand, while concentrating management resources on promising businesses and strengthening our ability to generate cash.」
The domestic business policy was reorganized from "Focus and Evolution" to "Improving Profitability," with restructuring of the production structure, effective use of existing facilities, concentration of management resources and cash generation identified as the means of execution. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan, we decided to build a new corrugated box plant in the Kanto region, where particularly strong growth in corrugated box demand is expected. The plant will be one of the largest in Japan and is scheduled to begin operations in stages from April 2020. At the same time, we will further strengthen our integrated corrugating medium and converting business to enhance the competitiveness of the corrugated box converting business.」
The company reiterates its plan to bring the largest-scale domestic plant in the Kanto region into operation in stages from April 2020, along with its policy of strengthening the integrated corrugating medium and converting business. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, we decided to build a new corrugated box plant in the Kanto region, where particularly strong growth in corrugated box demand is expected. The plant will be one of the largest in Japan and is scheduled to begin operations in stages from April 2020. At the same time, we will further strengthen our integrated corrugating medium and converting business to enhance the competitiveness of the corrugated box converting business.」
Regarding the focus and evolution of the domestic business, the company states that it decided to build one of the largest corrugated box plants in Japan in the Kanto region, with operations scheduled to begin in stages from April 2020. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, to strengthen marketing through total packaging, from paperboard and packaging paper to corrugated boxes, paper containers and paper bags, we established the Packaging Promotion Center within the Innovation Promotion Division to centralize the Group's research and development.」
As a measure to integrate materials and converting in the domestic business, the company established the Packaging Promotion Center to centralize research and development. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan, while further promoting an integrated materials and converting business, we will expand the corrugated box converting business through M&A and strengthen the foundation of all business fields through measures to improve productivity and competitiveness, with the aim of becoming the No. 1 comprehensive packaging manufacturer. O&Cアイボリーボード株式会社, a joint venture established as part of the capital and business alliance with Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co.,Ltd., began commercial production of high-grade white paperboard, for which stable demand is expected, in October 2017.」
The company reiterates its policy of strengthening the domestic business foundation through integration of materials and converting, M&A and productivity improvement, as well as the start of commercial production of high-grade white paperboard. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, while further promoting an integrated materials and converting business, we will expand the corrugated box converting business through M&A and strengthen the foundation of all business fields through measures to improve productivity and competitiveness, with the aim of becoming the No. 1 comprehensive packaging manufacturer. O&Cアイボリーボード株式会社, a joint venture established as part of the capital and business alliance with Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co.,Ltd., began commercial production of high-grade white paperboard, for which stable demand is expected, in October 2017.」
In addition to the policy of strengthening the domestic business foundation, O&Cアイボリーボード began commercial production of high-grade white paperboard. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, while further promoting an integrated materials and converting business, we will expand the corrugated box converting business through M&A and strengthen the foundation of all business fields through measures to improve productivity and competitiveness, with the aim of becoming the No. 1 comprehensive packaging manufacturer. O&Cアイボリーボード株式会社, a joint venture established as part of the capital and business alliance with Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co.,Ltd., is scheduled to begin commercial production of high-grade white paperboard, for which stable demand is expected, in August 2017.」
In addition to the policy of strengthening the domestic business foundation, the company specified plans to begin commercial production of high-grade white paperboard at O&Cアイボリーボード in August 2017. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan, while further promoting an integrated materials and converting business, we will expand the corrugated box converting business through M&A and strengthen the foundation of all business fields through measures to improve productivity and competitiveness」
The policy of strengthening the domestic business foundation through integration of materials and converting, M&A and productivity improvement is continuing. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the collaboration in the paper bag business pursued as part of the capital and business alliance with Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co.,Ltd., we established O&Cペーパーバッグホールディングス株式会社, an intermediate holding company, in May 2016. After strengthening the domestic business through streamlining of the production structure and other measures, we will actively expand overseas from the existing locations of both companies and grow the paper bag business.」
The policy of focusing and evolving the domestic business through integration of materials and converting, M&A and productivity improvement, among other measures, is continuing. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the collaboration in the paper bag business pursued as part of the capital and business alliance with Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co.,Ltd., we established O&Cペーパーバッグホールディングス株式会社, an intermediate holding company, in May 2016.」
As a foundation for streamlining and strengthening the domestic business and expanding overseas, collaboration in the paper bag business progressed to the establishment of an intermediate holding company. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In Japan, while further promoting an integrated materials and converting business, we will expand the business through M&A in corrugated box converting and increase earnings by strengthening the foundation of existing businesses through measures to improve productivity and competitiveness」
For the domestic business, the company identifies integration of materials and converting, M&A and productivity improvement as its means of execution.