Restructuring of the production system in response to declining demand
First written in FY2016. 16 of 27 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-05.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「To optimize its production system, the company will close the Edogawa Mill in August 2025, the Fujinomiya Mill in January 2026 and the Tomakomai Mill in March of the same year, and is working to strengthen profitability and competitiveness.」
The company has implemented the closure of 3 household paper mills, Edogawa, Fujinomiya and Tomakomai, giving concrete form to the consolidation of production sites as part of the restructuring of its household paper production system. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the household paper business, the company will close the Edogawa Mill in August 2025 and has decided to shut down and close the Tomakomai Mill in March 2026. It will restructure its household paper production system by consolidating production sites and work to strengthen competitiveness.」
In the household paper business, the company closed the Edogawa Mill and decided to shut down and close the Tomakomai Mill in March 2026, giving concrete form to restructuring through the consolidation of production sites. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Due to structural changes in the operating environment, the company decided to shut down 1 newsprint and printing paper production facility in February 2024 and 1 coated and lightweight coated paper production facility in September 2024.」
The disclosure newly covers decisions to shut down facilities in February and September 2024 as part of the restructuring of the production system in response to changes in the demand structure. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「To strengthen its business foundation in the Kanto region, where demand for corrugated board is expected to grow particularly strongly, the Company began operating an integrated containerboard processing plant in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, in February 2023.」
As part of the restructuring of the production system in response to changes in the demand structure, an integrated containerboard processing mill in Utsunomiya commenced operations in February 2023. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a concrete initiative in Japan, at the Tomakomai Mill of 王子製紙株式会社, one newsprint machine was converted to containerboard production, and in April 2022, a specialty liner and specialty paper machine relocated from the Nayoro Mill of 王子マテリア commenced operations.」
In response to changes in the demand structure, the company converted a newsprint machine at the Tomakomai Mill to containerboard production and commenced operations in April 2022 of a machine relocated from the Nayoro Mill. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company is assessing the impact of these changes in the business environment on the graphic paper market and is establishing an optimal production system and making effective use of its facilities by shutting down woodfree paper machines and converting them into containerboard machines to improve productivity and utilization. As one concrete initiative, in October 2021, a containerboard machine converted from a newsprint machine commenced commercial operations at the Tomakomai Mill of 王子製紙株式会社.」
The disclosure reconfirms the restructuring of the production system through woodfree paper machine shutdowns and conversion to containerboard machines, as well as the commencement of commercial operations at the Tomakomai Mill. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is assessing the impact of these changes in the business environment on the graphic paper market and is establishing an optimal production system and making effective use of its facilities by shutting down woodfree paper machines and converting them into containerboard machines to improve productivity and utilization. It is also working to strengthen international competitiveness and increase cash flow. In October 2021, a containerboard machine converted from a newsprint machine commenced commercial operations at the Tomakomai Mill of 王子製紙株式会社.」
A containerboard machine converted from a newsprint machine commenced commercial operations at the Tomakomai Mill in October 2021, reaching a concrete milestone in the restructuring of the production system. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, the company is continually reviewing its production system, including by deciding to shut down pulp facilities, thereby strengthening the foundation of its existing businesses through improved competitiveness and profitability.」
The company has newly given concrete form to a review of its production system in response to changes in the demand structure, including the decision to shut down pulp facilities. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Specifically, the carbonless paper business was transferred to Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited, with the transfer completed in September 2020. In addition, the company has decided to acquire the pressboard business from Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited, scheduled for October 2021.」
As part of the selective allocation and concentration of resources in response to changes in the demand structure, the transfer of the carbonless paper business to Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited was completed in September 2020, and the acquisition of the pressboard business was decided on a schedule for October 2021. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, the company is strengthening the foundation of its existing businesses by continually reviewing its production system and improving competitiveness and profitability. Specifically, from 1 July 2020, it began transferring the production and sales operations of its carbonless paper business to Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited. As the carbonless paper market continues to shrink due to changes in the demand structure and the shift to electronic media, the transfer consolidates production and sales of the business at Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited, enabling the Oji Group to focus and allocate its management resources selectively and improve productivity and competitiveness.」
For the carbonless paper business, the transfer of production and sales to Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited began on 1 July 2020, giving concrete form to the selective allocation and concentration of management resources. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, while assessing changes in the business environment associated with the advancement of ICT and other factors, the company is establishing an optimal production system and making effective use of its facilities by shutting down woodfree paper machines and converting them into containerboard machines to improve productivity and utilization. It will also work to strengthen international competitiveness and increase cash flow.」
The company is making concrete progress in establishing an optimal production system through woodfree paper machine shutdowns, conversion to containerboard machines and effective use of its existing facilities. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan, while assessing changes in the business environment associated with the advancement of ICT and other factors, the company is establishing an optimal production system and making effective use of its facilities by shutting down woodfree paper machines and converting them into containerboard machines to improve productivity and utilization. It will also work to strengthen international competitiveness and increase cash flow.」
The company continues its policy of establishing an optimal production system through woodfree paper machine shutdowns, conversion to containerboard machines and effective use of its facilities. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In its domestic business, the company decided to restructure the production systems of 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.」
The company decided to restructure the production systems of the 2 companies in response to changes in the demand structure. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company is restructuring its production system as appropriate while assessing the business environment. At 王子製紙株式会社, No. 7 paper machine at the Tomioka Mill was shut down in 2016, and No. 4 paper machine at the Kasugai Mill was shut down in 2017. The company is continually reviewing its cost structure by establishing an optimal production system suited to demand, while working to strengthen international competitiveness and increase cash flow.」
The disclosure reiterates the shutdowns of paper machines at the Tomioka and Kasugai mills and the policy of reviewing the production system and cost structure in line with demand. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company is restructuring its production system as appropriate while assessing the business environment. At 王子製紙株式会社, No. 7 paper machine at the Tomioka Mill was shut down in 2016, followed by No. 4 paper machine at the Kasugai Mill in 2017. The company will continually review its cost structure by establishing an optimal production system suited to demand and will work to strengthen international competitiveness and increase cash flow.」
The company continues its policy of strengthening competitiveness through facility shutdowns, establishment of an optimal production system and review of its cost structure. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company is restructuring its production system as appropriate while assessing the business environment. At 王子製紙株式会社, following the shutdown of No. 7 paper machine at the Tomioka Mill in 2016, No. 4 paper machine at the Kasugai Mill was shut down in June 2017. The company will continually review its cost structure by establishing an optimal production system suited to demand and will work to strengthen international competitiveness and increase cash flow.」
The company continues its policy of reviewing its cost structure through facility shutdowns and an optimal production system. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The company is restructuring its production system as appropriate while assessing the business environment. At 王子製紙株式会社, following the shutdown of No. 7 paper machine at the Tomioka Mill in 2016, No. 4 paper machine at the Kasugai Mill was shut down in June 2017. The company will continually review its cost structure by establishing an optimal production system suited to demand and will work to strengthen international competitiveness and increase cash flow.」
The company continues its policy of reviewing its cost structure through facility shutdowns and an optimal production system. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is restructuring its production system as appropriate while assessing the business environment. At 王子製紙株式会社, following the shutdown of No. 7 paper machine at the Tomioka Mill in 2016, No. 4 paper machine at the Kasugai Mill was shut down in June 2017. The company will continually review its cost structure by establishing an optimal production system suited to demand and will work to strengthen international competitiveness and increase cash flow.」
The shutdown of No. 4 paper machine at the Kasugai Mill in June 2017 was completed, demonstrating the restructuring of production facilities in concrete terms. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company is restructuring its production system as appropriate while assessing the business environment. At 王子製紙株式会社, No. 7 paper machine at the Tomioka Mill was shut down in March 2016, and No. 4 paper machine at the Kasugai Mill is scheduled to be shut down in March 2017. The company will continually review its cost structure by establishing an optimal production system suited to demand and will work to strengthen international competitiveness and increase cash flow.」
The company continues its policy of shutting down facilities in line with demand, restructuring its production system and reviewing its cost structure. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The company is restructuring its production system as appropriate while assessing the business environment. At 王子製紙株式会社, No. 7 paper machine at the Tomioka Mill was shut down in March 2016, and No. 4 paper machine at the Kasugai Mill is scheduled to be shut down in March 2017. The company will continually review its cost structure by establishing an optimal production system suited to demand and will work to strengthen international competitiveness and increase cash flow.」
The company continues its policy of shutting down facilities in line with demand, restructuring its production system and reviewing its cost structure. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company is restructuring its production system as appropriate while assessing the business environment. At 王子製紙株式会社, No. 7 paper machine at the Tomioka Mill was shut down in March 2016, and No. 4 paper machine at the Kasugai Mill is scheduled to be shut down in March 2017.」
The company continues to shut down facilities and restructure its production system in line with demand, reiterating the planned shutdown of No. 4 paper machine at the Kasugai Mill in March 2017. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company is restructuring its production system as appropriate while assessing the business environment. At 王子製紙株式会社, No. 7 paper machine at the Tomioka Mill was shut down in March 2016, and No. 4 paper machine at the Kasugai Mill is scheduled to be shut down in March 2017.」
The company aims to improve its cost structure and cash flow through facility shutdowns in line with demand and the restructuring of its production system.