Higher-Quality, More Efficient, Higher-Value-Added Corrugated Cardboard

「At the corrugated packaging plants, the Kyushu Plant upgraded its converting equipment to a state-of-the-art high-speed printing machine, substantially increasing production capacity. Consolidated subsidiary Taiyo relocated its plant to Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture, and began operations at a state-of-the-art plant in January 2026, establishing a stable production and supply structure in Kanagawa.」

「The corrugated packaging plants increased production capacity by installing state-of-the-art converting equipment at the Atsugi and Nagano plants.」

「In the Group’s domestic corrugated packaging business, sales volume slightly exceeded the level in the same period of the previous year, helped by growth in processed foods, the Company’s main product category. In the overseas corrugated packaging business, sales volumes in both the United States and Vietnam increased year on year as the businesses captured local demand. In production, the Company installed new air-conditioning equipment at major plants to address extreme heat, thereby working to improve employees’ workplace environment and ensure safety.」

「At the corrugated packaging plants, the Aomori Plant relocated to the western industrial park in Aomori City due to aging facilities and began operations in January 2024.」

「At the corrugated packaging plants, the Company upgraded various production management systems for laminating machines to the latest models, strengthening quality and improving productivity. At the paperboard packaging plants, it increased capacity through new equipment installations and strengthened new product development and consultative sales, leading to higher sales volumes. Overseas, expansion work on the site and buildings of consolidated U.S. subsidiary Southland Box Company was completed, and the installation of state-of-the-art laminating and automated conveying equipment led to a substantial improvement in production capacity.」

「The Komaki Plant installed state-of-the-art converting equipment, while the Chiba Shiki Plant increased production capacity by installing new inspection equipment capable of high-precision, high-speed production. After relocating, the head plant of consolidated subsidiary トーシンパッケージ continued to operate smoothly. Taking advantage of its location midway between トーモク’s Tatebayashi and Iwatsuki plants, it serves as a model plant for improving productivity and the working environment through DX initiatives, including the introduction of unmanned forklifts, as well as through state-of-the-art production equipment. Overseas, consolidated U.S. subsidiary Southland Box Company expanded its site and buildings and installed state-of-the-art laminating and automated conveying equipment, resulting in a substantial improvement in production capacity. Expansion work at the plant is still under way and is scheduled for completion in spring 2023. トーモクベトナム社 also added state-of-the-art converting equipment to expand production capacity.」

「At Southland Box Company in the United States, an automated conveying line for corrugated sheets, an ancillary facility to the state-of-the-art corrugator installed in September, was completed and began full-scale operations.」

「In Japan, the relocated head plant of consolidated subsidiary トーシンパッケージ began operating smoothly in January this year, and state-of-the-art converting equipment was installed at the Komaki Plant in August. Overseas, 2 converting lines were added at トーモクベトナム社 in June. Vietnam entered lockdown in July due to the impact of COVID-19, but restrictions were lifted after 3 months, and production is expected to recover gradually. In September, Southland Box Company installed the latest TM450, a laminating machine modified to U.S. specifications from the machines installed at the Tatebayashi and Kobe plants in Japan, which operate at Japan’s fastest speed of 450 m per minute. Expansion work at Southland Box Company’s plant is still under way, and the Group will continue to advance initiatives to increase overall production capacity.」

「In the domestic corrugated packaging market, the Group’s production and sales volumes exceeded the level in the same period of the previous year as sales volumes of food products and beverages increased amid a higher proportion of demand for groceries associated with stay-at-home consumption. Corrugated packaging revenue was ¥25,176 million, up 5.8% year on year, while operating profit was ¥1,474 million, up 18.8%, helped by efforts to improve productivity.」

「Consolidated subsidiary トーシンパッケージ relocated its head plant to address issues concerning the surrounding environment and expand its supply chain. With a state-of-the-art plant operating from January 2021 at a location midway between the Tatebayashi and Iwatsuki plants, the Company established a stable production and supply structure in northern Kanto.」

「During the period, the Company continued environmental investment at its corrugated packaging plants, including converting boiler fuel to city gas and replacing boilers with more efficient models that emit less carbon dioxide. It also began relocating the head plant of consolidated subsidiary トーシンパッケージ, located midway between the Tatebayashi and Iwatsuki plants in northern Kanto, to address issues concerning the surrounding environment and aging facilities. An integrated plant equipped with state-of-the-art laminating and converting machines is scheduled to begin operations next spring, and the Company plans to establish a stable production and supply structure in the area. In the printed paperboard packaging division, the Chiba Shiki Plant newly installed a laminating machine for single-wall corrugated packaging and a laminating machine for laminated paper used in premium packaging, and will pursue sales activities targeting new customers. Overseas, expansion work at Southland Box Company’s U.S. plant is progressing steadily, although it is somewhat behind the original schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.」

「To strengthen production capacity, the Tatebayashi Plant upgraded its converting equipment to a state-of-the-art high-speed printing machine, while the Hamamatsu Plant also replaced its equipment with a high-speed printing machine, substantially increasing capacity at both plants. The Aomori Plant upgraded to a high-precision printing machine suited to high-mix, low-volume production, enabling it to meet customers’ demanding quality requirements. Overseas, consolidated subsidiary トーモクベトナム社 upgraded robots to expand capacity and reduce labor in its converting division, while U.S. subsidiary Southland Box Company is constructing a plant building on adjacent land.」

「The Group’s corrugated packaging production volume exceeded nationwide growth and increased year on year.」

「The Tatebayashi Plant upgraded its converting equipment to a state-of-the-art high-speed printing machine, and the Hamamatsu Plant also replaced its printing equipment, substantially increasing production capacity at both plants. The Aomori Plant upgraded to a high-precision printing machine suited to high-mix, low-volume production, improving its ability to respond to customers. Overseas, production at consolidated subsidiary トーモクベトナム社 remained strong amid growing local demand for corrugated packaging. At U.S. corrugated packaging subsidiary Southland Box Company, plant expansion work progressed steadily.」

「The Group’s corrugated packaging production volume increased year on year and exceeded the growth in nationwide demand.」

「To strengthen production capacity, the Company expanded capacity at the Tatebayashi, Sapporo, Kobe, Kyushu, and Shimizu plants, among others, while actively developing partnerships suited to the circumstances of each region and enhancing its production structure. In October last year, it acquired Enshu Shiko Kogyo in Hamamatsu, and in January this year, it acquired Taiyo in Atsugi. By strengthening cooperation with its Hamamatsu and Atsugi plants, respectively, the Company aims to further develop its corrugated packaging and paperboard packaging businesses.」

「Demand for corrugated packaging was expected to continue steadily exceeding the level in the same period of the previous year, supported by increased demand for food products and e-commerce and delivery shipments amid a steadily improving domestic economy. The Group’s production volume also exceeded the nationwide growth rate and increased year on year.」

「At the Shimizu Plant, the main machine section was upgraded in August to increase production capacity and improve quality in the corrugated sheet laminating division, and the benefits are already emerging. Consolidated subsidiary トーモクベトナム社 also installed Japanese-made converting equipment to increase capacity in its converting division. Southland Box Company, the Group’s U.S. corrugated packaging subsidiary, is planning to expand its plant.」

「The Group’s corrugated packaging production volume exceeded the level in the same period of the previous year.」

「In August, the Iwatsuki Plant upgraded 3 converting machines to state-of-the-art equipment to increase capacity and strengthen quality, with the aim of further improving productivity, and carried out improvements to the plant environment, including a labor-friendly layout and the conversion of in-plant lighting to LEDs. Consolidated subsidiary トーシンパッケージ also upgraded 1 converting machine to improve production capacity and strengthen quality.」

「The Atsugi and Komaki plants upgraded their converting equipment to state-of-the-art machinery, increasing converting capacity and improving quality. The Chiba Shiki Plant also replaced its printing equipment with high-performance machinery, strengthening quality and substantially improving productivity.」

「Demand for corrugated packaging was expected to exceed the level in the same period of the previous year as the domestic economy continued to recover gradually. The Group’s corrugated packaging production volume also grew at approximately the same rate as demand, driven by increases in processed foods and e-commerce and delivery shipments.」

「The Nagano Plant began operations at the start of the period, equipped with state-of-the-art laminating and converting machines to address logistics and BCP-related issues and meet demand for corrugated packaging in the Nagano area. In May this year, the Atsugi Plant also replaced its converting equipment with state-of-the-art machinery to increase converting capacity and strengthen quality. The Chiba Shiki Plant likewise upgraded its printing equipment, strengthening quality and substantially improving productivity to meet customers’ sophisticated and diverse needs.」

「Corrugated packaging revenue was ¥21,445 million, down 1.8% year on year, as sales volume increased following the start of operations at the Nagano Plant but prices remained soft.」

「To meet demand for corrugated packaging in the Koshin region, the Company completed construction of its Nagano Plant in Chino, Nagano Prefecture, on land it had owned for some time, and began operations in March this year. The plant is pursuing a new business model based on high quality, high efficiency, and high added value.」