Focused Investment in the Food-Related Sector and Becoming the Market Leader
First written in FY2017. 11 of 21 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: 2026-11-12.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Construction of facilities for food-additive gas is under way, with operations targeted to begin in early 2027.」
As a growth initiative in the food-related sector, the company is proceeding with plans to bring facilities to expand production capacity for food-additive gas into operation in early 2027. - FY2026-H1Sales increased, but profit declined due to higher expenses.Annual report
「Sales in the Espuma-related business were ¥926 million, up ¥34 million, or 3.8%, from the previous interim consolidated accounting period, while operating profit was ¥274 million, down ¥2 million, or 0.8%. In this business, sales increased because food-grade gas remained firm and demand for food-related equipment increased. Operating profit decreased because, in addition to purchases of food-grade gas cylinders, selling, general and administrative expenses such as transportation costs increased.」
Sales increased due to firm food-grade gas sales and higher demand for food-related equipment, while operating profit decreased by 0.8% due to higher cylinder purchases, transportation costs and other expenses. - FY2025-H1Profit increased despite lower demand for food-related equipment.Annual report
「Sales in the Espuma-related business were ¥892 million, down ¥22 million, or 2.5%, from the previous interim consolidated accounting period, while operating profit was ¥276 million, up ¥39 million, or 16.8%. In this business, sales decreased because demand for food-related equipment declined. Operating profit increased because there were no purchases of food-grade gas cylinders or similar items during the current period.」
Sales declined due to lower demand for food-related equipment, while operating profit increased by 16.8% because there were no purchases of food-grade gas cylinders or similar items. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Espuma-related business, we will pursue growth-oriented strategic investment, including expanding sales channels by relocating and enhancing the functions of the Osaka Branch, and constructing a new food-grade gas filling plant to meet expected future growth in demand from the food-service industry.」
For the food-related growth area, the company identified the relocation and functional enhancement of the Osaka Branch and the construction of a new food-grade gas filling plant as specific strategic investments. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales in the Espuma-related business were ¥1,382 million, up ¥76 million, or 5.8%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while operating profit was ¥385 million, up ¥2 million, or 0.8%. In this segment, sales increased as price revisions for food-grade gas took hold and demand for food-related equipment increased. Operating profit increased as higher gross profit more than offset the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses associated with the purchase of food-grade gas cylinders.」
In the food-related growth area, the company disclosed actual increases of 5.8% in sales and 0.8% in operating profit in the Espuma-related business, driven by the adoption of higher food-grade gas prices and increased demand for food-related equipment. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Beginning in the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Espuma-related Business, previously included in the Gas-related Business, has been separated and reported as an independent reporting segment. This change followed the organizational restructuring carried out in June 2023, under which the Espuma-related Business, positioned as a growth area, was separated from the Gas-related Business so that decisions and performance evaluations could be made independently for that business.」
The Espuma-related business, which had been positioned as a growth area within the food-related sector, was made an independent segment following the organizational restructuring in June 2023, advancing to a stage at which decisions and performance evaluations are conducted independently. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the food-grade gas business, as the impact of infectious diseases fades, we will actively invest in human capital to expand the market and implement measures to strengthen our business foundation.」
For the food-related sector, the company newly specified investment in human capital to expand the market, in addition to reporting recovering demand. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Demand for food-grade gas among food-service businesses increased following the easing of restrictions on activities.」
In the food-related sector, demand for food-grade gas among food-service businesses continues to increase as restrictions on activities are eased. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Demand for food-grade gas increased among food-service businesses, while sales of liquefied petroleum gas and petroleum products increased under the impact of higher import prices.」
In the food-related sector, demand for food-grade gas among food-service businesses continues to increase. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the food-related sector, we will develop technologies and applications to reduce environmental impact, launch a new whipped-cream machine and expand further into large food-service establishments, while building an integrated system covering the supply and sale of ingredients.」
For the food-related sector, the company added specific measures including technologies to reduce environmental impact, a new whipped-cream machine, expansion into large food-service establishments, and an integrated system from ingredient supply through sales. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Shipments of food-grade gas increased, supported by the recovery in consumption demand in the food-service industry despite the impact of infectious diseases.」
For the food-related sector, the company continued to report that shipments of food-grade gas increased as consumption demand in the food-service industry recovered despite the impact of infectious diseases. - FY2022-Q1Recovery in shipments of food-grade gasAnnual report
「Shipments of food-grade gas increased as consumption demand in the food-service industry recovered despite the impact of the spread of infectious diseases.」
In the food-related sector, shipments of food-grade gas increased as consumption demand in the food-service industry recovered despite the spread of infectious diseases. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「For food-grade gas, we will continue to increase sales to existing customers and develop new customers. However, in addition to the impact of the spread of infectious diseases, the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games may result in lower consumption in the food-service industry and a possible decline in sales volumes.」
The company stated that it would continue increasing sales to existing customers and developing new customers for food-grade gas, while also noting the possibility of lower sales volumes due to infectious diseases and other factors. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of food-grade gas also increased due to higher demand from existing customers and other factors.」
For the food-related sector, the company again reported higher demand from existing customers for food-grade gas and higher sales, following the previous quarter. - FY2019-Q1Demand from existing customers for food-grade gas increased.Annual report
「Sales of food-grade gas increased due to higher demand from existing customers.」
For the food-related sector, which the company has positioned as a growth area, it reported higher demand from existing customers for food-grade gas and higher sales. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「We formulated the three-year mid-term management plan “Challenge2018,” beginning in FY2016, and are currently working toward its achievement. Under our business strategy, we aim to improve the efficiency and profitability of our existing businesses, which have a strong platform, while investing management resources intensively in the food-related sector, a growth area, to establish a position as a market leader.」
The company has positioned the food-related sector as a growth area and plans to invest management resources intensively to become a market leader.