Capital investment for stable supply and equipment streamlining
First written in FY2016. 17 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-13.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Reframed".
- 2026-10-13ReframedBusiness Alliances
「For the purpose of strengthening the production structure for our products and establishing a stable supply system, we have decided to outsource OEM production of our products to 襄陽興発化工有限公司, a Chinese company with a track record in production and manufacturing capabilities. Through the conclusion of this agreement, we aim to improve production efficiency, optimize manufacturing costs, and strengthen the supply system.」
In addition to strengthening the production structure primarily through investment in manufacturing equipment, the company has specified outsourced production by a Chinese company as an external production measure. The agreement has been signed, but order volumes and the contract amount have not been finalized, and the impact on results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is expected to be minor. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The company made ¥709 million in capital investments, mainly in manufacturing equipment, during the current consolidated fiscal year. For the 79th fiscal year, it plans to invest ¥382 million, a decrease of ¥327 million from the 78th fiscal year, to rationalize production and improve quality for precipitated calcium carbonate and other products.」
Capital expenditures totaled ¥709 million this fiscal year. Although the annual plan for the next fiscal year will decrease to ¥382 million, the company has disclosed a large-scale plan totaling ¥1.3 billion for the calcination furnaces and other equipment at the Tsuchiura Plant, with work scheduled to begin in June 2025 and be completed in April 2028, and capacity expected to increase by 25% after completion. - 2026-05-14AdvancedEarnings
「Acquisition of property, plant and equipment: ¥544 million」
Full-year capital investment for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is disclosed, indicating continued investment in manufacturing equipment. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Decrease in cash due to ¥319 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, among other factors」
The company spent ¥319 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment during the current interim consolidated period. Machinery, equipment and vehicles also increased by ¥319 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating continued capital investment. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「For the 78th fiscal year, the company plans to invest ¥846 million in capital expenditures, an increase of ¥140 million from the 77th fiscal year, to rationalize production and improve quality for precipitated calcium carbonate and other products.」
The company invested ¥706 million this fiscal year and plans to invest ¥846 million in the 78th fiscal year, mainly in manufacturing equipment. It has expanded its investment plan for production rationalization and quality improvement from the previous period's plan. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Decrease in cash due to ¥402 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, among other factors」
The company spent ¥402 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment during the current interim consolidated period and continued investing in capital expenditures. - FY2024SoftenedAnnual report
「For the 77th fiscal year, the company plans to invest ¥673 million in capital expenditures, an increase of ¥309 million from the 76th fiscal year, to rationalize production and improve quality for precipitated calcium carbonate and other products.」
Planned capital expenditures for the 77th fiscal year are ¥673 million. This is ¥309 million higher than the ¥364 million actually invested in the 76th fiscal year, but lower than the ¥753 million planned for the 76th fiscal year as announced in the previous period. - FY2024-Q3Increase in property, plant and equipmentAnnual report
「This was mainly due to increases of ¥670 million in notes and accounts receivable—trade and ¥63 million in construction in progress, together with decreases of ¥670 million in cash and deposits and ¥53 million in buildings and structures.」
Construction in progress increased by ¥63 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The company does not disclose the timing of equipment completion or completion of the capacity expansion. - FY2024-Q2Increase in property, plant and equipmentAnnual report
「This was mainly due to increases of ¥440 million in notes and accounts receivable—trade and ¥98 million in construction in progress, together with decreases of ¥549 million in cash and deposits and ¥207 million in investment securities.」
Construction in progress increased by ¥98 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The company does not disclose the timing of equipment completion or completion of the capacity expansion. - FY2024-Q1Changes in equipment-related assetsAnnual report
「This was mainly due to increases of ¥59 million in construction in progress and ¥35 million in merchandise and finished goods, together with decreases of ¥207 million in cash and deposits and ¥59 million in machinery, equipment and vehicles.」
Construction in progress increased by ¥59 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, while machinery, equipment and vehicles decreased by ¥59 million. The company does not disclose the timing of equipment completion or completion of the capacity expansion. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「For the 76th fiscal year, the company plans to invest ¥753 million in capital expenditures, an increase of ¥134 million from the 75th fiscal year, to rationalize production and improve quality for precipitated calcium carbonate and other products.」
The company invested ¥619 million, mainly in manufacturing equipment, during the 75th fiscal year and plans to invest ¥753 million in the 76th fiscal year. It is continuing capital investment aimed at rationalizing production and improving quality, with the next plan set ¥134 million above actual investment in the 75th fiscal year. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities decreased by ¥150 million (a decrease of ¥130 million in the same period of the previous year). This was mainly due to a ¥56 million increase in proceeds from the withdrawal of time deposits, partly offset by a ¥180 million decrease in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
The company spent ¥180 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment during the cumulative second quarter of the 75th fiscal year and continued investing in manufacturing equipment and other assets. - FY2023-Q1Increase in property, plant and equipmentAnnual report
「This was mainly due to increases of ¥73 million in notes and accounts receivable—trade and ¥211 million in machinery, equipment and vehicles, together with a ¥122 million decrease in investment securities.」
Machinery, equipment and vehicles increased by ¥211 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The purpose of the capital investment and the timing of completion of the equipment and capacity expansion are not disclosed. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「For the 75th fiscal year, the company plans to make capital investments of ¥903 million, an increase of ¥489 million from the 74th fiscal year, to streamline production and improve quality for precipitated calcium carbonate and other products.」
Planned capital investment for the 75th fiscal year is ¥903 million, an increase of ¥489 million from the 74th fiscal year. The investment is aimed at streamlining production and improving quality. - FY2022-Q3Changes in equipment-related assetsAnnual report
「This was mainly due to increases of ¥475 million in notes and accounts receivable, and ¥107 million in construction in progress, and decreases of ¥708 million in investment securities, ¥416 million in cash and deposits, and ¥157 million in machinery, equipment and vehicles, among other factors.」
Construction in progress increased by ¥107 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, while machinery, equipment and vehicles decreased by ¥157 million. The disclosure does not state that the facilities or capacity expansion had been completed. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Funds used in investing activities decreased by ¥130 million, compared with a decrease of ¥219 million in the same period a year earlier. This mainly reflected a ¥100 million increase in proceeds from the redemption of investment securities, offset by decreases of ¥91 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, ¥83 million in payments for time deposits and ¥51 million in payments for the acquisition of investment securities.」
The company spent ¥91 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment during the six-month period of the 74th fiscal year, continuing its capital investment. The disclosure does not state that the facilities or capacity expansion had been completed. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「For the 74th fiscal year, the company plans to make capital investments of ¥588 million, an increase of ¥247 million from the 73rd fiscal year, to streamline production and improve quality for precipitated calcium carbonate and other products.」
Planned capital investment for the 74th fiscal year is ¥588 million, an increase of ¥247 million from the 73rd fiscal year. The investment is aimed at streamlining production and improving quality. Capital investment during the period totaled ¥341 million. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Funds used in investing activities decreased by ¥219 million, compared with a decrease of ¥516 million in the same period a year earlier, mainly due to ¥158 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and ¥146 million in payments for time deposits.」
It states that the company spent ¥158 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment during the six-month period of the 73rd fiscal year, continuing its capital investment. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Operating loss was ¥28 million, down ¥107 million year on year, as higher depreciation expenses and increased equipment maintenance costs associated with capital investment made in the previous fiscal year weighed on earnings.」
It states that higher depreciation expenses and increased equipment maintenance costs associated with capital investment made in the previous fiscal year reduced first-quarter earnings. No new completion or increase in the capital investment plan is disclosed. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「For the 73rd fiscal year, the company plans to make capital investments of ¥515 million, a decrease of ¥249 million from the 72nd fiscal year, to streamline production and improve quality for products used in electronic components and other applications.」
Planned capital investment for the 73rd fiscal year is ¥515 million, a decrease of ¥249 million from the 72nd fiscal year. The investment is aimed at streamlining production and improving quality, while the planned future investment has been reduced from the plan presented for the previous fiscal year. Capital investment during the period totaled ¥764 million. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, operating income was ¥141 million, down ¥325 million, or 69.7%, year on year, due to lower sales, increased depreciation expenses from capital investment, higher equipment maintenance costs and the impact of higher energy prices, among other factors.」
It identifies increased depreciation expenses from capital investment as a factor affecting profit. Although the ongoing impact of capital investment is indicated, no new milestone, such as facility completion or completion of capacity expansion, is disclosed. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The status of each category of cash flow during the six-month consolidated period and the factors underlying it are as follows. (Cash flows from investing activities) Funds used in investing activities decreased by ¥516 million, compared with a decrease of ¥326 million in the same period a year earlier, mainly due to ¥397 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and ¥218 million in payments for time deposits.」
The company spent ¥397 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment during the six-month period, indicating continued capital investment. It also identifies increased depreciation expenses from capital investment as a factor that reduced profit. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, operating income was ¥78 million, down ¥24 million, or 23.6%, year on year, due to the impact of higher raw material and fuel prices and increased depreciation expenses from capital investment, among other factors.」
It states that increased depreciation expenses from capital investment affected profit in the first quarter. Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥216 million from the end of the previous fiscal year, while construction in progress increased from ¥92 million to ¥396 million, but the disclosure does not state that the facilities had been completed or that capacity expansion had been completed. - FY2019RaisedAnnual report
「For the 72nd fiscal year, the company plans to make capital investments of ¥1,090 million, an increase of ¥351 million from the 71st fiscal year, to promote research and development in growth fields such as precision chemicals, ensure stable supply and expand market share in the expanding domestic and overseas automotive materials sector, and ensure stable supply and expand market share in the construction materials sector, where demand remains strong.」
Planned capital investment for the 72nd fiscal year is ¥1,090 million, an increase of ¥351 million from the 71st fiscal year. The company identifies research and development in growth fields, stable supply and market share expansion as investment objectives. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group worked to increase supply capacity in Japan, focusing mainly on products for strong construction demand, while overseas sales of automotive products increased,」
It states that the company is working to increase supply capacity for products serving domestic construction demand. The current disclosure does not specify the amount of capital investment or any completed capacity expansion. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Funds used in investing activities decreased by ¥326 million, compared with a decrease of ¥225 million in the same period a year earlier, mainly due to ¥327 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
The company recorded ¥327 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment during the six-month consolidated period, indicating continued capital investment. The current disclosure does not specify the purpose of the investment. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group promoted capital investment to expand capacity and improve efficiency at its domestic and overseas production facilities in order to meet strong orders.」
It states that the company promoted capital investment to expand capacity and improve efficiency at its domestic and overseas production facilities in response to strong orders, indicating concrete progress in its capital investment measures. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「For the 71st fiscal year, the company plans to make capital investments of ¥710 million, an increase of ¥200 million from the 70th fiscal year, to promote research and development in growth fields such as precision chemicals, ensure stable supply and expand market share in the expanding domestic and overseas automotive materials sector, and ensure stable supply and expand market share in the buoyant domestic construction materials sector.」
Capital investment totaled ¥455 million during the period, and ¥710 million is planned for the next period, an increase of ¥200 million from the 70th fiscal year. The company explicitly identifies research and development in growth fields, stable supply and market share expansion as investment objectives. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Funds used in investing activities decreased by ¥225 million, compared with a decrease of ¥268 million in the same period a year earlier, mainly due to ¥224 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
The company recorded ¥224 million in payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment during the six-month consolidated period, indicating continued investment in manufacturing facilities. The text does not specify the purpose of the investment. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating income was ¥572 million, up ¥239 million, or 71.9%, year on year, due to higher utilization resulting from facility improvements aimed at ensuring stable supply and measures to improve production costs.」
The company explains that facility improvements aimed at ensuring stable supply produced the concrete effect of higher utilization, contributing to operating income of ¥572 million, up 71.9% year on year. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit increased substantially to ¥327 million, owing to higher sales of high-performance products, improved operating rates following equipment upgrades aimed at ensuring a stable supply, and the implementation of production cost improvement measures, an increase of ¥188 million, or 136.1%, from the prior-year period.」
The company explains that facility improvements aimed at ensuring stable supply produced the concrete effect of higher utilization, contributing to operating income of ¥327 million, up 136.1% year on year. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company improved its facilities to enhance products based on customer needs and achieve stable production.」
It states that the company improved its facilities to achieve stable production and improve products, demonstrating concrete implementation of investment in and improvements to manufacturing facilities. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group, comprising the company and its consolidated subsidiaries, made capital investments totaling ¥323 million during the consolidated fiscal year, mainly in manufacturing facilities, to ensure stable product properties and streamline equipment. The amount is based on transfers to property, plant and equipment excluding construction in progress.」
The company invested ¥323 million during the period to ensure stable product properties and streamline equipment. Planned capital investment as of the end of the period was ¥900 million.