Development and growth of plant services
First written in FY2017. 20 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-11-13.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 1 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025Orders and widening losses occurring simultaneouslyAnnual report
「In the plant business, although inquiries were strong, many projects were carried forward to the next fiscal year due to prolonged projects, leaving the current fiscal year centered on maintenance and sales of consumables. As a result, plant business revenue was ¥79.081 million, down 29.8% from the previous fiscal year, and the segment loss was ¥48.488 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥36.374 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Although inquiries were strong, prolonged projects and their carryover to the next fiscal year reduced revenue for the current fiscal year, and the segment loss expanded from ¥36.374 million to ¥48.488 million. Orders received were ¥214.263 million, up 272.6% from the previous fiscal year, and the order backlog was ¥161.75 million. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the plant business, the interim consolidated accounting period was centered on maintenance and sales of consumables, resulting in plant business revenue of ¥30.056 million, down 11.5% year on year, and a segment loss of ¥28.554 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥22.091 million in the previous interim consolidated accounting period.」
The plant business was centered on maintenance and sales of consumables, reducing revenue by 11.5% year on year and increasing the segment loss from ¥22.091 million to ¥28.554 million. - FY2024Lower revenue and a larger loss due to prolonged projectsAnnual report
「In the plant business, although inquiries for distillation and filtration equipment were strong, delays caused by prolonged projects resulted in plant business revenue of ¥112.632 million, down 23.1% from the previous fiscal year, and a segment loss of ¥36.374 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥11.187 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Although inquiries were strong, prolonged and delayed projects reduced revenue by 23.1% from the previous fiscal year and increased the segment loss from ¥11.187 million to ¥36.374 million. - FY2024-Q2Lower revenue and a larger loss due to project delaysAnnual report
「In the plant business, although steady inquiries for distillation and filtration equipment continued, project delays resulted in plant business revenue of ¥33.97 million, down 44.2% year on year, and a segment loss of ¥22.091 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥8.737 million in the six-month period ended the second quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Although inquiries for distillation and filtration equipment remained steady, project delays reduced revenue by 44.2% year on year and increased the segment loss from ¥8.737 million to ¥22.091 million. - FY2024-Q1Steady inquiries, but lower revenue and a larger loss this quarterAnnual report
「In the plant business, although steady inquiries for distillation and filtration equipment have continued since January 2024, the six-month period ended the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year was centered on maintenance and sales of consumables. As a result, plant business revenue was ¥8.334 million, down 73.6% year on year, and the segment loss was ¥13.15 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥3.646 million in the six-month period ended the first quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Although there have been inquiries for distillation and filtration equipment since January 2024, the quarter was centered on maintenance and sales of consumables, resulting in lower revenue and a larger segment loss. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant business, construction and maintenance of distillation equipment and steady orders for filtration equipment resulted in plant business revenue of ¥246.094 million, up 90.0% from the previous fiscal year, and a segment loss of ¥11.187 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥42.172 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Construction and maintenance of distillation equipment and orders for filtration equipment increased plant business revenue by 90.0% from the previous fiscal year, while the segment loss narrowed from ¥42.172 million to ¥11.187 million. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant business, construction and maintenance of distillation equipment and steady orders for filtration equipment resulted in plant business revenue of ¥169.358 million, up 125.5% year on year, and a segment loss of ¥17.872 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥37.971 million in the nine-month period ended the third quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Construction and maintenance of distillation equipment and orders for filtration equipment increased plant business revenue by 125.5% year on year, while the segment loss narrowed from ¥37.971 million to ¥17.872 million. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant business, construction and maintenance of distillation equipment and steady orders for filtration equipment resulted in plant business revenue of ¥117.321 million, up 138.6% year on year, and a segment loss of ¥8.737 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥23.347 million in the six-month period ended the second quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Construction and maintenance of distillation equipment and orders for filtration equipment increased plant business revenue, while the segment loss narrowed from ¥23.347 million to ¥8.737 million. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant business, the resolution of delivery delays from the previous fiscal year and steady progress in securing orders for both distillation and filtration equipment resulted in plant business revenue of ¥56.548 million, an increase of ¥37.503 million year on year, and a segment loss of ¥3.646 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥15.661 million in the six-month period ended the first quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Delivery delays from the previous fiscal year were resolved, and orders for distillation and filtration equipment progressed. Revenue increased, while the segment loss narrowed from ¥15.661 million to ¥3.646 million. - FY2022Lower sales continued, while losses narrowedAnnual report
「In the plant business, although 株式会社カイコー was consolidated as a subsidiary and intersegment revenue was recognized, delivery delays caused by shortages of parts and materials following the spread of COVID-19 resulted in plant business revenue of ¥129.503 million, down 12.7% from the previous fiscal year, and a segment loss of ¥42.172 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥46.644 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Plant business revenue continued to decline due to delivery delays caused by shortages of parts and materials, while the segment loss narrowed from ¥46.644 million to ¥42.172 million. - FY2022-Q3Lower revenue and a narrower loss due to project delaysAnnual report
「In the plant business, although 株式会社カイコー was consolidated as a subsidiary and intersegment revenue was recognized, project postponements due to COVID-19 and delivery delays caused by shortages of parts and materials resulted in plant business revenue of ¥75.09 million, down 33.3% year on year, and a segment loss of ¥37.971 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥38.613 million in the nine-month period ended the third quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Although 株式会社カイコー was consolidated as a subsidiary and other developments occurred, revenue declined year on year due to project postponements and delivery delays caused by shortages of parts and materials. The segment loss narrowed slightly from the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant business, the consolidation of 株式会社カイコー as a subsidiary and the recognition of intersegment revenue resulted in plant business revenue of ¥49.165 million, up 8.9% year on year, and a segment loss of ¥23.347 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥38.126 million in the six-month period ended the second quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The consolidation of 株式会社カイコー as a subsidiary and the recognition of intersegment revenue increased plant business revenue year on year, while the segment loss narrowed from ¥38.126 million to ¥23.347 million. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant business, the consolidation of 株式会社カイコー as a subsidiary and the recognition of revenue from maintenance services resulted in plant business revenue of ¥19.045 million, compared with no revenue in the first quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The segment loss was ¥15.661 million, compared with ¥5.626 million in the first quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The consolidation of 株式会社カイコー as a subsidiary and maintenance services resulted in plant business revenue of ¥19.045 million. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant business, the consolidation of 株式会社カイコー as a subsidiary and the recognition of revenue from maintenance services resulted in plant business revenue of ¥148.398 million, up 9.2% from the previous fiscal year. The recording of M&A-related costs for the acquisition of shares resulted in a segment loss of ¥46.644 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥8.202 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The consolidation of 株式会社カイコー as a subsidiary and the recognition of revenue from maintenance services increased plant business revenue. M&A-related costs also increased the loss. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant business, the consolidation of 株式会社カイコー as a subsidiary and the recognition of revenue from maintenance services resulted in plant business revenue of ¥112.618 million, up 1,842.2% year on year. The recording of M&A-related costs for the acquisition of shares resulted in a segment loss of ¥38.613 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥27.593 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The consolidation of 株式会社カイコー as a subsidiary and the recognition of revenue from maintenance services drove plant business revenue up 1,842.2% year on year. At the same time, M&A-related costs resulted in a segment loss. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant business, revenue from small-scale distillation equipment projects and maintenance services resulted in plant business revenue of ¥45.143 million, up 678.5% year on year. The recording of M&A-related costs for the acquisition of shares resulted in a segment loss of ¥38.126 million, up 115.6% year on year.」
Revenue from small-scale distillation equipment projects and maintenance services was recognized, bringing plant business revenue to ¥45.143 million, up 678.5% year on year. M&A-related costs resulted in a segment loss of ¥38.126 million. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「By bringing 株式会社カイコー into the group, the Group will acquire its filtration and purification technology in the separation and purification field and its design expertise for small-scale wastewater treatment equipment, while strengthening the plant business’s medium- to long-term earnings power.」
A concrete initiative was developed to acquire 株式会社カイコー’s filtration and purification technology and design expertise and strengthen the plant business’s medium- to long-term earnings power. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「② Building a track record in the plant business」
Building a track record in the plant business remains a key focus. Although an order was secured for a large-scale project, it did not result in revenue during the nine-month period ended the third quarter, leaving revenue at ¥5.798 million and the segment loss at ¥27.593 million. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the plant business, although an order was secured for a large-scale project, it did not result in revenue during the six-month period ended the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year. As a result, plant business revenue was ¥5.798 million, and the segment loss was ¥17.68 million.」
Although orders for large-scale projects continued from the previous quarter, they did not result in revenue during the six-month period ended the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「(Plant business) In the plant business, although orders were secured for large-scale projects, they did not result in revenue. As a result, plant business revenue was ¥5.798 million, and the segment loss was ¥8.67 million.」
A new order was secured for a large-scale project in the plant business. However, it did not result in revenue during the quarter, leaving revenue at ¥5.798 million and the segment loss at ¥8.67 million. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「③ Building a track record in plant services」
The key focus was described as “building a track record” from the fiscal year ending September 2020, instead of the previous “fostering and growing plant services.” Although orders were secured for R&D equipment and maintenance services, no orders were secured for large-scale plants, and revenue was ¥9.2 million, down 78.5% from the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As orders for R&D projects and maintenance services were secured, plant services revenue was ¥9.12 million, down 74.6% year on year.」
Orders for R&D projects and maintenance services continued to be secured and recognized as revenue, but revenue declined year on year. - FY2019-Q2Revenue DeclineAnnual report
「Revenue from plant services was ¥4.170 million, down 88.2% year on year, due to the acquisition of orders for an R&D-purpose project and maintenance services.」
Orders for R&D projects and maintenance services continued to be secured, but plant services revenue declined significantly year on year. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from plant services was ¥3.725 million due to the acquisition of orders for an R&D-purpose project and maintenance services.」
In addition to an R&D-purpose project, the Company acquired an order for maintenance services and recorded plant services revenue of ¥3.725 million. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of this effort, the Company will develop and grow plant services, which it launched as a new service. Revenue from plant services was ¥42.884 million, up 366.1% from the previous fiscal year, due to the acquisition of multiple new projects.」
The Company acquired multiple new plant services projects, recording revenue of ¥42.884 million, up 366.1% from the previous fiscal year. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from plant services was ¥35.846 million, up 7,154.6% year on year, due to the acquisition of an R&D-purpose project.」
Revenue from plant services continued to be recognized following the acquisition of an R&D-purpose project, with an increase in revenue year on year also reported. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from plant services was ¥35.260 million due to the acquisition of projects for R&D purposes.」
Progress was made from winning orders without revenue recognition in the previous quarter, with revenue from plant services recorded following the acquisition of an R&D-purpose project. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company won orders for plant services, but they had not yet resulted in revenue.」
While the Company reported concrete progress in winning orders for plant services, revenue had not yet been recognized as of the current quarter. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The Company believes that it needs to diversify its revenue sources to further stabilize its earnings base and achieve sustainable growth, and is actively pursuing new businesses following its existing services. As part of this effort, it will develop and grow plant services, which it launched as a new service.」
The plant services business, launched in 2014, is positioned as a new source of growth to diversify revenue sources.