Concentration of production sites in Shizuoka Prefecture and earthquake risk
First written in FY2016. 4 of 10 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
Sun A.Kaken moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2021, 1 year before the typical company in this theme (2022).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 21 of 75 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「The Group is consolidating and closing facilities and concentrating production items to improve profitability, increase production efficiency and stabilize quality. These initiatives will help shift to a low-cost structure and improve productivity, but may increase dependence on specific facilities or sites.」
In addition to the concentration of 5 sites in Shizuoka Prefecture, the increased dependence on specific facilities and sites resulting from facility consolidation and the concentration of production items has been identified as a new risk. The Group is developing alternative production capabilities, but states that the risk cannot be eliminated entirely. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has 7 production sites: Shizuoka Plant, Fukuroi Plant, Kakegawa Plant, Kakegawa Plant WEST, Nara Plant, the Nogi Plant of 東邦樹脂工業㈱, and the Shizuoka Plant of シノムラ化学工業㈱. Of these, 5 sites, namely Shizuoka Plant, Fukuroi Plant, Kakegawa Plant, Kakegawa Plant WEST and the Shizuoka Plant of シノムラ化学工業㈱, are located in Shizuoka Prefecture.」
The structure in which 5 of 7 sites are concentrated in Shizuoka Prefecture, together with risk mitigation measures involving production transfers to earthquake-resistant plants and plants in other prefectures, continues to be cited. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The disaster had no material impact on operating activities or other operations.」
The recording of a ¥58.521 million disaster loss resulting from flooding at the external warehouse of Shizuoka Plant and damage to inventories is reaffirmed, while the disclosure states that there was no material impact on operating activities or other operations. - FY2023-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In addition, Typhoon No. 15, which caused extensive damage in Shizuoka Prefecture from 23 to 24 September, flooded an external warehouse at the Company's Shizuoka Plant, damaging part of its inventories, and the Company recorded a special loss. A special loss of ¥58.521 million was recorded as a disaster loss for the six-month period ended in the second quarter.」
Flooding of an external warehouse at Shizuoka Plant, one of the production sites concentrated in Shizuoka Prefecture, caused by Typhoon No. 15 damaged inventories, and a disaster loss of ¥58.521 million was recorded. The natural disaster risk associated with the regional concentration of production sites materialized. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「The Group has 7 production sites: Shizuoka Plant, Fukuroi Plant, Kakegawa Plant, Kakegawa Plant WEST, Nara Plant, the head office plant of 東邦樹脂工業㈱, and the Shizuoka Plant of シノムラ化学工業㈱. Of these, 5 sites, namely Shizuoka Plant, Fukuroi Plant, Kakegawa Plant, Kakegawa Plant WEST and the Shizuoka Plant of シノムラ化学工業㈱, are located in Shizuoka Prefecture.」
The sale of 長鼎電子材料（蘇州） reduced the number of production sites from 8 to 7, while the number of sites in Shizuoka Prefecture remained at 5, increasing the concentration ratio. Mitigation measures involving earthquake-resistant plants and production transfers to plants in other prefectures continue. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「The Group has 8 production sites: Shizuoka Plant, Fukuroi Plant, Kakegawa Plant, Kakegawa Plant WEST, Nara Plant, the head office plant of 東邦樹脂工業㈱, the Shizuoka Plant of シノムラ化学工業㈱, and 長鼎電子材料（蘇州）有限公司 in China. Of these, 5 sites, namely Shizuoka Plant, Fukuroi Plant, Kakegawa Plant, Kakegawa Plant WEST and the Shizuoka Plant of シノムラ化学工業㈱, are located in Shizuoka Prefecture.」
Following the conversion of シノムラ化学工業 into a subsidiary, the number of production sites rose to 8, with 5 concentrated in Shizuoka Prefecture, expanding the regional concentration. Mitigation measures involving earthquake-resistant plants and production transfers to plants in other prefectures continue. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has 7 production sites: Shizuoka Plant, Fukuroi Plant, Kakegawa Plant, Kakegawa Plant WEST, Nara Plant, the head office plant of 東邦樹脂工業㈱, and 長鼎電子材料（蘇州）有限公司 in China. Of these, 4 plants, namely Shizuoka Plant, Fukui Plant, Kakegawa Plant and Kakegawa Plant WEST, are located in Shizuoka Prefecture.」
The structure in which 4 of 7 sites are concentrated in Shizuoka Prefecture, along with mitigation measures involving production transfers to earthquake-resistant plants and plants in other prefectures, has been reaffirmed. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has 7 production sites: Shizuoka Plant, Fukuroi Plant, Kakegawa Plant, Kakegawa Plant WEST, Nara Plant, the head office plant of 東邦樹脂工業㈱, and 長鼎電子材料（蘇州）有限公司 in China. Of these, 4 plants, namely Shizuoka Plant, Fukui Plant, Kakegawa Plant and Kakegawa Plant WEST, are located in Shizuoka Prefecture.」
The structure in which 4 of 7 sites are concentrated in Shizuoka Prefecture, along with mitigation measures involving production transfers to earthquake-resistant plants and plants in other prefectures, has been reaffirmed. - FY2018MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group has 7 production sites: Shizuoka Plant, Fukuroi Plant, Kakegawa Plant, Kakegawa Plant WEST, Nara Plant, the head office plant of 東邦樹脂工業㈱, and 長鼎電子材料（蘇州）有限公司 in China. Of these, 4 plants, namely Shizuoka Plant, Fukui Plant, Kakegawa Plant and Kakegawa Plant WEST, are located in Shizuoka Prefecture.」
The number of production sites increased to 7, including the site in China. Although 4 plants remain concentrated in Shizuoka Prefecture, the disclosure describes measures to mitigate the risk through production transfers to earthquake-resistant plants and plants in other prefectures. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group has 6 production sites: Shizuoka Plant, Fukuroi Plant, Kakegawa Plant, Kakegawa Plant WEST, which was under construction as of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, Nara Plant, and the head office plant of 東邦樹脂工業㈱. Of these, 4 plants, namely Shizuoka Plant, Fukuroi Plant, Kakegawa Plant and Kakegawa Plant WEST, are located in Shizuoka Prefecture.」
4 of the 6 sites are concentrated in Shizuoka Prefecture, and the disclosure also refers to mitigating the risk by transferring production to plants in other prefectures.