Expansion of Production Facilities and Strengthening of R&D Capabilities
First written in FY2016. 9 of 27 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-10-09.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-09AdvancedOccurring Fact
「To strengthen production capacity in response to the expected increase in product supply volumes to Epson, we need to expand and renovate the factory and reinforce its equipment, and will use part of the investment proceeds to cover these costs.」
Based on the expected increase in supply volumes to Epson, the Company presented plans to expand and renovate the factory and reinforce its equipment, making the production-capacity expansion more specific. - FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures during the fiscal year were ¥120 million, …… mainly comprising ¥77 million for the renewal of molding machines and other items at the Kanto Plant.」
Total capital expenditures amounted to ¥120 million, including ¥77 million for the renewal of molding machines at the Kanto Plant and ¥11 million for the renewal of the image measurement system at the Kansai Plant, expanding investment in production and inspection capabilities. - 2026-05-15AdvancedEarnings
「Capital expenditure 56,170 120,985 389,000」
Capital expenditure increased to ¥120.985 million in the fiscal year ending March 2026 and is forecast at ¥389.000 million for the fiscal year ending March 2027. The scale of investment in renewing and expanding production facilities has been specified. - FY2026-H1Increase in fixed assets during the interim periodAnnual report
「Assets at the end of the interim accounting period increased by ¥135 million from the end of the fiscal year ending March 2025 to ¥1,971 million. This was mainly due to increases of ¥99 million in cash and deposits, ¥18 million in machinery and equipment included in other property, plant and equipment, ¥7 million in tools, furniture and fixtures, and ¥11 million in deferred tax assets included in investments and other assets.」
Although the filing states that there were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of major equipment, machinery and equipment increased by ¥18 million and tools, furniture and fixtures increased by ¥7 million. The increase in fixed assets related to production facilities and functions is reflected in the balance at the end of the interim period. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company continued to make capital expenditures aimed at enhancing and updating its core systems and expanding production facilities. Total capital expenditures during the fiscal year were ¥56 million,」
The company made ¥56 million in capital expenditures during the year to update its core systems and expand production facilities. In the nano- and microtechnology-related businesses, ¥36 million was invested in items including the renewal of molding machines at the Kanto Plant. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures during the fiscal year were ¥24 million, and the main capital expenditures by segment were as follows. These mainly comprised ¥8 million for the renewal of molding machines and the new purchase of image inspection equipment at the Kanto Plant, as well as the renewal of research and development equipment.」
Capital expenditures totaled ¥24 million in the fiscal year ended March 2024, including the renewal of molding machines and the new purchase of image inspection equipment at the Kanto Plant, as well as the renewal of research and development equipment. - FY2024-Q2Increase in spending on fixed-asset acquisitionsAnnual report
「Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an outflow of ¥90 million, mainly due to payments for the acquisition of fixed assets.」
Investing activity outflows related to the acquisition of fixed assets amounted to ¥90 million. Meanwhile, the filing states that there were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of major equipment, and does not specify the equipment involved. - FY2024-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, although some of the equipment acquired through capital investment and automation investment in the previous fiscal year has begun to contribute to production efficiency, other equipment has yet to deliver sufficient cost savings, and we will address this issue promptly.」
For capital expenditures and automation investment, some equipment has begun to contribute to production efficiency, and the delay in realizing the benefits of the investments reported in the previous fiscal year has eased to some extent. However, some equipment has yet to generate sufficient cost reduction benefits. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「However, sufficient cost reduction benefits were not realized because of the sharp increase in manufacturing costs, which could not have been anticipated at the beginning of the fiscal year, and the delay in starting full-scale production related to the investment.」
The company made ¥165 million in capital expenditures, but the start-up of full-scale production was delayed and sufficient cost reduction benefits were not realized. The effectiveness of investments in facilities and production enhancement has deteriorated. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Profitability deteriorated significantly, with operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income all declining sharply. This was due to lower profit accompanying the decline in net sales, factors reducing production efficiency in the nano- and microtechnology-related businesses, higher depreciation, increased manufacturing costs resulting from higher raw material prices and electricity charges, insufficient cost reduction benefits from capital expenditures and automation investment because the start-up of full-scale production was delayed, and higher selling, general and administrative expenses.」
The filing states that the start-up of full-scale production was delayed for capital expenditures and automation investment, and that sufficient cost reduction benefits have not been realized. Higher raw material and electricity costs, together with increased selling, general and administrative expenses, also weakened the impact of the investments on profitability. - FY2023-Q2Increase in spending on fixed-asset acquisitionsAnnual report
「Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an outflow of ¥66 million, mainly due to payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
Investing activity outflows related to the acquisition of property, plant and equipment amounted to ¥66 million. However, the filing also states that there were no significant acquisitions or other transactions involving major equipment, and does not specify the equipment related to strengthening production facilities or research and development capabilities. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「We will pursue these investments more proactively from the fiscal year ending March 2023 onward, and plan to invest more than ¥200 million over the next 2 years. We plan to improve productivity and expand production capacity by revitalizing our workforce, hiring external personnel, automating production processes and replacing aging equipment.」
The company plans to spend more than ¥200 million over the next 2 years on renewing and automating production facilities and on research and development, increasing the scale of its investment in facility enhancements. - FY2022-Q3No significant capital expendituresAnnual report
「There were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of property, plant and equipment during the cumulative third quarter.」
During the cumulative third quarter, there were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of major equipment, and no significant capital expenditures related to strengthening production facilities or research and development capabilities were reported. - FY2022-Q2No significant capital expendituresAnnual report
「There were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of property, plant and equipment during the cumulative second quarter.」
It is stated that there were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of property, plant and equipment during the cumulative second quarter. - FY2021-Q3No significant capital expendituresAnnual report
「There were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of property, plant and equipment during the cumulative third quarter.」
During the cumulative third quarter, there were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of major equipment, and no large-scale capital expenditures were reported. - FY2021-Q2No significant capital expendituresAnnual report
「There were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of property, plant and equipment during the cumulative second quarter.」
It is stated that there were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of property, plant and equipment during the cumulative second quarter. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company continued to make capital expenditures aimed at expanding production facilities and enhancing and strengthening its research and development capabilities. Total capital expenditures during the fiscal year were ¥34 million, mainly comprising ¥23 million for the new purchase of automation equipment and other items at the Kanto Plant, and ¥10 million for the renewal of manufacturing equipment and other items at the Kansai and Kanto Plants.」
Continued investment in production facilities and research and development capabilities, including ¥23 million for automation equipment at the Kanto Plant and ¥10 million for the renewal of manufacturing equipment at both plants. - FY2020-Q3No significant capital expendituresAnnual report
「There were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of property, plant and equipment during the cumulative third quarter.」
During the cumulative third quarter, there were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of major equipment, and no large-scale capital expenditures were reported. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the company is strengthening the production structure at the Kanto Plant in line with the expansion of the microtechnology-related business, resulting in higher manufacturing costs.」
The company continues to report the strengthening of the production structure at the Kanto Plant in response to the expansion of the microtechnology-related business. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the company is strengthening the production structure at the Kanto Plant in line with the expansion of the microtechnology-related business, resulting in higher manufacturing costs.」
The filing states that the production structure at the Kanto Plant is being strengthened to support the expansion of the microtechnology-related business. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company continued to make capital expenditures aimed at expanding production facilities and enhancing and strengthening its research and development capabilities. Total capital expenditures during the fiscal year were ¥29 million, mainly comprising ¥14 million for the new purchase of molding machines and related equipment at the Kanto Plant, and ¥10 million for the renewal of manufacturing equipment at the Kansai Plant and manufacturing-related facilities at the Kanto Plant.」
Continued investment in production facilities and research and development capabilities, including the purchase of new molding machines and the renewal of manufacturing equipment. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the company has introduced new equipment and increased staffing in response to the overall increase in orders.」
The filing states that new equipment was introduced and staffing was increased in response to the overall increase in orders. - FY2019-Q1No significant capital expendituresAnnual report
「There were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of property, plant and equipment during the cumulative first quarter.」
During the cumulative first quarter, there were no significant acquisitions, disposals or sales of major equipment, and no large-scale capital expenditures were reported after the decline in capital expenditures in the previous fiscal year. - FY2018Decline in Capital InvestmentAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures during the fiscal year were ¥2 million, and the main capital expenditures by segment were as follows.」
Capital expenditures aimed at expanding production facilities and strengthening research and development capabilities continued, but investment during the fiscal year amounted to ¥2 million. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company continued to make capital expenditures aimed at expanding production facilities and enhancing and strengthening its research and development capabilities. Total capital expenditures during the fiscal year were ¥21 million, and the main capital expenditures by segment were as follows.」
Continued investment in production facilities and research and development capabilities, with capital expenditures of ¥21 million during the fiscal year. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to a ¥114 million decrease in cash and deposits and a ¥7 million increase in property, plant and equipment resulting from the renewal of production facilities.」
The filing states that production facilities were renewed, resulting in a ¥7 million increase in property, plant and equipment. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company continued to make capital expenditures aimed at expanding production facilities and enhancing and strengthening its research and development capabilities.」
Continued investment in production facilities and research and development capabilities, with total capital expenditures of ¥15 million for the fiscal year.