New Product Development Driven by Market Needs
First written in FY2016. 24 of 32 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 1 of 11 companies on the "Worse" side.
19 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2027-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditures during the interim accounting period amounted to ¥7.586 million.」
The company reconfirms that it is continuing research and development activities, including the associated expenditure, but does not describe progress in developing individual new products based on market needs. - FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「We will continue to provide quality products with safety and reliability as our top priorities, while actively pursuing the development of new products and the cultivation of new markets.」
The company has reconfirmed its policy of pursuing new product development and new market development with an emphasis on safety and reliability. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditure for the interim accounting period was ¥9.250 million.」
The company has reconfirmed that research and development activities are continuing, together with the associated expenditure, but no progress in the development of specific new products has been disclosed. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「We will continue to provide quality products with safety and reliability as our top priorities, while actively pursuing the development of new products and the cultivation of new markets.」
The company has reconfirmed its policy of pursuing new product development and new market development with an emphasis on safety and reliability. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditure for the interim accounting period was ¥5.354 million.」
Research and development activities are continuing, but no material progress has been disclosed concerning specific new products based on market needs. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the fireworks technology and manufacturing technology for various pyrotechnic products that we have developed over the years, we developed a new manufacturing method for a fuse used to ignite and launch fireworks. Fuses manufactured using this new method substantially improve ignition and flame-transfer performance compared with conventional fuses and are delivering the expected effect of preventing black shells, or shells that fail to ignite.」
The new fuse manufacturing method has progressed to the stage where improved ignition and flame-transfer performance compared with conventional products, as well as an effect in preventing black shells, have been achieved. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditure for the nine-month period ended this quarter was ¥5.950 million.」
Research and development activities are continuing, but no material changes have been disclosed concerning specific new products based on market needs. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditure for the six-month period ended this quarter was ¥5.057 million.」
Research and development activities are continuing, but no material progress has been disclosed concerning specific new products based on market needs. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the fireworks technology and manufacturing technology for various pyrotechnic products that we have developed over the years, we developed a new manufacturing method for a fuse used to ignite and launch fireworks. This new method substantially improves the fuse's flame-transfer performance and is also expected to help prevent the previously persistent problem of black shells, or shells that fail to ignite, as fireworks festivals are expected to resume in various locations.」
The company developed a new manufacturing method for fuses and progressed to the stage where improved flame-transfer performance and an expected reduction in shells that fail to ignite have been achieved. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditure for the nine-month period ended this quarter was ¥6.747 million.」
Research and development activities are continuing, but no specific material progress has been disclosed concerning new products based on market needs. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditure for the six-month period ended this quarter was ¥3.575 million.」
Research and development activities concerning the development of new products based on market needs are continuing, but no specific material progress has been disclosed concerning individual new products. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Accidents and emergencies in the mountains continue to occur every year as leisure activities involving nature diversify from swimming and hiking to, more recently, jet skiing and trail running. The company has developed various smoke flares for signaling one's location in an emergency, including the Diver Marker SOS with waterproof and water-pressure-resistant functions and the small, lightweight Pokkem for mountain use, helping industry professionals and enthusiasts ensure their safety and peace of mind.」
The company continues to develop and improve new products, including smoke flares, to meet market needs. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditure for the nine-month period ended this quarter was ¥4.507 million.」
Research and development activities concerning the development of new products based on market needs are continuing, but no progress in the development of specific new products has been disclosed. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditure for the six-month period ended this quarter was ¥3.005 million.」
Research and development activities are continuing, but no specific material progress has been disclosed concerning the development of new products based on market needs. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company also newly developed a small mountain-rescue smoke flare for emergency use and began selling it through major outdoor retailers and other outlets, but was unable to secure a profit in the pyrotechnic products business.」
The company developed a small mountain-rescue smoke flare as a new product addressing market needs and progressed to the start of sales. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the fireworks technology and manufacturing technology for various pyrotechnic products that we have developed over the years, we have applied for a utility model for a fuse used to ignite and launch fireworks.」
The company made specific progress in new product development by applying for a utility model for a fuse based on fireworks technology. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditure for the nine-month period ended this quarter was ¥6.485 million.」
Research and development activities concerning the development of new products based on market needs are continuing, but no specific material progress has been disclosed. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditure for the six-month period ended this quarter was ¥4.485 million.」
Research and development activities concerning the development of new products based on market needs are continuing, but no specific material progress or changes have been disclosed. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditure for the three-month period ended this quarter was ¥2.116 million.」
Research and development activities concerning the development of new products based on market needs are continuing, but no specific material progress or changes have been disclosed. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Drawing on the company's accumulated fireworks technology, we newly developed and commercialized Pokkem, a small smoke flare for marking locations that can be used in the event of a mountain accident or similar emergency, and a lifesaving signal set used primarily by search-and-rescue organizations.」
The company newly developed and commercialized a small smoke flare for marking locations and a lifesaving signal set as pyrotechnic rescue products using fireworks technology. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditure for the nine-month period ended this quarter was ¥6 million. There have been no material changes in the status of the company's research and development during this period.」
Research and development expenditure was ¥6 million, and the company has reconfirmed that there have been no material changes in the status of its research and development activities. No specific progress has been disclosed concerning the development of new products based on market needs. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenditure for the six-month period ended this quarter was ¥4 million.」
Research and development activities are continuing, but no specific material changes have been disclosed concerning the development of new products based on market needs. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「There have been no material changes in the status of the company's research and development during this period.」
The company has reconfirmed that there have been no material changes in its overall research and development activities concerning new products based on market needs. - FY2019RaisedAnnual report
「We will review the process through commercialization and establish a structure for the early development of products that meet market needs by repeatedly conducting company-wide analysis and evaluation.」
The scope of initiatives has been expanded to include reviewing the product commercialization process and establishing a structure for early development through company-wide analysis and evaluation of new products addressing market needs. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「There have been no material changes in the status of the company's research and development during the nine-month period ended this quarter.」
The company has reconfirmed that there have been no material changes in its overall research and development activities concerning new products based on market needs. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「There have been no material changes in the status of the company's research and development during this period.」
The company has reconfirmed that there have been no material changes in its overall research and development activities concerning new products based on market needs. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「We will diversify our products through new technologies using high-energy materials not limited to gunpowder, and actively pursue entry into civilian markets.」
The company continues to pursue product diversification and entry into civilian markets through new technologies using high-energy materials. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, net sales during the cumulative third quarter were higher than in the same period of the previous year, but profit excluding ordinary profit was slightly lower year on year because of higher development costs for new pyrotechnic products for the private sector.」
Development of new pyrotechnic products for the private sector continues, but higher development costs weighed on profit. No withdrawal or reduction of the development policy is stated. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, net sales during the cumulative second quarter were slightly higher than in the same period of the previous year. However, profit at the operating-profit level and below was lower than in the same period of the previous year because margins were low relative to order volumes and the burden of development costs and other expenses for new pyrotechnic products increased.」
While development of new pyrotechnic products continues, the increased burden of development costs and other expenses is again cited as a factor weighing on profit. - FY2018-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「Because sales of new pyrotechnic products were pushed back to the second half or later and spending on newly developed products increased, the Company was unable to generate profit and recorded a loss at the operating-profit level or below during the cumulative first quarter.」
The timing of sales of new pyrotechnic products was pushed back to the second half or later, and increased spending on newly developed products was also reported. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We will diversify our products and promote entry into the private-sector market by leveraging the experience we have accumulated and new technologies, including various safety smoke flares and rescue smoke flares for use during disasters at sea, in the mountains and elsewhere.」
The Company has reaffirmed its product development policy of diversifying its products and entering the private-sector market by leveraging new technologies and its accumulated experience. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will accurately identify market trends and work to create customers through innovative product planning.」
The Company has positioned new product development as an important issue, using an understanding of market needs and product planning as the means to address it.