Increasing the Sales Ratio of High-Value-Added Architectural Glass
First written in FY2016. 16 of 20 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue in the Architectural Glass business for the consolidated fiscal year under review was ¥375.0 billion (¥363.0 billion in the previous consolidated fiscal year), while operating profit before individually disclosed items was ¥30.0 billion (¥13.6 billion in the previous consolidated fiscal year). Operating profit before individually disclosed items increased primarily because selling prices improved, particularly in Europe.」
In the Architectural Glass business, operating profit increased from ¥13.6 billion to ¥30.0 billion as a result of improved selling prices and cost reductions following the production shutdown implemented in the previous fiscal year. - 2026-05-11AdvancedEarnings presentation
「Accelerate efforts to address growing demand for higher-value-added products.」
Investment in energy-efficient glass equipment and expanded production of high-precision laminated glass were positioned as measures to accelerate the response to higher-value-added products. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales volumes of glass for solar panels increased, helped by the contribution from the Malaysian production facility, which began operations in November 2023.」
The expansion of high-value-added architectural glass was supported by the Malaysian facility's operations, which contributed to increased sales volumes of glass for solar panels. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales volumes of glass for solar panels remained firm. During the third quarter under review, work to convert the float glass production equipment in Malaysia from general architectural glass to glass for solar panels was completed.」
As part of the move toward higher-value-added architectural glass, sales volumes of glass for solar panels remained firm, and the conversion work at the Malaysian production facility was completed. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue and operating profit before separately disclosed items increased from the year-earlier period in many regions, reflecting improved selling prices and higher sales volumes.」
In the Architectural Glass business, which provides the foundation for moving toward higher value-added products, improved selling prices and increased sales volumes contributed to higher revenue and operating profit. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the architectural glass business, the Group is working to expand glass for solar panels for utility-scale solar projects and develop building-integrated photovoltaic panels for buildings and homes, while transitioning from the commodity window glass business to a high-value-added glass business.」
The shift from general-purpose window glass to high-value-added glass is continuing through specific initiatives including expanding products for utility-scale solar projects and developing BIPV products. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We are advancing the shift from the general-purpose window glass business to the high-value-added glass business.」
The shift from a general-purpose product focus to the high-value-added glass business is being pursued clearly as part of the RP24 business-structure reform. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Although the VA sales mix is increasing (46%), the product mix still consists largely of products in existing fields, leaving the business susceptible to price competition.」
While reconfirming the increase in the VA sales mix to 46%, the company explained that the product mix remains largely concentrated in existing fields and therefore susceptible to price competition. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The VA (high-value-added) sales ratio increased to 46%, contributing to an improvement in operating profit.」
Full-year results disclosed that the sales mix of high-value-added products had increased to 46%. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The original equipment (OE) glass business posted higher profit as sales volumes continued to recover and the sales mix of high-value-added (VA) products improved.」
In Europe's automotive glass OE business, continued recovery in sales volumes and an improved sales mix of VA products contributed to higher profit. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group's original equipment (OE) glass business posted higher profit as a result of increased sales volumes and an improved sales mix of high-value-added (VA) products.」
In the European automotive glass business, increased sales volumes in the OE division and an improved sales mix of VA products contributed to higher profit. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In the European automotive glass market, we expect passenger vehicle production in the fiscal year ending March 2019 to be broadly in line with the fiscal year ended March 2018. However, we plan to increase revenue and profit by expanding the sales mix of VA products, such as high-surface-precision glass for head-up displays, and improving production efficiency.」
The plan for the following fiscal year called for an increased sales mix of VA products through a combination of high-surface-precision glass for head-up displays and improved production efficiency. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Operating profit also improved as sales volumes of high-value-added products increased and the effects of cost reductions continued to materialize.」
The increase in sales volumes of high-value-added products and improved profitability were reconfirmed. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In the European automotive glass market, we expect passenger vehicle production in the fiscal year ending March 2018 to be broadly in line with the fiscal year ended March 2017. However, we plan to increase revenue and profit by expanding the sales mix of VA products, such as glass compatible with head-up displays, and improving production efficiency.」
The plan for the fiscal year ending March 2018 called for an increased sales mix of high-value-added products through a combination of head-up-display glass and improved production efficiency. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue in local-currency terms exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the effects of improved prices and increased sales volumes of high-value-added products offset the impact of a slight decline in sales volumes of standard products for regional markets.」
In the North American architectural glass business, increased sales volumes of high-value-added products contributed to higher revenue. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Group's sales volumes also increased, particularly for high-value-added products.」
The increase in sales volumes of high-value-added products was reconfirmed. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group's sales volumes also increased, particularly for high-value-added products.」
Sales volumes of high-value-added architectural glass products increased. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Within the Group's architectural glass product mix, the proportion of high-value-added products such as Low-E glass, which contributes to the energy efficiency of buildings, is expected to continue increasing.」
The sales mix of high-value-added products such as Low-E glass, which contribute to energy efficiency, is expected to increase.