Strengthening the core businesses of foundations, poles and civil engineering

「コンクリートパイル全国需要が持ち直しの動きが見られたものの低調であった前年同期と概ね横這いで推移するなか、当社グループにおいては前期から取り組んできた当社独自製品・工法の浸透の効果が徐々に発現していること等から受注・売上面で盛り返し、売上高は66億30百万円（前年同期比38.9％増）となりました。」

「In terms of earnings, lower sales and deteriorating earnings at production subsidiaries and other factors resulted in a segment loss of ¥190 million, compared with segment profit of ¥117 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「While nationwide demand for concrete piles remained broadly flat compared with the same period of the previous year, when demand was sluggish, the group's sales were affected by difficulty securing orders for large projects and project timing shifts. Net sales were ¥9,722 million, down 20.7% year on year. In terms of earnings, lower sales and deteriorating earnings at production subsidiaries and other factors resulted in a segment loss of ¥392 million, compared with segment profit of ¥503 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「Amid an approximately 6% year-on-year decline in nationwide demand for concrete piles, the group was affected by lower demand, while numerous projects were deferred because of delays in receiving orders and commencing construction. The resulting decline in market share led to net sales of ¥24,223 million, down 8.7% from the previous fiscal year.」

「Amid a year-on-year decline in nationwide demand for concrete piles, the group was also affected by lower demand, resulting in net sales of ¥12,265 million, down 5.2% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period. Although the group worked to establish appropriate pricing and improve construction efficiency, segment profit fell 8.4% to ¥503 million due mainly to deteriorating earnings at production subsidiaries caused by lower production volumes.」

「Amid a sharp year-on-year decline in nationwide demand for concrete piles, the group's shipments also fell, resulting in net sales of ¥26,537 million, down 6.0% from the previous fiscal year. Although plant operating rates were below expectations, efforts to improve construction profitability and establish appropriate pricing resulted in segment profit of ¥1,228 million, up 138.3% from the previous fiscal year.」

「Although nationwide demand for concrete piles declined year on year and the group's shipments were below expectations, efforts to establish appropriate pricing resulted in a slight decline in net sales to ¥19,468 million, down 3.7% from the same quarter of the previous year. Although plant operating rates were below expectations, efforts to improve construction profitability resulted in segment profit of ¥863 million, up 123.6% year on year.」

「Although nationwide demand for concrete piles declined year on year and the group's shipments were below expectations, efforts to establish appropriate pricing resulted in net sales of ¥12,933 million, up 1.5% from the same quarter of the previous year. Although plant operating rates were below expectations, efforts to improve construction profitability resulted in segment profit of ¥550 million, up 174.9% year on year.」

「Although nationwide demand for concrete piles declined year on year and the group's shipments were below expectations, efforts to increase order prices resulted in net sales of ¥6,241 million, up 13.5% from the same quarter of the previous year. Although plant operating rates were slightly below expectations, the adoption of appropriate pricing progressed, and segment profit was ¥109 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥70 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」

「Amid an approximately 11% year-on-year increase in nationwide demand for concrete piles, the group's active order-taking efforts resulted in net sales of ¥28,232 million, up 48.6% from the previous fiscal year.」

「Amid an approximately 15% year-on-year increase in nationwide demand for concrete piles, the group's orders and shipments also recovered, resulting in net sales of ¥20,213 million, up 41.1% from the same quarter of the previous year. Although passing on higher raw material costs through selling prices is taking time, plant operating rates improved substantially, and segment profit increased 218.8% year on year to ¥386 million.」

「Amid an approximately 17% year-on-year increase in nationwide demand for concrete piles, the group's orders and shipments also recovered, resulting in net sales of ¥12,748 million, up 40.5% from the same quarter of the previous year. Although passing on higher raw material costs through selling prices is taking time, plant operating rates improved substantially, and segment profit increased 238.1% year on year to ¥200 million.」

「Amid an approximately 5% year-on-year increase in nationwide demand for concrete piles, the group's orders and shipments were also recovering, resulting in net sales of ¥5,501 million, up 29.4% from the same quarter of the previous year. Although plant operating rates improved, construction profit margins declined during the period, and rising raw material prices also had an impact. As a result, the segment loss widened to ¥70 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥17 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」

「Although nationwide demand for concrete piles was broadly flat year on year, orders for large projects declined amid intense order competition, and net sales were ¥18,995 million, down 21.9% from the previous fiscal year. In addition to lower sales, the decline in plant operating rates also affected earnings, and segment profit fell 81.9% year on year to ¥227 million.」

「Demand for concrete piles during the cumulative third quarter remained broadly flat year on year nationwide. Although the group's orders for large projects have recovered from the first half, when they declined amid intense order competition, net sales were ¥14,330 million, down 19.1% from the same quarter of the previous year. In addition to lower sales, the decline in plant operating rates also affected earnings, and segment profit fell 85.3% year on year to ¥121 million.」

「Demand for concrete piles during the cumulative second quarter remained broadly flat year on year nationwide. However, intense order competition reduced orders for large projects, while pile production and shipments fell sharply, resulting in net sales of ¥9,071 million, down 23.4% from the same quarter of the previous year. In addition to lower sales, the decline in plant operating rates also affected earnings, and segment profit fell 88.7% year on year to ¥59 million.」

「Amid intense order competition in the Kanto region, orders for large projects declined, and production and shipments of piles fell sharply. As a result, net sales were ¥4,251 million, down 25.7% from the same quarter of the previous year. In addition to lower sales, the decline in plant operating rates also affected earnings, resulting in a segment loss of ¥17 million, compared with segment profit of ¥190 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」

「Although nationwide demand in the concrete pile industry remained sluggish and below the previous fiscal year, our shipments and sales increased in the Kanto region. However, affected by a sharp decline in demand in western Japan, net sales were ¥24,319 million, down 7.2% year on year. Segment profit improved to ¥1,256 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥68 million in the previous fiscal year, owing to more thorough management of individual projects, including stricter construction management.」

「Under these circumstances, our group worked on various measures to realize our management philosophy of “contributing to the creation of a safe, secure and prosperous society through concrete.” As the previous fiscal year ended in a loss, we made strengthening the foundation of our existing businesses our highest priority, also pursued company-wide cost reductions, and focused on improving earnings.」

「Under these circumstances, our group worked on various measures to realize our management philosophy of “contributing to the creation of a safe, secure and prosperous society through concrete.” As the previous fiscal year ended in a loss, we made strengthening the foundation of our existing businesses our highest priority, also pursued company-wide cost reductions, and focused on improving earnings.」

「Under these circumstances, as our group reported a loss in the previous fiscal year, we actively worked to strengthen our current business base and aimed for a substantial improvement in earnings.」

「We have named our mainstay businesses the “NC New 3 Pillars” and will work to advance each business strategy under our mid-term management policy: “Let us aim to grow Team Nikkon through a global perspective and the ability to see things through <Toward a company that develops people and contributes to society>.”」

「① Concrete products business: We will concentrate on manufacturing concrete products such as our mainstay products, concrete poles and RC segments, focusing on product development and improvement to meet customers’ requirements for performance, quality and price. ② Specialized construction business: Centered on developing construction methods for the foundations and civil engineering products businesses, we will develop products associated with those methods and strengthen the scope, capabilities and quality of our construction work as a pillar of differentiation.」

「In the concrete products business, we will concentrate on manufacturing concrete products such as concrete poles and RC segments, focusing on product development and improvement to meet customers’ requirements for performance, quality and price. In the specialized construction business, centered on developing construction methods for the foundations and civil engineering products businesses, we will develop products associated with those methods and strengthen the scope, capabilities and quality of our construction work as a pillar of differentiation.」

「In the core businesses involving our mainstay products, including concrete poles, concrete piles, and civil engineering products such as PC wall bodies and RC segments, we will further strengthen technology development, enhance the competitiveness of our products and construction methods, promote collaboration with group companies and alliances with other companies, including those in other industries, and expand our markets and business domains.」

「In the core businesses involving our mainstay products, including concrete poles, concrete piles, and civil engineering products such as PC wall bodies and RC segments, we will further strengthen technology development, enhance the competitiveness of our products and construction methods, promote collaboration with group companies and alliances with other companies, including those in other industries, and expand our markets and business domains.」

「In the core businesses involving our mainstay products, including concrete poles, concrete piles, and civil engineering products such as PC wall bodies and RC segments, we will further strengthen technology development, enhance the competitiveness of our products and construction methods, promote collaboration with group companies and alliances with other companies, including those in other industries, and expand our markets and business domains.」

「We are pursuing the “3-plus-2 strategy,” focusing on further strengthening the 3 core businesses of foundations, poles and civil engineering and commercializing the 2 developing businesses of environmental energy and overseas operations.」

「Under this plan, we view the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games as a turning point, and will steadily and fully capture the expected demand while actively pursuing various measures from a medium- to long-term perspective. Specifically, we will work on two pillars: strengthening 3 core businesses and commercializing 2 developing businesses.」

「In the core businesses involving our mainstay products, including concrete poles, concrete piles, and civil engineering products such as PC wall bodies and RC segments, we will further strengthen technology development, enhance the competitiveness of our products and construction methods, promote collaboration with group companies and alliances with other companies, including those in other industries, and expand our markets and business domains.」

「Under this plan, we view the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games as a turning point, and will steadily and fully capture the expected demand while actively pursuing various measures from a medium- to long-term perspective. Specifically, we will work on two pillars: strengthening 3 core businesses and commercializing 2 developing businesses.」

「Under this plan, we view the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games as a turning point, and will steadily and fully capture the expected demand while actively pursuing various measures from a medium- to long-term perspective. Specifically, we will work on two pillars: strengthening 3 core businesses and commercializing 2 developing businesses.」