Modernization of Core Production Facilities and Strengthening of Stable Supply, Quality and Competitiveness
First written in FY2016. 14 of 24 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-22.
126 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-22AdvancedManagement Planning
「We decided to make capital investments to increase production capacity at domestic production sites, including Group companies, in order to respond to expanding demand in growth markets, including the semiconductor-related field.」
Specific investment plans were presented to increase capacity at domestic production sites: an additional high-temperature kiln at the Bizen Plant, new high-precision processing equipment at the Setouchi Plant, and expanded PCW molding and firing equipment at Isolite Kogyo. The total investment is approximately ¥850 million, with operations scheduled to begin in April or July 2027. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group invested ¥10,034 million in capital expenditures, including intangible assets and long-term prepaid expenses.」
The company made full-year capital expenditures of ¥10,034 million, investing in the rationalization and quality improvement of refractories manufacturing equipment, the construction and renewal of insulation-materials equipment, and fine ceramics manufacturing equipment at the Setouchi Plant, among other areas. - 2026-05-15AdvancedEarnings
「Payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment: ¥9,580 million」
Payments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment increased from ¥5,793 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥9,580 million, reflecting investment in the production and business infrastructure. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group invested ¥6,484 million in capital expenditures, including intangible assets and long-term prepaid expenses. In refractories, ¥4,611 million was invested, mainly in a new large press at ㈱セラテクノ and a new non-shaped refractories manufacturing line at our Ako Plant.」
The company made full-year capital expenditures of ¥6,484 million, including investment in the new manufacturing line at the Ako Plant and other existing production infrastructure, as well as a new large press. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, construction of the state-of-the-art non-shaped refractories manufacturing line at our Ako Plant in Hyogo Prefecture was completed. This completed the consolidation of the manufacturing base in western Japan and established an efficient and stable production system.」
The previously planned state-of-the-art manufacturing line at the Ako Plant was completed, completing the consolidation of non-shaped refractories manufacturing facilities in western Japan. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, in March 2023 the company entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Allied Mineral Products, headquartered in Ohio, USA, for its non-shaped refractories for Japan's aluminum industry, and is working to expand its business. As the second key challenge, under growth investment, construction began on a state-of-the-art manufacturing line at the Ako Plant in Hyogo Prefecture as a consolidated production base for non-shaped refractories in western Japan. The line is scheduled to begin operations in June 2024.」
Construction began on a non-shaped refractories manufacturing line at the Ako Plant, which was scheduled to begin operations in June 2024. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This primarily resulted from an increase of ¥3,947 million from proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment, among other factors, and a decrease of ¥3,078 million from expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, among other factors.」
During the six months ended [the current second quarter], the company spent ¥3,078 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, disclosing investment results related to production infrastructure development. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities amounted to ¥1,522 million, down 59.9% year on year. This was primarily attributable to proceeds of ¥2,572 million from the sale of property, plant and equipment, expenditures of ¥2,508 million for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, and expenditures of ¥1,459 million for the disposal of property, plant and equipment, among other factors.」
During the six months ended [the current second quarter], the company spent ¥2,508 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, disclosing specific investment results related to production infrastructure development. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, in FY2021, the first year of the Fifth Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2021–FY2023), the Group began consolidating its non-shaped refractories manufacturing facilities in western Japan and proceeded with construction of a new plant to achieve the key objective of further strengthening the competitiveness of non-shaped products under the current medium-term plan. It also absorbed and merged its subsidiary 帝国窯業株式会社, effective 1 April 2022. The Group is steadily preparing for the new plant to begin operations in March 2024.」
The company began consolidating its non-shaped refractories manufacturing facilities in western Japan and proceeded with construction of a new plant. The new plant was scheduled to begin operations in March 2024, indicating that the equipment initiative had progressed to the construction stage. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This was primarily the result of a decrease of ¥1,956 million due to capital expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
During the six months ended [the current second quarter], the company spent ¥1,956 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, disclosing specific investment results related to production infrastructure development. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「We will invest approximately ¥14 billion to introduce equipment for production consolidation, stable production and stronger product competitiveness, and will also work to modernize and automate our equipment.」
Under the Fifth Medium-Term Management Plan, the company set out approximately ¥14 billion in capital expenditures and indicated a policy of consolidating its non-shaped refractories production facilities in western Japan into 1 site equipped with state-of-the-art, highly productive facilities, thereby expanding the scale and scope of its capital investment. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「We will bring the core production facilities modernized under the previous medium-term plan into operation at an early stage, develop additional infrastructure to further strengthen competitiveness, and expand key production lines at Group companies to capture growth areas.」
The company has reaffirmed its equipment initiatives of putting core production facilities into operation, developing additional infrastructure and expanding key production lines at Group companies. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities amounted to ¥2,241 million. This was primarily the result of a decrease of ¥2,314 million due to capital expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
During the six months ended [the current second quarter], the company spent ¥2,314 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, disclosing investment results related to production infrastructure development. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「We will bring the core production facilities modernized under the previous medium-term plan into operation at an early stage, develop additional infrastructure to further strengthen competitiveness, and expand key production lines at Group companies to capture growth areas.」
The company continues to pursue equipment initiatives as key measures under the Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan, including putting core production facilities into operation, developing additional infrastructure and expanding key production lines at Group companies. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This resulted primarily from a decrease of ¥2,185 million due to capital expenditures for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
During the six months ended [the current second quarter], the company spent ¥2,185 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, disclosing specific investment results related to production infrastructure development. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「To ensure stable supply to customers and improve competitiveness, we have been renewing core equipment at our principal plants and introducing state-of-the-art equipment.」
The company continues to present the renewal of core equipment and introduction of state-of-the-art equipment at its principal plants as measures to ensure stable supply and improve competitiveness. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「To ensure stable supply to customers and improve competitiveness, we have been renewing core equipment at our principal plants and introducing state-of-the-art equipment.」
The company continues to present the renewal of core equipment and introduction of state-of-the-art equipment at its principal plants as measures to ensure stable supply and improve competitiveness. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「To ensure stable supply to customers and improve competitiveness, we have been renewing core equipment at our principal plants and introducing state-of-the-art equipment.」
The company continues to renew core equipment and introduce state-of-the-art equipment at its principal plants as measures to ensure stable supply and improve competitiveness. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「To ensure stable supply to customers and improve competitiveness, we have been renewing core equipment at our principal plants and introducing state-of-the-art equipment.」
The company continues to present the renewal of core equipment and introduction of state-of-the-art equipment at its principal plants as measures to ensure stable supply and improve competitiveness. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group invested ¥2,003 million in capital expenditures. In refractories and related products, ¥1,838 million was invested, mainly to renew the Group's production facilities.」
The company disclosed full-year capital expenditures of ¥2,003 million, focused on renewing production facilities, demonstrating the modernization of core equipment through specific investment results. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「To ensure stable supply to customers and improve competitiveness, we have been renewing core equipment at our principal plants and introducing state-of-the-art equipment.」
The company continues to present the renewal of core equipment and introduction of state-of-the-art equipment at its principal plants as measures to ensure stable supply and improve competitiveness. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「To ensure stable supply to customers and improve competitiveness, we have been renewing core equipment at our principal plants and introducing state-of-the-art equipment.」
The company continues to present the renewal of core equipment and introduction of state-of-the-art equipment at its principal plants as measures to ensure stable supply and improve competitiveness. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「To ensure stable supply to customers and improve competitiveness, we have been renewing core equipment at our principal plants and introducing state-of-the-art equipment.」
The company states that it has renewed core equipment at its principal plants and introduced state-of-the-art equipment, indicating progress on its equipment initiatives. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「By modernizing our core production facilities, we will ensure stable supply to customers, improve quality and enhance competitiveness.」
The company plans to expand the SN plate presses, replace buildings, implement seismic-resistance measures and add molding machines at the Okayama Manufacturing Department, with total planned investment of ¥1,390 million.