Maintaining domestic share in the steel market and expanding royalty income through overseas technology licensing
First written in FY2017-Q1. 16 of 36 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-11-05.
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- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「The domestic market will be affected by the restructuring of steel mills, the ongoing shift from blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces and other factors. Nevertheless, based on our track record of continuously contributing to stable service life through our advanced technological capabilities and our ability to respond swiftly and attentively, we will work to maintain and expand our share and improve profit margins.」
While recognizing the restructuring of steel mills and the shift from blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces, the company has reaffirmed its policy of maintaining and expanding domestic market share and improving profit margins. - 2026-05-14WorsenedResults
「The steel business decreased revenue by 16.0% year on year, to ¥955 million, accounting for 9.4% of total sales, due to a decline in orders for blast furnaces maintained by the Company.」
The decline in steel business revenue caused by lower orders for blast furnaces maintained by the Company widened from 15.2% in the year-earlier period to 16.0% for the full year. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales in the steel business decreased 15.2% year on year to ¥468 million, accounting for 9.3% of total sales, due to decreased orders for blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance.」
Sales in the steel business decreased 15.2% year on year due to decreased orders for blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales in the steel business decreased 4.5% year on year to ¥551 million, accounting for 11.4% of total sales, due to decreased orders for blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance.」
Sales in the steel business decreased 4.5% year on year due to decreased orders for blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales in the steel business increased 69.3% year on year to ¥904 million, accounting for 12.4% of total sales, due to increased orders for blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance.」
Sales in the steel business increased 69.3% year on year due to increased orders for blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance, accelerating from the 56.8% increase in the previous quarter. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales in the steel business increased 56.8% year on year to ¥577 million, accounting for 12.0% of total sales, as orders for blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance increased substantially.」
Orders for blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance increased substantially, resulting in a 56.8% year-on-year increase in sales in the steel business. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales in the steel business increased 70.0% year on year to ¥303 million, accounting for 12.5% of total sales, as orders for blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance increased substantially.」
Orders for blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance increased substantially, resulting in a 70.0% year-on-year increase in sales in the steel business. - FY2023-Q3Decline narrows, but the impact of blast furnace closures continuesAnnual report
「Sales in the steel business decreased 23.2% year on year to ¥534 million, accounting for 8.3% of total sales, due largely to the closure of a blast furnace for which we had provided maintenance.」
The impact of blast furnace closures continued, and sales in the steel business decreased 23.2% year on year. The decline narrowed from the 28.0% decrease in the previous quarter. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales in the steel business decreased 28.0% year on year to ¥368 million, accounting for 8.6% of total sales, due largely to the closure of a blast furnace for which we had provided maintenance.」
Sales in the steel business decreased 28.0% year on year due to the closure of a blast furnace for which we provided maintenance. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales in the steel business decreased 32.7% year on year to ¥178 million, accounting for 8.1% of total sales, due largely to the closure of a blast furnace for which we had provided maintenance.」
Sales in the steel business decreased 32.7% year on year due to the closure of a blast furnace for which we provided maintenance. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「The domestic market will be forced to contract for the time being due to the accelerating restructuring of steel mills, the shift from blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces and other factors. Nevertheless, based on our track record of continuously contributing to stable service life through our advanced technological capabilities and our ability to respond swiftly and attentively, we will work to maintain our share and improve profit margins.」
The company indicated that the domestic steel market would contract for the time being due to steel mill restructuring and the shift from blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces. It continues to pursue its policy of maintaining domestic market share and expanding royalty income through overseas technology licensing. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales in the steel business increased 0.9% year on year to ¥695 million, accounting for 10.7% of total sales, helped by the restart of blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance.」
Sales in the steel business increased 0.9% year on year, helped by the restart of blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales in the steel business increased 13.8% year on year to ¥512 million, accounting for 11.6% of total sales, due to the restart of blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance.」
Sales in the steel business increased 13.8% year on year due to the restart of blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales in the steel business increased 19.0% year on year to ¥265 million, accounting for 12.0% of total sales.」
Sales in the steel business increased 19.0% year on year, showing an improvement from the decline caused by steel mill restructuring and blast furnace shutdowns in the previous period. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales to the steel market will be forced to contract for the time being due to the impact of steel mill restructuring. Nevertheless, based on our track record of continuously improving quality through our advanced technological capabilities and our ability to respond swiftly and attentively, we will work to secure our share of the domestic market. In addition, as one of the leading companies in refractory technology for the steel industry, we will further strengthen technology exports overseas and seek to expand royalty income.」
In addition to the contraction of operations resulting from steel mill restructuring, sales to the steel market decreased 32.4% from the previous period. At the same time, the company continues to pursue its policy of securing domestic market share and expanding royalty income through overseas technology exports. - FY2021-Q3Decline narrows, but steel mill restructuring and blast furnace shutdowns continue to weighAnnual report
「In the steel market, restructuring of steel mills in Japan has accelerated against a backdrop of global oversupply, and some blast furnaces have been temporarily shut down, or banked. In particular, the impact of the shutdown of blast furnaces for which we primarily provide maintenance was significant during the period, resulting in a substantial decline in refractory sales, including refractory trough materials. Overseas royalty income also decreased as COVID-19 spread worldwide. As a result, sales decreased substantially to ¥656 million, accounting for 11.6% of total sales, down 41.3% year on year.」
Sales to the steel market decreased 41.3% year on year. The decline narrowed slightly from the 43.3% decrease in the previous quarter, but the effects of steel mill restructuring, blast furnace shutdowns and lower overseas royalty income continued. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the steel market, restructuring of steel mills in Japan has accelerated against a backdrop of global oversupply, while some blast furnaces remain shut down, or banked. In particular, the shutdown of blast furnaces for which we primarily provide maintenance had a significant impact during the period, resulting in lower sales of refractory products such as refractory trough materials. Overseas royalty income also decreased sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic spread. As a result, sales decreased substantially to ¥428 million, accounting for 11.6% of total sales, down 43.3% year on year.」
In addition to the impact of steel mill restructuring and blast furnace shutdowns, overseas royalty income also decreased sharply, resulting in a 43.3% year-on-year decline in sales to the steel market. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales to the steel market decreased sharply to ¥211 million, accounting for 11.5% of total sales, down 48.5% year on year, due mainly to the shutdown, or banking, of blast furnaces for which we provide maintenance.」
Sales to the steel market decreased sharply by 48.5% year on year due mainly to the shutdown, or banking, of blast furnaces. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「In the steel market, restructuring of steel mills in Japan has accelerated against a backdrop of global oversupply, and we will be forced to scale back our operations for the time being. Nevertheless, based on our track record of continuously improving quality through our advanced technological capabilities and our ability to respond swiftly and attentively, we will work to maintain and expand our share of the domestic market. In addition, as one of the leading companies in refractory technology for the steel industry, we will further strengthen technology exports overseas and seek to expand royalty income.」
The company explicitly indicated that operations would be scaled back for the time being as a result of steel mill restructuring. At the same time, it is maintaining its policy of preserving and expanding its domestic market share and increasing royalty income through overseas technology exports. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales to the steel market decreased 3.9% year on year to ¥1,118 million, accounting for 15.7% of total sales, due mainly to a decline in blast furnace construction.」
Sales to the steel market decreased 3.9% year on year, turning to a decline from the roughly flat performance in FY2020-Q2. - FY2020-Q2Steel market sales flatAnnual report
「Sales to the steel market were ¥755 million, accounting for 15.2% of total sales, roughly unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year, down 0.1% year on year.」
Sales to the steel market were roughly flat, down 0.1% year on year, and growth stalled after the 11.4% increase in FY2020-Q1. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales to the steel market increased 11.4% year on year to ¥410 million, accounting for 16.1% of total sales, due mainly to an increase in orders for blast furnace relining work.」
Sales to the steel market increased 11.4% year on year against a backdrop of increased orders for blast furnace relining work. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Royalty income received during the period under the above-mentioned agreement was ¥63.845 million.」
Royalty income received during the period under the overseas technology licensing agreement was disclosed at ¥63.845 million, up from ¥53.271 million in the previous period. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales to the steel market increased 14.1% year on year to ¥1,163 million, accounting for 16.3% of total sales, due mainly to an increase in orders for blast furnace construction.」
Sales to the steel market increased 14.1% year on year against a backdrop of increased orders for blast furnace construction. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales to the steel market increased 15.2% year on year to ¥756 million, accounting for 15.8% of total sales, due mainly to an increase in orders for blast furnace construction.」
Sales to the steel market increased 15.2% year on year due mainly to an increase in orders for blast furnace construction. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales to the steel market increased 11.0% year on year to ¥368 million, accounting for 15.1% of total sales, due mainly to an increase in orders for blast furnace construction.」
Sales to the steel market increased 11.0% year on year due mainly to an increase in orders for blast furnace construction. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales to the steel market increased 0.3% year on year to ¥1,365 million, accounting for 15.0% of total sales, as a result of efforts to maintain and expand market share.」
Sales to the steel market increased 0.3% year on year, demonstrating full-year progress in efforts to maintain and expand market share in Japan. Royalty income received during the period was ¥53.271 million. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales to the steel market increased 1.4% year on year to ¥1,019 million, accounting for 15.6% of total sales, due mainly to an increase in orders for blast furnace construction.」
Sales to the steel market increased 1.4% year on year due mainly to an increase in orders for blast furnace construction. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For the steel market, revenue rose 2.3% from the same quarter of the previous year to ¥656 million (15.2% of total revenue), mainly due to an increase in orders for blast-furnace construction and other factors.」
Sales to the steel market increased 2.3% year on year, driven by an increase in orders for blast furnace construction. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For the steel market, revenue rose 6.5% from the same quarter of the previous year to ¥332 million (15.8% of total revenue), mainly due to an increase in orders for blast-furnace construction and other factors.」
Steel-market revenue rose 6.5% from the same quarter of the previous year, reflecting an increase in orders for blast-furnace construction. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「For the steel market, revenue was broadly in line with the previous year at ¥1.361 billion (17.4% of total revenue), down 0.2% year on year, following efforts to maintain and expand share.」
Revenue from the domestic steel market was maintained broadly at the previous-year level, while royalties received under a technical assistance agreement for the current period amounted to ¥52.808 million. - FY2017-Q3Narrower decline in steel-market revenueAnnual report
「For the steel market, revenue fell 0.7% from the same quarter of the previous year to ¥1.004 billion (17.6% of total revenue), mainly due to a decline in blast-furnace repair work and other factors.」
Steel-market revenue declined year on year, but the decrease narrowed from the 4.9% decline in the cumulative previous quarter. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「For the steel market, revenue fell 4.9% from the same quarter of the previous year to ¥642 million (16.9% of total revenue), mainly due to a decline in blast-furnace repair work and other factors.」
The steel-market business continues, but revenue has declined due to a decrease in blast-furnace repair work. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In the steel market, the company will work to maintain its share in the domestic market through further quality improvements in monolithic refractories and attentive customer support, while seeking to increase royalty income through technology licensing overseas.」
The company has identified two directions: maintaining share domestically and expanding revenue overseas through technology licensing.