Risk of unplanned shutdowns at aging production facilities
First written in FY2020. 3 of 4 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 5 of 12 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「The tunnel kiln at the Osaka Plant had frequently developed problems, including the bulging and falling of lining bricks due to age-related deterioration. Large-scale repair work was therefore carried out from March 2025. The work renewed the brickwork structure, resolved the problems and enabled appropriate kiln operating conditions, helping stabilize quality and delivery times.」
In response to the risk associated with aging equipment, the company carried out large-scale repairs on the tunnel kiln at the Osaka Plant, progressing through to the resolution of problems and stabilization of quality and delivery times. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「Under the Medium-Term Management Plan 2024, we are proceeding with systematic renewal of factory machinery and equipment as a whole, while continuing to take appropriate measures to ensure stable operations, including carefully identifying the cause of each minor abnormality and taking appropriate countermeasures.」
In response to the risk associated with aging equipment, the company continues the systematic renewal and countermeasures for abnormalities incorporated into the medium-term plan. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「We will continue to take appropriate measures to ensure stable operations, including systematically renewing factory machinery and equipment as a whole and carefully identifying the causes of even minor abnormalities as they occur so that appropriate countermeasures can be taken.」
In response to the risk associated with aging equipment, the company specifies systematic renewal of equipment as a whole and countermeasures when abnormalities occur. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「The aging of factory machinery and equipment is also considered one of the risks that should be prioritized in business operations. Many major facilities have been in service for a long time, and we work to maintain normal operations through regular repairs and other measures. However, unexpected shutdowns exceeding our expectations could affect our group's business performance.」
The company identifies the aging of major facilities and the potential impact on business performance from unexpected shutdowns exceeding expectations as new risks.