Expansion of the non-metallic expansion joint business and overseas operations by leveraging the Indonesian base
First written in FY2016. 15 of 31 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In the thermal insulation and furnace construction business, the impact of declining global aluminum demand continued, and sales of the 「レセパル®HS」 insulation material for aluminum melting equipment overseas decreased. Meanwhile, efforts to specify various energy-saving materials, including high-performance insulation, for new markets aimed at carbon neutrality produced results, while orders for 「AP Connector®」 increased significantly, resulting in a substantial increase in net sales.」
Orders for AP Connector increased, driving a substantial rise in sales in the thermal insulation and furnace construction business. In addition to securing maintenance orders and improving margins, the company is making progress in capturing demand in carbon-neutral markets. - 2026-05-08AdvancedEarnings
「In addition, specification-in activities for various energy-saving materials, including high-performance insulation materials, for new markets pursuing carbon neutrality produced results, while orders for “AP Connector®” increased significantly, resulting in a substantial increase in sales.」
APコネクターの受注伸長と、高性能断熱材等の新規市場での成果を記載している。 - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant-related business, profit margins improved as the company worked to secure AP Connector® maintenance projects during periodic inspections and emergency repair projects while also selectively accepting orders.」
Regarding AP Connector, the company is pursuing recurring inspection and emergency repair work, selective order-taking, and higher margins. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, sales increased substantially after the company captured demand for AP Connectors® and high-performance insulation materials and other products in new carbon-neutral markets.」
The company explained that sales increased substantially after capturing demand for high-performance insulation materials and other products in new carbon-neutral markets, in addition to AP Connector sales. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the Environment and Energy Business, the company pursued increased AP Connector orders and expanded sales of related products against a backdrop of waste incineration facility construction and strong demand for large-scale maintenance. As a result, inquiries for maintenance projects progressed smoothly.」
The company continues to pursue and report on its policy of increasing AP Connector orders, expanding sales of related products and increasing inquiries for maintenance projects. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Environment and Energy Business, the company received orders for AP Connectors for overseas greenfield plants from new customers. Against a backdrop of domestic waste incineration facilities and strong demand for large-scale maintenance, it pursued increased AP Connector orders and expanded sales of related products, resulting in strong sales.」
The company reported orders for AP Connectors for overseas greenfield plants from new customers, increased orders for domestic waste incineration facilities and large-scale maintenance projects, and expanded sales of related products. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant-related business, sales progressed steadily as the company focused on large-scale AP Connector maintenance projects during spring periodic inspections and on expanding orders in business fields outside the electric power industry. In the Environment and Energy Business, performance was strong due to orders for large-scale maintenance projects at waste incineration facilities.」
The disclosure covers large-scale AP Connector maintenance projects during spring periodic inspections, increased orders outside the electric power industry and orders for large projects at waste incineration facilities. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Environment and Energy Division posted lower revenue and profit due to a shortage of large projects at waste incineration facilities, but expects to receive orders for new construction and scheduled maintenance projects. The Plant Division posted higher revenue and profit after receiving orders for large-scale repair projects through active sales efforts.」
The company explained that it expects to receive orders for new construction and scheduled maintenance projects in the Environment and Energy field, while it received orders for large-scale repair projects in the Plant field through active sales efforts. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Environment and Energy Business posted lower revenue and profit due to a shortage of large projects at waste incineration facilities. However, the benefits of improved overall profit margins for AP Connector, the main product, are beginning to emerge. The company will continue multifaceted initiatives, including expanding orders through stronger sales efforts targeting plant manufacturers and project sites, as well as developing other environmental products.」
The effects of improved overall profit margins for AP Connectors are beginning to emerge, and the company is expanding its initiatives to increase orders through stronger sales efforts targeting plant manufacturers and project sites and to develop other environmental products. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Environment and Energy Business, performance remained weak due to the significant impact of construction delays at waste incineration facilities, while in the plant-related business, AP Connector sales performed well due to orders for large-scale maintenance projects.」
The Environment and Energy Business was weak due to construction delays at waste incineration facilities, while AP Connector sales performed well due to orders for large-scale maintenance projects. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant-related business, AP Connector orders increased for maintenance work for electric power companies and new construction projects, and shipments progressed smoothly. In the insulation and furnace construction and Environment and Energy businesses, shipments increased for high-performance insulation materials for various insulation projects driven by new customer acquisition and for AP Connectors for waste incineration facilities.」
The company explained that AP Connector orders increased for maintenance work for electric power companies and new construction projects, and that shipments for waste incineration facilities also increased. Compared with the previous disclosure, which reported mixed performance by application, the company reported specific expansion across multiple applications. - FY2022-Q2Mixed performance by applicationAnnual report
「For the non-metallic expansion joint AP Connector, shipments in the plant-related business declined due to postponed maintenance work for electric power companies and other factors, while shipments for waste incineration facilities in the Environment and Energy Business progressed strongly.」
AP Connector shipments declined due to postponed maintenance work for electric power companies, while shipments for waste incineration facilities performed well, showing different trends by application. - FY2022-Q1Lower shipments due to canceled maintenance work and other factorsAnnual report
「In the plant-related business, shipments of the non-metallic expansion joint AP Connector declined due to the cancellation of scheduled maintenance work at thermal power plants and other factors.」
The company explained that AP Connector shipments declined due to the cancellation of scheduled maintenance work at thermal power plants and other factors. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The company plans to expand its overseas sales network by leveraging the base of its motorcycle brake-lining business operated in Indonesia.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of expanding its motorcycle brake-lining business using its Indonesian base and broadening its overseas sales network. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the plant-related business, shipments declined due to the cancellation or delay of scheduled maintenance work at thermal power plants and other factors.」
Shipments in the plant-related business, including non-metallic expansion joints, continue to decline due to canceled or delayed maintenance work at thermal power plants. - FY2021-Q1Lower shipments due to canceled or delayed maintenance workAnnual report
「In the plant-related business, shipments declined due to the cancellation or delay of scheduled maintenance work at thermal power plants and other factors.」
The company explained that shipments in the plant-related business, including non-metallic expansion joints, declined due to canceled or delayed maintenance work at thermal power plants. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant-related business, sales of the non-metallic expansion joint AP Connector in Japan and overseas performed well, supported by stable maintenance demand at thermal power plants and comprehensive on-site support, including technology, construction and quality control, and substantially exceeded the previous year's level.」
The company explained that comprehensive on-site support, including technology, construction and quality control, resulted in domestic and overseas AP Connector sales substantially exceeding the previous year's level. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant-related business, sales of the non-metallic expansion joint AP Connector in Japan and overseas performed well, supported by stable maintenance demand at thermal power plants and active equipment diagnostics, and substantially exceeded the previous year's level.」
The company explained that continued efforts to develop maintenance demand through active equipment diagnostics resulted in domestic and overseas AP Connector sales substantially exceeding the previous year's level. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the plant-related business, sales of the non-metallic expansion joint AP Connector performed well, supported by stable maintenance demand at thermal power plants and active equipment diagnostics.」
The disclosure continues to describe efforts to develop maintenance demand through active equipment diagnostics and strong AP Connector sales. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the plant-related business, sales of the non-metallic expansion joint AP Connector progressed steadily against stable maintenance demand at thermal power plants.」
The company reconfirmed the steady performance of AP Connectors, supported by maintenance demand at thermal power plants, as part of its overseas business expansion. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the plant-related business, the company pursued maintenance demand by carrying out periodic repair work at thermal power plants and actively conducting equipment diagnostics. Sales of the non-metallic expansion joint AP Connector remained stable.」
The disclosure continues to report efforts to develop maintenance demand through equipment diagnostics and stable performance by AP Connectors. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the plant-related business, the company pursued maintenance demand by carrying out periodic repair work at thermal power plants and actively conducting equipment diagnostics. The business progressed steadily, centered on the non-metallic expansion joint AP Connector.」
The company outlined measures to develop maintenance demand by actively conducting equipment diagnostics in addition to periodic repairs at thermal power plants, and reported steady performance centered on AP Connectors. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「In the Industrial Products and Engineering Business, the company plans to expand its motorcycle brake-lining business operated in Indonesia and its non-metallic expansion joint AP Connector business into neighboring countries,」
The company explicitly stated that it would expand its Indonesia-based motorcycle brake-lining and AP Connector businesses into neighboring countries, broadening the geographic scope of its overseas operations. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the materials sales business, overall maintenance demand at thermal power plants was weak, but sales of the non-metallic expansion joint AP Connector progressed smoothly.」
The company explained that AP Connector sales progressed smoothly despite weak maintenance demand at thermal power plants, as part of the overseas business expansion. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the materials sales business, sales of the non-metallic expansion joint AP Connector increased substantially due to maintenance demand at thermal power plants and other factors,」
The company explained that AP Connector sales increased substantially from the previous quarter's increase, against a backdrop of maintenance demand at thermal power plants and other factors. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the materials sales business, sales of the non-metallic expansion joint AP Connector increased due to maintenance demand at thermal power plants and other factors.」
The disclosure reports increased sales of AP Connectors, driven by maintenance demand at thermal power plants and other factors, as part of the overseas business expansion. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Industrial Products and Engineering Business, in addition to the motorcycle brake-lining business operated in Indonesia, the company launched the non-metallic expansion joint business for AP Connectors and plans to expand its overseas operations, including sales of this product.」
The company explicitly stated that it launched the AP Connector business in addition to its existing Indonesian motorcycle brake-lining business. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of non-metallic expansion joints to thermal power plants and plant manufacturers progressed smoothly.」
The disclosure continues to report steady sales of non-metallic expansion joints to thermal power plants and plant manufacturers, as part of the overseas business expansion. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of non-metallic expansion joints to thermal power plants and plant manufacturers increased.」
The disclosure continues to report growth in sales of non-metallic expansion joints to thermal power plants and plant manufacturers, as part of the overseas business expansion using the Indonesian base. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of non-metallic expansion joints to thermal power plants and plant manufacturers also increased.」
The disclosure reports growth in sales of non-metallic expansion joints to thermal power plants and plant manufacturers. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company is pursuing the non-metallic expansion joint business by leveraging the Indonesian subsidiary's base, which operates a motorcycle brake-lining business, and plans to expand its overseas operations, including sales of this product.」
The company outlined plans to use its existing Indonesian subsidiary's base for the non-metallic expansion joint business, a different product line, and to expand its overseas operations.