Resumption of operations at the hot-rolling mill
NAKAYAMA STEEL WORKS,LTD.
The hot-rolling mill at the Funamachi Plant and each downstream line
Company response
Operations at the hot-rolling mill; each downstream line where partial production adjustments had been implemented
17 October 2026 (operations already resumed)
Under investigation with the cooperation of relevant authorities and other parties. Third-party committee or similar body: Not disclosed
Measures addressing the currently assumed causes are being implemented as they arise, and we will strengthen measures to prevent recurrence based on matters identified through the investigation described above.
To be disclosed promptly once the impact can be reasonably calculated
Each downstream line will be returned to normal operations in stages. The investigation into the cause of the fire will continue, and measures to prevent recurrence will be strengthened based on the findings. The impact on financial results will be disclosed promptly once it can be reasonably calculated.
To be disclosed promptly once the impact can be reasonably calculated.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Resumption of operations at the hot-rolling mill |
| Date of occurrence | 12 September 2026 |
| Subject Entity | NAKAYAMA STEEL WORKS,LTD. |
| Target Locations / Products | The hot-rolling mill at the Funamachi Plant and each downstream line |
| Impact on Earnings Forecast | To be disclosed promptly once the impact can be reasonably calculated |
| Suspended operations | Operations at the hot-rolling mill; each downstream line where partial production adjustments had been implemented |
| Scheduled resumption date | 17 October 2026 (operations already resumed) |
| Investigation structure | Under investigation with the cooperation of relevant authorities and other parties. Third-party committee or similar body: Not disclosed |
| Measures to prevent recurrence | Measures addressing the currently assumed causes are being implemented as they arise, and we will strengthen measures to prevent recurrence based on matters identified through the investigation described above. |
| Outlook | Each downstream line will be returned to normal operations in stages. The investigation into the cause of the fire will continue, and measures to prevent recurrence will be strengthened based on the findings. The impact on financial results will be disclosed promptly once it can be reasonably calculated. |
| Planned follow-up disclosure | To be disclosed promptly once the impact can be reasonably calculated. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Operations resumed on 17 October after recovery work and safety checks were completed and preparations for the restart were in place.