Steelworks Equipment Upgrades, Efficiency Improvements and System Renewals
First written in FY2016. 12 of 18 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-08-05.
8 other companies' latest entry also says "Achieved".
- 2026-08-05AchievedFinancial results presentation
「 全製鉄所・製造所の基幹システムをオープン環境へ完全移行 『2025年の崖』を前に達成（国内大手鉄鋼メーカー初）」
全製鉄所・製造所の基幹システム刷新について、オープン環境への完全移行と達成実績が示された。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2028, the company will place an innovative electric furnace into operation at the Kurashiki District of the West Japan Works, establishing a structure of 5 blast furnaces and 1 innovative electric furnace.」
As the next step in rebuilding Japan's production structure following the suspension of the upstream processes in the Keihin District, construction of an innovative electric furnace at the Kurashiki District was set out as a specific investment plan of ¥329.4 billion, with construction scheduled from April 2025 through the first quarter of fiscal 2028. - 2026-05-08AdvancedFinancial results presentation
「25年10月下旬より基礎杭打設工事に着手」
倉敷地区の革新電気炉について、既存設備撤去から基礎杭打設工事へ進展した。 - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2028, the company will place an innovative electric furnace into operation at the Kurashiki District of the West Japan Works, establishing a structure of 5 blast furnaces and 1 electric furnace.」
As the next step after suspending the upstream processes and hot-rolling facilities in the Keihin District, the company presented a plan to place an innovative electric furnace into operation at the Kurashiki District in fiscal 2028. The plan combines blast furnace suspensions, the introduction of electric furnaces, and the rollout of DX, AI and IoT across all processes. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In September 2023, the company suspended the upstream processes, including blast furnaces, namely ironmaking and steelmaking, as well as the hot-rolling facilities.」
The upstream processes and hot-rolling facilities in the Keihin District were suspended, advancing the transition to an optimized production structure centered on Japan's 2 major steelworks. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Since fiscal 2019, the company has implemented manufacturing-base development investment focused on stabilizing blast furnace operations, including measures to address deterioration of blast furnace ancillary equipment and the use of DX, AI and IoT technologies. Under the Seventh Mid-Term Business Plan, it is rolling these measures out horizontally across all processes.」
Measures to stabilize operations, previously focused on blast furnaces, are being rolled out horizontally across all processes through DX, AI and IoT. Specific projects, including steelworks system renewal and blast furnace blower replacement, are also continuing. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The main projects planned for the future are as follows: expansion of electrical steel sheet production facilities at the Kurashiki District of the West Japan Works; No. 6 blast furnace renovation; refurbishment of the blast furnace blowing boiler, Step 1; and Phase 2 of the steelworks system refresh, among others.」
The company continued facility renewal and capacity expansion for electrical steel sheet facilities, blast furnaces, blowing boilers and steelworks systems as specific plans with defined construction periods and investment amounts. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The main projects planned for the future are as follows: construction of a continuous casting machine at the Kurashiki District of the West Japan Works; No. 4 blast furnace renovation; expansion of electrical steel sheet production facilities; No. 6 blast furnace renovation; replacement of the No. 3 Coke Oven Battery A/B; refurbishment of the blast furnace blowing boiler, Step 1; and Phase 2 of the steelworks system refresh, among others.」
The company continued and updated specific construction plans for continuous casting machines, blast furnaces, coke ovens, electrical steel sheet facilities and steelworks systems. Phase 2 of the system refresh was listed as a plan running through March 2024. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「To stabilize blast furnace operations, the company has been implementing focused measures since fiscal 2019, including approximately ¥10 billion in manufacturing-base development investment to address deterioration of blast furnace ancillary equipment and utilize AI and IoT technologies.」
To ensure stable steelworks operations, the company began manufacturing-base development investment of approximately ¥10 billion in fiscal 2019, including measures to address deterioration of blast furnace ancillary equipment and the use of AI and IoT. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Steelworks system refresh, Phase 2: (Before change) August 2017 to October 2019; (After change) August 2017 to March 2023; (Before change) 160; (After change) 240」
For Phase 2 of the steelworks system refresh, the company reiterated the plan for an extended construction period and increased investment amount presented in the previous quarter. - FY2020-Q2Extension of construction period and increase in investment amountAnnual report
「Steelworks system refresh, Phase 2: (Before change) August 2017 to October 2019; (After change) August 2017 to March 2023; (Before change) 160; (After change) 240」
For Phase 2 of the steelworks system refresh, the construction period was extended from October 2019 to March 2023, and the investment amount was increased from ¥16 billion to ¥24 billion. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「To achieve sustainable growth over the long term, the company will seek to expand capacity and maximize performance, particularly in the upstream processes that are important to strengthening steelworks competitiveness, through projects such as construction of continuous casting facilities and sintering machines. These investments will be made mainly at the West Japan Works, its core steelworks.」
The company presented specific next-stage measures, shifting from manufacturing-base development centered on facility replacement to capacity expansion and performance maximization, including construction of continuous casting facilities and sintering machines. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The main projects planned for the future are as follows: construction of a continuous casting machine at the Kurashiki District of the West Japan Works; replacement of the No. 3 sintering machine at the Fukuyama District; refurbishment of Unit 1 at the Ogishima thermal power plant; replacement of the No. 3 Coke Oven Battery A/B; Phase 2 of the steelworks system refresh; and construction of a ferro-coke pilot plant, among others.」
Even after largely establishing a basis for stable operations, the company planned specific next-stage projects, including construction of a continuous casting machine, replacement of sintering machines and coke ovens, and renewal of power plant and system facilities. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Specifically, by the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, the company had proceeded with facility renewal focused on the upstream processes at its steelworks, including coke oven replacement and other projects with a significant impact on medium- to long-term competitiveness, and had largely established a basis for stable steelworks operations.」
The company reiterated that facility renewal focused on the upstream processes had largely established a basis for stable steelworks operations. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Specifically, by the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, the company had proceeded with facility renewal focused on the upstream processes at its steelworks, including coke oven replacement and other projects with a significant impact on medium- to long-term competitiveness, and had largely established a basis for stable steelworks operations. Going forward, it will continue to develop its manufacturing base to achieve further cost reductions and a stable supply structure, while promoting a shift in the product mix toward specialty steel and working to strengthen competitiveness.」
The company reaffirmed the progress through the previous quarter, namely that facility renewal in the upstream processes had largely established a basis for stable operations, and indicated that it would continue developing its manufacturing base. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Specifically, by the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, the company had proceeded with facility renewal focused on the upstream processes at its steelworks, including coke oven replacement and other projects with a significant impact on medium- to long-term competitiveness, and had largely established a basis for stable steelworks operations.」
The company had proceeded with facility renewal in the upstream processes, including coke oven replacement, by the end of the previous fiscal year, and reported that it had largely established a basis for stable steelworks operations. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to the upstream processes, which have a particularly significant impact on the competitiveness of the steelworks, the company is constructing Chiba No. 6 Coke Oven Battery B in addition to the replacement projects carried out to date, and also plans to replace the Fukuyama No. 3 sintering machine. By increasing the self-sufficiency rate for coke and sintered ore, the company aims to establish a framework for securing stable earnings over the medium to long term.」
Specific progress and next steps in the facility renewal plan were presented, including construction of Chiba No. 6 Coke Oven Battery B, the planned replacement of the Fukuyama No. 3 sintering machine and steelworks system renewal. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Specifically, the company is proceeding with projects such as the replacement of coke ovens and efficiency improvements at power plants, which will make a significant contribution to strengthening the competitiveness of domestic steelworks, while also working to improve operational efficiency and establish a framework for responding quickly to customer requirements through the renewal of steelworks systems.」
The company identified coke oven replacement, power plant efficiency improvements and steelworks system renewal as specific measures.