Refresh and Renewal Investment in Core Facilities
First written in FY2021-Q1. 8 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 1 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Achieved".
- FY2026AchievedAnnual report
「We continued steady improvements in yield and energy intensity centered on shop-floor activities and carried out planned capital investments at each site, including starting operations at the energy-saving, low-CO2 electric furnace at the Sakai Plant in February this year.」
The energy-saving, low-CO2 electric furnace at the Sakai Plant, whose construction schedule had previously been revised, reached the major milestone of beginning operations in February this year. - FY2026-H1SoftenedAnnual report
「For the installation of the energy-saving, low-CO2 electric furnace at the Sakai Plant, we reviewed the construction period in light of adjustments to the construction schedule and other factors and are working toward starting operations within the current fiscal year. We are also carrying out planned replacement investments for aging equipment, including crane replacement at the Kumamoto Plant.」
Regarding core equipment investments, the construction schedule for the electric furnace at the Sakai Plant was revised following adjustments to the construction process. Meanwhile, aging-equipment replacement investments, including crane replacement at the Kumamoto Plant, are being carried out as planned. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, total capital expenditures amounted to ¥8.1 billion. Major expenditures included construction of a second product warehouse at the Nishinihon Kumamoto Plant, replacement of the flying shear at the Sakai Plant of the Osaka Works, and installation of an energy-saving, low-CO2 electric furnace.」
The company made ¥8.1 billion in capital expenditures, advancing construction of a second product warehouse at the Kumamoto Plant, replacement of the flying shear at the Sakai Plant, and installation of an energy-saving, low-CO2 electric furnace. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding capital expenditures, foundation work has begun on the energy-saving, low-CO2 electric furnace at the Sakai Plant, which was approved last fiscal year and is scheduled for completion in fiscal 2025. The product warehouse at the Nishinihon Kumamoto Plant was completed in July this year, and initiatives are under way to improve truck drivers' working conditions by shortening loading times. The investment plan is therefore progressing as scheduled. The company will also steadily advance upcoming maintenance and aging-equipment replacement investments, as well as environmental investments such as the installation of solar panels.」
Foundation work has begun on the electric furnace at the Sakai Plant, while maintenance and aging-equipment replacement investments and the installation of solar panels are being advanced as future investments. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, total capital expenditures amounted to ¥3.1 billion. Major expenditures included the installation of an exhaust gas analyzer at 東京鋼鐵㈱ and the replacement of the process control system for the finishing line at the Sakai Plant of the Osaka Works.」
The company invested ¥3.1 billion in core equipment and production infrastructure, installing an exhaust gas analyzer at 東京鋼鐵 and replacing the process control system for the finishing line at the Sakai Plant. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「OSAKA STEEL CO.,LTD. Sakai Plant, Osaka Operations Office (Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture) Electric furnace equipment 11,839 3 Internal funds November 2023 October 2025 Reduction in power intensity, among other benefits」
For the electric furnace at the Sakai Plant, the company disclosed a plan involving total planned investment of ¥11,839 million, ¥3 million already paid, construction starting in November 2023 and completion scheduled for October 2025. No new milestones, such as equipment completion, have been disclosed since the previous announcement. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In August this year, the company decided to install an energy-saving, low-CO2 electric furnace at the Sakai Plant of the Osaka Works.」
The company decided to install an electric furnace as a major piece of equipment. The investment plan calls for total investment of ¥11,839 million, construction to begin in November 2023 and be completed in October 2025, with expected benefits after completion including a reduction in power consumption per unit of output. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, total capital expenditures amounted to ¥4.2 billion. Major expenditures included the purchase of leased land at the Osaka Works and replacement of the flicker compensation equipment at the Nishinihon Kumamoto Plant. In addition, the hot profile meter at the Sakai Plant of the Osaka Works was replaced to improve quality and stabilize operations.」
The company invested ¥4.2 billion during the fiscal year in production infrastructure and operating-stability measures, including replacement of the flicker compensation equipment at the Kumamoto Plant and the hot profile meter at the Sakai Plant. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, total capital expenditures amounted to ¥10.9 billion. Major expenditures included installation work and related activities for measures to strengthen the rolling line at the Osaka Works. In addition, equipment to improve molten-steel stirring capacity in the electric furnace was installed at the Sakai Plant of the Osaka Works for energy and power conservation.」
The company invested ¥10.9 billion in core equipment renewal and production infrastructure during the consolidated fiscal year, installing equipment to strengthen the rolling line and improve molten-steel stirring capacity in the electric furnace. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「A certain period has elapsed since the start of operations at the Company’s and the Group’s plants, and the Company is focusing on developing its production infrastructure, including refreshing core equipment. It expects to continue investing to ensure stable equipment operations, and anticipates that investment in infrastructure development and replacement of aging equipment will account for an increasing share of total investment.」
The company has reiterated its outlook for refreshing core equipment in response to aging facilities, continuing investment in production infrastructure and stable equipment operation, and increasing the proportion of investment allocated to replacing aging equipment. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「A certain period has elapsed since the start of operations at the Company’s and the Group’s plants, and the Company is focusing on developing its production infrastructure, including refreshing core equipment. It expects to continue investing to ensure stable equipment operations, and anticipates that investment in infrastructure development and replacement of aging equipment will account for an increasing share of total investment.」
The Company has reiterated its outlook for continued investment in refreshing core equipment, developing production infrastructure and ensuring stable equipment operations in light of the aging of its plants. - FY2021-Q1First statedAnnual report
「A certain period has elapsed since the start of operations at the Company’s and the Group’s plants, and the Company is focusing on developing its production infrastructure, including refreshing core equipment. It expects to continue investing to ensure stable equipment operations, and anticipates that investment in infrastructure development and replacement of aging equipment will account for an increasing share of total investment.」
Against the backdrop of aging plants, the Company has for the first time explicitly stated its intention to continue refreshing core equipment, developing production infrastructure, ensuring stable equipment operations and investing to replace aging equipment, with the share of such investment expected to increase.