Bringing the New Factory Online and Establishing a Framework for Stable Production Increases
First written in FY2016. 14 of 29 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-10-01.
126 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures during the period were ¥598.743 million. The main items were ¥247.229 million for carrier manufacturing equipment, ¥69.269 million for quality-preservation-agent equipment, ¥43.428 million for research and development equipment, and ¥22.501 million for improvements to the factory environment. Construction of a new coating plant is under way, and construction of the building began in December 2025.」
The company made ¥598.743 million in capital expenditures, allocated to carrier manufacturing equipment, quality-preservation-agent equipment, research and development equipment, and other assets. As part of the growth initiatives in its 2025 medium-term plan, it has also begun construction of the new coating plant building. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities was ¥388 million, as cash outflows increased by ¥149 million due to a ¥172 million increase in spending on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment from the previous interim consolidated accounting period.」
Spending on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment increased by ¥172 million year on year, and the company continues to invest in capital expenditures. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「The company plans to expand investment in “focus products” and “development products” and aims for sales of ¥1,387 million in fiscal 2027, 5.6 times fiscal 2024 sales. To execute its growth strategy, it plans the largest investment in its medium-term plans to date, using its ample cash on hand, including construction of a new coating plant and a new research and development building.」
The company announced its largest investment plan in its medium-term plans to date, including ¥553.127 million in capital expenditures during the period and construction of a new coating plant and research and development building. - FY2025-H1Increase in first-half spending on the acquisition and disposal of property, plant and equipmentAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities was ¥238 million, an increase of ¥55 million in cash outflows from the previous interim consolidated accounting period. This was due to increased spending on the acquisition and disposal of property, plant and equipment.」
During the interim consolidated accounting period, spending on investments related to the acquisition and disposal of property, plant and equipment increased by ¥55 million year on year. - FY2024Decrease in full-year capital expenditures; no major equipment plansAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures during the period were ¥385.593 million. The main items were ¥136.441 million for carrier manufacturing equipment and ¥83.746 million for research and development equipment.」
Full-year capital expenditures totaled ¥385.593 million and were allocated mainly to carrier manufacturing equipment and other assets. No applicable plans were reported for the construction or disposal of major equipment. - FY2024-Q3Continued decrease in property, plant and equipmentAnnual report
「Property, plant and equipment decreased by ¥248 million, mainly due to depreciation of property, plant and equipment.」
Property, plant and equipment decreased by ¥248 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year due to depreciation of property, plant and equipment and other factors. - FY2024-Q2Continued decrease in property, plant and equipment and decrease in capital expenditure spendingAnnual report
「Property, plant and equipment decreased by ¥177 million, mainly because depreciation on property, plant and equipment exceeded capital expenditures. Net cash used in investing activities was ¥183 million, a decrease of ¥793 million in cash outflows from the same period of the previous fiscal year. This was due to a decrease in spending on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, including equipment related to new businesses.」
The decrease in property, plant and equipment continued as depreciation exceeded capital expenditures. Spending on investments in equipment related to new businesses and other assets decreased by ¥793 million year on year. - FY2024-Q1Continued decrease in property, plant and equipmentAnnual report
「Property, plant and equipment decreased by ¥113 million, mainly because depreciation on property, plant and equipment exceeded capital expenditures.」
Depreciation exceeded capital expenditures, and property, plant and equipment decreased by ¥113 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2023Capital expenditures focused on the new employee welfare building, alongside a decrease in property, plant and equipmentAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures during the period were ¥624.541 million. The main items were ¥358.026 million for construction of the new employee welfare building, ¥74.595 million for carrier manufacturing equipment, and ¥45.070 million for equipment related to new businesses.」
Total capital expenditures were ¥624.541 million, allocated to the new employee welfare building, carrier manufacturing equipment, and equipment related to new businesses. Meanwhile, property, plant and equipment decreased by ¥237 million as depreciation exceeded capital expenditures. - FY2023-Q3Continued decrease in property, plant and equipment, with the decline narrowingAnnual report
「Property, plant and equipment decreased by ¥111 million, mainly because depreciation on property, plant and equipment exceeded capital expenditures.」
Depreciation exceeded capital expenditures, and the decrease in property, plant and equipment continued. The decrease narrowed from ¥148 million in the previous quarter to ¥111 million. - FY2023-Q2Continued decrease in property, plant and equipment and increase in investment in equipment for new businessesAnnual report
「Property, plant and equipment decreased by ¥148 million, mainly because depreciation on property, plant and equipment exceeded capital expenditures. Net cash used in investing activities was ¥976 million, an increase of ¥407 million in cash outflows from the same period of the previous fiscal year. Spending on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, including equipment related to new businesses, increased.」
Depreciation exceeded capital expenditures, and the decrease in property, plant and equipment widened from ¥84 million in the previous quarter to ¥148 million. Meanwhile, spending on investments in equipment related to new businesses and other assets increased by ¥407 million year on year. - FY2023-Q1Property, plant and equipment decreased as capital expenditures fell below depreciation expenseAnnual report
「Property, plant and equipment decreased by ¥84 million, mainly because depreciation on property, plant and equipment exceeded capital expenditures.」
In the first quarter, depreciation exceeded capital expenditures, resulting in a ¥84 million decrease in property, plant and equipment. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures during the period were ¥1,305.063 million. The main items were ¥959.919 million for equipment related to new businesses, ¥208.053 million for carrier manufacturing equipment, and ¥4.450 million for deoxidizer manufacturing equipment.」
The company made total capital expenditures of ¥1,305.063 million, including ¥959.919 million for equipment related to new businesses and ¥208.053 million for carrier manufacturing equipment. - FY2022-Q3Increase in construction in progress for equipment related to new businessesAnnual report
「Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥639 million, mainly due to an increase in construction in progress, primarily for equipment related to new businesses.」
Construction in progress, mainly for equipment related to new businesses, increased, resulting in a ¥639 million increase in property, plant and equipment. No completion or start of operations for the equipment has been disclosed. - FY2022-Q2Decrease in spending on carrier manufacturing equipment investmentsAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities was ¥568 million, a decrease of ¥252 million in cash outflows from the same period of the previous fiscal year. Spending on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, including carrier manufacturing equipment, decreased.」
Spending on investments in carrier manufacturing equipment and other assets decreased from ¥820 million in the same period of the previous fiscal year to ¥568 million. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Establishing a stable supply structure by strengthening business continuity planning (BCP) and eliminating bottleneck processes.」
The company continues its previous measures for stable production and bottleneck processes by strengthening BCP and establishing a stable supply structure through process improvements. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities was ¥820 million, an increase of ¥141 million in cash outflows from the same period of the previous fiscal year. Spending on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, including carrier manufacturing equipment, increased.」
The company spent ¥818.891 million on the acquisition of carrier manufacturing equipment and other assets during the first six months of the fiscal year, continuing to invest in production equipment. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Total capital expenditures during the period were ¥968.271 million. The main items were ¥686.622 million for carrier manufacturing equipment, ¥95.391 million for equipment related to new businesses, and ¥72.644 million for deoxidizer manufacturing equipment.」
The company made total capital expenditures of ¥968.271 million, including ¥686.622 million for carrier manufacturing equipment, to ensure stable supply and increase production. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit was ¥1,504 million, up 9.8% year on year, despite higher depreciation expenses and raw material and energy prices, due to lower cost of sales associated with increased sales of new products and the securing of product inventories ahead of equipment maintenance in the fourth quarter.」
The company implemented specific operating measures to secure product inventory in anticipation of fourth-quarter equipment maintenance, and recorded the resulting decrease in cost of sales as a factor behind higher segment profit. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities was ¥679 million, reflecting capital expenditures of ¥669 million, primarily for manufacturing equipment for carrier products, resulting in a year-on-year increase of ¥265 million in cash.」
The company invested ¥669 million in manufacturing equipment for carrier products and other assets during the six-month consolidated cumulative period, continuing its investment in production facilities. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities was ¥944 million, reflecting capital expenditures of ¥914 million, primarily for manufacturing equipment for carrier products, resulting in a year-on-year decrease of ¥529 million in cash.」
The company invested ¥914 million in manufacturing equipment for carrier products and other assets, providing specific evidence of continued investment in production facilities. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The planned improvements to the plant, including increasing capacity at bottleneck processes, improving technology through higher yields, and company-wide improvement activities (Q-up activities), were implemented as scheduled. To meet increased sales of electrophotographic carriers, we worked toward stable production, enabling both revenue and profit to exceed the initial full-year earnings forecasts. Total capital expenditures during the fiscal year were ¥1,306.703 million. Major items included ¥955.026 million for carrier manufacturing equipment in the carrier business, ¥154.073 million for R&D equipment, and ¥141.610 million for power supply equipment.」
The company increased capacity at bottleneck processes and achieved stable production as scheduled, making total capital expenditures of ¥1,306.703 million, including ¥955.026 million for carrier manufacturing equipment. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash used in investing activities was ¥415 million, reflecting capital expenditures of ¥413 million, primarily for manufacturing equipment for carrier products, resulting in a decrease of ¥84 million in cash year on year.」
The company invested ¥413 million in manufacturing equipment for carrier products and other assets, providing specific evidence of investment in production facilities. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「To meet increased sales of electrophotographic carriers, we worked toward stable full-capacity production, enabling both revenue and profit to exceed the initial full-year earnings forecasts.」
Regarding the new plant's ramp-up and stable supply, the company states that it pursued stable full-capacity production, resulting in revenue and profit exceeding the initial full-year forecasts. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Establishing a stable higher-production system with the new plant fully operational, with BCP in mind, and strengthening cost reductions through further energy-saving initiatives.」
The company is using the new plant to advance stable higher production with business continuity in mind, together with cost reductions through energy conservation.