Building capacity to increase production of optical communications products
First written in FY2016. 18 of 29 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-08-04.
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- 2026-08-04AdvancedM&A and Subsidiary Changes
「To meet this growing demand, we have decided to make capital investments to increase production capacity for optical fiber and rollable ribbon cable. The total investment is expected to be approximately ¥100 billion. Mass production is scheduled to begin sequentially from the second half of FY2028, and production capacity for rollable ribbon cable is expected to approximately double on a fiber-volume basis compared with the end of FY2025 as a result of this investment.」
A concrete production expansion plan was presented for optical fiber and rollable ribbon cable, involving approximately ¥100 billion of capital investment, the start of mass production from the second half of FY2028, and an approximately twofold increase in production capacity. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The group, comprising the company and its consolidated subsidiaries, made capital expenditures of ¥56,662 million, an increase of 46.8% from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Capital expenditures increased to ¥56.662 billion, supporting expansion of supply capacity for optoelectronic semiconductor devices and optical fiber, power cable manufacturing facilities, automotive wire harnesses, and water-cooling modules for data centers. The capital expenditure plan for the following fiscal year is ¥150.0 billion. - 2026-05-12AdvancedEarnings
「We also made capital investments to increase production capacity.」
Production capacity for data center-related optical communications products was increased to capture demand. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Infrastructure segment, capital expenditures were primarily made to expand production capacity for optoelectronic semiconductor devices and optical communications components, and to support offshore wind power generation in the power business. As a result, capital expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to ¥11,266 million.」
The company made ¥11.266 billion in capital expenditures, including investments to expand production capacity for optoelectronic semiconductor devices and optical communications components. For the following fiscal year, it plans to invest ¥19.9 billion in optoelectronic semiconductor device and optical cable manufacturing facilities. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Infrastructure segment, capital expenditures were primarily made to expand optical communications device production capacity and renew testing equipment for power cables. As a result, capital expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to ¥9,757 million.」
The company invested ¥9.757 billion in expanding optical communications device production capacity and renewing power cable testing equipment, among other projects. For the following fiscal year, it also presented an investment plan of ¥15.2 billion for optical communications device and power cable manufacturing facilities. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Profit declined due to increased depreciation expenses and the incurrence of product warranty expenses.」
The increase in depreciation expenses associated with investments to expand cable manufacturing capacity continues to weigh on Infrastructure business earnings. No new milestone for achieving production capacity was stated. - FY2024-Q1Depreciation burden from capacity expansion investmentsAnnual report
「Profit declined due to continued postponement of customer projects amid a slowdown in China's economic recovery, increased depreciation expenses associated with investments to expand cable manufacturing capacity, and product warranty expenses.」
While proceeding with investments to expand cable manufacturing capacity, the resulting increase in depreciation expenses became a factor reducing profit in the Energy Infrastructure business. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Infrastructure segment, capital expenditures were primarily made to expand optical communications device production capacity, increase submarine cable manufacturing capacity in the power business, and renew testing equipment. As a result, capital expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to ¥12,921 million.」
The company invested ¥12.921 billion in expanding production capacity for optical communications devices and submarine cables, among other projects, advancing development of its supply structure. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Improvement in productivity at the North American optical cable operations」
The company continued to identify improved productivity at the North American optical cable operations as a specific factor contributing to improvement. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Improvement in productivity at the North American optical cable operations」
Improved productivity at the North American optical cable operations continued to be stated as a specific improvement achievement. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Improvement in productivity at the North American optical cable operations」
Improved productivity at the North American optical cable operations was stated as a specific improvement achievement. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Infrastructure segment, capital expenditures were primarily made for optical fiber rationalization, expansion of optical communications device production capacity, expansion of submarine cable manufacturing facilities in the power business, and renewal of testing equipment. As a result, capital expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to ¥11,384 million.」
The company carried out optical fiber rationalization, increased optical communications device production and expansion of submarine cable facilities, among other projects. Infrastructure capital expenditures amounted to ¥11.384 billion, while total company-wide capital expenditures were ¥38.144 billion. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Productivity at the North American optical cable operations also improved.」
Specific improvements in productivity at the North American optical cable operations were confirmed. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Infrastructure segment, capital expenditures were primarily made for optical fiber rationalization and expansion of power cable manufacturing facilities. As a result, capital expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to ¥10,329 million.」
The company invested a total of ¥10.329 billion in optical fiber rationalization and expansion of power cable manufacturing facilities, advancing development of its supply and production structure. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Infrastructure 14,200 Increased production and development of optical communications devices and rationalization of optical fiber manufacturing facilities Renewal and expansion of power business facilities Electrical and Electronics 17,500 Expansion of production capacity for automotive and other electrical components Functional Products 6,300 Recovery from the disaster affecting the copper foil business Services, Development and Other 9,000 Renewal of the group's core business systems Total 47,000」
The company reconfirmed the capital expenditure plan through the end of March 2021, totaling ¥47.0 billion, including ¥14.2 billion for Infrastructure and ¥17.5 billion for Electrical and Electronics. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Infrastructure 14,200 Increased production and development of optical communications devices and rationalization of optical fiber manufacturing facilities Renewal and expansion of power business facilities Electrical and Electronics 17,500 Expansion of production capacity for automotive and other electrical components Functional Products 6,300 Recovery from the disaster affecting the copper foil business Services, Development and Other 9,000 Renewal of the group's core business systems Total 47,000」
The company detailed a total capital expenditure plan of ¥47.0 billion through the end of March 2021, comprising ¥14.2 billion for Infrastructure, ¥17.5 billion for Electrical and Electronics, ¥6.3 billion for Functional Products and other investments. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Infrastructure 14,200 Increased production and development of optical communications devices and rationalization of optical fiber manufacturing facilities Renewal and expansion of power business facilities」
The company presented a capital expenditure plan of ¥14.2 billion for the Infrastructure field through the end of March 2021, including increased production and development of optical communications devices, rationalization of optical fiber manufacturing facilities, and renewal and expansion of power business facilities. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Infrastructure segment, capital expenditures were made for increased optical fiber production, rationalization, the establishment of increased production capacity for device products, the renewal of manufacturing facilities to strengthen the foundation of the power business, submarine cable projects and other purposes. As a result, capital expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to ¥18,428 million.」
The company invested ¥18.428 billion in Infrastructure, including increased optical fiber and device production capacity and submarine cable projects, advancing development of its supply structure. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Profit was adversely affected by delays in improving productivity at the North American optical cable operations and other factors.」
In connection with the production expansion and supply structure for optical communications products, delays in improving productivity at the North American optical cable operations continue to weigh on profit. No new milestone for achieving additional production capacity was stated. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Revenue declined due to intensifying price competition for optical fiber and cable in Europe and Asia, while profit was adversely affected by delays in improving productivity at the North American optical cable operations and other factors.」
In connection with the production expansion and supply structure for optical communications products, delays in improving productivity at the North American optical cable operations continue to weigh on profit. No new milestone for achieving additional production capacity was stated. - FY2020-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「Profit was adversely affected by delays in realizing the benefits of increased optical fiber production capacity in North America and delays in responding to increased optical cable production.」
While expanding supply capacity through production expansion investments, the realization of benefits from increased production in North America and the response to increased optical cable production were delayed. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Major capital expenditures completed during the fiscal year included the establishment of a new overseas optical cable facility, the construction of a production structure for new functional resin products, and investments to increase automotive winding production capacity.」
Major capital expenditures, including the establishment of a new overseas optical cable facility, were completed. The Infrastructure segment invested ¥23.986 billion in increased optical fiber production and other projects, advancing development of its production and supply structure. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Global demand for optical fiber remains strong, and the group's shipments are also increasing steadily.」
The company reconfirmed the strength of global optical fiber demand and the increase in shipments, but did not state a new milestone for production capacity. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Global demand for optical fiber remains strong, and the group's shipments are also increasing steadily.」
The company reconfirmed the strength of optical fiber demand and the increase in shipments, but did not state a new milestone for production capacity. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In September of last year, the Information and Communications Solutions business decided to make production capacity expansion investments to increase optical fiber production capacity to approximately double the fiscal 2016 level by fiscal 2019. The company will build a production and supply structure capable of meeting growing global demand and promote expanded sales in global markets.」
The annual report reconfirmed the production expansion investment plan to bring optical fiber production capacity to approximately double the fiscal 2016 level by fiscal 2019. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The plan calls for optical fiber production capacity to reach approximately double the fiscal 2016 level by fiscal 2019.」
The company finalized a new plan for investment of USD 150 million in optical fiber and cable manufacturing facilities at OFS Fitel, LLC, with work scheduled to begin in September 2017 and completion scheduled for the end of fiscal 2018. The plan calls for production capacity to reach approximately double the fiscal 2016 level by fiscal 2019. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In April of this year, the Information and Communications Solutions business established, through a joint venture with NTT Electronics, a manufacturing company for optoelectronic semiconductor devices, in which the company holds a 60% interest, and a manufacturing company for planar lightwave circuit products, in which it holds a 20% interest.」
To respond to increased demand for optical components, the company carried out the joint establishment of 2 companies through a company spin-off, with 3 April 2017 as the effective date, thereby putting the production structure into concrete form. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「To meet growing demand for optical components, the company aims to build an efficient and stable production structure by making effective use of the production resources for planar lightwave circuit products and optoelectronic semiconductor products of the company and NTT Electronics.」
The company made the plan to establish a planar lightwave circuit manufacturing company, in which it would hold a 20% interest, and an optoelectronic semiconductor manufacturing company, in which it would hold a 60% interest, through a jointly established company spin-off with NTT Electronics, with 3 April 2017 as the effective date. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To meet rising demand driven by the global increase in communications traffic, the company will establish expanded production capacity for optical fiber and cable, as well as compact tunable semiconductor lasers (μITLA), which are key components for next-generation communications.」
The company is using increased production of optical fiber, cable and μITLA as a means of responding to rising communications traffic.