Enhancing Value Added in the Air Conditioning and Home Appliance Businesses and Establishing a Competitive Advantage
First written in FY2017. 14 of 32 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
Corona moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2022.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥13,816 million, down 8.3% year on year.」
While continuing to roll out high-value-added products and new models, air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell 8.3% year on year due to intensifying sales competition, lower demand for window-mounted models in property projects, and the early end of the rainy season. - 2026-05-12WorsenedEarnings
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥13,816 million, down 8.3% year on year.」
Although the Company advanced its product lineup, including new models, sales of air-conditioning and home appliance equipment declined year on year. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of air-conditioning and household electrical appliances were ¥11,008 million, down 9.1% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period. Although window-mounted room air conditioners, which do not require installation work, performed well, sales of split-type units fell below the previous interim consolidated accounting period due in part to intensified competition among manufacturers. Dehumidifier sales also struggled, affected in part by the early end of the rainy season, and total sales of air-conditioning and household electrical appliances fell below the previous interim consolidated accounting period.」
While continuing to roll out value-added and distinctive products, air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell 9.1% year on year due to lower sales of split-type models and sluggish dehumidifier growth. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥15,067 million, up 13.9% year on year.」
Against a backdrop of increased demand for window-mounted models and high summer temperatures, air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue rose 13.9% year on year. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥12,111 million, up 19.8% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period. The company advanced proposals centered on products designed for cleanliness and ease of maintenance. Sales of room air conditioners exceeded the previous interim consolidated accounting period, supported by increased demand for window-mounted models, which require no installation work, particularly in cold regions, and by temperatures remaining above normal.」
Proposals for products designed for cleanliness and ease of maintenance and increased demand for window-mounted models lifted air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue 19.8% from the previous interim period. - FY2024-Q3Narrowing decline in air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥11,683 million, down 10.1% year on year. Room air-conditioner revenue fell below the year-earlier level due in part to consumers postponing purchases and intensifying competition among manufacturers. The company also pursued sales expansion centered on an industry-first separable dehumidifier and a new high-capacity humidifier. However, total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell below the year-earlier level, affected by lower room air-conditioner sales during the demand season.」
While pursuing sales expansion for separable dehumidifiers and high-capacity humidifiers, air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell 10.1% year on year. The decline narrowed from 15.2% in the previous quarter. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥10,106 million, down 15.2% year on year. Room air-conditioner revenue fell below the year-earlier level due in part to consumers postponing purchases and intensifying competition among manufacturers. The company also pursued sales expansion centered on a new dehumidifier, the industry's first model in which the dehumidifier unit and air circulator can be separated. However, total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell below the year-earlier level, affected by lower room air-conditioner sales.」
While introducing the industry's first separable product and pursuing sales expansion, air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell 15.2% year on year. - FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥6,228 million, down 20.1% year on year. For room air conditioners, the company advanced proposals focused on products designed for cleanliness and ease of maintenance ahead of the summer demand season. However, revenue fell below the year-earlier level due to consumers postponing purchases, intensifying competition among manufacturers, and relatively low temperatures in some regions compared with the previous year.」
While advancing proposals for products designed for cleanliness and ease of maintenance, air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell to ¥6,228 million, down 20.1% year on year. - FY2023-Q3Narrowing decline in air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥12,994 million, down 9.4% year on year. Revenue from room air conditioners and air coolers fell below the year-earlier level due to unfavorable weather during the demand season and intensifying competition among manufacturers. The company also advanced sales initiatives for dehumidifiers, including large models with enhanced clothes-drying functions, but revenue fell below the year-earlier level due to unfavorable weather during the demand season.」
While advancing product proposals, including large dehumidifiers, revenue fell 9.4% year on year due to unfavorable weather and competition among manufacturers. The decline narrowed from 17.4% in the previous quarter. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of air-conditioning and household electrical appliances were ¥11,914 million, down 9.8% year on year. Although room air conditioners and spot coolers benefited from relatively high temperatures nationwide, sales fell below the same quarter of the previous year due in part to unsettled weather and intensified competition among manufacturers. The company also launched a large dehumidifier with enhanced clothes-drying functionality and pursued sales activities, but sales fell below the same quarter of the previous year due in part to unsettled weather during the peak demand season.」
While introducing large-capacity dehumidifiers and advancing proposals for air-conditioning products, air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell 9.8% year on year due to unfavorable weather and intensifying sales competition. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥7,795 million, down 7.8% year on year. Although the company advanced proposals and flexible production and supply of room air conditioners and air coolers ahead of the summer demand season, sales fell below the year-earlier level because full-scale hot weather had not arrived by mid-June.」
Despite advancing proposals and flexible production and supply ahead of the demand season, air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell 7.8% year on year due to insufficient heat. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥15,494 million, down 17.5% year on year. For room air conditioners, the company focused on proposing split-type models equipped with heat-exchanger cleaning functions and remote control through the Korona Comfortable Home App, as well as window-mounted models. However, sales were affected by intensifying competition among manufacturers and the reversal of special demand following the special fixed cash benefit paid the previous year, causing total room air-conditioner revenue to fall below the previous fiscal year.」
While advancing proposals for products with IoT and cleanliness features, air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell 17.5% year on year due to intensifying competition among manufacturers and the reversal of special demand. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥14,339 million, down 17.4% year on year. For room air conditioners, the company focused on proposing split-type models equipped with heat-exchanger cleaning functions and remote control through the Korona Comfortable Home App, as well as window-mounted models. However, sales were affected by intensifying competition among manufacturers and the reversal of special demand following the special fixed cash benefit paid the previous year, causing total room air-conditioner revenue to fall below the year-earlier level.」
While advancing proposals for products with IoT and cleanliness features and a distinctive lineup, air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell 17.4% year on year due to intensifying competition among manufacturers and the reversal of special demand. - FY2022-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥13,213 million, down 17.9% year on year. For room air conditioners, the company focused on proposing a distinctive product lineup, including split-type models equipped with heat-exchanger cleaning functions and remote control through the Korona Comfortable Home App, as well as cooling-only and window-mounted models. However, sales were affected by intensifying competition among manufacturers, the reversal of special demand following the special fixed cash benefit paid the previous year, and relatively low temperatures from August onward, causing total room air-conditioner revenue to fall below the year-earlier level.」
While advancing proposals for products with IoT and cleanliness features and a distinctive product lineup, air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell 17.9% year on year. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For room air conditioners, the company launched the air-conditioner brand “ReLaLa,” and advanced initiatives to strengthen the brand and improve product functions and performance, including launching products that utilize IoT technology and pursue enhanced cleanliness.」
To establish its position as an air-conditioning manufacturer, the company launched the ReLaLa air-conditioner brand and continued introducing products focused on IoT and cleanliness. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥19,018 million, up 5.3% year on year.」
Sales of room air conditioners, window-mounted models and dehumidifiers lifted air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue by 5.3% year on year. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥17,580 million, up 8.3% year on year. Sales of room air conditioners remained solid, supported by rising temperatures in early summer and increased time spent at home accompanying the spread of COVID-19. Window-mounted models also performed well, and total room air-conditioner revenue exceeded the year-earlier level. Dehumidifier revenue also exceeded the year-earlier level, supported by increased demand for indoor clothes drying, and total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue exceeded the year-earlier level.」
Growth in sales of room air conditioners, window-mounted models and dehumidifiers lifted air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue to ¥17,580 million, up 8.3% year on year. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥16,321 million, up 8.7% year on year. Although demand-season weather was unfavorable, sales of room air conditioners remained solid, supported by rising temperatures in early summer, early proposals by retailers and increased time spent at home accompanying the spread of COVID-19. Window-mounted models, which offer greater installation flexibility than split-type models and require no installation work, also performed well, resulting in total room air-conditioner revenue exceeding the year-earlier level. Dehumidifier revenue also exceeded the year-earlier level, supported by the arrival of the full rainy season and increased demand for indoor clothes drying, and total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue exceeded the year-earlier level.」
Against a backdrop of rising temperatures, early proposals, increased time spent at home, and demand for window-mounted models and dehumidifiers, air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue rose to ¥16,321 million, up 8.7% year on year. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥11,400 million, up 47.3% year on year.」
Air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue rose to ¥11,400 million, up 47.3% year on year, reflecting a significant increase in sales as the company sought to establish its position as an air-conditioning manufacturer. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥18,060 million, down 9.8% year on year. The company focused on selling value-added models, and window-mounted models exceeded the previous fiscal year's level. However, sales remained weak due to unfavorable weather and other factors, and total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell below the previous fiscal year.」
The company focused on selling value-added and window-mounted models, but air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell to ¥18,060 million, down 9.8% year on year due to unfavorable weather and other factors. - FY2020-Q3Continued decline in air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenueAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥16,228 million, down 6.4% year on year. The company focused on selling value-added models, and window-mounted models exceeded the year-earlier level. However, sales remained weak due to unfavorable weather and other factors, and total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell below the year-earlier level.」
While focusing on sales of value-added and window-mounted models, air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell to ¥16,228 million, down 6.4% year on year due to unfavorable weather and other factors. - FY2020-Q2Decline in air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenueAnnual report
「The company focused on selling value-added models, and window-mounted models performed well. However, sales of cooling-only models remained weak due to unfavorable weather through July.」
While focusing on sales of value-added models, sales of cooling-only models were weak due to unfavorable weather and other factors, and total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell below the year-earlier level. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company also pursued cross-functional initiatives to strengthen the development, production and sales of air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment, including room air conditioners.」
The company continues to pursue cross-functional initiatives to strengthen development, production and sales activities in its air-conditioning and home-appliance businesses. Meanwhile, first-quarter air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue fell below the year-earlier level due to unfavorable weather and other factors. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥20,034 million, up 9.5% year on year. The company advanced flexible production and supply of room air conditioners, including heating-and-cooling and window-mounted models, and cool-air and clothes-drying dehumidifiers. Sales remained strong, helped by record summer heat, and total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue exceeded the previous fiscal year.」
Flexible production, supply and product development lifted air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue to ¥20,034 million, up 9.5% year on year. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥17,341 million, up 4.5% year on year. Sales of room air conditioners, including heating-and-cooling and window-mounted models, and cool-air and clothes-drying dehumidifiers remained strong, resulting in total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue exceeding the year-earlier level.」
Strong sales of heating-and-cooling and window-mounted room air conditioners and cool-air and clothes-drying dehumidifiers lifted air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue to ¥17,341 million, up 4.5% year on year. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥15,915 million, up 6.1% year on year. Against the backdrop of record summer heat, sales of room air conditioners, including heating-and-cooling and window-mounted models, as well as cool-air and clothes-drying dehumidifiers, remained strong, resulting in total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue exceeding the year-earlier level.」
Sales of heating-and-cooling and window-mounted models and cool-air and clothes-drying dehumidifiers remained strong, lifting air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue to ¥15,915 million, up 6.1% year on year. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥8,947 million, up 2.3% year on year. The company systematically advanced production and supply of room air conditioners ahead of the summer demand season, while sales of window-mounted models and cool-air and clothes-drying dehumidifiers remained strong. As a result, total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue exceeded the year-earlier level.」
Systematic production and supply of room air conditioners and sales of window-mounted models and cool-air and clothes-drying dehumidifiers lifted air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue to ¥8,947 million, up 2.3% year on year. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥18,290 million, up 2.9% year on year. To meet demand from the beginning of the season, the company promoted flexible production and supply of heating-and-cooling models and actively proposed distinctive products such as cooling-only and window-mounted models. As a result, sales during the summer demand season remained strong, and total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue exceeded the previous fiscal year.」
Flexible production and supply of heating-and-cooling models and proposals for cooling-only and window-mounted models lifted air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue to ¥18,290 million, up 2.9% year on year. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥16,598 million, up 5.7% year on year. For room air conditioners, flexible production and supply of heating-and-cooling models and focused proposals for distinctive products such as cooling-only and window-mounted models supported strong sales during the peak season, with total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue exceeding the year-earlier level.」
Flexible production and supply of heating-and-cooling models and proposals for distinctive products such as cooling-only and window-mounted models lifted air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue to ¥16,598 million, up 5.7% year on year. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment was ¥14,997 million, up 6.7% year on year. For room air conditioners, the company focused on producing and supplying heating-and-cooling models from the beginning of the season, while sales of distinctive products such as cooling-only and window-mounted models remained strong. As a result, peak-season sales increased year on year and exceeded the initial forecast and the same quarter of the previous year, with total air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue also exceeding the year-earlier level.」
Focused production and supply of heating-and-cooling models and sales of distinctive products such as cooling-only and window-mounted models lifted air-conditioning and home-appliance equipment revenue to ¥14,997 million, up 6.7% year on year. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As part of our growth strategy, we actively pursued proposals for key products and strengthened after-sales service in the Aqua Air business, developed new technologies in the air-conditioning, home-appliance and residential-equipment businesses in response to changes in the market environment, and explored new business opportunities and developed sales channels.」
The company continues to pursue the development of new technologies in response to changes in the market environment and explore new business opportunities as growth strategies for its air-conditioning and home-appliance businesses. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「③Enhancing value-added offerings and establishing competitive advantages in the air-conditioning and home-appliance businesses」
As part of the growth strategy in the Seventh Medium-Term Management Plan, the company identified enhancing value-added offerings and establishing competitive advantages in the market for its air-conditioning and home-appliance businesses as separate priority objectives for the first time.