Expansion into new businesses beyond steel structure manufacturing
First written in FY2021. 3 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「We aim to evolve beyond providing bridges and steel structures into an “urban space creation company” that generates new value from urban spaces themselves, including bridges and steel structures.」
The company redefined its direction for expanding into new businesses beyond steel structure manufacturing as an evolution into a company that creates value in urban spaces themselves. - 2026-05-15AdvancedManagement Planning
「We aim to evolve beyond providing bridges and steel structures into an “urban space creation company” that generates new value from urban spaces themselves, including bridges and steel structures.」
The company indicated a direction of expanding beyond the manufacture of steel structures to provide value through urban spaces themselves, including bridges and steel structures. The canonical thread has not been changed. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「We will carry the development of new device products, promotion of the bridge maintenance business, improvements in productivity in the steel structures business and initiatives in new businesses into the next medium-term management plan, and will work to ensure steady results.」
The company stated its policy of carrying the themes of new devices, bridge maintenance, productivity improvements in the steel structures business and new businesses into Medium-Term Management Plan 2024. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「For the new business, strengthening the department responsible for its promotion has made device-related revenue of ¥200 million an achievable target.」
The company identified revenue of ¥200 million as an achievable target for device-related products being developed as a new business, supported by strengthening the department responsible for their promotion. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As one of its new businesses, the company will appoint dedicated personnel and establish a Device Promotion Office to develop various device products and strengthen sales, and will proceed with these activities.」
As a specific measure for expanding into new businesses beyond steel structure manufacturing, the company advanced to the stage of establishing a dedicated organization responsible for developing device products and strengthening sales. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「We believe it is necessary to expand into new businesses rather than remain focused solely on manufacturing steel structures.」
In anticipation of a future ceiling on new steel bridge and building construction due to population decline, aging and low growth, the company explicitly stated for the first time that expansion into new businesses beyond steel structure manufacturing was necessary.