Expanding Market Share Through Innovative Products
First written in FY2016. 16 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-20.
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- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group strengthened coordination between sales and rental operations for its core temporary equipment business to expand market share for the new scaffolding product “Albatross” and other high-value-added products, while working to implement “Medium-Term Management Plan 2027,” covering the fiscal years ending March 2025 (the 55th fiscal year) through March 2027 (the 57th fiscal year).」
The policy of expanding market share for Albatross and other high-value-added products through coordination between sales and rental operations and implementation of Medium-Term Management Plan 2027 remained in place. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Construction demand remained strong at a high level. At large worksites, purchasing needs emerged for highly consumable steel and aluminum scaffold boards, while signs of planned procurement in preparation for future construction projects also appeared. Sales increased, centered on the core product “Albatross.”」
Sales centered on Albatross increased, and revenue from the construction equipment-related business rose 3.7% year on year during the current interim consolidated accounting period. Signs of planned procurement were also identified as a factor behind the sales increase. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group strengthened coordination between sales and rental operations for its core construction-related temporary equipment business to expand market share for the new scaffolding product “Albatross” and other high-value-added products, while working to implement “Medium-Term Management Plan 2027,” announced on 3 April 2024, covering the fiscal years ending March 2025 (the 55th fiscal year) through March 2027 (the 57th fiscal year).」
The Group reaffirmed its policy of pursuing the market-share expansion target during the period of Medium-Term Management Plan 2027 through coordination between sales and rental operations and the rollout of new scaffolding and high-value-added products. - FY2025-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Group is pursuing market-share expansion for the new scaffolding product “Albatross” and other high-value-added products by strengthening coordination between sales and rental operations for its core temporary equipment business.」
The target of expanding market share was maintained, with stronger coordination between temporary equipment sales and rental operations and the rollout of new scaffolding and high-value-added products identified as the means to achieve it. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of related products, including the new scaffolding product “Albatross,” declined against a backdrop of prolonged delays in starting construction work and a shift in customer needs from purchasing to rental.」
Sales of related products centered on Albatross declined against a backdrop of prolonged delays in starting construction work and a shift in customer needs from purchasing to rental. - FY2024-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of the new scaffolding product “Albatross” declined 19.0% year on year as delays in starting construction work persisted and customer needs shifted from purchasing to rental.」
Sales of Albatross declined 19.0% year on year against a backdrop of prolonged delays in starting construction work and a shift in customer needs from purchasing to rental. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「We had expected purchases of the new scaffolding product “Albatross” by temporary equipment rental companies to gather momentum from the summer onward, but they were pushed back as delays in starting construction work persisted.」
The expected acceleration in purchases by rental companies to expand Albatross sales was pushed back by delays in starting construction work. Revenue from the construction equipment-related business declined 10.1% year on year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Additional purchases by existing customers of the core product “Albatross” continued to increase steadily, while the development of related products aimed at diversifying Albatross applications also contributed to higher sales, which increased sharply by 74.2% year on year.」
Sales of Albatross increased 74.2% year on year, driven by additional purchases from existing customers and the development of related products aimed at diversifying its applications. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Additional purchases by existing customers of the core product “Albatross” continued to increase steadily, while product development aimed at diversifying Albatross applications also contributed to higher sales, which increased sharply by 78.7% year on year.」
Sales of Albatross increased 78.7% year on year, driven by additional purchases from existing customers and product development aimed at diversifying its applications. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of temporary construction equipment increased sharply, up 88.6% year on year, as sales of the new scaffolding product “Albatross” remained strong from the start of the period. Sales of “SK Panel” for expressway repair work also increased.」
Sales of Albatross remained strong from the start of the period, increasing 88.6% year on year. Sales results supporting the expansion of market share were updated with figures. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of temporary construction equipment increased significantly, rising 57.7% from the previous fiscal year, as Albatross was adopted by major construction companies and shipments began, while sales to new customers and additional purchases by existing customers increased.」
Albatross was adopted by major construction companies and shipments began, while sales to new customers and additional purchases by existing customers increased, resulting in a 57.7% increase in sales from the previous fiscal year. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the core new Albatross scaffolding system recovered to the level of October 2019 through March 2020, immediately before the impact of COVID-19 became apparent. More recently, shipments to major construction companies for which new orders had been received began, and market share expansion progressed steadily, including for related products.」
Albatross sales recovered to pre-COVID-19 levels, and market share expansion progressed steadily as shipments to major construction companies began. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of temporary construction equipment increased significantly, rising 94.5% year on year, as Albatross was adopted by major construction companies and sales to new customers and additional purchases by existing customers increased.」
Albatross sales increased 94.5% year on year as it was adopted by major construction companies and sales to new customers and additional purchases by existing customers increased. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of temporary construction equipment increased steadily, rising 121.6% year on year, as Albatross was adopted by major construction companies and sales to new customers and additional purchases by existing customers increased. Further sales growth is expected from the second quarter onward.」
Albatross sales increased 121.6% year on year as it was adopted by major construction companies and sales to new customers and additional purchases by existing customers increased. The business reached a stage where further sales growth was expected from the second quarter onward. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「We will use the three-year period from the fiscal year ending March 2022 through the fiscal year ending March 2024 to deepen the manufacturing, sales and rental businesses for temporary construction equipment, which the Group has positioned as its core business, and to build the foundation for expanding its other businesses. We will work to enhance corporate value with “safety and trust” at the core. “Establishing the leading market share in the new scaffolding market.”」
The former policy of expanding market share was made more specific as a plan-period target of establishing the leading market share. - FY2021-Q3Confirmation of a sales recoveryAnnual report
「Sales of temporary construction equipment remained strong for the SK Panel for expressway repair work, while Albatross sales also turned upward. In addition, sales of new products grew steadily, narrowing the year-on-year decline compared with the second quarter.」
Albatross sales turned upward, and sales of new products also grew. No change was indicated in the goal of expanding market share. - FY2021-Q2Confirmation of strong product salesAnnual report
「Sales of temporary construction equipment remained strong for the SK Panel for expressway repair work, but products in other categories generally remained weak as the temporary equipment rental companies that are the main customers adopted a wait-and-see stance toward future construction-market trends.」
Among products other than Albatross, SK Panel sales were strong, while other products were weak as temporary equipment rental companies adopted a wait-and-see stance. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「In the construction equipment and rental-related businesses, we will continue to strengthen the expansion of the new Albatross scaffolding system, which is expected to achieve further growth, and the development of related equipment.」
The direction of expanding the market through the adoption of Albatross and the development of related equipment was maintained. - FY2020-Q3Confirmation of high sales levelsAnnual report
「Sales of temporary construction equipment remained at high levels across a broad range of product categories, centered on the new Albatross scaffolding system and the SK Panel for expressway repair work.」
Sales of temporary construction equipment remained at high levels across a broad range of product categories, centered on Albatross and the SK Panel. - FY2020-Q2Confirmation of increased salesAnnual report
「Sales of temporary construction equipment increased across a broad range of product categories, centered on the new Albatross scaffolding system and the SK Panel for expressway repair work.」
Increased sales of temporary construction equipment, including Albatross, were confirmed, and the SK Panel for expressway repair work also contributed to the increase. - FY2020-Q1Continued Strong SalesAnnual report
「Sales of temporary construction equipment, centered on the new Albatross scaffolding system, remained strong from the beginning of the fiscal year, and conditions are in place for further sales growth going forward.」
Strong sales of temporary construction equipment centered on Albatross continued in the first quarter, and further sales growth was anticipated. Revenue from the construction equipment-related business increased 14.1% year on year. - FY2019Confirmation of a significant increase in salesAnnual report
「In particular, Albatross sales increased significantly from the previous fiscal year under a sales strategy coordinated with the rental division, and conditions are in place for further sales growth going forward.」
It was confirmed that Albatross sales increased significantly year on year under a sales strategy coordinated with the rental division, with further sales growth expected. - FY2019-Q3Continued Strong SalesAnnual report
「Revenue from this business increased 10.9% year on year to ¥14,318 million. Sales of temporary construction equipment remained strong from the summer onward as inquiries from temporary equipment rental companies increased. In particular, Albatross sales continued to grow under a sales strategy coordinated with the rental division.」
Revenue from the construction equipment-related business increased 10.9% year on year, while Albatross sales remained strong under a sales strategy coordinated with the rental division. - FY2019-Q2Continued Strong SalesAnnual report
「Sales of the new Albatross scaffolding system remained strong under a sales strategy coordinated with the rental division.」
Strong Albatross sales continued, and the sales strategy coordinated with the rental division remained in place. - FY2019-Q1Continued Strong SalesAnnual report
「The new Albatross scaffolding system has maintained strong sales under a sales strategy coordinated with the rental division.」
Sales of Albatross continued to perform strongly under a sales strategy coordinated with the rental division. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Company’s new Albatross scaffolding system was developed based on user feedback and the Company’s expertise. It is lighter than conventional frame scaffolding, can be assembled flexibly to accommodate the structural shapes of various buildings, and offers enhanced safety. We will continue to develop products of this kind and work to expand market share.」
The light weight, assembly flexibility and safety of Albatross were described, and the goal of expanding market share through the development of proprietary products was maintained. - FY2018-Q3Sales UpdateAnnual report
「Revenue from this business increased 29.0% year on year to ¥12,908 million. Sales of a broad range of products, including the new Albatross scaffolding system, remained strong as construction demand increased with social infrastructure renovation and maintenance and the full-scale commencement of large construction projects in the Tokyo metropolitan area.」
Sales of products including Albatross remained strong, and revenue from the construction equipment-related business increased 29.0% year on year. No change was indicated in the goal of expanding market share. - FY2018-Q2Sales UpdateAnnual report
「Demand for social infrastructure renovation and seismic-resistance and refurbishment work remained firm. Sales of the new “Albatross” scaffolding system, aluminum work platforms and other products remained strong, while revenue from subsidiary 双福鋼器株式会社 also contributed to the increase in revenue.」
Strong Albatross sales continued through the six months ended the second quarter, and revenue from 双福鋼器 also contributed to higher revenue in the construction equipment-related business. - FY2018-Q1Sales UpdateAnnual report
「Sales of the new Albatross scaffolding system and aluminum work platforms remained strong, supported by robust demand for social infrastructure repair and maintenance, earthquake-resistance and renovation projects, and an active investment stance among rental companies.」
No change to the market-share expansion target for Albatross was indicated, but sales were reported to have remained strong during the quarter. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The new Albatross scaffolding system developed by the Company combines safety with weight reduction and offers excellent work efficiency. We will work to expand its market share as equipment that surpasses conventional frame scaffolding.」
The Company reiterated its goal of expanding Albatross’s market share and additionally described its safety, lightweight design and work-efficiency features. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will leverage the Group’s market position and technological capabilities, together with user needs identified across a broad range of worksites, to develop proprietary products with strong competitive sustainability and identify growth fields. In particular, we will continue working to expand market share by positioning the next-generation Albatross scaffolding system developed by the Company as equipment that can replace conventional frame scaffolding.」
The next-generation Albatross scaffolding system was identified as a specific product and market-share expansion target.